Halloween Tins

Halloween Tins

My mom was thinning out her Halloween decorations, and I was happy to add to my collection.  Among these decorations was a set of three Halloween tins that were pretty dated.  Since I have been doing a lot of crafting with Mod Podge I thought it would be fun to upgrade these old tins.  I loved this project and will probably now find others to update.  Let me know if you make these.  I can’t wait to see what you all come up with.

Materials:

Old tin

Measuring tape

Decorative paper

Pencil

Scissors

Mod Podge

Brush (I prefer sponge brushes)

Washi tape (Optional)

Directions:

• Measure the tin height and circumference using the measuring tape.

• Cut your decorative paper to the measurements. (Mine was 4 ½” X 11”)
• Using the pencil trace the outline of the tin’s lid on the back of the decorative paper and cut out the circle.

• Measure the height of the lid, and cut a strip of paper using the height of the lid and the circumference (Mine was ½” X 11”)
• Using the brush, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the tin.

• Carefully, place the largest of the paper pieces to the tin over the Mod Podge, smoothing as it goes around.
• Using the brush, apply another thin layer of Mod Podge to the top of tin’s lid.

• Place the circular piece of paper on the top of the tin’s lid, and smooth
• Using the brush, apply yet another thin layer of Mod Podge to the side of tin’s lid.

• Carefully, place the last piece of paper around the edge of the lid smoothing as you place it around the edge.

• Allow these to set for a time.

• If you choose, you can put the Washi tape over the thin strip on the edge of the tin’s lid.
• Using the brush, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge (I used the sparkly formula) over the tin and the lid.

• Allow to dry.