Tin Can Solar Lantern

 

 

Tomorrow is the first official day of fall, which means that the days will be getting shorter. This solar lantern from Craftiments might come in handy while sitting outside enjoying the cooler fall air.

 

See the Tin Can Solar Lantern.

Tin Tiled Mirror

Here is another idea you can do with tin tiles. Instead of using them on a kitchen backsplash, decorate a mirror and make it pop!

See this idea at Snips, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.

This was linked up to yesterday's Mirror Categorically Crafting Show (which is still open to links and viewing.)

Guest Blogger - The Country Chic Cottage - PB Chalkboard Tins

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Hello Someday Crafts! My name is Angie and I am guest posting from

The Country Chic Cottage.

Y'all don't even want to know how excited exstatic overjoyed I am to be here! Michelle is the greatest for even letting little ol' me do a guest post! I have been featured on Someday Crafts several times.

My Decor Balls

PB Inspired Mirrors

And who could forget the Burlap and Ribbon Pillows?

So I just HAD to come up with something spectacular to show ya today.

Introducing the chalkboard tins....

Yep came from a little Pottery Barn inspiration...

image courtesy of Pottery Barn

What were those things before my transformation you ask? Oh, I am so excited for you all to see cause I know you have some in your house right now.

Yep, those tins that cookies and such come in. I had these in my cabinet. But the thrift store has these all the time for next to nothing. And some people throw these away...pfft...we are going to make 'em fabulous! I put some masking tape around the tip top of mine and used plastic wrap to keep the paint out of the inside. I would think that if you paint all the way to the top the lid would scratch off the paint. But if y'all are feeling courageous -- go for it!

Now I spray painted mine with metal primer before the topcoat. But again -- if you are courageous -- you can skip it. And now for my grand secret ingredient....chalkboard paint!!! Yes, I spray painted the ENTIRE thing with chalkboard paint. (Follow the directions on the can pretty please -- wait the time for it to dry and cover your surface with chalk before using.) The entire surface is a chalkboard. So if you are not into the PB look....

Best part -- you can change em back and forth as many times as you like! I love mine and I am ready to do some more! I have one HUGE tin that I am thinking of doing and writing "Cookies" on it. I am a little obsessed with these chalkboard tins. I hope you are too...

Come by and visit The Country Chic Cottage for even more crafts, decor, tutorials, and of course fun!

A big thank you once again to Michelle for letting me take over her blog today. Now go get you some chalkboard paint....

~Angie~

Thanks, Angie!!! There are a few blogs out there that "hit it out of the park" with every post. The Country Chic Cottage is one of them. I seriously feel like I could feature every single post! Angie is the queen of knock-offs and she makes everything LOOK SO EASY!!! These chalkboard tins are easy peasy and just so adorable. I have some of these tins in my house! If you are not a follower of The Country Chic Cottage yet, you really should be! This is a blog "to watch." It will definitely grow big!!!

Linking to Finding Fabulous, Romantic Home -Show and Tell Friday, Miss Mustard Seed -Furniture Feature Friday, Lit and Laundry - Finished For Friday, The Inspired Room, Remodelaholics Anonymous, Poppies At Play - Creative Cats , Crafts In Bloom

Scrapbook Paper Tins

http://swelldesigner.blogspot.com/2009/03/upcycled-tins-w-scrapbook-paper-and.html