First Don't: don't put any paper lining inside the top lid of the tin. It won't shut.
Second Don't: don't put paper around the bottom of the tin that covers the little lips that allows the tin to close-it won't shut properly. I used lace to cover the edge of the paper that I messed up. Sshhhh!
Those are the big problems I ran into. Okay, onto the break down
First I cut all my paper to glue to the tin. I edged the papers with a purplish/pink chalk ink and then glued the papers using Mod Podge (love the stuff)! While that was drying I cut my ATCs to fit in the tin.
Next I grabbed some polymer clay and set to work creating my fairy door, rocks (I didn't use these) and flower stems. I hand designed everything you see. I baked all items, let it cool down and painted everything with acrylic paints and Silks. This was my first time using clay. Fun stuff!
After that was all dry I glued my door to the front of the tin lid with Tombow glue and added some moss, the flower stems with glittery flowers and the grass moss at the bottom of the door.
Now we turn to the inside part of the lid. I added a fairy, a mushroom (painted with Gesso and metallic purple acrylic paint), flowers and a small vial that had Wish Dust in it. So cute!
I then decided to start the ATCs that go in the tin. You can put anything or do anything for this part. I used everything from my stash. I used a pink ribbon as the "hinge" to fold the ATCs up in the tin and as the "handle" to pull it out. Don't use too many embellies or the lid won't shut-but if you do, grab a paperclip and clip the ATCs together so they don't spew out.
Put all your parts together and Viola! Fairy Door Altered Altoid Tin with ATCs.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments. It brightens my day! Carpe Diem! ~Niki
This project will be shared with the following:
Altered Eclectics-Anything Goes HERE
Craft Hoarders Anonymous-School/Office supplies. HERE I used the paperclip to keep all the ATCs from spilling out-may have gone overboard on embellies. Oops!
Try It on Tuesday-Recycle It. HERE I recycled the Altoid Tin my hubby was going to throw away.
Left of Center-anything goes in the mythical category. HERE
The Mirror Crack'd-Anything Mixed Media Goes Challenge #1. HERE
Mixed Media Monthly Challenge-Color challenge. HERE I used the pinks and garden feel from the photo.
Oh this is fabulous! I love the detail and work that you've put into this altered tin! It's awesome! Thanks for finding us at Left of Center! We hope you'll join us again too! Mo dt coordinator xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Mo. I just found your blog and will definitely play again. I am totally LOC. Lol!
DeleteThis is such a pretty project! I love to use tins, and you have really done this one justice!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you very much Sara. This is my first but not my last. :)
DeleteLove this - that little fairy door is too cute! x
ReplyDeletePolymer clay is so easy to mold and manipulate Claire. I think the hardest part was putting the paint on because I didn't want to ruin it.
DeleteThis is such a creative project! I love the way you used the paper clip! Thanks for playing along at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Glenda! I used thick embellies and wasn't even thinking about how the tags would fit in the tin until O saw it wouldn't fit. Hehe! Paperclip to the rescue!
ReplyDeleteI have been holding on to empty tins waiting for some inspiration. Thank you - you have really inspired me with your creations. I love them all.
ReplyDeleteJanine-that is one of the biggest compliments an artist can get-to inspire others. Thanks so very much and I can't wait to see what you create with your tins! Hugs. ~Niki
ReplyDeleteA fantastic recycled tin. Wonderful details. Thank you for sharing it with us at TioT's this time.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Thanks Yvonne. I have decided I need more tins because this was a very cute project. Lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning project with lots of beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining The Mirror Crack'd challenge.
Thanks Lucyna! I just found your blog the other night and am excited for y'all! Love mixed media challenges.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous - love it hun..Thank you for sharing with us Altered Eclectics this month and hope to see you in future challenges
ReplyDeleteHugz Elaine aka Ellapu x
Thanks Elaine! I am getting more and more into altered items.
Deletewoooow this is just fabulous! I had to come over from the entries at Left of Center challenge. I was joining in and saw this. You are incredibly talented and creative. Just loooooove this! So I became your latest follower. Looking forward to seeing more from you.
ReplyDeleteVicky you are just too sweet. And thanks for being my 4th! Lol! I am so happy you stopped by and I will be checking out your stuff as well. Hugs! ~Niki
DeleteYour fairy door is out of this world, which is appropriate really for a fantasy project!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!
Thanks so much for joining in and supporting our first ever challenge.
Lin
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Lin-that was awesome. I am going to make a little fairy door to add to my front entry way so my nieces can play the fairy game while they visit me. It will be fun.
DeleteLove your fairy door. It's an awesome altered project. Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna. MMMC was my first challenge I entered and I haven't stopped since because this is just too much fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to recyle that altoid tin. Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that Altoid tins could be so useful but I am glad I did save it. Thanks Donna!
DeleteGreat altered project. Thank you for sharing with us at Altered Eclectics September Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSure thing Vickie! And thank you for stopping by.
DeleteLove your take on the challenge. So, creative and cute. Thanks for playing with us at TIOT.
ReplyDeleteHugz, Z
I have to try more TIOT (but on Thursdays). Lol! Thanks Zandra!
Deletethis is stunning, love it:0)
ReplyDeletethank you for joining our mixed media challenge at TMC!
grtz Jolanda
Lol! Thanks Jolanda! What does grtz mean?
DeleteVery creative and pretty! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteThanks! And thanks for stopping by.
DeleteYour fairy altered tin is beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at Altered Eclectics September Challenge.
ReplyDeleteAwwww shucks Vickie! Thank you. Hehe!
DeleteWow....a lot if work and detail went into this beautiful tin! Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie! I just checked out your blog as well and left you some love. Hugs!
DeleteOh wow. What a fabulous project!
ReplyDeleteThank you Yvonne!
DeleteI just love the whimsy of this adorable altered tin. Your fairy door looks amazing! I've never worked with polymer clay, so I'm very impressed. So many lovely little details, like the moss around the door and the sweet little ATC cards. It's clear you put a lot of love, time and thought into this darling tin. Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteKathy-this was my first time with polymer clay and it was really easy to work with and paint as well. So glad you like it.
DeleteThis is so beautiful So creative and you did a fab job with the tin! Loved your cute little door and the fairy.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Rupa and thanks for stopping by.
DeleteSimply awesome! Love the fairy door you created. Thanks os much for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anon :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Christy! It was fun to make.
DeleteBrilliant alteration, love it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shilpa!
ReplyDeleteI have an altoids tin woo hoo........now to see what I can do with it. What a beautiful project but then I adore fairies. Great job.
ReplyDeleteJanice.........following you
Wow! Thanks Janice. I hope to see what you create with your tin! Just have fun. Hugs. ~Niki
ReplyDeleteWow What an amazing transformation and thanks for o=pointing out the pitfalls
ReplyDeleteHave a great crafty day
Hilda x
Hilda-you are very welcome and thanks for stopping by.
DeleteBeautiful project, thanks for joining us at TIOT Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you Valerie!
DeleteAwesome altered project. Thanks for sharing the don'ts - I love that!!! Love all the details and thanks for joining us in this month's Mixed Media Monthly Color Challenge!
ReplyDeleteSure thing Lynn! Everyone doesn't have to learn the hard way. Lol.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful!! Lovely project! Thanks for playing along with Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie and thanks for stopping by my blog. Hugs!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful! ive always wanted to create an altered tin. i love the little fairy door :) Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
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Thank you Rachel. I can't wait to see yours if you decide to make one.
ReplyDeleteVery cute way to alter an tin...Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. Plus, my son said that an Altoids tin is also office supplies because you can buy them at Staples. hee hee This is really creative! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
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