The post over at Simple,Green Frugal Co-op,(http://simple-green-frugal-co-op.blogspot.com/) brings back memories of things that have happened in my house hold. I,too, collect a few tins of all sizes and shapes.In the past,I used one of the bigger tins for storing many of the smaller toys I'd collect from the floor after the kids had spent the day. Then as the children grew older, I would use the tin for other things,but my little grandson still remembered the toy tin, and years later, he took it down to look over his toys once more,only to find sewing notions inside. I remember hearing him say,"But,Meemaw,what have you done with my toys."I wouldn't have ever dreamed that he would remember that from when he was a baby.I guess some memories linger forever.That's why I try so hard to make lots of memories for and with my two grandchildren now. You never know just what they'll remember.
The posted idea from Simple,Green Frugal Co-op, is a great one. I may try it myself,this year. I have accumulated so much fabric, I may try making reusable gift bags for the entire family, and we can all reuse them as we do the Family Christmas Stockings. I am so proud of the Stockings I have used for 30+ years. Hopefully, the day will come when the children and their children will use the same reusable bags, and enjoy a few precious memories of their own.Thanks so much for the great idea.
(The tin pictured is not a Christmas tin, but one the kids identify as holding some of their toys in the years past.)
Ive made the grandkids xmas stockings, but the idea of gift bags is interesting, sort of stockings for grown-ups, i like that idea
ReplyDeleteYou are so crafty, Sue. I have a few of those popcorn tins, and I use them for food storage. Looking forward to seeing your gift bags. Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI just threw away a tin that was in my way--- so uncrafty of me!LOL- I wonder if I could find another!!
ReplyDeleteI have several of popcorn tins I just kept them on a shelf in the gargage and they are good for storage.I also have lots of fabric and will never use, i need to down size in that department, I use alot but still have to much, just redone some curtain this week now i have lot of blue ruffles that i need to do something with or find someone that can use them.Well no grands for me today so i will decorate outside today, i got one tree inside done yesterday so I will try to get more done insde next week. have a great day! I like your new header!
ReplyDeleteHey Sue,
ReplyDeleteI made small reuseable christmas bags in the shape of stockings with a handle. Good for small gifts like soap, (he, he) I'll go over to the simple green blog to check out their bags.
Also, thanks for putting my products in your header.
Terry
I make reusable bags for all our Christmas and birthday needs. I love them, no more wasted paper and annoying mess!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by to lift my spirit
ReplyDeleteDiane
My girls remember my button tin. They used to love playing Tiddly Winks with the buttons or just reaching their little hands into the tin and swishing the buttons around!! Definitely a happy memory for them...like you said, who knows what will become a fond memory for our children!
ReplyDeleteLove you bunches, your sis, Vicki
I love reusing tins. They have a lot of charm...and usefulness!
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