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Tutorial Tuesday: Utensil Holder

February 2, 2010 by Kaysi 23 Comments

I needed a better way to store all of my spatulas and other utensils. I don’t have the biggest drawers and the ladles always seemed to get stuck. Plus, my one year loves to pull everything out of my drawers. So I decided to decorate a big jar that someone gave me. I used fabric because it is more flexible and I knew I could fit around the weird shape of the jar.
Here’s what I did:
1) Selected and cut the fabric

2) Put Mod Podge all around the jar and apply the fabric

3)I added ribbon to separate the colors and I wrapped twine around the mouth of the jar and some brads at the bottom.

4) Add your utensils and that’s it!

It is so nice to have this on my counter because now I can actually find what I am looking for!

Filed Under: fabric, home decor, kitchen, mod podge, Uncategorized

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  1. Scrappy Gifts

    February 2, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    clever and cute…why didn't I think of that when all I had to use were juice cans before

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  2. Stef

    February 2, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    Love it! I need to make one of these 😉 Thanks for sharing your great idea!!

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  3. Maggie

    February 2, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Modge podge on glass??? Really???

    Awesome!

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  4. Misty

    February 2, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    What a great idea!!

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  5. Kim

    February 2, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    This is one of the prettiest utensil holder of seen. Very nice job.

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  6. honeysuckle

    February 2, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Good idea! And I love the repurposing of the jar too.!

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  7. Sarah

    February 2, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    So stinkin' CUTE! Love it!!

    🙂 Sarah

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  8. Jenna

    February 3, 2010 at 5:17 am

    I was JUST thinking I needed to figure out something for my utensils! So perfect!!!!

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  9. too Blessed to Stress

    February 3, 2010 at 6:38 am

    all I can say is…. L.O.V.E I.T.

    i am so totally wanting to do that to my utinsil holder. thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    ~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"

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  10. Steph

    February 3, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    That is really pretty! Love that you used two different fabrics.

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  11. Heather

    February 3, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    That is such a cute idea. I actually have a glass jar on my counter holding all of my utensils right now. I'm definitely going to have to wrap that thing in fabric.

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  12. Stephanie - My Frugal Lifestyle

    February 6, 2010 at 6:44 am

    What a great idea! Thanks!

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  13. Andrea

    February 8, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    Great idea! Love the colors!

    Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com

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  14. Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige

    February 9, 2010 at 12:17 am

    What a great idea. Would be perfect for a housewarming party gift too!

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  15. Tiff @ Making The World Cuter

    February 9, 2010 at 6:09 am

    BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing Kaysi!
    -Tiff

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  16. jaimeparis

    February 9, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    So beautiful. I love the colors.
    ♥ Erika

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  17. Angie - treasuresfortots@gmail.com

    February 12, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Thank you for sharing your awesome project at Thursday’s Treasures last week! Come share your crafty projects in this week’s Thursday’s Treasures too!
    http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/02/thursdays-treasures-week-9.html

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  18. Lanie

    February 12, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    I love this and I have A LOT of jars! THanks for the inspiration.

    I have linked to this post in my Friday Favorites. I hope you will stop by to say hello!

    ~Lanie

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  19. R.

    March 18, 2010 at 2:10 am

    i love the jar organizer! Definitely will be making one of those!!

    http://www.rachaelsblossoms.blogspot.com

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  20. Tere

    April 9, 2010 at 12:41 am

    Love it! I will definitely try this project soon! Thanks for sharing!

    terelauritsen.blogspot.com

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  21. Kelly

    December 15, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    I love it! Right now mine are in a curvy blue vase and for the most part it works other than the fact that I have trouble fitting in all the utensils since it has a curved mid section that is smaller then the top and bottom. I will be changing soon with some of my coffeehouse themed fabric and a large mouthed mason jar or similar. Thank you for the inspiration. Happy Holidays!!!

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  22. Natalie

    April 8, 2011 at 5:20 am

    Love the tutorial. I shared my version on my craft blog and linked you.

    http://www.corduroydreams.com/2011/04/my-mod-podged-life-podging-tips.html

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  23. Wheelchair

    May 21, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Hey, very nice site. I came across this on Google, and I am stoked that I did. I will definitely be coming back here more often. Wish I could add to the conversation and bring a bit more to the table, but am just taking in as much info as I can at the moment. Thanks for sharing.
    Ergonomic Wheelchair

    Keep Posting:)

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