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10 May 2021

A Do-It-Yourself Recipe Box

Hey guys, I'm happy you were able to stop by! This is today's crafty inspiration:

It's a recipe box made by Rifle Paper Co. and they've got other designs like this and this. Aren't they beautiful? Designer and owner Anna Bond really does a great job with her floral and botanical gouache paintings. 

I'm using this idea to turn blah to TADA!

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
I'm a big tea drinker and a recent acquaintance had recommended this British brand to me. 

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
I bought it and I liked that this special edition came in a reusable tin.  

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
The tin provided an air-tight seal and kept my tea fresh until I consumed every single bag. 

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
Now that it's empty, I would love to reuse it as storage.

Here's what I did:

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
I cleaned the tin inside and out with a dry cloth (moisture will cause it to rust). Then I painted the outside with acrylic paint.


Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
I painted on several coats, allowing the paint to dry in between coats.

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
This is my painted tin...TADA!

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
Because I love flowers, I drew some, too. 


Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
I opted for flowers that traditionally grow in an English garden: roses, peonies, Japanese anemone, hollyhocks, and bell flowers.

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
To make it my own, I used watercolor (instead of acrylic or gouache).

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
 I let the paint dry for a few minutes...


Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
...before putting more layers, definition, and details.

Then I added this adhesive metal bookplate that I got at an office supply store many years ago. If you can't find it, a sticker label can be a good replacement.


By the way, I got to practice my hand lettering to make the label...TADA!

Here are just a few ways I can use my spruced-up tin box as storage:

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
As a recipe box -- though most of the recipes I use are stored on Pinterest.

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin, how to store food mixes, pantry storage ideas
To store packets of food mixes like gravy, dips and sauces...that way they stay neat inside the pantry or cupboard.

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin, how to store receipts, receipt storage ideas
As a box to store receipts for a small business. Inside, you can add monthly/quarterly dividers made from card stock.

Tea Tin transformation, tea tin crafts, how to repurpose a tea tin
I hope you liked this tea tin transformation. Have a good week ahead!

2 comments:

  1. It's such a cute box. You did a great job on the flowers!

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  2. I'm so excited that you like it, Priscilla! Thanks a bunch!

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