I wanted the jars to be magnetic, I planned on mounting a piece of metal flashing under the lip of the cabinet. I also wanted to use chalkboard paint on the front in order to use chalk to label each jar. So that's what I did.I taped off a rectangle on each jar and painted chalkboard paint within (3 coats). I let them dry for several days between coats and removed the tape after the last coat had a couple more days to dry.
Using a high shine, black spray paint, I sprayed the outsides of the baby food jar lids. They needed two coats. Once dried (again, several days later), I used a permanent glue to secure the magnets to the lids.I bought my spice packets at Cost Plus and gave my sister a set of 18 spice jars, about 10 of them I pre-filled with spices and one of the jars to hold the chalk.
Drawback? They probably need to be handwashed.
Too bad the niece is done with baby food. I really want a set for myself. Might need to just buy the baby food to get the jars.
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That looks awesome! I really want a magnetic spice rack someday - it's a good idea to stick them under the cabinets like that.
Thanks! It was really easy to do. I want one for myself, but must find a new baby food jar source first. :-)
Where did you get the magnets Amber? Would they hold the spice jars on the face of a fridge too?
Where did you get the magnets Amber? Would they hold the spice jars on the face of a fridge too?
I got them at Fred Meyer's and I think they would hold on a fridge. I bought a size bigger than I needed to make sure thend magnets could hold the jars with no problems. They were about nickle-sized.
I love that you used chalkboard paint...so very clever!
How fun! I've always thought the new chalk board paint would be so fun to think up something to use it for... Love your jars, Yay! :)
The chalkboard paint is fun! I'm brainstorming other ways to use it now! Thinking about painting a square on the wall and framing it for notes!
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