embossed tin ornaments! made from recycled takeout containers!! these are so hot right now, i’ve had them on my list to make and am so happy with how easy (and addictive) they were to make!

and i’ve made so many — i’ve used them as decorations, ornaments, a garland and as gift toppers and they all look so special!

but now unfortunately i have a massive pile of takeout containers i’m hoarding in the corner of the house lol. sharing how i made them, plus my supplies below!

step 1 : cut the tin sides to flatten

cut the sides to flatten, and then smooth out the texture with a plastic tool or rag (i used a butter spreader and it was perfect), i believe a wooden spatula would work well too!

step 2 : draw your design

use a soft surface so you don’t scratch up your table (i used a sketchbook). draw your design right onto the tin (you can erase by re-smoothing but the more you do it, the more it’ll get dented up). you can sketch it out with pencil first, or trace right on top. i used an embossing tool but you can also just use a ballpoint pen!

step 3 : cut and add ribbon

once you’re happy, cut out with scissors, punch a hole and add ribbon! they would also look so cute with some beads to embellish but i couldn’t find any!

ps. you could also use disposable foil pans

pps. should i have made templates for designs? would you guys prefer that?!