Etchy.

[grammardog]

Inspired by Pinterest, I recently reorganized my really messy pantry. I replaced many food boxes and bags with glass canisters. I really liked the way my canisters looked with my handwritten labels on them, but even after just a few opening and closings, I noticed that they were starting to look a little worn. (Obviously, it was the chocolate-

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[eaglenest]

I love this idea!

[grammardog]

Thank you! I really love them. They're very subtle, and on certain jars, they're hard to read. But I did want the food itself to sort of be the display, not the labels, so I'm happy with them!

[rearranged]

Agreed! This is such a cool way to customize/personalize plain glass jars. And it could be used for so many ideas - turning jars into decorative containers for other storage, or gift giving. I love it!! Thanks for sharing. I had no idea anything like etching cream existed, lol.

[bearscanfly]

They look wonderful! I would love to have a pantry this neat and organized some day.

[grammardog]

Thank you! My life is not very organized overall, but when I DO get going, I tend to be pretty obsessive about it. :)

[ariestess]

What a great idea!

[grammardog]

Merci!

[demiraks_world]

Love it.
I wish I had the funds to put everything in nice glass jars!

[grammardog]

It wasn't that expensive, really! Most of the jars were between $1 - $2 at the dollar store.

[devious_angel3]

Check estate sales, and Craigslist, generally mason jars of all sizes are very cheap between these two sources.

[grammardog]

I could be wrong, but I don't think Mason-type jars are etch-able because they're tempered...?

[missmuppy]

That is absolutely fantastic!! You have inspired me!

[grammardog]

Hooray! Thank you! :)