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make. The materials I already had on hand and the few I purchased were enough to make quite a few more than three jars if I wanted to, so the savings could be even greater! Next time you are looking for a quick and inexpensive project or gift, you have no excuses. Get out there and start crafting! Nothing but adorable things come from Anthropologie, but at $10 each, these all- purpose jars are not easy on the ol’ pocket book.
template and then go over your lines very carefully with a Sharpie.
Step 5: Using a very small paintbrush, carefully paint in- side the Sharpie lines with chalkboard paint. This will take about three coats of paint. Allow about 10 minutes of drying time between each coat. Step 6: Once your jars have dried again for about four hours, you can write on them with chalk. Fill with your favorite spices and label them. The great thing about this project is that you most likely already have most of the materials on hand, making these little jars super cheap to
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Budget Breakdown Old baby food jars: Free Or small glass jars: $2.50 each White spray paint: $4 Small bottle of chalkboard paint: $6 Leftover spray paint for lids: Free Sharpie, exacto knife, template (already had on hand): Free Total: $10-$17.50
Megan Kapple lives in Kansas City, MO, with her husband and two daughters. In addition to being a mom and wife, Megan spends her days dreaming up projects, scouting out thrift stores, sewing, cooking and many other creative endeavors. You can read all about her
adventures on her blog: homemadeginger.com.
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