Souvenirs and tokens occupy a unique position in our emotions. They record moments, emotions and experiences that dear to our heart. From a ticket of the first concert attended to a seashell collected from a family trip, they are the story of each of us. But, where do these precious items go when they start to take over your living area? Enter small jars! Apart from providing storage solutions these beautiful tins make great additions to your home decor. Now, let me tell you about how you can make the small jars serve as safe storage while at the same time, safely display your valued items.
The Importance of Keepsakes and Mementos
Material culture has its unique role playing as a medium connecting a person with their past experience. They stir feelings; they take us through certain times in the society. Every one has a story behind it be it a graduation cap or just a scratch note.
All these precious things speak about the way we came through life events, celebrations, achievements, and possibly unremarkable incidents that define who we are today. They reduce the gap between events and feelings by recalling persons with whom we have co experienced events, enhancing the connection between the two categories of objects.
As one can se things are always evolving that is why sentimental belongings are so important. This is why they have the ability to reassure us when everything is shifting and changing around us – they bring us back to our priorities. And it is these little things that an bring happiness on bad days.
The reason behind preserving them is also because future people will also be able to touch their heritage. The hope that the tiny jar containing the tokens of remembrance holds the family story and other anecdotes seeks to be told.
Benefits of Using Small Jars for Storage
It is nice to use small jars for storage because they add character to a kitchen. Due to their small dimensions, these shelving forms allow storing items and organizing them while occupying a minimum of space. They can be placed on shelves, draws or even on the desk.
These jars are versatile. You can use them for storing buttons, beads or spices. They are transparent for what they contain, thus when one looks for something it is easy to find it.
In addition, small jars develop an attractive look. They are useful especially for decentralised business areas and can also bring character to any room if arranged appropriately. In this small kitchen, for example, transparent glass helps to exhibit bright pearls and, at the same time, to maintain cleanliness.
They also are sustainable because they urge one to use the materials again instead of disposing of them. This way of packing also supports the concept of waste minimization because the small jars are used.
Also, they can be affordable, conventional organizing accessories, which are bought at second-hand stores or via the Internet.
Types of Small Jars to Use
As for keepsake storage, here is the gist: the type of small jar makes a tremendous impact. Of these, glass jars are frequently used. They offer visibility and the glamorous look to your collection.
Tin jars are high on utility and portray the quality of the product in a very artistic manner. They are great when used outdoors or when having to move around, and they can be available in many sizes and shapes.
Mason jars have recently been popular due to their retro and ones date look. It is easy to get them at most local shops or, if not, you probably have some in your kitchen cupboard already.
If you want to be more formal go for fancier vases such as apothecary jars. They give them personality, coupled with protection of your prized possession.
Corked bottles for instance are artistic and ideal for finding little treasures of a beach or to write little notes for a loved one. In their own way, each type fills a role; the challenge is to figure out what speaks to you.
DIY Decorative Ideas for Small Jars
Turning small jars into impressive looking items, is an enjoyable activity that I take up. First stained with bright and clear colors or delicate shades to give the outfit a new look. Acrylic paint should be used as it is more resilient and remember to allow them to dry.
The third proposal is to lift the jar’s neck and tie it with jute twine. This gives the wall a homey look which can be touched up with small features like flowers or beads.
To step the jar personalisation up a notch, you can fill the jars with fairy lights. Your keepsakes will look beautiful of a glow of changing color and illuminated by a LED string light.
Other techniques named decoupage also do exist! Add strips of fabric or interesting paper that are about an inch wider than the rim of the jars to your chosen jars and coat with Mod Podge for a stylish look.
Perhaps you should go through the process of naming each jar to prevent them from looking plain that is if you don’t consider using chalkboard paint or printed labels to make your memento jar especial and easy on the eyes.
Organizing Your Keepsakes and Mementos with Small Jars
The organization of small jars can turn clutter such as keepsakes and mementos into an area of beauty. The first step is to compile all the items that you intend to fix in the container desired. This could be ticket stubs or bullets of dried flowers, or special notes you wrote or received at any point.
After you have the notes taken, next organize them in piles that may share one idea, subject or memory. For example, make one jar for travel mementos and another for birthday cards. But what makes this method more efficient is the fact that particular items could be reached easier and every jar looks individual.
When the jars are small, labeling is particularly important. Labelling could be as simple as writing a small tag or even using coloured full stick washi tape to name the container contents. This way, when you’re remembering the valuable moments of your life, you won’t spend night scrubbing jars to find the moment you’re mumbling about.
You can group the jars in arbitrary patterns on the shelf or cabinets where they are easily accessed, and free from dust. The use of various shape and size may enhance the appearance of the memory presentation through combining the different but the shape and size help in presenting every memory uniquely.
Never forget these small jars are not only containers; these are the life containers of each and every one of us! In this way, lamps made from small jars will help keep those memories alive and also add a unique, personal touch to any home. Have fun as you are building your collection for sure, everyone will be happy to see it every time passing by!
