Last Spring, Tammy and I were out garage sale-ing and found a big 'ol box of Altoid Tins. Of course, we snatched those puppies up FAST! The lady holding the garage sale was very curious as to why we would even want them! We simply replied, "crafting". She said she could never figure out why her husband saved all those Altoid Tins! She said that he eats them like candy! One man's garbage is another woman's craft project!!!!
I spray painted the tins, inside and outside, with black satin spray paint. The crop-a-dile cuts through them like butter! (which creates the holes for the ribbon to go through). The ribbon is simply tied in knots on the inside to secure it in place. I also covered the back of the tins with the same Creepy Crawly DP used on the front. Several pieces of Halloween candy can easily fit into these tins.
RECIPEStamps: Batty For You (pg. 27), "happy halloween" from All Holidays (pg. 143), one tin uses the spider from Booglie Eyes (pg. 29), "boo!" from Autumn Apparitions (pg. 21 Holiday Mini)
Paper: Creepy Crawly DP, Basic Black, Whisper White, Really Rust, More Mustard CS
Ink: Basic Black, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink Pads
Embellishments: Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Crop-A-Dile, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/2", 1 3/8", and 1" Circle Punches, Word Window Punch, Corner Rounder
Other: Black Satin Spray Paint, Altoid Tins, craft store "eyes" glued on with Crystal Effects, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Here is a card Halloween card I did a couple of nights ago. I wasn't even going to post it, but Allie (who is very frank with her opinions about my work) liked it. Allie has a great eye for design so I figured if she liked it, it must be OK! To me, it just seems to be missing something but everytime I try to add to it, it looks too busy.
RECIPEStamps: Autumn Apparitions (pg. 21 Holiday Mini)
Paper: Creepy Crawly DP, Basic Black, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie & More Mustard CS
Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink Pad
27 comments:
OMG those Tins are so cute! What a great idea.
Nancy--Glad to see you got around to making a reality ONE of the ideas you have for those tins! They are SOOOOO cute, and I don't even care for Halloween. I also agree with Allie that the card is very cute. The paper IS busy, but I think that gives the card lots of interest. Thanks also for sharing about your family. I was my mom's left arm for awhile a few years back after rotator cuff surgery, so I'll be thinking of you! 4 weeks is a LONG time!
No wonder you were so excited! These tins are darling - quite find! I LOVE what you've done with them! I agree with Allie - the Halloween card is perfect. You've done it again!
OK "Tin Lady" -- absolutely LOVE these -- so creative!!
I like "Tin Lady" - these are just adorable. I bet they would be cute with Christmas paper and for gift cards for teenagers or teachers. Love the paper you used. I love that card- Allie is right it's just darling and not too busy. It works perfectly. I look forward to your blog everyday. :)
Love the cute tins...and the card! I've been wanting to do one of these tins...since I have one waiting on my desk. What do you use to adhere the paper to the tin? Modpodge?
love the tins, very cute. love the card too w/ the pp.
OMG! Nancy these tins are awesome. I was thinking of something for my club this month and this would be great! Thanks for the idea!
Hi Nancy
How how fun to catch up with you via: BLOG! You are so good at keeping up with this! I love checking it and need to check it more often. Thanks for sharing your DARLING tin idea! You always find bargains for altering things! :) Have a one! Say hi to the fam for me!
These are all just GORGEOUS! How cool!
Adorable tins and Halloween card! I always find fun ideas on your blog, Nancy. Thanks for your inspiration. :0)
Those tins are absolutely adorable!
Pat
OMgosh....cute, cute tins!! I love them!! And your Halloween card is perfect!! LOVE these, Nancy!!
These are completely adorable! I love the tins and the card!
WOW!!! These tins are so great! Love the card, too!!
Loved your tins, and the card is just great the way it is!
Check out my cards at www.stampingtower.blogspot.com for what I've been doing lately. Feel free to comment!
Don't you just adore creating goodies with this Creepy Crawly DS paper? Honestly ... it helps to make outstanding projects! Like these delightful tins, and this adorable card! You go girl!
~Tex
These could not be any cuter. SO inspiring. :0) Mel
These are really gorgeous!!
First off these tins are AMAZING!!! Love what you've done with the super cute paper! I will be casing these! THanks for sharing! Here in the north we use Celcius so my munchkins first day was about 90 which is a little hot for my liking!!! I can see why you got the chills:)
These are AWESOME! Love how you gave them handles. :)
These are AWESOME! Love how you gave them handles. :)
Those tins are the CUTEST! I have to copy them for my stamp club this month, thank you! I have an old co-worker (also a guy!) who saves them for me. And your card is fabulous, Allie is right on!
Tins are SUPER cute!! Is there a secret to preparing the tin before you paint it? I have to make some of these for my neices!
Lori
Nancy-Love your tins! What size eyes did you use? I'm getting ready even if my stamps aren't here yet! Leslie
How did I miss this post, love these tins and that card is awesome.
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