Hello, DIYers!
Today we are talking about Altoid tins! If you love these minty treats, you know they come in a fantastic tin container that just seems such a shame to throw away! Instead of letting them become clutter, why not try making something fun out of them? Turn them into art, an instrument, a to-go pack, or even a charger! Check out these incredible DIY ideas!
Happy crafting!
Tiny Canvas
How cool is this?!
Found Honestly WTF
Pocket Tacklebox
This is a great gift for the fisher in your life!
Found Instructables
Tiny Altoid Tin Craft for Kids
This is a fabulous DIY gift for a child!
Found Cara Supply
Mini Emergency Candles
This is brilliant!
Found One Good Thing
Vintage-Style Luggage Ornaments with Altoids Tins
Found Sadie’s Seasongoods
Geocache Container
Love Geocaching? Try this!
Found Wiki How
Emergency First Aid Kit
Try this!
Found One Good Thing
Mini Ping Pong Altoid Game
How cool!
Found Instructables
Peppermint Lip Balm
Perfect!
Found Jenni Raincloud
Mini Flashlight
How cool is this?!
Found Instructables
To-Go Kids Activity Pack
This is a smart way to entertain kids on the go!
Found A Girl and a Glue Gun
Clay Artwork Over Altoid Tins
Try this!
Found Twisted Sifter
LEGO Kit To-Go
This is a fun way to take LEGOs out and about!
Found A Girl and a Glue Gun
Mini Stamp Tin
How wonderful is this?!
Found Glitter Brain
Pocket Spice Box
Interesting!
Found Pinterest
Mini Succulent Garden or Seed Starter
Brilliant!
Found Pinterest
Mini Altoid Gas Grill
Wow!!! This is so cool!
Found Instructables
Stuffed Animal Bed
Isn’t this precious? You can make one as a DIY gift for a little one in your life!
Found Swoodson Says
Copper Plating and Etching the Tin
You can use magazine pages as cheap toner transfer media, etch the tins with salt water solution, and/or copper plate the tin with an electric current!
Found Wiki How
Tiny Tool Box
These are so cute!! I love this!
Found Alpha Mom
Altoids Tin Pocket Abacus
This is brilliant! Give it a try!
Found Instructables
The Minty Kalimba
Try turning an old Altoid container into an instrument!
Found Instructables
Headphone Box
This is a great idea!
Found Unusually Lovely
Checker Tin
Make a mini-game of checkers! It’s perfect for on the go!
Found A Girl and a Glue Gun
Altoid Case USB Charger
How brilliant!
Found Instructables
Animal Small World
This is so cute!
Found Back Ups
Drawer Organizer
How witty is this?!
Found Flikr
Sewing Kit
This is a great idea!
Found One Good Thing
Altoid Tin Coin Sorter
Give this a try!
Found Life Hackers
Lovers Coupons
This is a great gift for your loved one!
Found Pinterest
Magnetic Quilt Tin
Try this!
Found Pickle Bums
Altoid Pill Box
Brilliant!
Found Instructables