My mom and I took a trip to Florida this summer, driving so that we could
stop at antique stores and thrift shops along the way. Boy, did we have a great time! From day one we both gravitated towards particular items and styles. Me, I love doilies and repurposed items. Couldn't get enough.
Mom, well, she was into tins, of any kind. We jokingly banned the other from purchasing any more tins/doilies for the rest of the trip but that didn't last long. This year mom made Christmas ornaments with her tins and a few necklaces while I'm still working on repurposing doilies. Soon.
I keep coming across adorable things made from repurposed tins, here's a few of them to maybe inspire your own tin creations......
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| This is one of the necklaces mom made using a Hershey's Cocoa Tin. This is also the ornaments she made for her tree this year. Can't wait to see it in person. |
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| How cute. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/259590365997564340/ |
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| Love this tin tower. Used here for K-cups but could be used for a variety of storage solutions. http://pinchalittlesavealot.blogspot.com/2012/04/upcycled-cookie-tin-k-cup-holder.html |
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| Holiday Decoration, could be used year round with a little tweaking. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/259590365997564288/ |
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| Follow the link for even more great tin up-do's (some repeats, sorry about that). http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com.es/2012/03/upcycled-vintage-tea-spice-biscuit-tins.html |
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| Tin Bracelet. Yes, Please! http://www.greatgreengoods.com/2007/01/10/recycled-cookie-tins/ |
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| The link leads to a wonderful Etsy shop full of adorable, unique lighting. Really cute stuff. https://www.etsy.com/shop/4fLighting |
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| The possibilities are endless. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/259590365997564336/ |
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| Another cute Etsy shop full of birdhouses made from recycled items. Great stuff! https://www.etsy.com/shop/Milepost7 |
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| Adorable! http://lilliedale.blogspot.com/2011/05/cake-carrier-lamp.html |
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| Beautifully turned into jewelry. She has many more designs if you follow the link and teaches classes in the Seattle area and online. http://liesel.typepad.com/adventures_in_pretty/2009/08/artfest-2010.html |
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| This is my little tabletop tree in the boys loft. |
Have you made anything out of tins? If so, I'd love to see your handi-work. Feel free to share!
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