Jan 13 2009
Altered Valentine Tin
Today’s Altered Valentine Tin coordinates with the Valentine Accordion Card I uploaded yesterday. Here’s the completed tin, with instructions to follow:
This was a fun recycling project as I used a tube shaped tin that had cookies in it. Here’s the before shot:
I’m not including any measurements for this project as they will be different for each can you use, but the first thing I did was to determine the size of my base red paper, remembering that I need it to be wider than the measurement around the can as I plan to score it to create embossed lines and when we score a lot it eats up length. My can was about 10″ around, so I left my paper at the 11″ length.
I used my Scor-It to create the embossed lines in my paper, scoring every 1/2″. I love adding these embossed lines to the base paper on the can — it really just adds a bit of richness that I love. And when you score thepaper repeatedly like this, it takes on a natural rounded shaping, making it so easy to wrap it around the can. Here’s an older photo of a sheet scored on my Scor-It from another similar project:
Once my base paper is scored I adhere it around the can using red sticky tape. And then it is just a matter of making my focal image, my topper, determing what ribbons, etc. I want to use to pretty it all up!!! I’ll take it section by section.
I used stamps by JustRite for my focal image and my can topper. The Harmony Classic Circle Stamper III Ensemble was used for the focal image on the can front. And notice how this is the largest of the round stmapers, over 3″. Well, you can look below and see that my focal image is oval shaped, not round. No problem — just stamp the center image ONLY onto cardstock and then cut out in any shape you desire. I thought the oval suited this image well and also suited my project. Just wanted to share that versatility tip with you! Take a look:
Doesn’t it make a perfect oval? I thought so! I used my Petite Oval Nestabilites to cut, mat and frame this Just Rite image and further added a few Kaiser pearls — fun!! The can is also wrapped with a layer of white, thenmy Bella Rose DP, and then mywide checked ribbon by May Arts. After adhering the image, I then attached a sheer ribbon bow with a glue dot. I wrapped the very bottom of the can with the red sticky tape and adhered some velvet ribbon to finish off the bottom! Here’s a look at the upper can:
This was a great can with a nice lid that slips on — love when I find those! I made the white lacey strip with my Martha Stewart Lace Punch. After adhering it over the red, it just looked a bit bare, so I added a band of red velvet and it seemed to do the trick. As for the lid, the side is also wrapped with the red velvet and a topper was made and adhered. Take a look:
Just simple layers stamped using my Harmony Classic Circle Stamper II Ensembleby JustRite. I stamped the center (With Love) and the border (hearts) in two differnet applications and then cut them with my Petite Circle Nestabilities and layer them to form my topper. The top 2 layers are up on SU Dimensionals. And here’s a view of the back of the can:
My bows, or knots, are all staggered intentionally, just for interest. There is red sticky tape under the velvet and Glue Glider tape under the checked ribbon so everything is nice and snug. With so many layers on this can there are many overlap seams on the back. I was just trying to pretty it up and take away from all those seams. And don’t the embossed lines add a nice touch! Here’s a pic of this altered can along with the Valentine Accordion Card I made yesterday.
What a fun Valentine card and little treat box! Hope the recipient likes it!!! A full tutorial on the Valentine Accordion Card can be seen here.
Stamps: Harmony Classic Circle Stamper III Ensemble and Harmony Classic Circle Stamper II Ensemble, both by JustRite
Paper: PTI White; SU Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose DP
Ink: Versa Fine Onyx Black
Accessories: Scor-It, Petite Circle and Petite Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Martha Stewart Lace Punch, Piercer and Mat Pack by SU, Kaiser Rhinestones, May Arts Ribbons, Red Sticky Tape, Glue Glider, SU Dimensionals, Zots
You can read about the Scor-It at the Scor-It site, but you do need to locate a retailer to purchase. A large list of retailers is available on the Scor-It site, but I know Joan over at Joans Gardenhas listed the Scor-It, so you may want to check it out. She always has fun things to share! She has the Glue Glider andKaiser Pearlsup today, too! I know Marcos Paper also always has a good supply of Scor-Its on hand and thats another great site to shop!!!
Thank you so much for the time you spent here today — so much appreciated!!! I still am working on Valentine themed projects this week, so there’s more in store!!! Hope you can stop back in!!! Hope your week is going well!!!
41 responses so far
Sharon, this is a fabulous project.
Very, very nice! Very, very Valentines!
LOVE them!
Sharon, this is over-the-top! Love the altered tin, you are so creative! What a beautiful and thoughtful gift ensemble!
