7 creative ways to reuse soy candle jars

1. Make a DIY Diffuser

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2. Use It As A Vase

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3. Make A Herb Garden

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4. Make A Pencil Holder

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5. Use It As A Catch-all

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6. Bathroom Organizer

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7. Spices Holder

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