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Old May 2nd 05, 02:08 AM
Rachel Janzen
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I just emptied two spice jars today and was wondering if anyone had any
inspired crafty ideas for them. Either for storage usage or decorative.
It seems like a waste to throw them out and at the rate I go through
oregano and basil around here, I have empty bottles frequently.

Rachel
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Old May 2nd 05, 11:35 AM
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On 5/1/05 9:08 PM, in article e4fde.1188319$8l.236886@pd7tw1no, "Rachel
Janzen" wrote:

I just emptied two spice jars today and was wondering if anyone had any
inspired crafty ideas for them. Either for storage usage or decorative.
It seems like a waste to throw them out and at the rate I go through
oregano and basil around here, I have empty bottles frequently.

Rachel

I store beads in them; also, the little "sample size" jelly jars.
I would love a rack to put them on, so you could look at them.


Cheryl

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Old May 2nd 05, 11:50 AM
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Rachel Janzen ) writes:
I just emptied two spice jars today and was wondering if anyone had any
inspired crafty ideas for them. Either for storage usage or decorative.
It seems like a waste to throw them out and at the rate I go through
oregano and basil around here, I have empty bottles frequently.

Rachel


Why not re-use them, or am I missing something? I presume that when
the jar is empty, you need to purchase some more. Go to the store where
you can buy the spice from bulk, in little plastic bags, wash, dry and
refill the jar.
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Jim Cripwell.
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This creature of doom flies over the frozen tundra in winter,
shrieking its dreaded call; "Key, Key, Key, Key rist but it's cold!!"
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Old May 2nd 05, 12:32 PM
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Cheryl,

My dad used to use baby food jars to store nuts, bolts and things in.
He nailed the lids to a shelf bottom and hung the shelf in the
workroom. He then would fill the jars and twist them on and off as
needed. Picture your jars with pretty beads inside hanging below a
shelf.
Can you do something of the like?

Diane

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Old May 2nd 05, 02:03 PM
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Rachel Janzen said
I just emptied two spice jars today and was wondering if anyone had any
inspired crafty ideas for them. Either for storage usage or decorative.
It seems like a waste to throw them out and at the rate I go through
oregano and basil around here, I have empty bottles frequently.


You could make them into pin cushions -- if clear, fill the bottom with
snippets, orts or beads; if not clear, wrap the outside with thread or wool or
whatevers or glue leftover fabric, beads, etc. Finally make a padded 'pouf' on
the top

If large enough, the same techniques could be used to make holders for fresh or
silk flowers.

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Old May 2nd 05, 03:23 PM
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Rachel Janzen wrote:
I just emptied two spice jars today and was wondering if anyone had any
inspired crafty ideas for them. Either for storage usage or decorative.
It seems like a waste to throw them out and at the rate I go through
oregano and basil around here, I have empty bottles frequently.

Rachel

I gave up buying new jars of spices some time ago. Now I buy spices in
bulk at my local Sprouts or other market that has bulk stuff. No more
bottles to throw away; I just re-fill them! :))
Rachel in Scottsdale
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Old May 3rd 05, 03:58 PM
Dawne Peterson
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I use some of mine for custom blends--"Cajun" style seasoning, jerk spice,
various rubs. My mother used hers to save flower seeds.
Dawne


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Old May 3rd 05, 07:05 PM
Shannon L.
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They make perfect small floral centerpieces, particularly if they have the
shaker-style top. A local shop sells them quite regularly. Two methods:

First, buy fine sand or beads in various colours, fill the jars almost to
the top. Put the shaker lid on top, and use it to position small silk
flowers in a floral arrangement. Tie a coordinating gauze ribbon around the
top, and position two or three in the center length of the table.

Second is to use glass-paint (available at Michaels, etc.), and paint a
stained-glass effect on the outside of the spice jar. Fill with water, and
position small real flowers - or silk flowers - in a floral arrangement. Tie
a coordinating gauze ribbon, etc.

We have also re-used them in gift baskets. For example, a Movie basket gift,
with DVD or movie rental gift certificates, popcorn and snack foods, etc. -
purchase those popcorn flavourings at a local bulk food store, fill up the
spice jars, label them with a funky label, and voila. Perfect gift. Same
for home made bathsalts (or bathsalts bought in bulk). Or if you do baking
and buy bulk "sprinkles" for decorating cookies.

I tend to use most of my extra spice jars for putting bulk spices in - as
others have mentioned. I only buy small quantities of some spices/herbs
because of their short shelf-life (6 months is recommendation), and I use
these jars to store the small bags from the bulk food store. And I grow
alot of herbs when possible, and when harvest time comes, I use these jars
to store them (and share with neighbours).

Good luck,
Shannon L.


 




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