Mini Tart Tin Ornaments

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Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas, well, you know, it's been in the stores since August!   
I've been trying to decide what to do with a collection of mini tart tins found over the summer at an estate sale.  At first, I thought I'd make a wreath and even though I had a bag full of them, it would be a small wreath.  Plan B?  Make some ornaments!  

I started by punching a hole in the top using my Crop a Dile Big Bite.
To decorate, I pulled out my box of vintage jewelry and started sifting through it.  There was a bracelet in pieces that I saved - knowing I'd find something to do with them.  
Today was that day!  I picked the piece that was the best fit and dipped the edges in some E6000.
I placed it in the tin and left it to dry.  
Some silver ribbon was looped through the hole and the ornament was done.
How's that for quick and easy?
Next came the poinsettia pin.  I removed the block of wood from a mini bottle brush tree and glued it in the center of the tin.
I needed a little more surface area for the pin to stick.  After adding a dab of glue to the top of the wood block, I  added the pin.
After allowing for dry time, I used a red satin ribbon for hanging and the second ornament was complete!
The big question is, will I make more ornaments or will I save the tins I have while I search for more to make a wreath?
The jury is still out...

This was a quick and easy project for the holidays.  In addition to using old jewelry, small bottle brush trees, wreaths, and miniature Christmas figurines could also be used to make pretty ornaments for the tree.🎄

Speaking of trees.  Is yours up yet?  Mine is not...I'm an after-Thanksgiving hold-out, but my ornaments are ready!


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  1. CraftAtticResourcesNovember 21, 2022 at 9:23 AM

    The ornaments are beautiful and would make great gifts too. I like the pin one the best.

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  2. Sum of their StoriesNovember 21, 2022 at 6:49 PM

    What a fabulous upcycle, such a pretty way to give these little tins a new life.

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    1. AnnNovember 22, 2022 at 7:43 AM

      Thanks, Julie. You know me...I love to upcycle!

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  3. Debbie Styles LifeNovember 21, 2022 at 8:25 PM

    What a great idea and the ornaments are beautiful!

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    1. AnnNovember 22, 2022 at 7:43 AM

      Thank you. I was pretty pleased with the results!

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  4. LovelyNovember 22, 2022 at 1:16 AM

    That turned out beautiful! This is a brilliant idea.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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    1. AnnNovember 22, 2022 at 7:44 AM

      Thank you. It's always fun to see what you can do with old things!

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  5. SUZINovember 22, 2022 at 4:34 PM

    those are so cute

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  6. Tai EastNovember 23, 2022 at 2:13 AM

    Love these! So cute! ❤️

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  7. Colo JunkettNovember 23, 2022 at 4:57 PM

    The ornaments are a great idea! Lately, I've been picking a lot of $1.50 grab bags of costume jewelry with no plan in mind of how to use it. Thank you

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  8. Dixie @ Arranged WordsNovember 25, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    Beautiful ornaments. What a great idea!

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    1. AnnNovember 25, 2022 at 10:11 PM

      Thank you so much. I think they're pretty unique!

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  9. JulieNovember 26, 2022 at 9:12 AM

    Thank you for sharing this with Your Moment Blog Hop!

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  10. Eclectic Red BarnNovember 26, 2022 at 7:48 PM

    Ann,
    What a great idea. Love it. Congratulations, you are being featured on Happiness Is Homemade. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/11/christmas-decor-on-happiness-is-homemade.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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  11. TarahlynnNovember 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM

    Thank you for sharing with us at the To Grandma's house we go Wednesday link party - I'll be featuring you this week!

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    1. AnnNovember 28, 2022 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you so much, Tarah. I look forward to your party!

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  12. Vintage Style GalDecember 1, 2022 at 1:35 PM

    These became adorable ornaments. I love it when you find items at estate sales and auctions! Some of my favorite pieces have come from there. I especially liked the broken bracelet being used. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. AnnDecember 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you so much. I just couldn't bring myself to throw out those broken bracelet pieces!

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