What a beautiful project, Sharon! Gorgeous…love it!
Beautiful! I just love this fabulous creation and paired with the accordion card, it’s a wonderful gift to give! TFS!
This is SO CUTE – love it! What a fun valentine gift!
Love both the card and container. I love the wide checked ribbon! tfs
this is just a beautiful set just got my Just Rite stamps for xmas thanks for the ideas
Hugs
Norine
Sharon, this is just absolutely stunning! I love the set. What a great gift. Red is my favorite color too. I love that paper!!!!!
Joan
This is lovely! I love your work.
WOW!! What a gorgeous gift Sharon! I just love your altered tins, and that accordion card is soo awesome! Beautiful creations as always!
Wow Sharon!! I love seeing that scoring again! I wouldn’t have thought to use that sentiment as an oval. Wow again! This is so pretty! I’m sure the recipient will absolutely love it!
You are just AMAZING my friend!! Is there anything in your house that gets thrown away vs altered?? LOVE this idea and the set with the tag card is absolutely awesome!!! WOW!!
Awesome idea!
WHat a fabulous tin. I love how it goes with yesterdays accordian card. FYI-I mentioned you for an award on my blog. No obligation from me to play along, but I do love your blog.
OOOOOO!!! What a neat gift wrap!! I love the accordian tag also….need to make one of those one of these days!!
These are just beautiful! A great gift anyone would love to get!
Ooooh, your altered cookie tin came out gorgeous!! What inspiration for a fun Valentine card and container! The card is totally adorable!!
I love the Just Rite stamps for putting labels on containers, too. I used the Christmas set I won on your blog for gifts I made this past Christmas. I used them on a couple of the clear pails filled with candy that I gave as gifts. They were a big hit! I also used your method of conditioning them – worked perfectly!! I thought the pails came out so cute, but sadly I was in a hurry to get them to the recipients and didn’t take pictures:( I always find lots of inspiration on your blog. Thank you for sharing your ideas and your lovely style:)
Oh my Sharon both of these projects are awesome. I just happen to have a few of these same tins just lying around waiting to be transformed. Of course I have no idea who is eating the cookies and emptying the tins…lol. My dd and I love these…..Mmmmmmmmm. Ok aneeeeeeeeeee waaaaay. Hope you have a wonderful day and TFS.
Debbie/Phx AZ
What a beautiful project, Sharon. Thanks for the detailed tutorial. I’d love to make one – I need a tin. Hmmmm, good excuse to go buy some goodies, yes?
Love the stripes you created and the hearts circle is absolutely wonderful. Beautiful project.
Hugs
Heather
The can is so pretty and looks awesome with the card!
Barb
What a beautiful gift ensemble! My favorite are the little hearts on the lid…I like the way you alternated them! So cute!
Wow Sharon, what a lovely gift. You sure give us ideas to inspire us. Thanks
Sharon, once again another beautiful display of your talents. This is beautiful. I think I’m going to try my hand at it. Your tutorial is great. Thanks for the inspiration.
OMW!!!! How could the recipient NOT love it??!! Ü Awesome!!
Beautiful!
This is so beautiful! I just love all the detail!
Sharon, Sharon, Sharon!!!!! You just blow me away with your creativity and attention to detail. This is absolutely gorgeous. I have a question for you. How do you make that label stay on there in the middle of your container where it curves? You remember the last one that you’ve made? I was trying to make one and used glue dots, but the label came off. Then I tried another doublesided sticky tape, that came off too.
Hugs, Sabrina
Your attention to EACH detail is amazing. Beautiful work.
This is all stunning as always,a beautiful gift to give someone!!!!
beautiful accordion, love this fluted wrap!
So, so pretty, Sharon!
Just gorgeous – both the tin and the darling accordian card! I love that Bella Rose DSP, too. It is SO girly and perfect for Valentine cards.
Virginia
Just marvelous! Love this project and your detailed instructions!
Awesome and gorgeous project, Sharon!! Thanks so much for all of the details!! What an amazing set!!
I think this is one of the neatest/prettiest things you have made. Okay….it sure ranks high on the list of wonderful things! 🙂
Oh Sharon – what a pair of gorgeous projects! I love my Scor It! And it’s so perfect for this container. And the wonderful reds in the tag card are perfect Valentine…I just love Bella Rose papers!
Wow! That is so beautiful! Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial!
I love, love, LOVE it, Sharon! Divinely beautiful, fun, perky, sweet! Oh! Everything is just wonderful!!!
Hi, cool site, good writing 😉