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Monday, June 9, 2014

Things to do with old Altoids tins

Yesterday, I explained how easy it was to make your own breath mints (like Altoids). Sure, you can reuse an old Altoids tin for your new homemade (and less expensive) mints, but I was reminded this morning of other things you can do with used Altoid tins, should you choose not to refill them yourself.  If you're a crafty person (and EVERYONE is crafty in some way or another),

Here are some examples:

Tin Sculptures with Polymer Clay, created by Carolyn Ribstein:
http://www.visualnews.com/2013/09/08/curiously-awesome-altoid-tin-sculptures-carolyn-ribstein/

Memoir Boxes:
by https://www.etsy.com/shop/ferrytalesgifts

Ornate Clocks

Coin purse or wallet:
http://www.cremedelacraft.com/2012/07/diy-all-purpose-card-holder-from.html

Organizers
Miniature Rooms:
221 Baker Street, by Pixie Hill on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/shop/PixieHillStudio

Mini Stoves (toasted marshmallows, anyone?):
http://www.instructables.com/id/Better-Sterno-Alternative/?ALLSTEPS


Sculptured Shrines

Jewelry

Pocket Sized Watercolor Box:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Pocket-Sized-Watercolor-Box/?ALLSTEPS

Mini Gardens:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Mini-Garden/

Survival Bread Oven:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Bread-Bake-Survival-Bread/

Pocket Pool Table:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Yard-Pool-Table/

Travel Games:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Travels-Games-Pocket-Size-Fun/

Altoids Electric Guitar:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Guitar/

Mini Flashlights:
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Best-Altoids-Tin-LED-Flashlight/

Gift Card Holders:
by Jami Sibley, http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/04/05/tart-tangy-tin-class/


The possibilities are ENDLESS!

What kind of ideas do YOU have for an empty Altoids tin?

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