As we enter the month of March, I always think of bulb flowers and blooming things. I can’t help but find inspiration from the poems written by Hilda Conkling. I created this altered poetry tin using snips of Hilda’s poetry. I love to use bits of poetry in my artwork and think it stems from a Grandfather who actually wrote poetry. The little tin makes a lovely memento for someone special!
Technique:
(1) Paint tin with gesso or primer. Once it is dry, coat with craft paint. I used an off white.
(2) Apply matte gel medium to the interior of tin and add pattern paper that is cut to fit. You will also want to do this to the front lid and back of tin. Layer and collage images on front, back, and interior. Glue ribbon along the rim of tin.
(3)To create fold out, cut a piece of cardstock 12 inches long by 3 1/4 inches. With a scoring blade (or bone folder) score at 2 1/8 inches. You should have 5 sections and one smaller section (a tail) at the end.
(4) Collage each section using various pattern papers that have been distressed with ink. I used a corner rounder on each edge. Add beautiful faces and various images to each section. Glue little strips of word art or poetry.
(5) Adhere ribbon to the back (tail stub) or the card stock and place inside the tin. You will be able to tie the fold out closed with the ribbon.
Variations:
Using the tag booklets available in the shoppe, adhere to folded cardstock.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your technique.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Your tin is so soulful, the images are just beautiful. All of your special touches are perfect…thank you for the tutorial!
this is really cute! I want to try this one for sure!:O)
This is beautiful, Nancy. Now I know what to do with my tins :o)
Chris x
Oooh this is gorgeous Nancy, thank you for the tutorial, will definitely attempt one of these. x
This is great Nancy, such a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing the how to. Many Smiles, Carol Mae
Gorgeous Nancy!
another wonderful piece. tfs
This is so beautiful Nancy!
Beautiful!!!
I love what you did with the tin! I will have to try this–thank you for the tutorial and the inspiration!
I adore your little altered tin. Poetry is quite meaningful to so many so to use it in your art is wonderful. I too love Spring flowers that come from bulbs. I just posted my Amaryllis bloom. Serene Sunday…
As always, this is stunning and soft with meaning! Lovely Nancy!!!!!
Hugs,
Patti
Beautiful project. Spring always makes me think of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem….your’s is a tad bit more upbeat!
What a really gorgeous Tin Nancy.
Wonderful idea and your work is fine. Love them. xoxo
Dear Nancy, you have made this altered tin simply DIVINE!!! You are such a fabulous creative talent!
What a most sweet idea, Nancy, it is so lovely with all the butterfly girls, and the dearest tin. Such a lovely surprice to give away, –
thankyou dear for the tutorial, you shared.
Hugs, and xx
Dorthe
Oh my I love this. I think I may try it whenever my muse has a tin ear, winkwink. My only pout is, I wish I could subscribe to your blog by email! I tend to be forgetful otherwise. xoxo
WOW!! Love all the little details you have added, Nancy!! Your little photo tin is so charming with the tidbits of poetry to entice the reader to look further into the folded pages. THANK YOU for sharing the tutorial as inspiration as to where to begin with my stash of tins. A grateful heart for your kindness…..~Sandie