A new phase and a new, old tin...

You may have noticed more creativity happening at my bench... 
I've recently taken a big leap and reduced my working contract, so I have proper time to make. This decision was a really difficult one, but I trusted my gut and I jumped. I can honestly say, I feel excitement, daily. 
Thank you to all who told me I could x

This super tin was purchased last year in the US. It's taken me a year to cut! The wording associated with tobacco amused me and the double-entendre provided a challenge. It seemed fitting that this tin should return to its original country and so I decided to make a collection, destined for Velvet da Vinci gallery.

The first cuts and compositions, with a little Altoids tin added for good measure!

The final collection of nine, all brooches, with three of the tussey mussey variety...