Just a quick posting today as I need to get back to my Most Important Tin Coverage Mission. Don't try and stop me, my Tins need me.
I wrote up the tutorial for you yesterday (find it HERE).....I know it's a very basic pattern an' all, and many of you don't actually need such a picture heavy tute for something this easy. But I LOVE the idea of using simple projects with simple words and a gazillion step-by-step pictures to enable Newbie Hookers.
I've had a few comments about Sharp Edges. Yes, those inner tin edges can be devilishly sharp I agree. I found that my tuna tins opened cleanly and evenly with my tin opener and there were no sharp jags at all. But the pineapple tin (pictured above) actually drew blood. So I used the back of a spoon to press down a few of the nasty, wicked metal jags, then covered the inner edge completely with some pretty deco tape I had in the cupboard. I bought this tape ages ago from DotComGiftShop, and at 50p per roll it was a bargain. You can find it here, and there are other slightly more expensive designs to choose from too.
Talking of pretty deco tape, I had a little search for some on Etsy and OH. MY. GOODNESS.
I found WASHI TAPE.
How dreamy is this stuff???!!!!
Why did nobody think to tell me about Washi Tape before?????
Seriously, it is unbelievably gorgeous and desirable. DIViNe. Smoochable.
The above pictures are from an Etsy Shop called Le Box Boutique, one of many, many shops on the internet selling this gorgeous stuff.
I can feel a Potential Addiction coming on. Go peek here......and feast your eyes on the decorative possibilities!
Oooooooooooooo♥ooooooooooo Washi Tape Mini Bunting, you are SO in my future.
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Love the tape addition and great idea for Easter..xx
Posted by: petit-♥-ange | January 23, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Thank you thank you for always taking the time to write out the extremely detailed tutorials. It is because of your ripple tutorial that I started crocheting again!!!! I had to practice it a couple of times until I got it right, but with your instructions I was able to do it, and I soooooo appreciate itttttt!!! I have looked at some other patterns, but the instructions were just too difficult, so I depend on you to make it possible for us pattern reader challenged to be able to make pretty things too!
Posted by: J | January 23, 2012 at 02:00 PM
You are a star the tins look so cute!! Another thing to add to my "to do" list. Keep up the good work!!
Posted by: lesley | January 23, 2012 at 02:02 PM
Yeap, Washi tape is gorgeous. I have become slightly addicted to it also. Have you seen the decorative fabric tape they sell on Etsy also? It's gorgeous, and definitely on my list of wanties. I also found tape that looks just like fine lace.....gorgeous for putting on plain jam jars to make pretty little bud vases. Seriously, I am making myself all excited now thanks to your post! ha ha! The bunting project is sooooooo you!
Have a beautiful day Lucy!
Much love
Vanessa xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: vanessa | January 23, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Now I shall be looking in the cupboard and deciding what we will eat based on tin size! I've only just found out about Washi tape too following a post by Mandy http://daisymoon-mandy.blogspot.com/ and immediately ordered some from Etsy. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Hope you are having a lovely day.
Carol xx
Posted by: Carol | January 23, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Hi Lucy just having a cup of tea when a Cadbury Roses tin caught my eye!! Tuna tin on a larger scale. Many thanks for sharing your wonderful blog. I enjoy reading it so much currently working on my second ripple blanket, first one not big enough for two daughters to share.... xx
Posted by: Amanda | January 23, 2012 at 02:05 PM
I covered my tuna tin yesterday and because I didn't fill it to the top with the contents I found some pretty paper (I'm a card maker so have plenty) to line the tin with, making it totally un-tin-like!
I was going to come and report that, but you beat me to it with the tape idea.
I have a pineapple tin waiting for the treatment now! I agree with you, it's addictive!
Posted by: Joyce28 | January 23, 2012 at 02:07 PM
Our tin opener broke a few months ago and hubby and I scoured the shops for just the right replacement. The one we found is ergonomic (easy on the hands) and also bends the edge of the tin over so there are no sharp edges and no possibility of cutting yourself on the opened tin. Wish I could remember what make it was or where we got it...
Posted by: Craftgirl78 | January 23, 2012 at 02:09 PM
Tape covered tins rock!!!!
What a fab project:)))
Best wishes
Issyx
www.hookytime.blogspot.com
Posted by: Issy Gardiner | January 23, 2012 at 02:36 PM
The sharp edges occurred to me as well as I have often painted the tins. I love the addition of the tape though.
Posted by: Holly McLean | January 23, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Those colours are very pretty. Nice ideas.
Posted by: Linda | January 23, 2012 at 02:54 PM
I've had a bit of a lull in the crocheting department recently, but these are SOOOO pretty and such a good idea. I like the idea of the tape around the top too. I've been after some tape for a while, but I balk at paying £3.99 for a roll, so thanks for the tip off. X
Posted by: Cathy | January 23, 2012 at 02:54 PM
I own and love the "Smooth Edge Can Opener" from Pampered Chef. It opens the can without leaving any sharp edges at all. It sort of "un glues" the lid or somehting. I also use this after I have opened a pull-top can to lift off a perfet metal ring to crochet into a flower etc.
The can opener is $20 USD, and you can find it by googling Pampered Chef.
Posted by: beckycafe | January 23, 2012 at 02:58 PM
Oh no - all those lovely, lovely things to covert! x
Posted by: Victoria | January 23, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Oh My Goodness Lucy ~ I just LOVE that mini bunting made from the tape, it's wonderful and so easy to do. Thanks for sharing the link ~ Jackie :O)xx
Posted by: Jackie | January 23, 2012 at 03:06 PM
Love the washi tape bunting!!!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | January 23, 2012 at 03:07 PM
You post the most delicious pictures you know! lovely...it's like a nice quarter of sweeties for the imagination and it's not even a guilty pleasure..Thanks Lucy :0)
Posted by: Val | January 23, 2012 at 03:42 PM
I have been trying to resist washi tape for some time now.
Posted by: Kate | January 23, 2012 at 04:15 PM
I have a Starfrit can opener and it doesn't leave any sharp edges on the tin or the lid. It makes re-using the tins and lids a breeze.
Posted by: Crafty Gardener | January 23, 2012 at 04:23 PM
Thank you for sharing all those great finds with us!
Posted by: Deco Cat | January 23, 2012 at 04:51 PM
I love washi tape! Gotta get some :)
~Jamie http://scissorsandsteam.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-was-not-stuffed-with-heart-of.html
Posted by: Jamie | January 23, 2012 at 05:02 PM
Lucy getting a lot of plaesure from your colourful site......please can you post a tutorial on your flower wall hanging.....it is so pretty......Thanks Yvonne
Posted by: Yvonne | January 23, 2012 at 05:21 PM
Ahh bonkers, I discovered washi tape today. Not ordered any yet but it's only a matter of time. For uk bods, Lakeland do a can opener that folds the can edges over to make them safe
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/12040/Zyliss-Can-Opener
Now, where did I leave my can of tuna...
Posted by: domesticlou | January 23, 2012 at 05:41 PM
I can't believe you've never heard of Washi tape before! goodness me.
You need to get a Kuhn Rikon tin opener - we have one and it's ace. It doesn't cut the tin (and leave a sharp edge) it pops the seal and the lid comes out. Super!
Posted by: Heather | January 23, 2012 at 05:45 PM
My teen is into Japanese deco tape. She's gonna flip when she sees your blog post. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Wendy | January 23, 2012 at 05:50 PM