When it comes to altered tins, there aren’t any rules.  You can paint them, draw on them, glue stuff to them… what ever you desire.  Today I wanted to share an easy tutorial for altering tins with paper to make simple decorative storage containers.

Supplies:

Tin container Decorative Paper (I used scrapbook paper from the Amy Butler Lotus Collection) Glue (I like Yes! Paste or try EcoGlue) Bone Folder Tape Measure Paper Cutter or scissors Labels (optional)

Step by Step:

[Images by Jackie Hernandez]

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