I have been hanging on to this empty Altoids tin for a long time, waiting for some sort of inspiration. I knew it had to be good, because they no longer make these tins with a flat lid. Total bummer if you ask me!
Well, since I am cheap, I mean thrifty, I never by Chip Clips. I always use binder clips or clothes pins. Well, guess what fit perfectly into this tin...?
Pretty neat! I couldn't leave them plain since I was making them for a gift, so I matched them to the outside of the box. I used patterned paper and Modge Podge on the tin and the clothes pins...
and then decorated the lid with ribbon. I added a shabby chic flower I made using a brad, small flower, and a scallop punch. I printed the words out from my computer. (See top photo.)
Hope you liked this slightly unconventional idea! Have a great day!
Details-Paper:DCWV, Accessories: Brad: JoAnn's, Small flower: Dollar Store, ribbon from my collection.
Edit:Entered into Artful Inkables challenge...
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9 comments:
This is brilliant, Karin! I bet the recipient loves it. The addition of the detail on the pins really ties it all together!
I, too, am thrifty and this is a fabulous example of recycled packaging!
You did a fab job on this Karin! I love it & tfs your *thrifty* ways!!!!!
Karin, you are so clever! This is wonderful! Blessings to you!
Cute as can be and I love this thrifty idea!
Fun and useful project! TFS!
Adorable! And what a great idea, too!
OMGosh, this is too funny because my mom uses these and we were just talking about her crazy invention today! Only hers aren't as pretty as yours! I'll have to make one for her! Thanks for the idea and for playing the AI challenge!
This is so much fun, love your clips what a great idea!!! Thanks so much for joining us at AI's Think Ink Tuesday!!
What a clever idea...so glad you played along with us at Artful INKables!
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