U Create

It's a good day to create!

  • pinterest
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • twitter
  • rss
  • crafts
    • crochet/knit
    • jewelry
    • kids crafts
    • paper crafts
    • sewing
      • bags
      • boys-clothing
      • girls-clothing
      • women-clothing
      • pillows
      • quilts
  • home decor
    • bathroom
    • build it
    • frames
    • kids
    • kitchen
    • office
  • recipes
    • desserts
    • dinner
    • snacks
    • soups
  • parties
    • baby shower
    • birthday
    • games
    • gift wrapping
    • party decor
    • party favors
  • printables
  • holidays
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Father’s Day
    • Halloween
    • July 4th
    • Mother’s Day
    • New Years
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • gifts
    • baby
    • electronics
    • graduation
    • teacher gifts
  • About
  • Be My Guest
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • pinterest
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • twitter
  • rss

16 Jul

Altoid Tin Crafts (over 15 ideas!)

 

Many Crafts to Make Using an Altoid Tin or Container - U Create

You will not believe all of the different things you can create with one simple Altoid tin…and I don’t think you’ll throw one away ever again! In fact, you might rush to the store to grab them just for the cute little tins after you see this roundup…

Altoid Crayon Case Tutorial by A Girl and A Glue Gun

I’m loving this idea over at A Girl and A Glue Gun! Perfect way to store crayons and mini papers for instant on-the-go access! Altoid Art Case Tutorial

Travel Letter Game Tutorial

Practice those letters anywhere with this fun game by Always Expect Moore! Perfect for those li’l preschoolers!

Travel Letter Game Tutorial at UCreate

Mini Altoid House for Tiny Toys by My Froggy Princess

Create a mini altoid house for those tiny toys the kids love to play with!

Mini Home for Squinkies at My Froggy Princess

Altoid Tin Business Card Holder by Julie Ann Art

Altoid tins come in handy for business card holders, too!

Business Card Holder Tutorial at Julie Ann Art

Emergency Candle Tutorial at Design Sponge

I’ve heard of Altoid tins used for emergencies when the power goes out and camping! This is a great tutorial over at Design Sponge – DIY Travel Candle

Magnetic Fishing Game Tutorial by Doodle Craft

There are so many games you can make using Altoid tins! Doodle Craft shows us how to make a magnetic fishing set game.

Altoid Back to School Kit Tutorial by Popper and Mimi

Keep personal items in a small decorated tin – great for junior high and high school kids!

DIY Back to School Kit by Popper and Mimi

Mini Sewing Kit Using Altoid Tin at Polly Danger

Oh, what a perfect gift this would make for a crafty friend!

Mini Sewing Kit via Polly Danger using a Dollar Store Sewing Kit and Altoid Tin

Magnetic Dress Up Dolls by Alli Whitmore - free templates, too!

Every little girl loves to play dress-up! Create a mini version she can take with her anywhere!

Magnetic Dress Up Dolls by Alli Whitmore

Fabric Scrap Mini Doll Kit by This Mama Makes Stuff

This next idea over at This Mama Makes Stuff is a genius way to use those extra scraps lying around! Perfect for the little fashion designer gal! Fabric Scrap Paper Doll Kit

DIY Altoid Tin Mini Garden at Life on the Balcony

Is there anything you CAN’T do with an Altoid tin?! What a great idea for mini plants.

I love this Altoid Tin Mini Garden at Life on the Balcony.

Earbud Organizer Using Altoid Tin at Buzz Feed

 Many bloggers are fabulous at using them when organizing, too! Those little ear buds are always getting tangled – what a great way to store them on-the-go!

5 Easy Ways to Organize Your Cords at Buzz Feed

Altoid Tin Mini Purse at Craft Bits

 Make your little gal a mini purse to carry her treasures around in! Craft Bits has a great tutorial on how to make an altered tin purse!

Turn your child into a magnetic doll at Get Creative Juice

Turn Your Child into a Magnetic Doll with Get Creative Juice! “Magnetic Me” Tutorial

Altoid Tic Tac Toe Game by Adobe Addict

 Use an altoid tin for all sorts of games include the classic checkers!

Create a Altoid Tic Tac Toe Game with Adobe Addict on Two Peas in a Bucket!

Mini Checkers Game in an Altoid Tin by A Girl and A Glue GunAnother classic game?!

A Girl and A Glue Gun shows us how to make a mini checkers travel game.

Mini First Aid Kit using Altoid Tin at Spoonful

We can’t leave out a first aid kit! These are perfect to keep in any purse, glove box, backpack…anywhere! Mini First Aid Kit Tutorial at Spoonful

You may also like these

Easter Perler Bead Patterns for Kids - great for stitching patterns, too!Free Easter Perler Bead PatternsThankful Turkey HeadbandHalloween Perler Bead Patterns for KidsHalloween Perler Bead PatternsSewing Sheets for Kids – PART TWO!Rock Pet Printables: Zoo Edition
Previous Post: Free Printable: make handmade
Next Post: Fairy Princess Face Paint Tutorial

Comments

  1. Nat says

    July 17, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Wow, thanks for the fun surprise of featuring my fishing kit today! Love the other ideas too! Nat 🙂

    reply to this comment >
  2. Jackie says

    July 17, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    This is a great collection of Altoid crafts. Now I just need to find some people who buy them and ask them to save the containers for me. 🙂

    reply to this comment >
  3. Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says

    July 17, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Oh!!! These are all so cute. Now it makes me wish I would of picked up that Altoid can at Target today 🙁 Guess there’s my reason to go back 😉
    xoxo

    reply to this comment >
    • Lois says

      March 15, 2019 at 7:22 PM

      You can buy tins on Amazon at a very reasonable price.

      reply to this comment >
  4. Lakshmi Rajesh says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Wow! Amazing collection and I plan to make a vanity box out of biscuits tin today, thanks for the inspiration

    reply to this comment >
  5. Deonn @ Quiltscapes says

    July 17, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Oh, my goodness! These are all terrific ideas – I have a collection of the tins… a lot of these ideas would be fun craft projects for the kids to make as well. Thanks for this collection!

    reply to this comment >
  6. Amanda Coleman says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks for including my decorated Altoids tin! There are so many fantastic ideas in this post!

    reply to this comment >
  7. Mariafer says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I love Altoids tins and have many lying around. I recently made a chalk holder for my little girl to carry around: http://mfpart.blogspot.com/2013/07/altered-altoid-chalk-tin.html

    reply to this comment >
  8. Goldie says

    February 27, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Very cute ideas ,

    reply to this comment >

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Popular Posts

Easter VIntage Art Printables at U Create

Vintage Easter Art Prints

Spring Coloring Poster and Page

St. Patrick's Day printable games - by U Create

St. Patrick’s Day Game Printables

St. Patrick's Day printable - more precious than GOLD tag - by U Create

St. Patrick’s Day GOLD Printable

16 Easter Craft Ideas for Kids

DIY Easter Crafts for Kids

St. Patrick's Day Coloring Page by U Create

St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Page

  • pinterest
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • twitter
  • rss
 
Privacy Policy
Back to Top

Copyright © 2023 U-Create • All Rights Reserved • Site Design by Emily White Designs