How to recycle your old candle holders

I love finding new uses for old things and I also was dying to create a makeup brush holder like they have at Sephora. I was able to do both this weekend using a Yankee Candle jar that was completely used up.

In order to get the access wax out, I put the jar in the microwave for 30 seconds. I wanted the wax to be palpable but not liquid. Then, I wedged a spoon in between the wax and the jar to pop it out. I rinsed the jar under hot water to break off the remaining pieces and used a rubbing alcohol swab to clean the entire thing.

I bought the beads from Amazon (order the 16 ounce bag). Then voila! You can decorate your new make-up brush holder with ribbon like I did or go crazy with glitter, gems, or lace.