Collection Challenge #39 - Vintage Round Tins

Recently I did a post on my studio and this pile of tins drew the attention of some blog readers that asked me to do a collection challenge on them (that would be Renee, Elizabeth and Carol).  I am happy to do a little show and tell.

I pick up these round tins to use for storage in the studio.  I am drawn by their graphics and by their cheap price.

This is my assortment of floral tins. I am always amazed at the variety of graphics on them. Chocolates were quite the popular item for many of these tins to hold.

Many of these tins also boast graphics on the sides of them and not just the top.

Loving the roses.

To keep track of what I store in each one, I use little bingo magnets on the sides with tags that tell me what is inside.

They sure do make pretty storage.

I also have a couple that are Christmas themed.

Candy themed.

Again, cute side graphics.

Always a soft spot for birds.

And last but not least this tin won my heart because of the graphics.

This row of flowers around the side just made me smile.

These tins are the perfect answer to "cute" storage in the studio.  I pass tons of them by, but many have made their way home with me. Keep in mind these are only my ROUND tins.  I have quite a few other tins, but kept this post focused on round ones (altho one oblong one did fly in).

If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____ ". I will see what I can dig up.

Comments

[janet]

Love the cardinals tin.

Using magnets to hold labels on is a great idea! duh, why didn't I think of that? I probably have a tin full of magnets! ha

[Elizabeth Holcombe]

Would you believe I just found the flower one (at the bottom of your post) at the thrift store yesterday in near mint condition for 50 cents?~~~XXOO, Beth

[Lynn]

I have a soft spot for tins too - and agree with you that they make great storage!

[Annette]

Over the years I have collected many tins but they mostly have found there way elsewhere. Your cardinals stole my heart. I still buy them to sell in my space but use baskets for storage. Great collection.
Annette

[Renee]

Laurie, what was I thinking...bread boxes have nothing on these gorgeous graphics. Stackable too! Major oversight on my part...looks like I have something new to look for...Renee

[Mary Ann]

Oh, I just love, love, vintage tins. They are taking over my house. I love the Daher ones, especially ones with handles. But of course, I do have others. Enjoyed seeing yours.

[Into Vintage]

Only your round tins ... that made me laugh. I can't pick a favorite - the doily tin is pretty darn cute but so are the birds and the candy tins. And how is it possible you're up to collection #39 already!?

[Janis]

Hi Laurie,
What a fun collection of vintage
tins!! I also love the pics of
what you store in them. : )
I have a few vintage and some
not so vintage but I love them
all.
Congratulations on your E is
for Ethel Etsy shop!! Uhmmmmm....
any spun cotton heads going there?
lol!!!! I know, I wouldn't part
with them either.
Hope your weather is ok....our
weather is horrible. :O
Hugs,
Janis

[angela]

Laurie, how about children's mugs, plates, and bowls.
Angela

[elma riedstra]

Love the pink candy one!! How about do you have pyrex???

[Kathy]

I love the "keep in mind these are only my round tins." I don't know why this cracked me up, but it did. I guess because we KNOW that this can't possibly be all the tins you own!! Cheers - Kathy

[Emily Thompson]

gorgeous collection!!!

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

You have an amazing collection Laurie, and you inspired me to collect them too, and never pass them up! How can you beat storage and beauty all in one? And of course you inspired my vintage tray collection too, but you knew that!