One of my favorite things to collect is vintage tins. They add a hint of colors to your space and are easy to find, affordable, and versatile.
While you can display them as a colorful collection on their own, here are five creative and practical ideas for making Christmas gifts with vintage tins.
The concept is simple: it’s a great way to recycle pretty tins that would otherwise be thrown out.
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1. Herb garden
Make an indoor herb garden with colorful vintage tea tins on display as a gift for the culinary friend, like the example from
2. Make a candle
How about making those empty tins into pretty candles as a gift for the eclectic vintage lover? Check out Sugar and charm for the full tutorial.
3. Flowers
Vintage tins are an attractive vase for a floral centerpiece. This is the perfect gift for a fashionista. Use some unique vintage tin for a setting like this one from wedding chicks.
4. Clock
Tick-tock, tick-tock. What time is it? Well, it’s tea time, of course! Make this vintage tin-tiered clock a gift for the “always in late” friend, as spotted thirsty for tea.
5. Pretty planter
If you like the herb posts above, you can use your tin as a more permanent planter for some simple greenery for your modern friends. I love this example from foto e
Have you spotted your favorite in those 5 Christmas gifts with vintage tins? Let me know!