Simple Spice Jars

Time to get SPICY!

Last week, I introduced you to our “DIY Brick Backsplash“.

Did you happen to notice my new “Simple Spice Jars” on the removable shelf we added?

You didn’t think I could let the brick backsplash go undecorated did you?  No way.

I wanted to spice it up, so I thought of these “Simple Spice Jars” which are cute and very functional.

Everybody has spices.  Even if you only cook once a year…you have spices.  My spice cupboard is a mess.  It’s organized and all, but it’s hard to see in there and it’s just ugly.  So, now all of my most used spices or seasonings are right there in front of me.  I also like the idea of storing in glass…and not plastic.

{Removable wood shelf is made from 1×4 board, stained, polyurethaned, and held up by an L bracket in the middle screwed into mortar, and 2 pieces of black wood under either side of the board screwed into the cabinet.}

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So…I had the jars  to make these guys, but I needed labels.  I looked on line for free “printable” spice labels.  I came across quite a few, some were nice, but they wanted me to pay.  Um…no.  I don’t need to pay.  I can just make my own.

I used my handy dandy brown paper that I use for everything like an easy runner for tablescapes, or like more recently where I used it for our DIY Paper Roll Message Board…

This paper is very versatile to have around, and it’s cheap…BUY BROWN PAPER HERE.  It’s meant to be used for covering things up for painting projects, so that works too.  Heck…you can even wrap presents in it.  Oh wait…that post is for Christmas.  Shh!

I traced the lid circles onto the paper and cut a circle with an exacto knife.  Then I practiced writing my favorite spices onto the paper with my own hand writing using a permanent marker.  That’s right!  My own handwriting.  It’s not perfect, but it sure is more personalized that way just like my Doodled Memory Bench.  No need to buy labels, or stencils.  I can also switch them out easily.  I think they will look cool once they are there for a couple years.  Maybe my girls will hand them down…who knows.  Society makes us think that we have to buy everything and do everything the way the pros do it.  So untrue.  Use what you have, and think outside the box.

Here’s a link to the 1 Pint Canning Jars I used.

Once your labels are written, stick them in between the ring and the lid.   You can use a little glue or adhesive, but I didn’t.  Then add your spices and small spoons if you feel it’s necessary.  I have seen small baby spoons at the dollar stores.

Then display your jars on a window sill, a shelf, on the counter, or in a cabinet.

Very simple!!

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