Thursday, December 1, 2011

How to Make a Sugar Shaker

I love turning trash into treasure.  About a year ago, I made a Cinnamon Sugar Shaker out of an old Parmesan cheese container. It's held up really well. I love how you can either sprinkle it on or spoon it on depending on how you open the top. I use it for all sorts of things like cinnamon toast, or sprinkle it on crepes. I also use it to make my dried apples.


I decided that I needed one for plain sugar, since the kids are always getting out the big jar of sugar to sprinkle some on their rice krispies.

Update: I just made a powdered sugar shaker too: Powdered Sugar Shaker

 How to make a sugar shaker:



Step 1

First wash thoroughly and dry complete. Also take off the label.


Step 2

Next I cut a piece of thick scrapbook paper and attached it with glue dots. 


Step 3

Wrap the paper around and affix it at the other end.



Step 4

Next make a label. I used a template I've had forever.  Write on the label before attaching it.


Step 5

Affix the label using glue dots.


Step 6

For a more washable surface, apply two coats of mod podge. ( I would still only use a damp cloth to wipe it off. NEVER immerse in water or you'll probably ruin it.)




9 comments :

  1. Such a wonderful and simple idea! Thanks for sharing!

    I am your newest follower!

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  2. love your great idea love reusing items and this is a great one to do love cinnamon sugar year round but it is great at christmas for sure come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  3. Great idea! I love making boring things, cute, too. It makes life happier. :)

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  4. Clever! We like using a cinnamon sugar mix on top of toast. Thanks for linking at OAM!

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  5. What a fabulous idea! So simple and so cute! Thank you for sharing! I found you via link party.

    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  6. Such a cute idea! I am now following you and I hope you will follow me back. Would you link up with my Handmade on Humpday link party going on now? You can find it at www.createdbycori.blogspot.com I look forward to more of your cute ideas!

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  7. OMG! You are a genius. And here I have been throwing away all my cheese containers. There are so many possibilities with this. Having one of those 'duh, why didn't I think of that' moments. I love your blog. I'm your newest follower. Would love you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home.
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    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  8. we make our own batch of cinnamon sugar, too. i love the container though! so cute! thanks again for linking up!

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  9. Perfect! Especially since I've been making a lot of colored sugar lately :) Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday. Can't wait to see what you've been up to this week :)

    -Trish @ Mom On Timeout
    http://www.MomOnTimeout.com

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