Well, you never know when you'll need one.

[ldhenson]

I recently lost my favorite customized mint tin, a vintage-NYC design. For various reasons (mostly because I was testing out new techniques) I wound up re-making that tin at least three times over the last couple of years. Hence my reluctance to do it yet another time, at least until I'm 100% sure it's lost for good.

In the meantime, I still need something to carry around my delicious mints in. Red Dwarf to the rescue, then!


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The back.



I know, I know, here I am cavalierly toting around candy rather than proper brushes inside this deceptively-labeled tin. No doubt I will rue the day that the desperate cry goes up: "Is there a walrus-brush in the house?" and I will sheepishly have only sugary goodness to offer.

But until that day comes, I will take my chances.



Another excuse to try out my new homemade lightbox A nice side view of both labels.


ETA: Some people have expressed interest in getting one...These are 2.25" mini mint tins, unused, and at the moment I have run out (I originally just made this one for myself, or I would've stocked up beforehand). If enough folks want them, I'll be ordering more. The labels are glossy and water-resistant (though like most labels, not waterproof). They're only $4 each + s/h.


X-posted to red_dwarf, reddwarfslash

Comments

[queen-fiend.livejournal.com]

How do you come up with this amazing stuff? Wow. I want one. :D

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I've always loved small tins, and used to customize and sell fannish ones a couple years ago.

Originally I was going to do one with some sort of Jupiter Mining Co. logo, but this one seemed more fun.

[hazeltea.livejournal.com]

I echo the sentiment, I would totally buy one and toe around my migraine meds in it. You should set up shop on etsy, you'd make a killing with your adorableness.

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! Maybe etsy someday in the future...

At the moment I've run out of blank tins, unless I luck out and manage to find another (my craft supplies were scattered during my last move, and I'm surprised I even managed to find any). But drop me a line anyway at lynnedhenson @ yahoo . com if you want one, in case I do find a blank or wind up ordering more.

[hazeltea.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I just did <3

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Got it, thanks! I'll keep you updated.

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Love your icon by the way. Where's the picture from?

[queen-fiend.livejournal.com]

It's great, isn't it? It was made by the talented spacemonkeyluvn. :) I'm not sure exactly where the picture is from, but I think I used to know. I'll have a look around!

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

Cool, let me know if you find out.