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Repurpose your empty Altoid tins with these 27 crafty ideas! From storage solutions to DIY gifts, discover creative ways to upcycle your tins.
Looking for creative ways to repurpose your empty Altoid tins? Look no further!
In this post, we've curated 27 fun and inventive craft ideas that will transform those tins into something useful and beautiful.
From storage solutions to DIY gifts, get ready to unleash your creativity and give those tins a new lease on life!
Altoids Tin Crafts:
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1. Scented Travel Candle from Popsugar
Take freshness on the go! DIY scented travel candle with small wicks for instant room ambiance. A perfect gift for any traveler.
2. Pincushion Tin from My Recycled Bags
Repurpose Altoids tin into a handy pincushion and sewing gadget box! Get creative with this DIY project.
3. Organizing Junk Drawers from Flickr
This DIY project idea doesn't have a tutorial, but I think it is pretty self-explanatory. Look at how organized that drawer is with those labeled tins!
4. Altoids Tin Flashlight from Instructables
Never fumble in the dark again! Craft your own pocket-sized flashlight from an Altoids tin for portable illumination during power outages.
5. Altered Tin - Mini Purse from Craft Bits
Transform an Altoids tin into a charming mini purse with this scrapbooking project. Perfect for holding small items or gifting as party favors!
6. Magnetic Fishing Game from Doodle Craft
Craft a magnetic fishing game for on-the-go fun! Perfect for church, school, or errands. Just grab some felt and magnets for lots of fun!
7. Road Trip Altoids from Junk & Stuff
Transform an Altoids tin into a stylish travel companion! Decorate the exterior with scrapbook paper for a personalized touch. Perfect for road trips!
8. Make A Monster Altoid Tin from Fun Loving Families
Get creative with our Make a Monster Altoid Tin activity! Free printable cutouts for endless fun. Great for gifts or portable entertainment.
9. All Purpose Card Holder from Creme De La Craft
Transform plain tins into adorable card holders with paint and handmade love. Easy DIY craft with materials you likely have at home!
11. Little Red Tool Box from Alpha Mom
Get crafty with this mini red toolbox made from recycled Altoid tins! Perfect for organizing small tools, trinkets, or a small DIY gift!
12. Mini Scrapbook from Mama Urchin
Create memories with this mini scrapbook tucked inside an Altoids tin! Perfect for preserving tiny treasures.
13. Tin Mixer from Instructables
Effortlessly connect multiple devices to one set of speakers with this compact tin mixer. Perfect for home or office setups.
14. Tic Tac Toe Travel Game from Frugal Coupon Living
Turn a small Altoids tin into a portable Tic Tac Toe game for on-the-go fun! Perfect for travel or keeping kids entertained.
15. Altoids Box Suitcase from Crafty Crafts
Create an adorable doll-sized suitcase using an Altoids box for imaginative play and crafting fun!
16. Souvenir Tin from Random Thoughts of a Super Mom
Capture the essence of your travels without breaking the bank! Create personalized souvenir tins to collect mementos from each destination.
17. Travel Embroidery Kit from Red Handled Scissors
Keep your embroidery supplies neat and organized on the go with this handy Altoids tin kit! Perfect for stitching wherever you wander.
18. Altoid Tin Magnetic Playset from PA Country Crafts
Create endless magnetic fun with these Altoid tin playsets, perfect for keeping kids entertained on the go! Ideal for quiet moments anywhere.
19. Altoid Tin Organizers from The 3 R's Blog
Transform your Altoid tins into cute organizers using washi tape! Perfect for small desk supplies and inspired by Pinterest for creative organization.
20. First Aid Kit from Instructables
Prepare for emergencies with a compact First Aid Kit in an Altoids Tin. Be ready for cuts, scrapes, and infections in any situation.
21. Aromatherapy Travel Kit from Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Create your own aromatherapy travel kit for vacation! Learn how to make a portable kit for essential oils to take with you on the go.
