How to decorate a Lunch Tin *merged*

[UKmuminUS]

I have been admiring all the fantastic Lunch boxes in the gallery. I have even bought one to decorate.

The only problem is how do you do the top of the tin a lot of them look so neat and I was wondering how this is done?

[mrussom]

here is the tutorial. I haven't done them but looks like they cut and paste around the 'obstacles'. Love how they turn out though!!

Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers

[UKmuminUS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrussom

here is the tutorial. I haven't done them but looks like they cut and paste around the 'obstacles'. Love how they turn out though!!

Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for the link, I have started decorating my lunch box already, not too sure about cutting around the handles so will leave it blank. I n the meantime if anyone has any tips or tricks please let me know.

[aschuller]

i found a wesite, thecardladies.com and they sell templates made for the different lunch tins available.

[KristinaG]

I attended a workshop through my SU! demo and we received the pattern to cut around the handle and the lock and it wasn't difficult at all. I understand that some people paint the top rather than use paper and then they don't have to worry about cutting around the handle. Hope this helps. They are really fun to do and make great gifts!

[shirolives]

I have heard that alcohol inks look great on a lunchbox top.

[SusieQ4417]

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[amby]

Was wondering if any has and would be willing to share a template or directions to cove a lunch box. I'm having a class on lunch boxes and was wondering if there were any tips. Thank you

[Joeknee]

I made a template for the 2 lunch box tins I did. Then I ordered another for a friend. I sat down at my table, used the template ~ cut the paper and when I went to glue it on I noticed that the box was different! I'm a dummy! I did not look at it first to see that they were not the same!!!

I had got both from OT and the last order, the handle was different! So, just make sure to look first....