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Friday, October 27, 2017

A Tinned Birthday

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A while ago I saw a packed and decorated tin when visiting Carol G's blog, and decided that I would do likewise.


The basic idea is to get a tag top tin, and instead of opening it from the tag, turn it over and cut open the bottom about 2/3 the way around - empty, clean and when dry decorate the outside. 

I used patterned paper, measuring carefully to get the width, and allowing some overlap on the length.

I also cut a piece of paper for the top, and winged it to make some extra shaping around the tag area so the paper fitted around and under the tear tag.  I then attached some fuzzy yarn through the tag, and tied them with a wee piece of gold edged ribbon.

Once the decoration has been finished, put the gift in the tin and seal the bottom using a hot glue gun, and the cover the irregularities (i.e. messy bottom) with a circle of felt or card.

I did have some photos of the top of this, but the computer has eaten them!!


I made a matching gift tag to go with the tin to put my personal greeting on.
  

I added a flower made from the same materials and dies as those on the tin label, but forgot to sponge the largest layer  before I took it out of the die, so swiped the ink pad directly on it - I love the texture it gave to the leaves.

I am linking this to:

Craftaholics R us Challenge #42 - Treats
Inspiration Destination Challenge #136 - Anything Goes (opt twist Easel)
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #196 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything goes
The House That Stamps Built Challenge 02517 - Anything Goes
Tick Tack Toe Challenge #021 - Centre vertical line
(Ribbon, Free and Pink)
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #174 - Anything Goes
In The Pink Challenge #126 - Ribbons or bows
Craft Rocket Challenge #42 - Birthday or Pretty in Pink
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #306 - 307 - Anything Goes


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33 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieOctober 27, 2017 at 10:07 PM

    LOVE this delightful work of creativity. It does wonders for our soul and mind to be creative in many ways, Maxine this is just lovely...xx
    Have a lovely weekend.♥
    [aNNie]

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  2. GerrinaOctober 27, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    Such a great idea! And beautiful stamping in all those soft colours! Enjoy your weekend!

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  3. DortesjsOctober 27, 2017 at 10:37 PM

    A fantastic tin, very sweet and creative

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  4. PamelliaOctober 27, 2017 at 10:53 PM

    What a pretty set Maxine! I love a project that's beautiful and functional! Such a wonderful flower die, the petals are so unique. A lovely gift for a birthday. hugs :)

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  5. froebelsternchenOctober 27, 2017 at 10:55 PM

    This looks fantastic - great use of a tin!!! Happy weekend Maxine!

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  6. Karen DunbrookOctober 27, 2017 at 11:25 PM

    looks lovely...I like how you varied the colours on your stacked flowers...
    Hope you have a great wknd.
    xx Karen

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  7. SueOctober 27, 2017 at 11:37 PM

    Wow, Maxine, this is a beautiful project! x

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  8. Lovely LindaOctober 27, 2017 at 11:37 PM

    What a great idea Maxine - I love the colours and the whole concept. Love those flowers and the inking - it is perfect! xo

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  9. SewPaperPaintOctober 28, 2017 at 8:22 AM

    So beautiful!!! A great idea, Maxine. Hugs, Autumn

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  10. LizOctober 28, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    What a brilliant project, such a clever idea. xx

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  11. mamapez5October 28, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    What a lovely idea. You have made the tin look very pretty too, and what a nice surprise for the recipient when they open it. Well done. Kate x

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  12. Megan JOctober 28, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Maxine, a fantastic project, love the idea of using an tin can with the ring pull left intact. Have a wonderful weekend... Megan

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  13. MY MUSINGSOctober 28, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    Such nice work!

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  14. CreaineOctober 28, 2017 at 8:11 PM

    very nice. Thanks for joining us at Craft Rocket Challenges. Good luck.
    Bye,Groetjes van Ine (DT)
    http://creaine-cards.blogspot.nl/

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  15. LollOctober 29, 2017 at 12:41 AM

    What a great way to give a gift. This is so clever and creative, Maxine. Love the papers you've used and your adorning flowers. xx

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  16. MarilynOctober 29, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    This is very clever and I would never have thought to decorate a tin. That tag and snowflake are so cute.

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  17. LenaOctober 29, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    This is such a fun and creative idea. Your tin looks beautiful!
    Thank you for playing along with us at Crafty Gals Corner.
    Hugs,
    Lena - DT

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  18. MargaretOctober 30, 2017 at 2:18 AM

    I haven't made one of these in such a long time. Such fun. This is so beautiful. Hugs, Maggie

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  19. creationsnzOctober 30, 2017 at 7:04 AM

    Well done and so pretty! CarolG

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  20. FranOctober 30, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    You did such an awesome job decorating the tin and making the matching gift tag. Hugs, Fran

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  21. HeatherOctober 30, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    Ooo . . . I have seen these before, but none as pretty as yours! Perfect for a special little Birthday present! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.

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  22. Shelly SchmidtOctober 30, 2017 at 4:06 PM

    I love this Maxine! I have made these, but a long time ago! Your can is covered in such pretty DP, and I love the flowers and coordinating tag too!

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  23. Rosanne MulhernOctober 31, 2017 at 1:32 AM

    Terrific project Maxine! I adore 3D projects especially when they're as pretty and useful as yours. The embellishments along with the pretty paper make this an extra special gift. Thanks for sharing it with us at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week.

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  24. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) October 31, 2017 at 1:40 AM

    WOW! This is so pretty, Maxine! The flowers, papers, and more just go together so well. Lovely!

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  25. Jo NevillOctober 31, 2017 at 3:45 AM

    Gorgeous ! Love all your decorations
    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week. Jo x

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  26. Mac MableOctober 31, 2017 at 5:23 AM

    Oh I love this idea, so creative and so pretty...fabulous creation x

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  27. JD/ JillOctober 31, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    You did a beautiful job decorating your tin. I especially like how you did the flower!

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  28. Patricia AlvarezNovember 1, 2017 at 4:04 AM

    Very creative project! Thank you so much for joining us at Inspiration Destination. Good luck!!! Patricia

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  29. Peggy NoeNovember 1, 2017 at 3:43 PM

    Maxine, this is so sweet and pretty, and very creative! Thank you for sharing your talent with us at Tic Tac Toe Challenges!

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  30. Monika ReeckNovember 1, 2017 at 11:40 PM

    oh what a sweet and cute tag and thin you made dear Maxine
    you are so creative
    waiting for your post...cant wait to get your post hehe
    hugs
    Monika

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  31. TracyM #6773November 2, 2017 at 1:05 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS - you were one of the lucky winners from Challenge #146 at the Crafty Gals Corner!
    Please visit the blog to claim your prize :)

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  32. Jackie CNovember 6, 2017 at 1:07 AM

    Great project! Thank you for sharing with us at PDE. Jackie DT member xx

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  33. Squirrel xNovember 8, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    A beautiful creation, and a fabulous use of ribbons and bows and, of course, pink! Thanks for playing along with us at In The Pink for this challenge. Hugs xx

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