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a random diy!


last week i was making lemon bars for easter dinner. the final step is to dust with powdered sugar. well, i had powdered sugar but one i thing i don't have in my kitchen is a shaker. i noticed i didn't have any empty spice containers. realizing i couldn't really "dust" with a spoon or fork i had a brilliant idea!

i took one of my jelly canning jars. i use these to store things in, but the seal is broke so i can't reuse that part of the lid for more canning. i headed to the tool box and found a hammer and nail. i took the screw top off, turned the seal part upside down, screwed the lid back on and used the hammer and nail to poke several holes in the lid. then i flipped it over and put it back on the jar the correct way.


and voila - a homemade shaker jar!! it worked great i must say! i was so giddy proud of myself so i'm hoping that somewhere in bloggy world someone else can share in my joy!

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thepastorswife said…
seriously impressed, sister!! love it:)
April 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM
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