DIY: Vintage Tins as Fridge Magnets

Another cute way to repurpose vintage tins - turn them into magnets and stick them on the fridge to hold pencils or other doodads:


Full tutorial to be found at Creature Comforts.

DIY: Vintage Tin Candles

I have a huge collection of vintage tins - many from my grandmother, and many that were just too pretty not to buy. I store all sorts of odds and ends inside of them, but loved this easy Design Sponge project on making your own candles out of vintage tins. Can you say my new go-to homemade gift?




You can find lots of lovely old tins on ebay and etsy to make your own.