About Chantel Simmons
Some girls dream of walk-in shoe closets. Chantel dreams of walk-in craft closets. A former crafter for HGTV, Chantel's now sharing her project plans with you. Check back every Friday as she offers up an easy-to-make or easy-to-bake craft you can give to a friend or keep for yourself.
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(Mar.26.10)
Instead of stashing your cotton swaps, cotton balls and other bathroom supplies in typical jars, add a touch of personality by putting them in empty culinary canisters.
I prefer tea canisters because you can find so many unique ones, like these two – Mariebelle (available at Indigo) or a Harrods tin (which I picked up in – where else? – Harrods in London). Most tea canisters have a sealed package inside, so you can buy a new one if you don’t have any in the house, and keep the tea fresh while you turn the tin into a jar for your toiletries. Don’t drink tea? Look around at garage sales or flea markets for unique tins you can repurpose. If they’re soiled, gently wash them (being careful not to get any paper labels wet) and dry them thoroughly to avoid rust.
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