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Recycled Jars for Scrapbook Embellishment Organization

Reader Submissions: Readers Share Ideas for Organizing Scrapbook Embellishments

From Anita

What I Did: 

I started collecting empty mayonnaise jars, peanut butter jars, etc. (the plastic ones). I have different sizes from 275g to 750g.

How I Did It: 

Once the contents were used, I cleaned the jars, dried them thorougly and put my embellishments into them. This way you can see what is in them as the jars are clear and if you drop them, they dont break! I have jars for ribbons, buttons, mosaic tiles, brads, lollipop sticks, etc.

Tips and Tricks 

  • These jars sit neatly on shelves or in cupboards. They can be stacked into large plastic carry containers as well and are lightweight and easy to move around.

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