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MarkGirl<3

11-13-2008, 07:11 AM

what do you do with your old jars? i cant stand to throw them away! they are so clean after they burn and i use the wax that they must be used for something! i am thinking a local school may want them for craft projects or second hand store may want them? or i could recycle them in some way!?
i think mia bella should let us send them back, and give us a discount for recycling or something :P

FlickerScents

11-13-2008, 08:31 AM

I keep all of my empties and use them like this: When someone buys a pack of melts I give them a jar to use. They can put the label from the back of the bag on the jar. They can see how many they have left and when they need to call me for more. It also makes a pretty display if they keep several scents on hand. Use one jar for each scent!

Lori Moreno

11-13-2008, 08:34 AM

I either recycle them through the city recycling program or I use them to put make up in, lipsticks in one, etc.

MarkGirl<3

11-13-2008, 08:54 AM

thank you for the suggestion ladys. i think giving them as tart jars are a cute idea. there is a couple ideas i would like to do with them. as of now i only have 2 lol :P but i do plan to keep them all as time goes on.

jccjr

11-13-2008, 11:00 AM

I love saving the old jars! I take the label off and use them for the bath salts that I sell as well. I buy the salts in bulk so I can put them in any containers that I have, add a tag to describe the salts and call it good. I had a customer who saved all her jars and made salt scrubs for Christmas presents last year.

FlickerScents

11-13-2008, 11:44 AM

Great idea. What do you add to your salts? Oils?
I even keep Q-Tips, Cotton Balls...great in the kitchen for sugar, sweetner packets ect...

jccjr

11-13-2008, 12:44 PM

Actually, I don't make them. I buy them at wholesale from a company called Seaora. I love this company, all their products come from the dead sea. They have a mud masque that is fabulous!! You can even get body mud. Have your own spa at home!! It is a lot of fun and goes perfectly with the candles!

MarkGirl<3

11-14-2008, 06:49 AM

i have been thinking by next christmas i should have plenty of empty jars. i think i will take the mia bella lable off and put in some sea salts. then i can make every one a little beauty basket with salts, jar candles, soap, ect.

Angie_Hurst

11-14-2008, 07:26 AM

Have you seen the Relax with Wax jars that Tammy makes? Cute inexpensive idea that makes good use of those old jars.
<a href="http://www.wahm.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=603543&KW=Relax" target="_blank">
http://www.wahm.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=603543&KW=Relax</a>

MarkGirl<3

11-14-2008, 07:33 AM

thanks for posting that. that is such a cute idea. it is very beautiful, and i sure the ladys in my family/friends would love that as a christmas gift.

soycandles4tam

11-14-2008, 08:32 AM

The empty jars are also great to keep your scent samples fresh and organized!

Our jars have tons of uses, no waste! http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif

MarkGirl<3

11-14-2008, 09:32 AM

since we take the wrapper off we could just as easy make them into little avon jars! (for those of us who sell that too) little mini lotion, balm, and some foot works and scrub!
i love the jars too :)

MarkGirl<3

11-14-2008, 02:55 PM

i have decided to make one of these for my aunt whos birthday party is tuesday. i will let you all know how it turned out and try to share a pic.

MarkGirl<3

11-15-2008, 02:38 PM

i made one jar today. it looks great! my aunt will love it. i put some white sea salt/bath salt, 3 pretty sea shells, and a mini birthday cake candle in the glass holder and it looks fabulous! :)

soycandles4tam

11-16-2008, 06:57 AM

I'm sure your Aunt will love it. They are really cute and they sell very well. With everyone watching their money this year, I have a feeling these will sell even better for gifts. It's a very cute, inexpensive gift for people to give.

I have shows the next 3 saturdays and am making a bunch of these up myself. lol...............