Category Archives: tinned stuff

baby formula tin + paint + vinyl =

a perfect food scraps container for the dog! Spray an empty, clean baby formula tin with a coat of primer, let dry then apply enamel top coat. 2-3 light sprays for best results — don’t be like me & skip  forget the primer because you will end up having to apply half a dozen coats!… Continue Reading

Miniature Album in a Tin

Miniature Album in a Tin

A bit of both — digital & handscrapped miniature album (inspiration: Australian Paper Arts No 21, article — Kylie Clarke) This tiny memory book was made to fit inside a tin measuring approx 2” x 2½” x ½”. It comprises eight digital pages; originally 8×10s & 12×12s, reduced to fit. Embellishments included scrabble letters, seed… Continue Reading

Baby Bits keepsake tin

Baby Bits keepsake tin

To celebrate the arrival of the newest family member I put together a collection of goodies in a Provocraft© tin that could later be used to keep some of baby’s treasured mementos in. I left the tin white & decorated it with a wrapped plain linen cardstock & patterned paper layer on the bottom section…. Continue Reading