22. DIY Altoid Tin Miniature Kitchen Play Set from Made by Joel
Craft a charming miniature kitchen set using an old mint tin! Perfect for kids who love cooking and tiny objects.
23. Mini Jewelry Box from One Day When I Have Time
Create a heartfelt Mini Jewelry Box! Explore a collection of DIY gifts crafted with love for the special woman in your life.
24. Mini Scrapbook Tin from Runner Duck
Create a cherished gift with a mini scrapbook tin! Perfect for loved ones, these personalized creations are sure to be cherished.
25. Anti-Boredom Pocket Kit from Instructables
Never be bored again with the Anti-Boredom Pocket Kit! Perfect for waiting rooms, concerts, and more. Learn how to make yours with this Instructable.
26. Lego Travel Kit from The Decorated Cookie
Keep kids entertained on the go with these Altoids tin Lego travel kits! Perfect for car rides or plane trips, and ideal as birthday party favors.
27. Altoid Tin Watercolor Kit from Balzer Designs
Get creative with rescued items like Altoid tins and Dentyne gum packaging! Transform them into portable watercolor kits for on-the-go art.
Crafting Essentials
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily my favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
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Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm
Wow! THat was fun to look through! But...I think I like your owls the best.
Cassi Brightforest
Those are great. My daughter wants the mouse bed so bad
Karri Reiser
I love decorating Altiod tins. I've made a kit to hold all the item I need to take care of my braces. http://mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/03/living-with-braces-kit.html
I also bought my son a ipod speaker that was made out of an Altoid tin. I found it on etsy and it works great.
Tina (sk8bettyT)
I've seen quite a few uses for those cans but I think the ones you featured blow the others out of the water! I love all things miniature. So cute!!
Paula
I make these:
http://homeindouglas.blogspot.com/2011/07/new-jerusalem-workshop-shameless.html
Kara at Petals to Picots
Such great ideas!
Renae
was this a contest or something i missed? i hate when that happens. I loved the bed for the little critters and the flashlight! cool. i'm your newest member and I am 60 years old in feb. come see my blog, k?
Nicole@Show Off Friday
Those were all so cute!
southernscraps
Such fun ideas!
Kirstin
Thank you for putting this together! My husband has a pile of altoid tins out in the garage and I need to try some of these out!
SweetPepperRose
These are AWESOME ideas! When I was a kid, I used to play with the old sore throat lozenges SUCRETS as my Barbie Doll suitcases for her shoes 🙂
JoAnn
Donna Wilkes
Love all the ideas together. I use them for storage and for shadow boxes. Came over from DIY.
Distressed Donna Down Home
Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family
O my goodness these are amazing! I love your business cards the best though. Where did you get them done?
Katie Adams
Thank you! I designed them myself at Vistaprint.com
Tauni
What a fun round up. I think my favorites are the cute sewing kit and the little travel boxes - the kids would love those!
Thanks for sharing on Show and Tell Wednesday at SNAP!
xoxo, Tauni
Ruth @ atnumber29
wow, brilliant round up!
Sweet Bella Roos
Haha these are so fun! The biz card holder is great!
Terry
Wow, who knew. I especially love the little watercolour tin. THanks for sharing at our party this week.
Caitlyn (ladyphlogiston)
Wow! What a collection! I made a watercolor set, using hot glue to divide up the compartments, but so far that's about it. Now I'm feeling inspired again!
Michelles Tasty Creations
OMG these are the best ideas! I especially love the organizing the junk drawer and the sewing kit. Thanks for sharing
JLVerde
I made a birthday card for my sister.
http://heybutt.blogspot.com/2012/04/altoid-tin-makeover-1.html
Katie Adams
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Jenifer Harrod
Wow, I didn't realize that altoid tins could be so useful! I found you fromt the linky. come see me sometime.
The Prudent Pantry
Wow! Some amazing and creative ideas. I guess I need to start buying Altoids.
I would love it if you would share this at my new Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:
http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/prudent-projects-smart-solutions-linky_13.html
Have a great day!
