It only takes a mildly observant person to note my passion for repurposing things that traditionally hit the trash can once their intended use is no longer required. For years (yes, that's right, years) I have been collecting used altoid tins. These tins have piled up as I've waited for a stroke of genius to inspire how
I will repurpose them. I'm not one to go with other people's ideas as I am positive there is one genius design that only I am capable of coming up with. Yes, I do realize that this may be an arrogant admission but hey, at least I'm honest.
While I wait for my stroke of genius, I decided to check out the competition. I must admit there are some pretty cool, already invented ways to reuse these little tins.
I love the simple beauty of this gift tin by MaJenta Designs:
This simple and convenient sewing kit by DribsNDrabs:
These mini scrapbooks by Nycole:
This collage piece by Decorating4:
This belt buckle by BuckleUp:
Feel free to add to the list of useful ways to repurpose Altoid tins by leaving a note in the comment section below.
10 comments:
Wow, the tins are great! Beautiful!
love the little sewing kit!
Fabulous & cute idea! Must've eaten a TON of altoids :)
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Love altered tins - such a fun way to carry whatever in your purse! Great feature!
My boyfriend has a ton of altoids tins, and we are constantly finding uses for them...in fact, sometimes we worry that our uses will outnumber the amount of tins we have.
I made these for Christmas last year as gifts. I love the mini scrapbook idea. I'll have to do that one this year! :0)
Great ideas. I should try to sewing tin idea! But I need to buy altoids. :D
love the little sewing kit and the belt buckle! You could totally keep stuff in there!
I have also seen them use as mini picture albums done in old style with B&W photos or sepia tone. The pictures on put on an accordian style "page" and "scrapbooked" They had them at a craft fair a few years ago.
Need more tins? I am happy to donate mine.
I mainly use mine to hold small items in my craft boxes.
I've seen them with candles poured inside. Makes a nice, portable candle!
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