Poofy Cheeks website shares a step by step picture tutorial how to make a mason jar storage system. Many people may remember a similar system their fathers had in the garage using baby food jars to organize their extra nails and screws.
You can use chalkboard paint on the outside of the jar to make a reusable label.
Click here to view this do it yourself project:
http://www.poofycheeks.com/2012/08/mason-jar-storage-shelf-tutorial.html
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