Butterfly Altered Tin

This is my latest altered tin design, and I absolutely love it!

I chose to make the butterfly in the centre a vivid shade of blue to enhance the blue spots on the tin. The two butterflies on either side are slightly faded so that they don't distract from the one in the centre.

 I inked the edges of the spotty paper slightly to give it an aged, vinatge look...

and I continued with the same spotty paper inside the tin (no ink this time).

The little silver feet on the base of the tin are small beads, which complement the silver bottle cap on the lid.

Altered Tin Designs

Continuing with the paper flower theme, here are two more of my altered tin designs. I have really enjoyed creating these, especially reusing materials from other items.

And here are the three tins together:

Altered Tin Design

Over the last few months, I've been making a collection of small (throat pastille) tins - not wanting to throw them away, but not really knowing what to do with them. 

After spending some time on Pinterest recently, I found myself suddenly immersed into the world of altered tin designs, and I knew what I had to do!

I couldn't wait to get started! This is my first one, combining steampunk and vintage design.

I used a textured paper to cover the outside of the tin, and after inking the edges, I applied a little antique gold Rub n Buff to enhance the detail.

All of the other materials I used are repurposed, having been taken off of something else.

I am thrilled with the result, particularly the little silver (bead) feet on the base.

I can't wait to start making more of these - the design possiblities are endless!