Tin Tile Heart Ornaments




Tin tiles get a new life today!
I got a load of tin tiles from the thrift store that were too interesting to just leave there. 

I used the stainless steel tiles to tile above my stove but I wasn't sure what to do with the gold and the brass tiles that were also part of my haul, until now...


I traced a heart onto the tiles and cut them out using regular scissors.



It is important to sand the edges to smooth the sharp edges!


I made a similar tin ornament a few years ago...


This time I painted the tin with white chalk paint.


When the paint dried I sanded the heart so the gold and silver showed through.  

I waxed the hearts for protection and punched a hole in the top and the bottom to hang a little bling.


The glass bling was leftover from an old chandelier.

(everything I work with is leftover from something)


Each heart is hanging from a length of glass chain.


and a larger glass jewel hangs from the bottom.

I tied a bow on each heart. 




The result is an ornament you'll want to use for Valentine's Day and year round.

tin heart ornament pin with overlay





These hearts make great holiday ornaments or
 gifts for any occasion! 

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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  2. Carlene @ Organized ClutterOctober 25, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I love these in white!

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  3. HollyOctober 25, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I heart these! So cute and can't believe you could cut them with regular scissors! Ü

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  4. Korrie@RedHenHomeOctober 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Very cute! The white was a great choice.

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  5. My Repurposed LifeOctober 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I love them! love that they're white... but could see them as so many different colors. The bling is fabulous, would LOVE to have all those glass crystals. You're such a tease (on fb) can't wait to see where these end up. ;)
    gail

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  6. Okio B DesignsOctober 25, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Those would look so pretty hanging on a country Xmas tree. I can't believe you could use regular scissors to cut them. Amazing!

    Jeanine

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  7. Karen SmullenOctober 26, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Very pretty... I like that the bottom beads are different sizes.

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  8. gjudyOctober 27, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Susan, did sanding the edges make them smooth enough or did you have to file them? They are just beautiful!

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    1. HomeroadOctober 27, 2013 at 8:13 AM

      Sanding with sandpaper made them smooth enough... no filing needed :) Thanks!

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  9. BlissOctober 27, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Your left over junk is much more beautiful than the stuff I find. No crystal laying around for me unfortunately.

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  10. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.comNovember 8, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Great idea. These are so cute!

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  11. Only HeirloomsNovember 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    just lovely and very inspirational thanks for sharing

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  12. AdinaJanuary 8, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Super cute! I love the white and I love the red with the keys too.

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