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The Creative Way To Upcycle Those Small Cracker Barrel Syrup Bottles
By Ariana DiValentino
If you've ever taken home those tiny bottles of Cracker Barrel syrup but didn't know what to do with them, one TikToker suggests turning them into salt and pepper shakers.
Sarah Tereskini, a TikToker who posts clever craft ideas on her page redeux_style, showcased the DIY that's fairly easy to execute and totally practical.
Start by cleaning the bottles thoroughly to eliminate any labels or sticky syrup, then remove the plastic ring that seals the caps shut once the bottles are dry.
Tereskini advises viewers to put a piece of painter's tape over each bottle cap to help the drilled holes come out "cleaner" without any ragged plastic edges.
Through the tape, pierce the caps with a 19/64 drill bit. Tereskini puts three holes in the pepper shaker cap and five for the salt.
Once the bottles are dry, pour your seasonings into them using a small funnel or your hand, then screw the caps back on.
Other crafters have repurposed the syrup bottles as miniature flower vases or to hold small amounts of liquid, such as homemade bitters or syrups for cocktails.