My very own tinnie...

...have i mentioned i have a thing for tins? not really? well i do, i think i have around thirty of them now both vintage and new ones. the more shabby and battered a tin is, the more interesting it is. it has a story, it has been used, it hasn't sat on a shelf and gathered dust, it has lived (well, as much as an inanimate object can live...). although i do love the idea of new tins and giving them their own story, so that one day they will go and live with someone else, someone who would treasure them as much as i did...

...today i have added a new tin to the family. these lovely ladies are from Tinniegirl, who has the most wonderful etsy shop. beautiful tins as far as the eye can see and all filled with vintage crafting goodies, in the colour of your choice no less!

...the top of this tin is beautifully embossed, and i love all the detail...

...i chose a red colour theme for my tinnie, just look at all these beautiful fat quarters of vintage fabrics and all those buttons :)

...my favourite fabric has to be this piece of folk printed linen, i'm thinking of some gorgeous new tea-towels, for display purposes only! i think this little embroidered car badge is so cute and would look fab on a little purse with some of those red buttons. oh, the possibilities!

...seriously, i think everyone needs a tinnie or two in their life. they're a brilliant idea and so inspiring, i know i'm planning to add a few more to my collection...

...hope everyone has a lovely crafting weekend...

emma
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