The Open Pantry

Since I got these large 1/2 gallon jars,

I needed a place to store all of them.

I decided that this shelf I made pre-blogging days, was perfect to keep all my jars organized.

The shelf was made using 

two 2x1x8 pieces of wood, 

wood screws and free wine crates.

I slanted the crates at an angle.

This project was made with a screwdriver only

(back then I had the store cut the wood in half for me).

This was an easy, easy project with no special tools required.

Anyway, I am still keeping the bottom crate to store potatoes.

(I use a placemat to keep the potatoes in the dark)

The top 2 crates now hold most of my glass jars.

I did not labeled my jars,

but you could paint the lids with chalkboard paint,

and write the content on it.

If you are looking into making a simple and cheap shelf to organize your kitchen,

this is definitely the way to go.

Stay Frugal,

Daniela