But I could NEVER find jars with lids on them!
It was frustrating, to say the least.
So today, I'm wandering around Goodwill, attempting to take my mind off a 16 piece, perfect condition, $15 dining set (in BLUE, like I want my dishes to be), when I came across not 1, not 2, but FOUR jars with lids! (Well, technically I came across 3 but I found a 4th one a few minutes later in another aisle!)
It was a joyous moment. You should have seen me, I was hoarding those jars in my arms like a little old lady who found a bunch of porcelain cats.
I also grabbed a bunch of candle sticks to glue them on and went on my merry way.But not before buying a plastic pitcher, almost brand new, that retails at target for like $10 or $15. Eff you, Target!
Anyway, so I had to make a trip to Ace Hardware in order to buy some gah-lue, and then it was home to start putting together my jars! Please note, I just look at all the glue in the glue section at Ace Hardware, and this one's package said good for glass. So it's the one I picked. I'm sure there are several other glues just as good as the one I picked!
*SQUIRREL FINGERS!!!*
So first things first, clean the jars. Soap and hot water will take that sticky adhesive from price tags off! I also cleaned the candle sticks, but they were pretty good to begin with. 
Next, make a circle of glue on the bottom of the jar, the same size as the top of your candlestick. 
Put the candlestick top onto the bottom of the jar.
Put a heavy book on top.And wait.
TADA! Apothecary jar! I know this finished one isn't the same as the one in the others pictures, but it was the first dry, and I am impatient! 
Peace,
Mrs. H
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