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DIY Sardine Tin Drawer Cabinet With Vintage Charm

Lois Capone by Lois Capone
September 3, 2025
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DIY Sardine Tin Drawer Cabinet With Vintage CharmAt first glance, it looks like a cabinet from a curious old workshop. Look closer and you’ll see each drawer was once a humble sardine tin, now reborn as a keeper of tiny treasures.

The pull tabs, once meant for quick meals, are now handles that invite you to open and explore.

Framed with wooden rulers, the piece feels like a little time machine.

It’s the kind of dresser that makes people smile, reminding us that beauty often hides in the simplest places.

Materials Needed

  • 20-25 cleaned sardine tins (remove labels and sharp edges)
  • Wooden board or plywood
  • Vintage rulers or wooden strips
  • Screws or small nails
  • Sandpaper
  • Drill and screwdriver
  • Optional: clear varnish

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Clean and dry your sardine tins thoroughly. Then sand down any sharp edges so they’re safe to handle.

Step 2: Build a simple wooden frame with evenly spaced slots for the tins. Think of it like a pigeonhole cabinet but scaled down.

Step 3: Line the front edges of the frame with vintage rulers for a decorative touch. You can secure them with nails or screws.

Step 4: Slide your tins into the slots. The pull tabs act as ready-made drawer handles.

Step 5: Fill the tins with your choice of small items such as jewelry, craft supplies, or workshop odds and ends.

Step 6: Place your mini dresser on a desk, shelf, or workbench. It’s practical, but it also works as a conversation piece.

Tips:

This project shines when you let the tins and rulers keep their worn, lived-in look. Don’t worry about perfection as part of the magic is in its patchwork character.

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Lois Capone

Lois Capone

Lois Capone is a wife and mom in her 50s who enjoys sharing gardening, DIY tips, and home decor ideas. She believes that with some inspiration, anyone can create a special feel in their home and garden.

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