Micupoftea~
Great ideas, love the mouse bed! 🙂
AmieAnn
These are all such adorable ideas... I just adore the mouse bed, the atlas and the mini suitcase! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Michelle L.
Fabulous collection, Katie - must try a bunch of these!
Christine
What a collection of FABULOUS ideas!! LOVE the Wee Mouse tins... sooo cute!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!
Nicole@Show Off Friday
Thank you for sharing these at Show Off Friday! These are all so amazing!
Tonya
wow! I just used an sltoid can to make some lip balm. who knew there were so many awesome ideas for altoid cans!
Evelyn
What fun!! I love all these ideas! Too cool post. Thank you for sharing at Freedom Fridays.
Christina Hermosa
These are all awesome ideas. I like the watercolor one. I've made a tool box, tackle box and gun case. 🙂
Art Mama
The mice are adorable, but I have to say the last one is my favorite just based on originality! Thanks for the great round-up!
Erin
My mom used to have Altoids with her all the time when I was little. Brings back fond memories! This makes me want to start buying them myself. So many great ideas!
Two Sides of the Rainbow
Pocket BBQ Grill is the best!
Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com
What a great collection of ideas. I never can throw away an Altoids tin but I usually just use them for tiny objects. I would love to try the map cover or make the little mouse bed for my grandchildren.
suzanne kay
This looks great!!
Leah S
I pinned this and will be stealing all of my husband's Altoid tins from now on! Thanks for sharing at the Friday Follow Along.
Hoyby Crafts
Wow! These are amazing, and some of them are absolute genius! I am amazed by all of the creativity out there! Thanks for sharing. I'm stopping by from Hoyby Crafts. I am your newest follower and would love for you to check out and potentially follow my site!
Julie Corbisiero
Hi, I love all of these ideas. I saw it on brag about it.
Julie from mulieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Bethany
Awesome round up!! Really awesome projects!
Paula Parrish
Wow! Who knew there were so many things to make with a old Altoid container. I like the sewing kit and the business card holder. Thanks for putting together this fun round up.
Krista R
Some of these are genius!! I love the little mouse bed, I don't eat altoids but my mom does, I'm going to have to get her to save me some tins!
Life Between Potato and Rice
Wow...I found a lot of great ideas here ! My husband love Altoid. I will try one of these. Thanks for sharing ! came from BeBetsy ( Brag About it ) party !
Theresa
I always swipe my mom's Altiod tins before they hit the trash. Most of them are just being hoarded until I find a project to do with them. I never thought to use one as a business card holder, I think they would work good for all of those stupid loyalty cards taking up space in my wallet too.
This is such a great roundup! Thank you for sharing.
Heather May
I LOVE THESE IDEAS! I wish I were better at crafts! I know I can tackle the ones wrapped with sweet notes! Those are a great party favor!! Thanks for sharing at the Friday Follow Along!
Olwomen
Wow! These are amazing, and some of them are absolute genius! I am amazed by all of the creativity out there!
Muktangan
so cute!!
Linda McCormack
These are all great!
Cherise Fitzgerald
Works fantastic as a first aid kit. Holds alcohol pads, first aid cream packets and Band-Aids.
katherine brown
I know a person who was a math specialist. He created and designed all the math games to teach different skills so the cards for each game fit into an Altoids tin!
howstodo
wow that's amazing and know I must create Altoids Tin gift box for my daughter
yan
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about life
I love those interesting candles in different boxes such a nice work of art.
Katie
Thank you! I am glad that you like this collection and hope you have a great week!
UpSmash
Wow! These are amazing, and some of them are an absolute genius! I am amazed by all of the creativity out there!
Katie
They are pretty cool, aren't they?! Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon BYERS
i have only saved one Altoid tin but after reading all these fun crafts might get more tins. i have a wood burner which comes with small metal heads which are meant to be interchanged. i can pull off the metal heads, even when they are hot and put them in my tin.