Here is what I used to wake up to in the mornings, before I got smart and secured all food. I will say that Mr. Ed has attempted a few times to knock off the glass lid to these cannisters. Thank goodness so far he has been unsuccessful. This is a horrible photo that I took one morning with my phone. I am so mad, because I actually had a picture of them eating out of the box. I must have accidentally deleted it, but you get the picture!
The photo below is a very rare moment of the two actually together unless they are up to no good!
Here is what the cannisters looked like before I lined them with the chevron fabric.
I wanted to find a way to hide the contents of the jars. I didn't want to do anything permanent, because I am always changing things up. I found the perfect solution. I used poster board and fabric to place inside the jars. This way I could change out the design whenever I wanted.
I used two different methods on each of these jars.
On the smaller jar, I used fabric stiffener before I attached it to the poster board. On the second one, I simply glued the fabric to the poster board with Elmer's Spray Adhesive Glue. It worked just as well, and made it a much faster process.

The first step was to measure the fabric height and width around the jar. I wrapped the fabric around the outside and measured it that way. I left about half an inch of extra fabric at the top and bottom.
The next step was to cut the poster board to fit the inside of the jar. I did the top of both jars differently, and I will explain that at the end of the post.
Here is a view from inside the jar. The poster board is stiff enough to hold its shape and mold to the jar. It was during this step that I decided the fabric stiffener was really unnecessary.
I cut the paper even with the curve at the top of the cannister.
Once the fabric and paper was measured and cut, I sprayed the poster board with the adhesive glue. I smoothed the fabric over the poster board. Here is where I did both cannister a little different.
On the smaller one, I cut the fabric even with the paper. It worked okay, but I didn't really like the tiny gap at the top of the jar.
I left the excess fabric on the larger cannister. I then used plain old scotch tape and bunched up the fabric to give it a ruffle look. I like this look much better, because you can't see in the jar at all.
Here's a close up of the large jar with the "ruffles" at the top of it.
I wrapped some twine around the groove of the small jar right above the fabric to help cover up the gap. On the larger jar, I just wrapped the twine a few times around the knob on the lid.
I love the pop of color in the dark section of my kitchen counter. Best of all, the bags of food are all hidden. I wish I had done this a long time ago. This whole project was done very quickly and super cheap. Especially after I decided to skip the fabric stiffener for this project.
Like I told you earlier in the post, I love to change things up often. I decided this worked so well, I want to change them out seasonally. I am almost finished with my fall look and can't wait to share that look with you!
Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit! Hope you have a wonderful, blessed week!

42 comments:
Oh, your story was really funny....I,m glad you resolved your problem with those adorable, chevron canisters!
Hugs,
JP
LOL cute pets and cute story! Your jars are wonderful!
Love your story and your canisters great idea thanks for sharing at One More Time Events xo Tammy
Those little trouble makers! Too funny. Great idea though!
Funny story - I like it!
I have a cat too so I can relate :)
I also like the jars, and I can honestly tell you that I need a few of these jars (the ones I used have done their time)
Love the look of your canisters! What a great idea for a quick change. And what a cute story but your buddies will find a way to get what they want. They don't care that you've "hidden" their treats. Good luck with that!
Very Clever idea! using the poster board for stiffness is so smart! They look great!
Jenna
The picture of the culprits is a wonderful example of dogs (shame) and cats (no shame). :)
Super cute!
aw! very cute♥
This is really, really pretty. Pretty pets, too! Take care - Dawn
Hi Kathy! Just stopping by to say these grabbed my attention from the DIY dreamer link party. These canisters are sharp looking!
I have a brown tabby kitty too :)
I love the canisters, and I love your pooches even more! How could you ever get angry at those faces??!
You always come up with such clever ways to fix a problem, Kathy. Well done!
The canister project is so unique!, It gave me a great idea for my pantry and I'm going to do it in GREEN Pattern..
Thanks Maria http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com
Super cute containers! The chevron print is so fun. :-)
Kim @ Curtain Queen Creates
luv, luv, luv this Kathy!!!
that chevron is fabulous. this is such a fun idea too!
thanks for inspiring us @ Inspire Me Fridays!
xx
These are so cute!!! Great idea!
Great idea and they look so cute.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Kathy, I love the canisters that you made! They are so pretty and chevron is all the rage right now! Enjoy your weekend.
Julie
This is adorable!! Found you on Funky Junk! Please come share this on DIY Sunday Showcase Party that I cohost! It opens at 5pm today!!
Shelly
minettesmaze.blogspot.com
Love this way of getting color and pattern in the kitchen!
I love these jars.. Now I have to look for some to do with my dry ingredients. Thanks for sharing these on Fluster Buster's Creative Muster. Sharing on google +
cohost Marlys @This and That
Perfect! I have this "problem" where I cannot throw away any glass containers/jars. So I have a TON and this would be a fun and easy make over for them! Love the chevron you choose! Thanks for linkin up to Sunday FUNday Kathy! I'm featuring you next week! XO
Whoo I love this idea, they turned out great. Love the material too :)
Thanks for linking up to welcome to the weekend blog hop...
Clever and cute what a fun idea for all the glass containers.
This is such a clever idea! Now you can't tell what's inside and the possibilities are endless with all the fabric choices out there! Love :)
Very fun!
Great to have you at Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
Hi Kathy, Just stopping by to let you know you have been featured over at One More Time Events....Thank you for sharing. Hope to see you at this weeks party http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/09/how-to-redecorate-your-living-room-and.html
Tammy
Thanks so much for sharing at Creative Mondays, love these :)
What a NIFTY THRIFTY idea...thanks so much for sharing it at my party.
Blessings,
Linda
Oh my word! What a precious addition to your canister! LOVE IT! You know I'd love for you to link it up at Tips & Tricks. Hope to see you there! ((&Hope you're having a fabulous week!))
((Hugs))
Heather
http://stringtownhome.net/?p=542
Oh, you clever gal! When I first saw this I wondered how you did it! Beautifully done! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Those are the cutest things ever!!! What a great makeover to a plain glass canister. Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday's Temptation. I am going to be featuring this at tonights link party!
Jill
I LOVE what you have done. You should come show off your creativity starting at 8PM CST at Craft Frenzy Friday! http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/2013/09/craft-frenzy-friday-6.html It won't be a party without you!
Thank you so much for sharing this post at last weeks Saturday Spotlight on Angels Homestead!
Hope to see you again this week!
April
Such a cute and crafty solution! I love it. I'm going to have to copy this around Christmastime! Stopping by from the Thursday's Favorite Things hop, and I'd love for you to drop by my blog if you get the chance. Have a great weekend!
xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com
I like them lined with the Chevron fabric, they're really nice!
Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Mondays, pinning and featuring later on the hop...
Kathy love your story, and the canisters. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop ♥
Kathy, sounds like you have some smart critters living at your house. Brilliant camouflage! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Kathy,
LOVE this thrifty idea. You will be featured on Monday at this weeks party.
Blessings,
Linda
So funny.... This is a GREAT idea! Love it!
Suzie @ Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too
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