Genius repurposed Starbucks bottles | frugal upcycled spice jars
Make your own spice jars for almost nothing by repurposing Starbucks bottles and some labels. I’m sharing the cut files I used to make my labels for free below. But if you don’t use a Cricut or similar machine, no worries – there are lots of other options for labeling the bottles.
What containers to use for spice jars?
- Starbucks Frappuccino bottles
- Glass peanut butter jars
- Glass tomato sauce or salsa jars
- Mason jars
- Amazon also sells glass spice jar sets
My son likes the Starbucks Frappuccino Caramel chilled coffee as a special treat every now and then. The bottles remind me of little old-fashioned milk bottles. As I’ve been buying more organic spices in bulk and making my own seasonings, I needed a good way to store both the spices and the seasonings I make with them. Glass bottles avoid concerns about potential chemical exposure from plastic, so these bottles were exactly what I’d been looking for.
How to prep a repurposed jar to reuse
Prepping a repurposed glass jar is relatively easy.
- Peel off any stickers.
- You might need to use Goo-Gone to remove the sticky residue if necessary, just make sure to be in a well ventilated location and wear gloves. Some jars have ink on them, such as an expiration date – the Goo Gone will take this right off.
- Thoroughly wash the jar, either by hand or in the dishwasher.
- Allow the jar to dry completely.
Options for labeling your spice jars
- Many dollar stores sell letter stickers. You won’t be washing spice jars very often, so these may do the trick.
- Handwrite the label with a Sharpie. I’ve seen some really cute chalkboard stickers that would serve as a background for a handwritten label.
- For a longer lasting label, use permanent adhesive vinyl cut with a Cricut or similar machine.
I’m sharing the labels I used (for over 20 common spices), along with a circle cut exactly the right size for the Starbucks bottles, are free for download below.
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What a COOL idea!! Can’t wait to make some!🤩
I’m so glad you like it!
What a great idea! Those are so cute, and the labels are perfect. I’ll be featuring this post at Thursday Favorite Things today. 🙂
Thank you Pam – I appreciate that so much!
That is such a neat idea!
Thank you!
What a clever idea, Bethany! I love the labels you share, as well! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About. I’m happy to be featuring your post this week!
Thank you Julie – I’m so glad you liked the idea and I am so excited that you are featuring my post!
What do you do for the top of the lid to cover up the starbuck lady?
I cut a little circle out of adhesive vinyl to cover it up!
What a fantastic idea, Bethany! Repurposing Starbucks bottles for spice jars is such a creative and budget-friendly solution. I love how you’ve combined practicality with a touch of nostalgia by using those charming bottles. Your detailed instructions for prepping and labeling the jars are incredibly helpful, and the free cut files are a wonderful bonus. This post has definitely inspired me to start reusing my glass jars and making my own spice storage. Thanks for sharing such a brilliant and eco-friendly project!