Recently, I discovered some nearby stores that offer herbs and botanicals in bulk, which brought me joy. While I usually get my nuts and seeds from an organic grocery store, they do not stock herbs. Although you can buy them online, having a local option for last-minute needs is convenient. Buying in bulk is cost-effective and reduces the need for plastic jars. Consider the number of jars you have thrown away in your lifetime. oh, and regarding recycling, recent news reports show that many items are not being recycled as claimed. This is not good news.
Here are two plastic jars containing spices. After using up the spice, I simply washed them thoroughly with liquid soap detergent and hot water. I recommend letting the jars with stronger odors, such as garlic and onion, soak a bit longer until the smell dissipates.
Certain items are currently packaged as depicted; however, they would be more suitably stored in jars. This is where the empty plastic jars prove to be useful, preventing them from being discarded in landfills as well.
Since I have a collection of designed napkins and a passion for decoupaging, I felt compelled to adorn those plastic jars. However, simply decoupaging them doesn't satisfy me. While sewing, I make sure to preserve strips of the vibrant and playful fabrics I work with, fraying the edges for added enjoyment and relaxation. This technique not only enhances my creations but also adds a charming finishing touch. In. My. Head. Anyways. 😁
Below are some empty jars containing baking decorations like sprinkles and jimmies.
Here they are all dressed up and ready to party!
Here are some other snazzy, jazzed up jars.
Preserving plastic jars is not restricted to just small sizes. In fact, larger jars meant for storing larger quantities of items can also be utilized and decorated, as demonstrated below. Personally, I don't like keeping items in boxes because they don't stay airtight. By the way, I don't add fabric fringe on the larger jars that I wash out after use for obvious reasons.
The containers don't necessarily need to be plastic. In fact, here is how I repurposed a small glass jar to store my salad topping mixture, complete with a glittered lid. 😍
And now, for my final act, I have saved my best upcycled container for last.
Using an upcycled prescription bottle to store toothpicks is much more convenient than purchasing a holder or keeping them in the original cardboard box where they tend to spill out. I no longer enjoy playing 'Pick Up Sticks'. Additionally, I adorned the bottle cap with a flat marble for decoration and to help me reduce the excess marbles I have in my crafting room. 😉
So, that's the gist of it. Repurposing jars and containers are beneficial, and there's no need to decorate them either. But if you do want to embellish them, I hope that I have given you some ideas.
I’ll be back next Wednesday to show you what I’ve been working on. Hope you’ll stop by again for a visit.
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