In the kitchen…
Use a variety of oatmeal containers to make some of the cutest storage containers in your house. The size differences will give visual appeal to your crafts and still provide a great way to store things away. You could use them on your kitchen countertop for holding utensils or even other food items. Decorate the outside of the boxes with paper mache and or make a collage and glue it to the can and lid. Then, line the inside of the container with a plastic bag and you have an attractive set of canisters for storing flour, sugar, and other kitchen essentials. They’re great on the counter or in the pantry for storing extra food items – unfinished bags of cereal and snacks with only small amounts left are right at home in these cozy and attractive containers. You can even cut out a slot on the side of the can and glue a windowed envelop or piece of plastic on the inside to easily see what is inside the container.
Under the sink…
It’s important to have cleaning agents readily available. Many people keep them under the kitchen or bathroom sink. Using oatmeal containers to store them and keep them out of sight of little children who may do things with them you don’t want. Another great craft to keep under the sink is a grocery bag holder. Cut an X in the middle of the lid and keep grocery bags inside to pull out like tissues when you need them. This way you keep the right number of bags in storage and keep your cabinet free of clutter that may crowd your plumbing and keep you from noticing a real problem.