Altoid Tin Fill It Up Swap

THATS an altoid box???? oh wow!!!! that is beautiful

do we decorate them or let our partners do it when they recieve them???

I'm not sure I can decorate a tin quite THAT nicely, but I think I could do all right... I'm in! susi

If you feel you cant decorate the tin then you could leave it plain.The picture above is for inspiration.You can paint the tin,decoupage,add stickers ect...Its really not hard here is a link to some directions.

http://www.stampersmall.com/newsletter/feb05/tins.asp

http://www.onescrappysite.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=85

Hope this helps.You could ask your partner if she minds if you don't decorate it.

I like the idea of filling the tin with cool stuff that we want to share with other crafters, and I like the idea of decorating them, although, like Susi, mine definitely won't be as elaborate as the example!

A friend of mine uses automotive primer to spray the tins first and then alcohol inks, and that always looks very cool. I haven't tried the auto primer yet because we are in the middle of a Minnesota winter and I wouldn't want to use spray paint indoors! I have also used Gesso and that seems to work fine too. I scratch up the surface a bit with sandpaper or steel wool first. But, I have very limited experience with altering tins, so I will definitely check out those links, thanks for providing them.

That sounds like fun for the summer.I also use sandpaper to rough up the surface.It makes it easier for the paint to stick.

This is what i do: I have a barbecue grill.I take my altoid tin and put it inside the grill,squirt some charcoal starter on it then throw in a match.You will then want to put the top down.Once it has stopped burning and has cooled off.You can take it inside and wash it.I then use distress paint or paints for a crackle finish.You can do pretty much anything you want at that point.There is a fantastic tutorial on Lisa Vollraths site.

hi, this is really fun to do. what is the size of the can? i love to join but i don't think singapore has this brand of tin chocolate availabe. so sad..

I'm not sure of the size but a medium size with a nice depth would do...

I measured an Altoid tin, it's 5.5 cm wide by 9.5 cm tall by 2 cm deep, so maybe you have some kind of tin that's about that size?

If your international and cant find an altoid tin by all means use a candy tin...No need to miss out on the fun.

Hi, I use sandpaper (actually a sanding sponge, they're easier to hang on to) and then a coat of gesso on my tins before adding the paint and other decorative stuff. My fave way is to use ends of polymer clay canes. :) Looking forward to doing this! I've completed 6 swaps already on swap-bot but so far nobody has rated me.... in some cases the mailing time just isn't up yet. So I still look like a newbie with 0 rating (sigh).

Hi, I signed up for this swap. I have several tins that I have done in swaps. I love doing tin swaps. I may talk my mom into doing it also, she is an altoid tin making machine, lol.

This so wonderful I'm so thrilled that there are so many who love tin swapping as much as i do.Thanks ladies for signing up and enjoy filling your tins.

aw..i really wanted to participate in this swap! ..I guess i forgot to sign up. heh that sucks. I hope theres another one! :( i feel kinda sad now..

I will be doing another next month.So please watch for it.

Sharon Parker, your wonderful tin arrived today. Thanks, Janet

Jennifer, I love my tin! It\'s beautiful and filled with fun goodies! :) Thank you! -Ashley

Kimberly (Serienova) Your tin arrived today and was a very pleasant surprise in the mail! Thanks, I really like it! Cyn

My second tin arrived today from J. Groody, full of terrific things! Thanks! Cyn

Serienova, thank you so much for the kitty tin and the goodies inside. It was hard to keep my daughters away from the cute shiny stickers!

Snarglebean, your tin is on its way to you. Mailed it Tuesday.

Sharon P, I received my tin today. Thank you so much for everything. You are a perfect swap angel! I love everything, from the beautiful cat tin to the tiny green glass stones to the handmade paper to the hand charms (!! yay !!), to the beads and international postage and the OTHER tin inside with the semi=precious chips inside. I opened everything up on my bed and my cat Nicholas immediately coveted the purple ribbon everything was tied up with. Thank you, thank you, thank you my friend. You made my day! Love, Kelli (snarglebean)

Wow. I'm so glad you like it! And so thoughtful of you to post such a gracious message.

Paisley Babe, your tin is on the way. I hope you like it even half as much as Snarglebean likes hers!! LOL

Tntallgal and Head in the clouds, I just put the finishing touches on your tins tonight and they will be mailed after I get out of work on Monday! Hope you like.... it was fun to create and fun to find goodies to stuff inside! Kelli (snarglebean)

Janet Burns & Sharon P - I received both of your truly amazing tins today! They were both SO beautiful! When I opened the packages the tins knocked my socks off! WOW! You both went above and beyond what was required! Thank you both SO, SO, SO much for the beautiful tins and all of the awesome goodies inside! I can't express with words how amazing these were! Anyone that gets either of you as a partner in the future will be greatly pleased! :)

Kimmie and Head in the Clouds, I sent your tins yesterday. I hope you both like them. They were fun to make!!

Hi Ladtbug, I got your very prettty Tin in the mail today filled with wonderful goodies. Thank you Rosalie

Karine, I got your pretty pink tin full of great stuff today. Thanks! It looks like lots of things I'll use!

Sharon P.

Brittercat (Michele) -- I got your pretty lacy purple tin today. Thanks! My teenage daughter already confiscated the lipgloss! lol (which is fine, it's nice when there's something in a swap package for other members of my family!)

Sharon

Simsan, I recieved your cute Helllo Kitty Tin today.Thank you for brightening up an otherwise boring day today.

My tins were sent out on 3/31/07. . .I would have thought that they should have been received by now.

I sent to Mickie B. & JoLyn S.. . . .please let me know if they have arrived.

Sorry, I tend to be a "nervous nellie" when it comes to swaps.

Thanks,

Sharon wifeofstefan@yahoo.comm

Sharon, I recevied your tin and thought it was beautiful! Unfortunatly I can not rate you as the names in the rating sections are not the names of who actually sent to me. Anyone else with this problem?

have not received my box from waynda. have not rated her yet,will do so on arrival. thanks to michelle h.rated you!