Each month I lead a stamping or paper crafting class at the county adult education building. Thought I would share a project that I am sharing at the county career center here in my community this week. The gals are making a lunch tin very similar to this one and a quick set of note cards! I just love these for a quick gift idea!
I used the Friends and Flowers Simply Scrappin’ Kit to put this together in a jiffy. The big petal flower is stamped with vanilla craft ink using my beloved, Paisley BG stamp from Stampin’ UP! “Smile” is from a versatile SU! set called “Be Happy!” That’s all the stamping here, folks. The rest was pieced together oh-so-quickly. I think my girls in the class will *love* it because they are all about attractive and duplicatable gift ideas.
The biggest question about these tins seems to be, “how do I adhere my paper?” I use 2 methods: 1) most often & here, I used Stampin’ UP! Sticky Strip to adhere a heavy-weight cardstock. I put a strip of adhesive on each edge and a few pieces in the middle. That seems to do the trick. 2) if I am using a lesser weight cardstock or decorative paper, I use Mod Podge. I cover the tin with Mod Podge using a foam brush for even distribution, then I carefully wrap the paper around the tin, pressing firmly to smooth out air bubbles. (I might even use the back of a wood-block stamp to press the bubbles out.) Then, I apply another layer of thin Mod Podge, again with the foam brush. Let dry and you’re good to go.
This particular tin was a silent auction donation to raise money for a family here in town suffering from cancer. I filled it with some paper-shred, a set of quick notecards and some chocolate nuggets. Easy-peasy! The auction was all about trying to Make a Difference for this family during an incredibly difficult time. They raised over $5000 that night! I was more than happy to donate, and even happier when my girlfriend told me that the tin went for more than a pure-bred labrador puppy on the same auction. I can’t believe it, but sure made me feel good! <wink>
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