who (are you?) : Gabriele. shops: Emmarts and Fluur
what (are you collecting?) : tins of all kinds
when (did you start?) : there were suddenly a bunch of tins, I kept them and so....
how (many do you have?) : ca. 50
where (do you find them?) : they find me
where (do you keep them?) : in a glass covered upper drawer
what (‘s an interesting story behind one?) : I once dropped the tiny round licorice tin. It started speeding down a sloping street. Other people tried to help me...no success - the tin was faster. Jumped even artisticly over a gully hole! That chase ended in someone's front yard! :-)
what (piece would you like to add?) : any single tin that "talks to me"
why (do you love them?) : because of the attributes: sturdy, safe, open/welcoming, the texture, their sounds depending of the contents
which (camera is your favourite?) & why? : the Hansaplast tin - it still holds the spirit of my MIL
as an artist, Gabriele crafts beautiful artworks, and they're so affordabley priced! i love a beautiful abstract aceo i own of hers, and i think her excellent use of colour & texture is so very very lovely.
be sure to visit Gabriele's two lovely shops: Emmarts: "to tickle your senses" (as Gabriele puts it!) and Fluur: her 3-dimensional arts.
and i'll see you all tonight when i draw the giveaway winner! (still a few hours left to enter or to save at the rikrak sale!) stay tuned!
i love this idea for a blog series; it makes for a charming insight into people's quirks and loves! tins are wonderful little collectibles, and these are so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty tins! Great idea for a series. RR!
ReplyDeleterikrak - what a fabulous series, with a simple yet effective interview style.
ReplyDeletean enjoyable read!
Wonderful collection! I really like this series!
ReplyDeletegreat blog article! i too collect tins but NO WHERE near as wonderful as these.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's so great to hear from Gabriele! Of course she collections some of the neatest pieces I've seen around :)
ReplyDeleteTerrific feature on emm/fluur/gabriele :) I love those tins — they tell stories... Nice job, rr!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting - I love hearing about collections. And it is fun to read and learn about people I "know".
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