Comments on: Tutorial: Altered Tins

By: RedThreadDIY » Metal: What Can I Do With It?

RedThreadDIY » Metal: What Can I Do With It? — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:12:15 +0000

[...] Altered Tins: Crafting a Green World [...]

By: Peggy

Peggy — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:16:55 +0000

A hint: Prime the tins for better pain adhesion. Prime the cleaned and dried tin with a product called Gesso. Its available at Walmart and art and craft stores….its around 5.00 for a 4 oz. jar.

By: Lenetta @ Nettacow

Lenetta @ Nettacow — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:18:22 +0000

I made some for a giveaway on my blog that I just had – and they were one of the most requested items! (scroll down to see them – they’re the last one pictured) What a fun, easy tip that never in a million years would have occurred to me. :>) Thanks!!

By: Crafty Reuse: Eight Projects for Tins and Cans : Crafting a Green World

Crafty Reuse: Eight Projects for Tins and Cans : Crafting a Green World — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:01:48 +0000

[...] Here at Crafting a Green World, Jackie shows us how to alter tins with just some paper and glue! [...]

By: Lenetta @ Nettacow

Lenetta @ Nettacow — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:04:14 +0000

Love this idea! I linked to it on my weekly roundup, the post is under my name. Thanks!!

By: Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make (July 2009) : TipNut.com

Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make (July 2009) : TipNut.com — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:24:43 +0000

[...] Tutorial: Altered Tins: Alter tins with pretty decorative paper and use them as storage for crafty bits. [...]

By: links for 2009-03-24

links for 2009-03-24 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:17:41 +0000

[...] Tutorial: Altered Tins instructions on how to decorate simple tins with craft paper (tags: crafts diy) [...]

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:57:28 +0000

Love this idea! I’ve been saving tins too, with plans to fill with homemade truffles as presents.

By: Dink

Dink — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:55:28 +0000

I’ve seen something similar to this before but they used a really hot hair dryer to remove the paint on the tin before, then painted it with a thinned ink paint before applying the paper/decoupage . This would be so much easier since the majority of the tin is covered. I’m definitely trying it this way! Would it need to be covered with some type of sealer? I found some wonderful tall rectangular tins with incense in them at the dollar store that are screaming for this project. Thanks a MILLION for the tutorial!!! Just think of the possibilities!!! Those little mint tins for sewing needles, or altoid type tins for mini sewing kits for college students. Limitless possibilites.

By: One Robin Road

One Robin Road — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:43:07 +0000

These are so beautiful. I love your paper!