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Monday, June 20, 2022

Patriotic Holiday Assemblage in Vintage Tin

 


Hi Friend!

I wanted to make a small addition to my

patriotic decorations and

I was inspired by 

Tami@creativegirlvintage


I started with a vintage tin,

 I had in my collection.


Do you remember Sucrets ?

I liked the cherry !








An ALTOID Tin would work just fine!




I  found a Patriotic songbook.

Picked a song and

I used my printer to shrink it to size.

Made a pattern by tracing the outside of the tin.



I glued the song sheet to cardstock.

Then crinkled and folded and inked up the edges.






I had a lace applique that I glued on top of the song sheet.













Print 1 copy of pins and flag below










I used the flag above and a toothpick, but you may have

a cupcake flag



I used brown ink on the 'flagpole' and rolled and crinkled

the flag before gluing in place.

To make my 'vintage pins', 

I used white glue to adhere to pins.


Do not Mod Podge- The ink will smear!



If you don't have a pin, you could use a bottle cap or

another item to give it some dimension.

Even these cork pieces were the right size.




I helped an older friend down size

and move into an assisted living facility last summer.

I was surprised she and her family had no problem

getting rid of her possessions!

When it came to family photos, I had to ask if I could save them.




This adorable photo below was one I found.

It was my friends mother and her uncle.






Print and shrink to size










I used my printer to shrink my photo to wallet size.


I have some scissors that cut a 'vintage photo' edge.




For the background, 


I glued a scrap of navy homespun fabric


and some vintage lace


I glued the photo on the cloth.


The pins are pinned to another 


scrap of lace applique and glued 


under the photo.

I found a star button and glued it in place.


Lastly I added a scrap of garland at the bottom.


I wanted the tin to be able to close- 


so I kept checking.














I can close it up and

 put it away after the 4Th of July :)




I hope you are having a wonderful summer!

xo, Lisa S

17 comments:

  1. Love it, Lisa! I created a similar craft using a small Christmas tin several years ago, but I love your patriotic version! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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    1. Cecilia,
      Thank you so much! OKAY I just looked up your Christmas tin, it's adorable!
      xo Lisa S

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  2. Michele, You are too kind! Thanks:)
    xo Lisa S

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  3. Such a creative little project - and by little I mean the tin. I remember those as well from my childhood. I liked the cherry ones. You did a wonderful job creating such a unique piece. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Donna,
      Thank you so much! I'm so glad you came over to visit.
      Thanks for hosting!
      xo Lisa S

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  4. That is adorable. I'm so surprised that your friend was happy to let photos go! That's the one thing I don't think I could ever part with :-) How lovely that you were able to use this one so beautifully.

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    1. Thank you Julie!
      Most of the photos were of children and my friend didn't know who was who. I have been tucking them into journals to sell with little sayings attached. At the flea market, I fill a suitcase and call them 'Instant Ancestors'.
      xo Lisa S

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  5. Love your patriotic tin. So clever and not too difficult. I have some tins that I could give this a try.

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    1. Thanks Judy! So glad you stopped by. I hope you get inspired to make one- It's easy.
      xo Lisa S

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  6. Lisa this is so dang cute!!!
    I have tons of tine, this is a great gift idea!!

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    1. Karen,
      I love and collect tins ;)
      It fits into my 'JUNK' decor.
      Thanks for your sweet comment!
      xo Lisa S

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