I took a trip to Ikea the other day and found these gorgeous little white tins with a lacey metal border around the top. The first thing that sprang to mind was all the pretty paper, ribbon and flowers I had waiting at home for just this type of project!
Instead of trying to cut the paper to fit the curve of the tin, I decided to keep it simple by cutting the paper into 1/2" strips and layering them around the tin. A couple of coats of varnish, some pretty trim, ribbon and a lovely Prima flower and my desk caddy was done.
27 comments:
so cute! I need to make me one of these
I love the lace look to the top of this and your papers make it even more beautiful. A gorgeous piece of altered art.
hugs...
That is so pretty.
I was in IKEA today......I have to go back and get one of these, now....gorgeous!
I love these tins. Really good idea to do the paper in tapered strips. I have tried to cover a sloped container in a single sheet before and it's just about impossible.
This looks fabulous Beccy. Wish we had an IKEA nearby. AFAIK, IKEA and the municipality of Heraklion have been arguing about establishing a shop on Crete for several years now. That means that the nearest IKEA is in Athens. Sigh.
This is so beautiful Beccy, would be a really good way to use up paper scraps (which I have plenty of!)
Sue xx
This is beautiful! All the hard work of layering the strips really paid off. Going to have to look out for these tins next time i'm in ikea.
Fabulous idea Beccy, looks gorgeous.
Wendy x
This is lovely, Beccy! And thank you for the freebies recently. Super pine trees! Hugs, Lesley
This is perfect - I wish we had an Ikea here
This is so beautiful... I love the idea!
Beautiful!
You have turned this tin into a masterpiece, very creative, totally wonderful Beccy!
hugs
Glenda
What a great idea! Love this idea.
So cute!!!! what a fabulous idea...thanks for sharing
What gorgeous little tins, wish we could find some here. Your layering has finished them off so beautifully. Thanks for the idea.hugs, Ursula
Outstanding creation Beccy. Love this idea and the finish product has turned out wow...luv annie
A cute decoration you made of it Beccy ! Love it.
This is very pretty! And very useful. I love when those two things come together!
This is just what I was looking for.. what a sweet idea!! Thanks!
Супер!!!
Beatiful !
Thanks for sharing !
Hugs, Myrna
Oh ie LOVE this!! Never been to an IKEA, think the closest one is about 1 1/2 hrs plus away. Think it's time to take a trip!
Oooh that's so pretty Beccy :)
oooh this is pretty what a fab idea to cut the paper into strips! I need something pretty to put a gift in and this will be just the thing, trip to Ikea at the weekend then :)
Oh my, now I have to make a trip to IKEA! Here in Denmark they still carry that flower pot! Thanks
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