17 January 2010

Altered Cadburys tin

We had this tin for christmas filled with yummy cadburys biscuits, then after it was empty I was thinking it was about the same size as the largest card I make.

So I altered it to become a tin to put my cards in whenever I need to take them out and about. Its small enough not to be cumbersome but large enough to hold quite a few.

I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out, I used DCWV Latte cardstock, Basic Grey Euphoria paper, vellum embossed with divine swirls, some chipboard letters and quite a few flowers to give it a nice look. I'm just hoping they dont fall off when I'm shoving it in and out of my handbag!!




10 comments:

Susan (aka TomsMom) said...

Oooh, that's so pretty, my fave colours, and I love those flowers. Why do I never have such good ideas? Two tins went in the bin after Christmas........... (but they weren't purple!)

Marg said...

What a good transformation I'd never have thought of that. I love fancy tins and boxes.

Choccy said...

Oh wow Gemm !!! Thats Beautiful.

Well Done on your fabulous, practical transformation.. Wheres an alter container challenge when you need one ? lol
xx

bunbun2 said...

that is so pretty Gemma and a really good idea. I love the colours. x

Karen said...

Yummy biscuits but what a gorgeous tin, it looks fab!! Much better than my white margarine tub!! Brilliant xx

Liss said...

wow thats a great idea, think i might have to alter a tin to keep cards in

Anonymous said...

What a clever idea. I love the colours! Hugs, Annexxx

Sarah said...

That's gorgeous, I want one ;-)

furrypig said...

Great idea it looks wonderful Gemma

RACHAEL said...

Love your DIY ideas :)