Thursday, December 15, 2011

Tick Tack Toe Gift Tin by Design Team Member Amanda Sherman

PhotobucketHi I’m design team member Amanda.  This year for Christmas, our family has put a special importance on making gifts.  My kids are finally old enough to do real projects and it’s been some great family time, and I hope memories that will last. 

I needed a quick last minute project we could do for some friends of theirs.  As we brainstormed our options, we decided that a game would be a good idea. We love playing games as a family, and so do our friends.  We decided that tic tac toe would be a great idea.  We made our list and headed to Craft Warehouse to pick up what we didn’t already have in my stash:  a tin (gift card holder) and small round magnets.  We pulled twine, buttons and glue dots from my stash. 

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No photo directions today because it’s really pretty easy.

Cut 4 3 1/2” x 1/4” strips of paper and adhere to inside of tin. Trim with craft knife if needed.   (You can use the outside if you prefer).

Thread and tie buttons.

Using a glue dot, adhere magnet to button.  (if you use other flat elements or don’t floss the buttons, the adhesive on the magnet by itself is sufficient).

Wrap and give!

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Thanks for joining me today!  Have a Merry Christmas.

3 comments:

  1. Amanda, this is a great idea. I didn't have any tins like this but I did have a 12x12 metal sheet which you inspired me to use to make a larger version using patterned paper, ribbon & large glass marbles. My daughter helped & we placed it in a frame with the glass removed. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  2. What a cute and simple idea Amanda...just awesome!

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