An Easy and Beautiful Way to Organize Your Spices

Take charge of that kitchen clutter and organize your spice jars without building any racks or inserts (or buying another ill-fitting and expensive tray).

This DIY spice drawer uses a simple and inexpensive foam liner to keep jars in place (even odd-sized spice jars and containers). You'll be surprised at how much space you actually have with this system!

Here's what I use and how to replicate my method in your home.

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Step 1: The jars

I came across these miniature Ball jars and immediately knew they’d be perfect for storing spices. They are an exact replica of the brand’s iconic mason jars, just scaled down to a diminutive 4-ounce size with a one-piece screw-on lid.

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Step 2: The labeling

The miniature jars have a smooth side for labeling, and I found that an extra fine-point paint pen worked great on the glass.

Something to keep in mind: A water-based paint pen can survive a light rinsing, but comes off with soap and scrubbing so you can relabel your jars as needed. An oil-based paint pen is a bit more permanent if you’re labeling jars that will always hold the same spices.

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Step 3: The filling of the jars

To transfer all my spices from the old tins to the new jars, I used this silicone funnel and found it super efficient for the job. It’s wide enough for whole spices like peppercorns, but narrow enough to fit the mouth of the jars.

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Step 4: The organization hack of the spice drawer

I found these soft foam liners and they are seriously game-changing! They can be cut to length with just a pair of scissors, and they work really well in shallow drawers where tiered racks may be too tall.

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