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Mason Jar Soap Pump

July 17, 2013

I’ve had a major crush on mason jar soap pumps since I first saw them.

What a brilliant idea. I mean really, what’s not to love?

Even though you may have already seen 101 of them, I’m going to share my version too. So make that 102.

It makes me smile big.

Mason Jar Soap Pump by The Wood Grain Cottage

Here’s how I made it:

I started with a regular mason jar… Luckily I have loads of them for canning.

Mason Jar Soap Pump | The Wood Grain Cottage

Then, I emptied the soap out of my soap bottle, which I picked specifically for the clear soap pump. It doesn’t hurt that this soap smells amazing either.

Mason Jar Soap Pump | The Wood Grain Cottage

Once the bottle was rinsed out, I used a grinder and cut the top of the bottle off. You could easily use a saw.

Mason Jar Soap Pump | The Wood Grain Cottage

Then, I secured the lid in place and used our drill, with a metal drill bit, to drill a hole the size of the plastic bottle top.

Mason Jar Soap Pump | The Wood Grain Cottage

With the hole cut out, I pushed the plastic bottle top through the bottom of the hole and used hot glue to secure it in place.

Mason Jar Soap Pump | The Wood Grain Cottage

Then, I twisted the pump back on…

Mason Jar Soap Pump | The Wood Grain Cottage

Mason Jar Soap Pump | The Wood Grain Cottage

Once the hot glue was dry, I placed the pump in the jar and found that I needed to trim a little bit off the end of the pump so that it would fit in the jar. I used a pair of scissors and snipped off the extra length.

Then, I filled it with soap. It holds a lot, so I ended up mixing two different soaps together.

And now it simply shines.

Mason Jar Soap Bump by The Wood Grain Cottage

I love the detail on the top…

Mason Jar Soap Pump by The Wood Grain Cottage

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any cuter, I remembered those lovely numbered tags…

And, well, the rest is history.

Mason Jar Soap Pump by The Wood Grain Cottage

They’re pretty much perfect together!

Mason Jar Soap Pump by The Wood Grain Cottage

And it makes me smile even bigger now.

Mason Jar Soap Pump by The Wood Grain Cottage

My only problem is deciding which room to use it in. Right now it’s in the powder bath, but I’m thinking I need one for the kitchen too…

Luckily they’re easy to make!

Shayna | The Wood Grain Cottage

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

23 Comments

Comments

  1. Consie @ Atop Serenity Hill says

    July 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Really cute idea! And I have a mason jar just laying around not doing anything!! …adding to the list…

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      THANK YOU, Consie! You will love yours! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  2. nowathomemom says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    so pretty, I love it, I’ve considered making one too before but yours so pretty, I really like it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Ingrid! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  3. Karen says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    My oh My , Well arnt you a clever girl ! WOW I am impressed ! and this saves lots of money $$$$$ thanks . I also love these soap pum jars ! Love it ! Thanks again I cant wait to try this one ! ! ! !

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 18, 2013 at 8:16 AM

      THANK YOU so much, Karen! I sure love how it looks too:)
      -Shayna

      Reply
  4. Krista @thehappyhousie says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I absolutely love this Shayna… definitely have to make one!!

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 18, 2013 at 12:40 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Krista! I absolutely love it too, and am getting ready to make another one for my kitchen!
      You will love yours! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  5. Amy@TheBlissfulBee says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    So cute! I’d love for you to link up at my Work It Wednesday linky party!

    xo
    amy
    http://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-no-6/

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Amy!
      Thanks for the invite to your party too. I’ll stop by to link up! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  6. Pam Lerczak says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Got my mason jar ready to go! Picked up liquid soap- was in local Target this morning but they only had berry scent- where did you get your interesting sounding scent?

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 18, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      How exciting, Pam! You will love yours! I found my soap at Walmart, but ended up mixing two different types together. 🙂
      The cherry blossom & almond is completely lovely on it’s own, but to fill the jar a little bit fuller I mixed in another pink antibacterial soap with the moisturizing beads. That’s why it looks so pretty. 🙂
      Hope that helps!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  7. M says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    This is almost as cute as YOU! Ok, ok, it’s super sweet…& I LOVE it, when we create something that makes us smile:) I’m glad I’m not the only one, who does this!!! GO Shayna…
    Blessings & <3 M

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      Awe- THANK YOU!
      I’m sending big hugs your way! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  8. Marilyn says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Just found your blog and I am swooning! 🙂

    The Project Gallery is pure perfection. I really appreciate the detailed How-To descriptions and great pictures.

    I’m really enjoying getting caught up and reading past posts.

    Marilyn (in Dallas)

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 19, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Hi Marilyn! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! Welcome to the WGC! I’m so happy you found me! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  9. Rita says

    July 20, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Love the number tag! It finishes it off perfectly! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Rita! 🙂
      -Shayna

      Reply
  10. Barb says

    July 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Not sure where I have been hiding, but this is the first time I have seen this done with a mason jar and I love it! I also love the tag with twine you added. Very creative! I will have to keep this in mine when for the canning party (see http://www.ritewhileucan.com/a-party-in-a-can) that I aspire to host! Visiting via 36thavenue link up.

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      July 24, 2013 at 9:21 PM

      THANK YOU so very much, Barb! I’m happy you found me! 🙂
      This would be perfect for your canning party, which sounds like so much fun!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  11. Angie says

    August 3, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    I love the idea to use the old bottle top on the canning lid. I bought an old blue Mason jar (that I found really cheap at a flea market) & did mine – wish I would’ve seen your post 1st! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      August 4, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      THANK YOU so much, Angie! 🙂 I bet yours is lovely!
      -Shayna

      Reply
  12. Stephanie says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I need to make some of these! Super cute and that tray you have the soap on is just precious. I need to find one of those trays as well! My son always uses the spare bathroom down stairs and since he is only 6, he can’t reach the handles to well and always gets a lot of water on the counter while trying to reach the soap pump. That tray would be perfect to help collect the extra water.

    Reply

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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