This is another piece that I designed for Alpha Stamps.
Front
To mount the elephants inside the tin I glued small square beads to the back and then glued the bead to the tin. The wheels are made from wooden spools and buttons.
Back
The flags at the top are metal pieces that I purchased in the JoAnn’s craft store jewelry making supply section. To make and mount the sign at the top I used toothpicks and mounted them in the holes created by removing the lid from the tin.
VIDEO TUTORIAL – There is now a
YouTube video tutorial for this project.
The video also covers 5 other altered tin projects. You’ll find the segment about this project at
minute 27:22 in the video below.
Below are the supplies used for this project. Clicking on the item will pop you over to AlphaStamps.
11 comments:
WOW! Your work is extraordinary! How long does it take for you to complete something like this?
Laura -
This is just awesome! I can tell you put a lot of work into this piece. Now where did I put those Altoid tins - LOL!
Elaine Allen
I'd LOVE a tutorial on how you alter the tins. The results are so amazing. Do you attach the collage sheet pieces to cardboard or something to keep them sturdy before you glue them on to the tins? I need details woman! LOL
Love it...really innovative :)
WOW!!! Laura, this is amazing!! I absolutely love it.
Wow hard to believe this was an Altoid Tin. I love the Stage like appearance. Is this available also at the store you listed in your post?
A lot of deets and artistic flair.
Lesley
This is amazing Laura! I just finished reading "Water for Elephants" and this piece reminds me of how the circus train would pull into town, ready to amaze children and adults alike. Bravo!! Your piece is fabulous!
Time to get my tins out...I've been totally inspired by your projects. These are so Beautifully crafted!
Love this, your work always make my jaw drop, another innovative piece!
Fantastic!!! I love your work,this piece is amazing!!!
Wow, what a wonderful blog! Such gorgeous and inventive work!
I'm currently doing a yearlong elephant blog (day 350 and counting!), so Im particularly enamoured of this wonderful elephant Altoid tin.
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