Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The one with the tea tin magnet DIY

When I joined Pinterest over two years ago (and had no idea how much time this site would cost me), tea tins-turned into fridge magnets was one of my first pins. On a recent visit to the thrift shop I found an old rusty tea tin, for only 15 cents. It was love at first sight and I immediately knew what I was going to do with it! It's pretty easy peasy to make, so I'm not quite sure if I am allowed to call this project a DIY. The pictures are pretty much self explanatory. I used the lid too by glueing a stack of cardboard paper in it. With it's sweet little teapot illustration, it was too good to throw away!


Here's what I've used:
  • vintage tin (and lid)
  • magnet that's sticky on one side
  • glue
  • scissors
  • washi tape
  • cardboard









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20 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Love the colors of the tea tin! Great DIY, I will Pin this on my Pinterest board!

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  2. Paige @ Little NostalgiaFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I love this! Vintage tins are so pretty, and it's great that you found a practical way to use it. Thanks for linking up! :-)

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    1. Your Invisible CrownFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:22 AM

      I love to link up :-) I am hoping to find more of these tins!

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  3. DuniFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    That is so cute! I love that the lid is a magnet also. So pretty!

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  4. Diana MieczanFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Ha, how brilliant and that tin is beautiful:) I love your diy posts. They are awesome. xoxo

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    1. Your Invisible CrownFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:23 AM

      Thank you Diana, hope to wrap up another project this weekend.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    so cute. what a great idea.
    Debbi
    -yankeeburrow

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    1. Your Invisible CrownFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:38 AM

      I love vintage tins! I'll go to the thrift shop tonight, hoping to find more of them...

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  6. Memories for LifeFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    The lid makes a really cute magnet! And the tin is perfect for holding a pen and small note pad for a grocery list :)

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    1. Your Invisible CrownFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      I should start making grocery lists, I always come home with things I don't need, and the things I need stay in the supermarket..

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    This is adorable! I need to try this out.

    - Your blog is gorgeous, by the way. x

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  8. NatashalhFebruary 26, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    So much fun! I haven't seen anyone do the lid up as a magnet, too. I keep meaning to do this, but somehow I never get around to it. Very cute project!

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  9. his little ladyFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    How cute, love this idea! I've seen such cute magnet ideas lately that I have just been dying to try ;)
    xo TJ

    http://www.hislittlelady.com

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    I really like that this is so easy and straightforward. I want little, quick projects that can add some joy and quirkiness to my house--this fits so well!

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  11. JessicaFebruary 27, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Great DIY. I love the adorable tea tin.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  12. Sheryl HastingsFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Being a tea drinker myself, I truly love this idea! I'll bet there are a ton of things around our homes right now that would make great magnets!

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  13. Pamela BatesFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    well that, my dear, is just too stinkin' cute!!! Love it!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    This is a gorgeous DIY! I love the tin that you chose.. mint tea is one of my favourites :) xx

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