Tap-in…and a Tin


Do you all know the beautiful and fabulously talented Susan Tuttle?  And have you heard of her blog feature, Tap-In?  Basically, Tap-In is where Susan presents inspiring interviews with creative types from across the art world.  As she puts it:

When highly creative types openly share thoughts and ideas about their creativity and ways of life (and readers “tap-in” to that collective creative flow), it helps to nurture similar talents/callings/passions in others.

If you stop over there (starting today) you’ll see my interview.

Before I end this post I thought I’d share another one of my altered tin projects with you.  I made this piece a few months ago for Mindy (to thank her for sending me a supply of empty Altoids tins to alter), and am now just getting around to making some more.

I love using layers of scrap paper to create a composition.

And adding a dose of sparkle always seems to lend a magical feel.

A message to “soar” is accented with one single stitch detail…again on top of layered scrap paper.

Rolling up a note into a tiny scroll reminds me of child’s play (somehow the scroll amplifies the feeling of a secret message, implying a feeling of intimacy).  And the pearl accent is just for beauty, while the white fluffy feather is for hope, on the inside…

…as well as the outside.  The more hope the better.



22 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. you are the princess of treasures,
    magical becky *

    September 27th, 2012

  2. Gorgeous project as always! Love all the little details and your explanation of them is helpful too! I just love little tins and matchboxes!

    September 27th, 2012

  3. laura huffman

    lovely messages. a little treasure box for special items of remembrance. will go read your interview now.

    September 27th, 2012

  4. Deb

    Your projects are always so beautiful & inspiring and your colour choices are so calming xo

    September 27th, 2012

  5. I’m glad that you ladies like the altered box, thank you.

    September 27th, 2012

  6. what a gorgeous little gem of a piece!
    . . . and I loved your fall pictures too!
    Thanks for sharing!

    September 27th, 2012

  7. Last Minute Lynn

    What a lovely little box. You never miss a charming detail. Thank you for generously sharing your work.

    September 27th, 2012

  8. Your art is amazing! Always!

    September 28th, 2012

  9. ann marie

    Love the project AND the interview —- very nice!

    September 28th, 2012

  10. Thank you again ladies, and thanks to those for stopping over at Tap-In to see the interview.

    September 28th, 2012

  11. Mindy

    I’m just glad my husband loves Altoids and I get to reap the rewards of those empty tins. Great interview Becky…..you’re so talented. I’ve been seeing more and more of your projects on Pinterest. AND you’re getting credit for the projects!

    September 28th, 2012

  12. Thanks Mindy, for letting me know about my things on Pinterest. And thanks again for the tins.

    September 28th, 2012

  13. Feathers, pretty paper, pearls, treasure boxes – these are few of my favorite things – beautiful. Recently my 3 year old grandson and I made his first treasure box from an old cigar box. So fun, such a wonderful way to ensure your eyes are open to see the wonders of the world around you. Thanks for sharing your treasures.

    September 28th, 2012

  14. Jani Howe

    Feathers have always been magical for me, Becky, and I do collect them, ones I find in the garden, and people even give them to me to use in my work. Your project is already stirring up ideas in my brain…….Thank you.

    September 28th, 2012

  15. Sharon campbell

    Becky, what a wonderful little treasure box to receive, especially from such a talented artist like yourself. Your friend is certainly blessed. I have a very talented Friend who has blessed me with several of her pieces. Czech her blog,.www.gypsyCzech.Blogspot.com. She does amazing things with Altoids tins

    September 29th, 2012

  16. Sharon campbell

    Becky, what a precious little treasure box you have blessed your friend with. I have am amazing artist friend who also has blessed me with her works of art. She also does amazing things with altoid boxes, among other things. We were 2 of the 10 girls of 65 that went to the beach and made your necklace from net, ribbons, sea glass. Everyone loved them and all added tbeir own touch. Czech out my friends blog, http://www.gypsyCzech.Blogspot.com. Thanks for always adding an extra perk to my day! Sharon Campbell

    September 29th, 2012

  17. sharon campbell

    Sorry it takes me 3 times to get it correct. ( wonder if time of night is the problem, lol). I did the first one on my phone, did not know it sent, did again, then noticed blog site incorrect so came on computer to correct. Alas! Anyway, the correct blog site is: wwwgypsyczech.blogspot.com. My phone kept captilazing Czech and blog……………..hugs, sharon, computer and cell phone extradionair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    September 29th, 2012

  18. Sharon, maybe this is why they say that “third times a charm”…so funny (in this case) and a good chance this is true in other cases too.

    September 29th, 2012

  19. rush

    i wonder what secrets lie inside waiting for someone to spring them. perhaps the secret will always be hidden as a kind of hope unto itself.

    September 29th, 2012

  20. I love the way you share your voice! Yes, secret whispers and tokens like nature say so much! Your art though speaks loud n’ clear ;D
    Off to read your interview~

    September 29th, 2012

  21. Truly unique and beautiful. I’ve got several of those little tins just waiting to be spiffed up, your ideas are so lovely! Susan’s feature sounds interesting, I’ll check it out!

    October 3rd, 2012

  22. Becky what a beautiful interview you gave on Tap In! I love the way you look at things and express such great emotion in the smallest of creations.

    October 4th, 2012

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