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How to Transform Glass Garlic Jars into Multi-Functional Pin Cushions with Storage

Transform your glass garlic jars into multi-functional pin cushions with storage by following this creative and practical DIY tutorial. You will learn how to repurpose these jars into stylish and useful organization tools for sewing or crafting supplies.

Hello everyone! A while ago, I purchased some pin cushions from my local Dollar Tree and stored them away, completely forgetting about them. Today, while cleaning, I came across them and decided to use them with my glass garlic jars. I thought the glass garlic jars would be wonderful for creating multi-functional pin cushion storage jars.


Materials
Three pin cushions
Glass jars (I'm reusing my garlic jars)
Mod Podge
Paintbrush
Acrylic paint
Sewing and craft accessories to add to each glass jar



Adding Mod Podge and Paint to jars

To give my jars a stained glass appearance, I combined my Mod Podge and paint. I used a paintbrush to add a thin layer of the mixture and then used a drying tool to dry the paint. I repeated this process for each jar, applying two coats of my Mod Podge and paint mixture to each jar.




Adding accessories to jars

Once your jars have dried completely, take your sewing items such as buttons, thread, thimbles, and other sewing accessories, and add them to each of your jars.
Then, take your pin cushions and add them to each of your jars. I added a few sewing pins to the tops of each of my pin cushions.





These jars can be used to store any of your craft items as well. They are great for storing craft embellishments.

I love that I was able to reuse my glass garlic jars in this fun project. So, before you think about throwing away those glass jars, remember there are endless possibilities when reusing them.



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  1. Angie's RecipesApril 26, 2024 at 10:31 PM

    You are seriously talented, Stephanie. These storage jars are just super cute and practical.

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    1. StephanieApril 27, 2024 at 12:03 AM

      Angie, thank you so much. 😊 I appreciate you visiting.

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  2. Amy JohnsonApril 27, 2024 at 9:10 AM

    What a creative idea! These would make nice gifts too!

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    1. StephanieApril 27, 2024 at 9:48 AM

      Amy, thank you! You're right, this would be great as a gift. Thank you for visiting. 😊

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  3. Jennifer WiseApril 29, 2024 at 7:52 AM

    These are darling, and I love this idea! Not just cute, but also useful. Pinning! Visiting from Senior Salon Pit Stop linkup.

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    1. StephanieApril 29, 2024 at 8:05 AM

      Jennifer, thank you! I was just adding this post to your link party. 😊

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    2. Jennifer WiseApril 29, 2024 at 8:11 AM

      I'm so glad you did! :) Thanks for sharing this post with all of us at the Will Blog for Comments #36!

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    3. StephanieApril 29, 2024 at 8:18 AM

      Jennifer, aw you're always so kind. Thank you. Happy to share at your party. Have a wonderful week. 😊

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  4. Tea With JenniferMay 1, 2024 at 2:41 AM

    That is amazingly clever Stephanie! I love this idea! ☺️
    Blessings, Jennifer

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    1. StephanieMay 1, 2024 at 4:51 AM

      Jennifer, thank you. 😊 I'm happy you enjoyed this DIY idea.

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  5. KathyMay 1, 2024 at 11:39 AM

    These are adorable! What a great thoughtful gift, too--for a beginning sewer or quilter, a college student away from home, etc.

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    1. StephanieMay 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM

      Kathy, thank you. You're so right, this would make a great gift for a college student away from home. Such a wonderful idea.

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  6. SandalMay 4, 2024 at 4:41 AM

    Such a cute idea! I’m going to look for pincushions to give this a try but I might use small jelly jars or canning jars for more storage. Thank you for sharing this clever idea!

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    1. StephanieMay 4, 2024 at 4:55 AM

      Thank you! Yes, please give this a try. It was such a fun project. It's a great way to store things as well. Thank you for stopping by.

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  7. Kim CarberryMay 6, 2024 at 4:17 AM

    These are so cute and such a good idea too. Pretty and practical.

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  8. PaulaShort May 7, 2024 at 7:35 AM

    Steph, these are fantastic! I love the unique things you come up with!
    Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.

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  9. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateMay 9, 2024 at 7:32 AM

    Perfect! I love a good repurpose and mushrooms are so trendy right now. Featuring when my link party opens!

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    1. StephanieMay 9, 2024 at 8:24 AM

      Carol, thank you so much. Happy to hear you enjoyed my little pin cushions.

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  10. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 10, 2024 at 2:07 PM

    What a darling idea! Your jar pin cushions remind me of the cutest mushrooms with that polka dot material!

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    1. StephanieMay 10, 2024 at 3:48 PM

      Thank you! My husband said the same thing. I love that. Thank you for visiting. 😊

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  11. JayneMay 11, 2024 at 4:55 AM

    What a brilliant upcycle. These are adorable and very useful too! :) #MMBC

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  12. Food nuttersMay 12, 2024 at 9:49 AM

    What an adorable idea. Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Janet TrieschmanJuly 9, 2024 at 2:42 AM

    These are so sweet. Thanks for sharing with Create-it Link Party

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  14. AnonymousJuly 30, 2024 at 3:40 PM

    Wondering did you use the lid or just the elastic to hold pincushion in place? This has to be the most useful and cute reuse for these little jars!

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    1. StephanieJuly 30, 2024 at 4:44 PM

      Hello, great question! The pincushions I used came with the elastic band already attached. I placed the pincushion on top of the jar and stretched the elastic to the bottom of the jar. I hope that helps. Thank you for visiting. ♡

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  15. Handmade in IsraelJanuary 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM

    These are so cute. Beautifully made and useful too! #creativelycrafty

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  16. Jennifer AdamsJanuary 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM

    Love the recycled jars, visiting you from Saturday Sparks! I'm starting my own link party Tuesday, Jan 14 called Wednesdays in the Studio. I'd love to have you join! https://studio27byjenniferadams.blogspot.com/

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    1. StephanieMarch 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM

      Thank you! I'll be sure to add these to your party. I honestly thought I responded earlier.

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  17. ChandhiniJune 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM

    How cute and useful are these jars! Love the addition of pin cushions.

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  18. Two Chicks and a MomJune 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM

    How cute! Nice to recycle and have extra storage, too. Pinned.

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  19. Esme SlabbertNovember 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM

    Super creative and absolutely adorable
    Thank you for linking to SSPS 385. See you again on Monday

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  20. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!November 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM

    Stephanie, these are so cute! One of my features for SSPS #386!

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    1. StephanieNovember 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM

      Melynda, aw, thank you. So happy you enjoyed it.

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  21. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthNovember 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM

    How cute and prac tical as well. Love your creativity transforming glass garlic jars into pin cushions.

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