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Thursday, August 11, 2011

It's Never Too Early...


Hi Imaginisce Fans! It's Sam Hauzer here, with a little project to share with you all today. Now, I've had my Santa's Little Helper papers sitting out on my desk since I finished my dt projects. I was going to put them away, and then maybe make something with them when it was closer to Christmas, but then remembering the promise I made myself after last Christmas (about being more organised!), I decided to get a headstart on some little Christmas gifts. I know it's only August, but it's never too early to start getting organised!

So...I had a bit of a look around, and found this little old tin that used to hold chocolate powder...


Perfect! It's really small and cute, and I knew it would be perfect to hold a special little gift. Because it's only a small tin, all I needed to cover it was one piece of paper.


I always love the papers that have strips of different patterns, and this one was just what I needed to cover the tin. One 12 inch strip was just the right amount to go around the whole tin, so I needed one for around the bottom of the tin, a skinny strip for around the lid (which I ended up changing from the one in the pic!), and a circle that I cut from the reverse side of the paper.


I used Mod Podge to glue the paper onto the tin, and then coated the top of the papers with it too, so it is sealed and protected.


Looks pretty cute, right? If you're in a hurry, you could leave it just like this, but I wanted it to be a little bit fancier, so I attached a bit of pearl trim around the side of the tin (this was great for hiding the slightly rusty metal edge), and then I went around the top of the tin with Glossy Accents, and sprinkled Diamond Dust on top...


So then I thought it needed something on top, so I made a little satin flower, and made an I-top brad to go in the centre. And then I was happy...


And here it is, all finished and ready to go for Christmas...




Now, I think I'll be off to see if I can find some more old tins to decorate! I hope you enjoyed my post today. If you'd like to stop by MY BLOG, I have a nice little Imaginisce GIVEAWAY, just for you guys, but make sure you leave me a comment here first!


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51 comments:

  1. Nicole BrennaAugust 11, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Wonderful box... thanks for showing us how to make it!

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  2. Anne PAugust 11, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Wow, that is so cute.

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  3. Tini A.August 11, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Very nice work!!! Thanks for sharing it.

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  4. Toni CartwrightAugust 11, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    This is great Sam WOW WEE you cleaver little duckie!!!! i am now a follower and thanks for the opportunity to win!!!

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  5. Cindy GrohAugust 11, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Fabulous job Sam:)

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  6. ChelleAugust 11, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    It looks like a cupcake..yummy.

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  7. LucyAugust 11, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    What a great idea! This box is adorable. Who would have thought what it started out as :)

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  8. AngelaAugust 11, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    How gorgeous Sam!

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  9. sweetlilscrapperAugust 11, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    lovely, i've been meaning to try this too!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  10. SherriBAugust 11, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    This is such an adorably decorated tin! Great job!

    sherri_braun@hotmail.com

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  11. Mazz's Scrap O'ClockAugust 11, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    that's such a cute little tin - would come in handy for sure Sam...have joined the sites and yep I'd dearly love to win some if these lovely imaginsce goodies, thanks for sharing x

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  12. Auntie EmAugust 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Such a cute project! I love the paper you chose. The strips allow for so many choices! The rose and brad on top are so pretty. I will have to go dig through the cabinets for some tins to decorate now.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  13. Leah's Crafty LifeAugust 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    That little tin is perfection!! I just love how you adorned the top of it!

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  14. Nicole DoironAugust 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    What a cute little Christmas box! I love recycling old containers too :)

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  15. AprilAugust 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Such a cute idea!
    - April W

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  16. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    This is a great idea :) Canica

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  17. AmandaAugust 11, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I'm loving this little Christmas box!!! It's such a cute idea..

    Scrappy Hugs,
    Amanda:0)

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  18. Thebug415August 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love what you did with this tin. The flower on the top is great!

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  19. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Great project, that paper is just to cute....

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  20. Moondust47August 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Oh, this is adorable!! To think I threw a mint tin out yesterday!

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  21. ColleenAugust 11, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What a fun idea. I love that you are getting started early also.

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  22. CheckerBeadsAugust 11, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    love it!

    Anne

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  23. CourtAugust 11, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Fantastic job!!!!

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  24. Cyndee K.August 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What a cute tin! Love the addition of the sparkle and pearls!

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  25. Lisa PAugust 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Though my heart jumps and anxiety kicks in when I see a Christmas project already, I have to admit your tin is too cute to pass up. Great job. Off to your blog.

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  26. {VICKI}August 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    wonderful project
    headed over to your blog now

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  27. connieAugust 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    cute project! off to visit your blog.

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  28. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomAugust 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Great project idea.

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  29. AngelaAugust 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Cute! Love the pearl trim and I-top brad!!

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  30. terriavidreader (IN-USA)August 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Cool job - love all the photos showing how!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    makes me want to get all my tins out I have been saving for who knows what and get crafting!
    kacee

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  32. KerysAugust 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a great idea! I can see lots of these being made for teacher gifts at christmas! The tins are on sale at Michaels now too!!! That's where I'm headed now! :-) Thanks for the inspiration x

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  33. scrap by DriAugust 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    What a beautiful package, loved it.

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  34. scrappin2babygirlsAugust 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    what a cute tin box.. i love the papers you used. thanks for sharing.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  35. Got2BCraftingAugust 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Super cute tin!! I love all the little added details... it's just perfect!
    Lori

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  36. Dawn, RIAugust 11, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    cute tin.
    Dawn RI
    abosoffit@hotmail.com

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  37. Michelle McClureAugust 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    What a totally great project to share! It looks fantastic and seems quite easy to do. I'm sure the recipient will be impressed.

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  38. Kelly SasAugust 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    It really is a great little Christmas Tin! Love the glossy effects with the diamond dust - I have to give that a try.

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  39. st_mccallAugust 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I love that tin, what a great idea. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas with us! Heading to your blog now!

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  40. CharmaineAugust 11, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    What a cute tin!! Nice repurposing!

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  41. mommyof5kidzAugust 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    It turned out beautifully! Filled with cookies or candies, this would make a fantastic gift for someone special!

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  42. SteffanieAugust 12, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    This is so cute! Love that you are sticking to your goals to be more organized...which I could say the same!

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  43. JacAugust 12, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    those are lovely papers - love the wee strip one with the santa characters and looks great on your wee tin. Fab idea for the pearl trim too - i think I have some of that somewhere. BTW - am now a follower of both blogs. (:

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  44. KrayAugust 13, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    what a cute idea!

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  45. BrettAugust 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    So cute!

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  46. DebbieAugust 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    This is so cute!!! Love that you were able to recycle the tin!!

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  47. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasAugust 13, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Just gorgeous. x

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  48. LeanneAugust 14, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    A great project. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. Kendra KAugust 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    What a great project! I have not altered anything yet!

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  50. PamSpradlinAugust 15, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Adorable tin...and such a cute idea for a gift box for someone.

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  51. Melinda AKA medialadyAugust 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Wow! Cute container! Thanks so much for showing this great little gift tin to motivate me to start early!

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