I've posted before about my tendency to buy foods just because I like the packaging. My kitchen cupboards are full of decanted jam, biscuits and spices – some labelled, others not. Sometimes fun / disastrous at mealtimes!
This (slightly belated) 15-minute make will require you to shop around for pretty tins and find another home for the contents… that's the hardest part over and done with. The rest of this DIY couldn't be easier! My local Turkish supermarket is a goldmine of nice packaging, or scout car boot sales for vintage alternatives.
1) Empty, rinse and dry the tins.
2) Glue a magnet onto the back of each tin. Use two magnets if you plan to store something heavy. Leave to dry.
These tins are really handy on the fridge or invest a mere £11 in a magnetic knife strip from IKEA and you can stick them anywhere. I like the idea of a whole row above my desk for pens and paperclips or inside the door of my DIY cupboard for nails and screws.
Here's a lemon squeezy little craft project for you to try out over the weekend. Spring is just around the corner so I'll be adding a few green-fingered ideas over the coming months in celebration (anticipation).
1) Whittle one end of each stick into a point. At the other end, slice away the bark on one side of each twig, exposing about 6cm of the wood beneath.
2) Dab your alphabet stamps into the ink or paint being careful not to load the stamp too heavily. Stamp your chosen plant names onto the bare wood.
3) Leave to dry the pop into the pots. Standard craft ink isn't waterproof so remove the markers before watering!