NEW USES FOR
MASON JAR LIDS You know them, you love them. Canning jars are the darlings of the craft and decor world. Put the metal lids to work (while the glass jars are on duty holding smoothies or flowers) with these smart hacks.
P H OTO M AG N E T For a quick fridge frame, trim photo to size, using the flat lid piece as a template. Glue the photo to the inside of the flat plate and place inside the ring. Then glue a small magnet to the back of the plate. Voilà!
MAKESHIFT MUFFIN TINS Can’t find the muffin pan? No problem. Place six jar rings (wide side down) on a cookie sheet. Set a paper baking cup in each, fill with batter, and bake according to the recipe.
Written by Brandi Broxson Photograph by Yasu + Junko
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VOT I V E H O L D E R For a charming base that protects surfaces from wax drips, apply glue to the edge of the flat piece and place inside the ring; let dry.
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D OUGH CUT TER Use the ring of a lid to press circles for biscuits or sugar cookies with ease.
