Altered Tin Design

This was a challenge: what could I create using the remains of some Christmas crackers?

They were too beautifully patterned to throw away, so I started thinking, and decided to try another altered tin design.

And here is the result!

With the addition of some paper flowers, a small key, a paper doily, some small faux pearls and a printed image of a pocket watch, the theme I was trying to go for was Victorian Music Hall. 

I was particularly inspired by this image from City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds.

It would be lovely to use this tin to keep theatre tickets in.

The card was quite thick so I had to separate the layers, and because the top layer was already coated it didn't tear.

I love the shine on the finished item. The coating on the card was already quite shiny, but with the addition of several layers of PVA glue it really sparkles now!

Birdhouse Box

Following on from my beach hut boxes, I created a similar template to make these cute little birdhouse boxes, perfect for party favours, Mother's Day, Easter and new home gifts.

I added a small ribbon bow to these boxes, which neatly finishes them off.

Of course, if used as a gift box, these birdhouses would reveal a sneaky peek at their contents straight away, spoiling any chance of surprise. But with the addition of some carefully placed nest material (tissue paper) the surprise is kept hidden!

Beach Hut Boxes

With the arrival of long, hot summer days (and spending far too much time on the beach) I soon had a new gift box design in mind - in the shape of a cute little beach hut!

I started with a simple box design, then developed an idea for the roof so that it would open whilst staying attached.