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Who loves Mason Jars?? Show of hands (mine is raised)
My husband might make fun of me just a little bit (or a lot!) over my love of these versatile glass jars. I’m sure it will get worse before it gets better, mostly because there are way more projects to be made!
This mason jar makeover is super easy, not to mention super useful.
By using an empty salt container, some pretty paper, and a handy dandy jar, you can store all kinds of things. I’ll be using mine for baking soda, and baking powder, that up until now have been stored in boring old plastic containers.
Here’s what you’ll need for this project-
1- mason jar & lid (regular mouth, not wide)
1- empty salt container with a spout
some pretty paper or paint
a sharp knife or razor blade
scissors
pencil
Using your knife or razor blade cut the top off of the salt container. Right below the label is where the thicker cardboard ends so that’s the best place to cut.
Lay your top on the table and position your mason jar over it so that the edge of the jar is touching the edge of the circle by the spout. Using a pencil trace the jar.
Now using scissors (or your razor) cut out your circle.
Trace the mason jar again on your paper, or if you’re using paint you can paint the cardboard.
Now lay your paper circle on your cardboard circle, trace the outline of the bottom and sides of the spout.
You want the hole to have a flat top, not curved like the spout is, so just finish off the rectangle. Then cut it out.
With the spout up, slide your paper circle over the cardboard one.
You could glue it if you want, I didn’t because I figure I may want to change it one day. The ring of the mason jar lid will keep it in place just fine.
Now pop it into the ring and screw it on your jar.
Easy right? Now go fill it with something!
Want to fill your mason jar with a liquid?? I have a lid for that too!
Check it out here! Mason Jar With a Spout- For Liquids
Angela Betlewicz says
This is too cool! I’m hosting a new linky party at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-1.html
I would love to have you!
Angela
Lynn says
Neatest idea…so practical and cute. I’m visiting for the Home Acre Hop. Thank you for sharing your idea.
Krista R says
Thanks so much!! I’m really pleased with how useful they are, I’m sure I’ll be making more!
Crystelle Boutique says
What a fabulous idea! I will definitely save my next empty salt container to make this! Thanks so much for sharing….
Happy mothers day to you clever friend!
hugs xx
Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Leslie Lambert says
I love this…what a perfect storage option! This would be perfect to link-up to my new series – “Create It Thursday.” It’s live now! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/05/create-it-thursday-1.html
Cathy says
Nice tutorial!
I would love for you to share this and link up to my TGIF Link Party! The party is opens Thursday evening and closes at midnight on Wednesday night. Who knows, you just might be featured next week!
I follow back: bloglovin, Facebook, and Twitter. =)
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-peek-into-my-paradise-tgif-link-party.html
Hugs, Cathy
KathyB. says
This is a GREAT idea ! I already use Mason jars for baking soda and baking powder but have found it inconvenient when needing to access the tiny amounts needed for baking. I am most definitely doing this. Thanks!
Krista R says
I just used mine for the first time a couple days ago and was really pleased with how easy it was! I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner!
Krista R says
Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be sure to link up!
Krista R says
Thank you I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day too!! I have my husband scouting empty containers at work so I can make more!
Krista R says
Thanks so much! I’ll stop by and link up!
Wanda says
That is such a great and cute idea. I am pinning it for when my salt runs out. I like having the stuff inside the cupboards as pretty as what is outside. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing the tutorial. Have a wonderful weekend!
mail4rosey says
I saw this linked up at Sincerely, Paula (blog hop) and came to take a look. How perfectly practical, I love it!
Krista R says
Thanks! They are super cute and useful!!
Krista R says
Thanks for stopping by! These are great, I don’t think I use enough salt to make as many as I’d like lol!
Bev Carter says
What a clever idea. Now all I have to do is think what to put in it and use up my salt. thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
Marilyn Clark says
What a great tip!
Holly McDonald says
I love this idea! How clever!
Holly at Not Done Growing
Nicole says
Found this on How To Tuesdays. Ditto what Holly just said.
Mrs. Tucker (Patti) says
OMGosh! So useful!
Popping in from Oh, Mrs. Tucker!
Gina Wamsley says
I LOVE mason jars, and use them for so man things. I’ve never seen this, so thank you! I found you on Get Your Craft On Link party. I have a link there too, #187-sewing on greeting cards. I’m only a week old in the blogging world, so I’d love to have a visitor! 🙂
Gina
http://ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-sew-on-cards-tutorial.html
Krista R says
I find plenty to put in them, we just don’t use enough salt lol! Thanks for stopping by!
Krista R says
Thanks!
Krista R says
Thanks!! Looking forward to sharing it at your party today!
Krista R says
Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!
Krista R says
I stopped by to check you out! Can’t wait to see what else you post you’re off to a great start!
Krista R says
Thanks so much!
anyonita green says
Clever clever! I love this idea! As one of the co-hosts from the My Favorite Posts Weekend SHOW OFF Party! I wanted to personally thank you for linking up with us & to invite you to add me to your G+ circles or follow me on Twitter or Facebook as I’ve done the same with you. Also, I run a link party on my food blog, Anyonita Nibbles where you can link up recipes or food related posts. This week’s party is here: http://www.anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/tasty-tuesdays-10.html
Leslie Lambert says
Congratulations…this post is featured on Create It Thursday this week! Thanks for contributing such a fabulous idea! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/05/create-it-thursday-2-plus-features.html
Jenny says
Oh cool! This is such a great idea! I’m pinning this one. Thank you for sharing at the HomeAcre Hop! Hope to have you back again tomorrow: http://blackfoxhomestead.com/the-homeacre-hop/
Krista R says
Thanks for pinning!! I’ll be back for sure!
Krista R says
Yay!! I’m so excited, Thank You, Thank You!!
Anonymous says
This is such an awesome idea, I love it. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Jessica @ The Wondering Brain says
Neat idea! I LOVE mason jars too. There’s so much you can do with them! Thanks for sharing this @ The Show Off Weekend Blog Party 🙂
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
Ruth Soukup says
Awesome idea! What a great way to store craft supplies too!
I’d love it if you shared it at Living Well Spending Less this week for our Thrifty Thursday party! I think my readers will love it! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/
Juf says
Now why didn’t I think of that?! Love it!
Krista R says
That’s why we share 🙂
Krista R says
I thought of that too, glitter, or even little beads… the possibilities are endless!
Krista R says
Thanks for hosting!! I’ll “see” you next week!
Krista R says
Thanks!!
Krista R says
Thanks for following! I’ll link up with you this week!
lifeinryans.com says
Love this idea!
Sarah {Life in Ryans}
Krista R says
Thanks!!
hopeallie says
What an awesome idea! It’s one of those… ‘I wish I would have thought of that’ moments. Thanks for sharing!
Allison