Candles
"Put a small amount of sand in bottom, add wick, sea shells, etc. and then melt and pour in candle gel that has been colored and scented."
--Jane, Gouldsboro, ME

Valentine's Day Gifts
Fill with Hershey's Kisses. Glue on a note that said 'Chocolate is sweet, this is true, but for my valentine, I'd choose you!'  Cover the top with a round piece of tissue paper secured with an elastic."
--J.C., Fall River, MA

Seasonal Candy Jars
Paint the outsides to look like pumpkins or snowman and use them for candy jars."
--Jennifer D., Dansville MI

Emergency Sewing Kit
"Fill jar with assorted buttons, safety pins, a thimble and small spool of thread. Cut a piece of foam to the size of the lid, glue a piece of fabric over foam for a pin cushion. Decorate with lace or bric-brac."
--Julie, Cincinnati, Ohio

Party Favors
"Fill with candy. Write the event and the date on the jar. Cover the top with material and a ribbon."
--Anonymous

Teddy Bear Gift Jar
Cut apart a small teddy bear - the baby food jar will become his belly, so keep the arms, legs and head intact. Glue the parts on the jar and fill with M&M's.
--Angela, Portland, Oregon

Snow Globe
Glue a small plastic figurine to the inside top of the lid. Add glitter, beads, or foil confetti. Fill the jar with equal parts water and corn syrup, add food coloring if desired. Seal the lid onto the jar using a watertight sealant. Close it up, leave overnight to dry.
--Angela, Portland, Oregon

Candle Holder
"Place a candle in the baby food jar. Set inside a larger jar or bowl. Place sand and seashells or colored water and stones in the larger jar."
--Kay, Louisiana

Thanksgiving Place Cards
"Use brown craft foam make a turkey body and glue it on the front of the jar. Glue feathers to the back of the jar. Add the name of the guest to the turkey and fill the jar with candy."
--Sharon, Clifton, New Jersey

Mini Flower Arrangements
"Glue tiny flowers and a bit of moss to the inside of the lid. Put the lid back on and glue ribbon around the lid."
--Agda, Brownie Girl Scout leader, San Juan, PR

Organizer
"Nail the covers of baby food jars to the underside of a cabinet or shelf, fill the jar with whatever you like. Once jar is filled just screw the jar in place."
--Anonymous

Air Fresheners
"Fill them with potpourri. Cover the top with netting and then accent with a pretty ribbon and small silk flowers."
--Suanne , Norristown, PA

St. Pat's Favors
"Spray paint the jar black. Add candy wrapped in gold paper."
--Anonymous

Snow Globes
"Glue a small figurine or designer rubber eraser to the inside of the lid. Fill the jar almost to the top with water and glitter and a little liquid Glycerin to make the sparkles fall more slowly. Glue top closed."
--Nora, Toronto, Canada

Reindeer
"Paint the jar brown, let dry. Paint face on the front of the jar. When finished place a votive candle inside."
--Keri, Kingston, IL

More Candles
"Paint the jar with colored nail polish. While wet, roll the jar in salt. Tie a ribbon around the top, drop in a votive candle. The salt causes the light to scatter, making for a very pretty light."
--A.L., Oakdale, TN

Jewelry Holder
"Place pretty stickers around the jar and on the lid and it can be used for little girls to hold jewelry and odds and ends."
--Dina, Wodonga, Victoria

Crayon Holder
"Glue several jars together and decorate them for a crayon holder."
--Lisa, Anniston, AL

Easter Candy Holder
"Fill the jar with jelly beans.Make chick feet out of foam and glue to the bottom of the jar. Glue a pom pom on the lid for the head, add foam beak, wiggle eyes and a ribbon around lid."
--Kim

Easter Jars
Put some Easter grass in the bottom of a clean baby food jar. Fill with jelly beans or other Easter candy. Attach painted lid and tie a ribbon around the neck.
--Angela, Portland, Oregon

Window Decorations
Fill jars with water and different color food coloring. Put them in your window sill for a beautiful stained glass window look!"
--Crystal, Roseville, CA

Air Freshener
Partially fill jars with tissue or shredded paper. Place a mini bar of scented soap on top and cover loosely with more tissue. Place a piece of netting on top and tie down with ribbon.
--Anonymous

Christmas Decoration
Stack the jars to form a Christmas tree. Glue n place then put garland and lights in each jar for color. Decorate the outside with miniature balls & lace.
--Anonymous

Plant Sprouters
"Use fun foam to decorate jars as animals then hang them in the window with a plant piece and water."
--Dollye, Decherd,TN

Teacher's Gifts
"Decoupage shapes made with punches to the outside, add a ribbon to the mouth of the jar. Fill with paper clips or other desk accessory."
--Terri, CA

Toothpick Holders
"Glue a 35mm film container inside a spray paint can lid. Fill the film container with toothpicks. Invert a baby food jar inside the lid covering the toothpicks. Decorate."
--Anonymous, East Helena, MT