Thing Keepers

Crafts For Kids - Thing Keepers

What you need: Metal tins: Like fruit cake candy, or cookie tins, with lids; glue; felt in bright colors which match the outside of the tin; enamel paints or fabric.

What to do:

1. Clean the tins out and dry thoroughly.

2. Line the inside of the tin with glued on felt. (optional)

3. Completely cover the lid of the tin with enamel paint or glued fabric.

4. If you chose to paint the lid, you may use stencils, decals or just paint a design on the top. If you are going to give the tin as a gift, you can also paint the persons name on it.

These are great to keep your small items in or to give as gifts.

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