Now that I’m in full-on preparing-for-teaching mode, I’ve been saving all sorts of containers left and right. Spice jars, pickle jars, peanut butter jars, you name it, I’ve got some! I’m saving them for a number of purposes: to store small craft supplies, for pens and pencils, or even just because I like the look of them. Here’s a few I have in stock!
Spice jars! These are the kind that typically come from the Simply Organic line at Target, and I love them because of their classic square shape and screw caps. I’ve been collecting these with plans to keep them at home for small craft items like gems and buttons.
Glass jelly jars are wonderful for so many things, even as cute drinking glasses! Right now, this one is storing a few buttons and wrapped with a bit of leftover ribbon for some decoration. These are also great for storing pens and brushes, even mixing paints and other raw materials. Need them to have an even more distinctive look? Try coating the inside with paint for a unique display (and to hide any messy stuff inside from view!)!
Ah, the plastic peanut butter jar! This I am planning to take to my classroom for storage of small items. Unlike the glass jars, there’s no risk of breakage with this little guy, but you can still easily identify the contents. Small items like dice, counters, pompoms, or pattern blocks will fit perfectly and safely into this container, even around the littlest of hands.
How are you repurposing your leftover containers?
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