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Easy DIY Metal Tea Container Redesign

 Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I'm excited to share a quick upcycled DIY project with you today. I will be transforming a tea container that I recently finished and reusing it to store tea bags. I wanted to give it a fresh new look. This project requires Mod Podge, paint, and other materials.


Video tutorial

Materials:

- One tea container

- Decorative tissue paper, wrapping paper, or napkin

- Acrylic paint

- Paintbrush

- Mod Podge

- Embellishments (e.g., wooden bead, hot glue)



 Adding Decorative Paper and Mod Podge:

For this project, I chose to use floral wrapping paper. I started by applying Mod Podge to the tin can with my paintbrush. Then, I placed the wrapping paper over the Mod Podge, working my way around the container. I used a heating tool to dry the Mod Podge as I went along.



Decorating the Lid:

After that, I painted the metal lid with acrylic paint, applying around three coats to achieve good coverage. I used cut-outs from the decorative wrapping paper to embellish the lid. Using scissors, I cut out a few leaves and a larger flower. I applied Mod Podge to sections of the lid, added the cut-outs, and finished with more Mod Podge over the paint. Then, I used the heating tool to dry it. To add a touch of elegance, I used a smaller paintbrush to apply gold paint around the outer edge and along the decorative cut-outs on the lid.





Adding the Bead:

Next, I used hot glue to attach a wooden doll head bead I purchased at my local Michaels store. I decided to paint over the previously used bead, adding a bit of gold paint over the black surface for a pop of color.



Adding Embellishments:

Finally, I took some heart-shaped gem embellishments and attached a few to one side of the container using hot glue.





I love redesigning containers! It's a fun way to customize your storage while being environmentally friendly. While I'm using mine to store tea bags, you could easily repurpose a container like this for cotton swabs, art materials, wrapped candies, and more!
 
Thank you for visiting and redesigning with me. See you soon!

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  1. Hi Steph, I saw your post of try it, create it and thought it was adorable! Thank you for sharing! You are very creative! Following you on social now and hope you'll visit us at PurelyPrintables.com for free printables :)

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    1. Hi! Thank you for visiting. I'm happy you enjoyed this craft. I appreciate you following along. I'll be sure to visit your website. Take care!

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  2. So cute! It's always nice to have a bit of fun with Mod Podge :)

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  3. Love this idea! Mod Podge is my go to for covering my tin cans after I have painted them and added some pretty pictures or flowers, but never thought of using a tea tin! Thanks for sharing! Roxy

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I love working with Mod Podge. It's a wonderful way to add to a project. Thank you for visiting.

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  4. Very nice! But then again all of your crafts are so lovely. Plus I really appreciate that they can be made/remodeled with what you already have on hand! Visiting from #MMBC

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    1. Melynda, thank you! You are so kind. I'm happy you enjoyed it.

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  5. That is really pretty! I love the tissue paper that you have used.

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  6. This is such a lovely little project, I like how much brighter the tin is with the floral design on it. Visiting from #MMBC

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  7. Ooh I love tea and I love tins!! You've done a great job! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx

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    1. Thank you so much. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. 😊 Excited to be featured.

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  8. You know I love both tea and a great repurposed project and this is lovely! Featuring when my link party opens.

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    1. Carol, thank you! 😊 I love tea, as well. And BTW, I love what you did with your tea crafts. Super cute and functional. Excited to be featured at your party.

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  9. This looks so pretty Stephanie. I love the floral pattern you have chosen. Such a fun upcycle! :) #MMBC

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