
- Party favor tins: I found mine on sale at a party store at $5 for a 10 pk.
- OR Unpainted metal tins: Found at any craft store, usually under $1/ea.
- OR Small plastic containers: Found at the dollar or craft stores for 50 cents to $1/ea.
- High gloss spray paint: In your favorite colors, plus Clear spray paint for sealing.
- Magnetic adhesive sheets: Look for 8.5 x 11″ sheets, 60mm thick. $9-$15 for a 5-10pk.
Don’t limit yourself to tins, you can use plastic containers and more! Spray Paint Remove the clear plastic window inserts (if applicable). Spray paint the tins with the lid still on…this ensures the inside lip isn’t painted so it will continue to open and close easily. Before each painting session clear your spray can’s nozzle by spraying away from your tins first. Allow it to dry completely between coats, and finish with a clear protective coat of paint.

Trace & Cut Magnetic Sheets You will need 8.5″ x 11″ 60mil magnetic sheets. These are thick enough to securely hold the weight of the tins. The sheets have an adhesive backing that you can easily peel and stick to your tin!


Cut out small rounds to cover the tin base. Make sure the area of circle you are cutting is smaller than the area of the tin’s base. You want to be able to recess the magnet so it isn’t visible. Then simply peel the backing and adhere to your tin!









I love all the attractive storage tins! I’ve created quite a few for other rooms of my house as well!
Learn how to make a fabric covered magnetic board here. The best part of this magnetic board? It is half magnetic, half cork…perfect for your new magnetic tins!!
Suzanne
February 7, 2015 at 8:36 pm (6 years ago)Love these! I am always on the hunt for great storage ideas for all those ‘little’ things.
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
vanessa
December 29, 2014 at 4:16 pm (6 years ago)Lovely project. My office are the same colors. I love!
Ursula Carmona
December 29, 2014 at 4:46 pm (6 years ago)Thank you!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
November 17, 2014 at 11:36 pm (6 years ago)These are so beautiful and functional, I LOVE how they turned out and your photos are amazing too!
Ursula Carmona
November 18, 2014 at 6:16 am (6 years ago)Thank you Katie! Yeah, I’m one of those people who wants to be practical and organized, but isn’t too keen on the storage item if it isn’t also pretty. Lol! 😀
Carrie @ Kenarry: Ideas for the Home
October 2, 2014 at 3:23 pm (6 years ago)Wow, Ursula. These are gorgeous. What a great tutorial. I’m so glad you shared at Think and Make Thursday. Thanks!
Leigh Anne
October 2, 2014 at 8:43 am (6 years ago)I love it all!! So glam! Thanks for sharing at Think and Make Thursday 🙂
Ursula Carmona
October 2, 2014 at 12:00 pm (6 years ago)Thanks for hosting! 😉
Karisa | Petite Modern Life
October 2, 2014 at 3:05 pm (6 years ago)I’m with Leigh Anne, I love this! I’ll be pinning it. Thanks for sharing on Think and Make Thursdays 🙂
Sarah @ Life On Virginia Street
September 24, 2014 at 7:15 pm (6 years ago)Definitely loving this project Ursula! Thank you for linking up to the Pretty Preppy Party!
Ursula Carmona
September 24, 2014 at 8:54 pm (6 years ago)Thank you Sarah! Thank you for hosting!! 🙂
Julie @ Life of Bliss
September 20, 2014 at 8:53 am (6 years ago)So chic & cute! Love all the gold!
Kathy
September 20, 2014 at 8:50 am (6 years ago)I love these tins Ursula. Everything you do is so pretty. 🙂
Ursula Carmona
September 22, 2014 at 9:09 am (6 years ago)Aw, thank you Kathy! That is so sweet of you to say!
Heather @ Southern State of Mind
September 19, 2014 at 1:39 pm (6 years ago)OK, this is right up my alley! I am in the middle of creating a “cloffice” and obsessed with office supplies! Thanks for linking up to the Pretty Preppy Party! http://www.southernstateofmindblog.com/
Ursula Carmona
September 19, 2014 at 3:11 pm (6 years ago)Thank you Heather! I’m glad I was able to link up! Thank you for hosting.