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Cool -- I did something similar, only with seemless tins from the Container Store (identical to the Dean & Deluca ones), and my label maker with plain old labels. Oh -- and spices from Penzey's.

http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?searchId=12776567&itemIndex=1&CATID=262&PRODID=62104

A friend of mine also did something similar: she put the labels on the top of the can and used the magnetic bottoms to put them on her refrigerator door. It's a great way to save counter space in a small kitchen.

What is the name of the font used for the labels? It's pretty. Thanks.

Lovely lovely job LA reader. You could probably glue magnets in the bottom of the tins and do a nice wall collage in the kitchen with your spices :-) Space saver YOu would need clear round labels for the top - but I don't think they make them in clear and round... :-(

Oh wow. I've been wanting to do this for years!

Great idea.

Oh, this is lovely.

Thanks everyone! I originally stuck the magnetic spice tins to the fridge and I moved them over to the counter because we had some leftover space. The font type is called "fling" and it's the same one they use for Blueprint magazine.

If you don't have the time to make your own rack, or prefer to buy regular spices from the grocery, try SpiceStack! Its a new spice organizer that holds 27 bottles in your kitchen cabinet (away from heat and light) so it won't take up space on your countertop. SpiceStack's drop-down drawer design allows you to find your spices fast while cooking. $29.95 plus S&H - Check it out at www.SpiceStack.com.

Happy Organizing!

Thanks, Sugarpond, for the font info!

Lauren, I bought one of your SpiceStacks. It is great - really did organize my spices. Very clever idea.

I have been using the same spice tins from bed, bath, & beyond for about a year now on my refrigerator (yes I did the whole label w/ the label maker).... however, I am in the process of finding new spice containers because after a while, these containers start to stick and rust...I have the hardest time getting the lids off and when I do... half the time the spices in them go flying onto the floor. I love the idea, but they don't hold up, especially if you are a heavy cooker like I am.

OH and I have the hardest time keeping the plastic lids clean... ugh

Very, very nice!

The labels are stunning. Did you create them yourself, and, if so, what is the font? Thanks.