My New Kitchen Canisters

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If you are a regular reader of this blog you’ve probably seen these canisters in the background of many of my food-related posts. As you can see, one canister is missing. The largest of the three, which held flour, suddenly broke. The bottom just fell out last week while I was making cookies. ???? So I was on the hunt for some new canisters, which I wasn’t exactly happy about because I really liked these. 
Then I got happy again when I found these triplets at Wally World (Wal-Mart). And I was even happier that they were only $6.97 each! But they were kind of boring just like this and I needed to do something to jazz them up.

I thought about using chalkboard paint and doing something like Erin over at 3 Meadow Lake Cottage (her photo above). I even bought the paint. But then at the last minute, I changed my mind and decided to use black vinyl and my good ole friend the Cricut.

Here I’ve cut the vinyl and used contact paper to transfer it to my canister.
For a full tutorial on cutting and sticking vinyl, go here.

Peel away the contact  paper. . .

and viola! My sugar has a brand new home!

I know I said I loved my old canisters, but I love these even more! 
{Notice gallon-size canisters are a lot bigger than my old ones. Guess I need to buy more sugar and coffee just to fill them!}
Shall we add up the cost? 
I spent just under $21.00 for the canisters. The vinyl I already had, but if you want to include it, it was $7.99 for the roll and I used about 1/4 of the roll. So I think it’s fair to say 
$25.00 for these beauties!
I love decorating on a budget!

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87 thoughts on “My New Kitchen Canisters”

  3. It really looks terrific! I did a similar thing with my canisters, except I just used black scrapbooking stickers because I don't have a cricut. Angie xo

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  5. I love these! I need one just like this for my laundry room for soap! Thanks for the suggestion for where to look! that is not a bad price at all!

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  6. Great job! My flour canister broke this week too! Luckily, I am heading up to IKEA this weekend so I will be able to get a replacement. What font did you use for the vinyl lettering?

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  8. Oh my goodness, I LOVE your new canisters! I have been wanting some all glass ones for my kitchen these past few months in order to add more kitchen-y texture (I just love the way all of the ingredients look), but I haven't found any that were what I wanted and inexpensive.

    I might have to copy you and buy some at Walmart! I am in love with them! Thanks so much for sharing!

    And it's never a bad thing to have to purchase more coffee and sugar. ;)

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  9. Awesome!! I love all the cool things I see people doing with the Cricut. I love how great the new canisters look! I do believe I'll become a follower :)

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  13. Hello, Hello!! I really wanted to stop by and introduce myself as the newest member of the Circle of Bliss. Can't wait to follow along with your blog here :0)

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  16. Don't you just love the Cricut???? I'm amazed at all the color choices of Vinyl. Your canisters look awesome. I need to get some new ones. Mine are about 20 years old. YIKES!

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  17. They look great. Love the font you used. I need to get going on mine. That is one project I haven't done yet since organizing my pantry.

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  26. Ok this is fate….just today I was thinking, I HAVE to have some kitchen canisters. I can't believe you found these at Wal-Mart! So pretty. I love how you spruced them up. I gotta go canister shopping now!

    Kelly

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  27. I love your jars! And how you chose to label them is just genius. They came out really cute, having an old fashioned yet new feel to them. Great job!

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  28. Fantastic!! Thank you for the tutorial, I have bought some vinyl for my Cricut but haven't had a chance to try it yet. I definitely will now!
    ShawNa~
    petticoatsandpatina.blogspot.com

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  30. Okay, I have a question. I have been thinking about these since I saw this post, but do the lids just sit on top or are they suctioned?

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  31. So cute!!! And I LOVE crafty projects that are thrifty :)

    I'm a new follower from The Girl Creative – Creative Girls Blog Hop!

    Michelle
    LovingEverySecond.blogspot.com

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  45. I have those plain glass canisters too, but yours look really fun and whimsical with the writing on them. They think they are nicer than your old ones too.

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  50. I remodeled my kitchen just over a year ago and haven't yet found any canisters that fit my personality. I think yours are terrific. Could you please tell me what font you used.
    Thank you.

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  54. Thank you for all the great comments! Kimber, if you are reading (I couldn't access your email)I used the Opposites Attract cartridge. It's my favorite!
    Jen

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  55. Hi there…

    Pretty…pretty…PRETTY! I love how you decorated your new kitchen canisters! They look awesome! I'm going to have to check Walmart out! Thanks for sharing your new pretties out with us today! Sorry about your other canister breaking…that's weird, huh?

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  56. Jen, thanks for responding. I went and checked my carts and I have that one!! What size did you cut out the letters. LOL Im going to Walmart tomorrow. hehe I think I need to change my email. Will do that now.

    Thanks again for the inspiration

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  57. Kimber, I think I did 2 1/2??? I tested several different sizes with reg paper until I found the right fit. I think it was 2 1/2 though. Send me a pic when you are done! I want to see!
    Jen

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  60. I love the idea of labeled canisters for some of the things we use most! I'm going to have to cut down on some of my counter clutter first. Time to run to Walmart to grab some of those canisters!

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  66. Love them! I've been wanting to do this for my kitchen for awhile but just haven't found the perfect canisters! looks like I'm headed to Walmart! Also, don't know if you ever tried, but I buy my vinyl from a local sign shop and it's only $2/ft. A lot cheaper than the craft stores and they have SO many colors!

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  68. I have chalkboard labels on some of mine…but loving the cricut label – clean and pretty and fresh! You have been stumbled!

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  71. SUPER cute. I need a Cricut. Like. NOW. I think I love you. You and all your perfectly adorable budget friendly DIY!!!

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  72. New follower here! Love these canisters, Jen! Makes me wish I saved mine from my cookie buffet from my wedding, but I only held onto one!

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  73. I love this so much! I dont have a cricut but was wondering if you would be willing to sell me those cute vinyl words???

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  76. They look very awesome…it is essential to maintain clean and hygienic canisters for the kitchen so that the health of the house is looked after.

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  77. Now that you have been using these for a while, have you noticed a problem with the canisters not having a suction seal on them? I just bought one to give a DIY touch to but thought I would ask before I go all in with no return :)

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  79. These are great, I think I am going to get canister for my baking products because storing them in bags is just a mess! I don't have a cricut so I think I am going to do this using paint that once is dry, you can stick to anything. I guess I'll have to see. But I love your cricut method!

    Have A Happy Halloween!
    Annamaria

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  86. I absolutley love the canisters. I went aheah and bought the ones from walmart. :) Do you make and sale the labels? Thanks!! Great job :)

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