9 Simple Recycled Craft Ideas

Photo by: Kate Mathis

Pump Up a Plain Mason Jar

Repurpose the classic Mason jar as a soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom.

Step 1: First, measure and mark the center of the jar's lid. Then, using a 1/2" high-speed steel drill bit about $10; local hardware store), drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump. We used pumps from old lotion bottles.

Step 2: Fill the jar with liquid soap, screw the lid back on, and insert the

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Photo by: Kate Mathis

Pump Up a Plain Mason Jar

Repurpose the classic Mason jar as a soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom.

Step 1: First, measure and mark the center of the jar's lid. Then, using a 1/2" high-speed steel drill bit about $10; local hardware store), drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump. We used pumps from old lotion bottles.

Step 2: Fill the jar with liquid soap, screw the lid back on, and insert the pump. You may need to trim the bottom of the pump to fit your jar.

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