Eco-Tin

Today's 365 Cards Challenge is "Recycled Elements". In honor of Earth Day we are to use as many recycled items as possible. I knew that I was going to start with this fabulous tin that was recycled to me by a co-worker {Hi KQ!}. It was filled with Green Tea mints from Trader Joes...What a great foundation to work with...I love the green and decided to bring that out by using some scraps that I've been stashing. I'll be honest, in the past I've given away my scraps...I typically don't use them. Well, I'm making the effort to use them now and this project is perfect since it is small in scale.

What better paper to use than Amy Butler's Lotus line? Seriously, that stuff couldn't be any more gorgeous...check out the "feet" on the tin...Back in the 90's I was into making jewelry...In true "Amy" form I bought a ton of stuff but the hobby didn't last very long....I toyed with the idea of getting rid of all my supplies but never did...good thing I didn't...I dug around my bin and found these recycled beads...we'd buy clearance beaded jewelry and cut them apart for their beads...the beads {aka feet} were from one such necklace.

I fussy cut the lotus bloom from one of the patterns....crinkled it up gently to give it a shabby look.


Here's the interior...I lined the tin with more Amy Butler goodness and added some petite gift tags...I decided against cutting up all the gorgeous May Arts ribbon and stringing them through the tags...I put it together more like a kit.

I popped in a couple Amy Butler wrapped nuggets..who doesn't love chocolate?

Here's the tin all ready to go to her new home...yup, I ended up recycling it back to my co-worker..lol. She was stunned to see that I dolled it up. She said that she didn't give the tin to me to have me give it back to her but I told her that it was my thank you and to keep on chowing those mints.....

The tin is all cozy in a glassine bag...I went ahead and put together a tag just to use on the exterior packaging. I talked to my co-worker and told her that the tags would be sweet to tuck into hubby's wallet with a message...or maybe inside a laptop...a briefcase....you name it.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Amy...
This is the `Best` I def aggree
`Amy Butler rules ...I ♥ her lines....
Your tin is just gorgeous along with those tags..mmmm
TFI
Have a lovely Day:)♥
Kim Dellow said…
So cool So cool I love this idea, makes a fabulous gift. Kim
Nancy Sanders said…
Amy, this is absolutely adorable and I too am a big Amy Butler fan. What a cute thing to do with the tin How do you come up with all your creative ideas
Angie Tieman said…
Wowza! What a great little *green* project! Get it?! lol! The Amy Butler looks divine with it!
Unknown said…
Amy this is fabulous love, really really lovely and what a beautiful idea to gift it back to the co-worker who gave it to you. Thanks for commenting on my blog and yes I hope that I feel better soon lol.
P.S. I love tins hehehe
Fi said…
Amy that is just a beautiful box and gift set - love the papers and great idea to put beads on the bottom of the tins.
Hugs
Fi
Laurel said…
Fabulous, just fabulous!
♥ Audrey ♥ said…
I luv Amy Butler papers and you did a great job decorating the tin. Might push me to do mine as I've got a round tin begging to be decorated! :)
Kristen H said…
This is very awesome. I really like using up leftover tins. They can be used in so many ways, I like the way you recycled!
Tina said…
Supah cute! That tin is sweet and you are da bomb for gifting it back to her.
Lauren said…
Fabulous Amy! Those ribbon tags are divine.
Vicky said…
Fabulous tin, Amy! Great green project for Earth Day!
Maz said…
what a fantastic gift to give to someone, this is a gorgeous tin now you have waved your magic on it. I have a few tins that I may do for presents now, thanks for the idea
Maz
KeeponScrappin said…
That's so awesome Amy. Lovin your GREEN tin! It's all about recycling. My family and never like to waste anything. This is one my favorites about scrapbooking.....you can always recycle and create so much great projects. It's endless. Thank you for sharing. BTW, it was too funny last night cuz both my oldest girls were funning around turning off all the lights and screaming "Earth Day, turn off the lights".....so silly.
Elaine said…
THE cutest tin re-gift ever! What a very sensible and smart way to re-use and so appropriate for Earth Day! :) Super job as always, Amy!
Becky Carafa said…
Fabulous! I love the papers, so cool. What a great idea!
Julia Aston said…
What a fun project Amy! love the Amy Butler (of course!) and all the cute gifts you tucked inside this 'recycled' tin!
Stephanie said…
Super cute! Love it!
AUsome mom said…
OH, it's FABULOUS!! I love the colors, the papers, everything!! Great job and what a nice "re-gifting" gift :)
Sparkplug17 said…
The set is gorgeous! What a fun tin to re-use and love the tags.
Amy you ROCKED this challenge. This project is fab including the way you packaged it.

Thanks for taking the time to pop into my blog and leave a comment it means a lot to me.

Have a great day :-)
Pam said…
How fun is that!?!
Pam said…
Amy- Run over to Moxie Fab World and look at Cosmo's new Early Bird line. It is to die for and has your name all over it!
Joy said…
great way to use your recycled things! you did a great job with this tin...filling it with such sweet handmade goodies! love it! TFS!
Kristie Larsen said…
love your recycled project Amy!! Great look with that AB! Love it!
Kay said…
Girl!! I love this beautiful little tin!! And look at you also recycling those beads. They are perfect for little "feet"!! I love the wrapped chocolate, the darling tags, and how you covered the tin. GREAT creation!
♥♥ Kay
Anonymous said…
you are something wonderful, what a great idea, and thanks for walking us through it visually, just wonderful
Fi said…
Me agian, I have left a little something on my blog for you.
Hugs
Fi
Ginny said…
simply GORjuss :0)
Unknown said…
I love this!! I wish I had some tins! LOL This is perfect!!
Ann said…
Awesome way to recycle, Amy! Gorgeous papers, and I love the feet, too! ;)
Karen Lee said…
I love this tin! Fabulous choice of papers!!

hugs, Karen Lee
Unknown said…
Cool ideal and what a fun challenge
Rose said…
AWESOME!!! love the bright green :-)
Sandy said…
love the color, love the tin, love the idea, love it all!!!
Unknown said…
So adorable Amy! LOVE those AB papers!

(-: Heidi
Jeannie said…
I can tell you put so much work and thought into this and it shows. It's so fun - I luv it!

Peace and Luv,
Jeannie
Melissa Sauls said…
This is SOO totally cool Amy! And you are right, that Amy Butler paper is fabulous!
Kim Costello said…
Love it!!! Gorgeous papers! ♥ HuGs Kim x
Bex said…
This is absolutely gorgeous! I haven't gotten round to making my recycled piece yet, but you've certainly inspired me!
Carolina said…
Aackkk! LOVE this...you know how much I love altered items and you seriously rocked this alteration!