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Recycling Decorative Tins

I drink a lot of mint tea and we have a big plant pot of mint outside, but in the winter I have to bring the mint indoors to keep me going throughout the dark days.


So I make sure that I keep any Golden Syrup or Treacle tins that I have used through the year whilst baking (or having pancakes) and use then as plant pots on my window sill.

They would also make a great gift for Easter if you popped a bulb in.

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  1. Anonymous2 December 2011 at 17:35

    What a lovely idea, they are such pretty tins! Do they not rust at all?

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  2. Jen Walshaw2 December 2011 at 17:57

    They haven't for me and you could also use the tins that you get for making marmalade in too

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  3. grace2 December 2011 at 20:39

    What a super idea, I keep old paintbrushes in mine (not as nice though!) They don't seem to rust

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  4. Penny Saver3 December 2011 at 15:42

    So pretty! great gift idea!

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  5. Eco Thrifty Living4 December 2011 at 16:52

    I really like this idea, will have to give it a go!

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  6. Bex6 December 2011 at 10:20

    Love this idea and found you at your own carnival!

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  7. Liz Burton6 December 2011 at 22:19

    One of our local hotels uses Golden Syrup tins for their sugar lumps on their tea trays.

    Looks lovely with herbs in too.

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  9. Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily15 February 2015 at 08:31

    These are cool - love the idea x

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