30+ amazing things to do with an altoids tin – a curated list of upcycle crafts with old mint tins
Wondering ‘What can I do with an empty Altoids container?’ I have lots of different ideas so wonder no more! I’ll admit I don’t love eating altoids, they taste like toothpaste chalk to me, however I LOVE collecting the little boxes! Such a satisfying shape, metal is so superior to plastic. I have several tucked away and as I organized my craft storage this past weekend I decided to dig around for some inspiration. Wow did I find a lot! I have some DIY kid toy ideas, some beautiful adult art ideas, and crafty stuff in between for all ages.
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30+ amazing things to do with an altoids tin
Thi s is the only tutorial I found for the altoid minis, and it is SO cute!
Tuck a tiny little felt critter into a tiny little altoid bed! My kids had a lot of fun with this toy!
Several fun little mini toy ideas here, the kitchen one is my favorite!!
Bonus, this ideas uses fabric scraps too! Perfect for travel, love this fun little "cloth doll" game.
Ok, this is so creative and unexpected, I love it!! The designer said they have more fun cross-stitched altoid tin ideas in the works, I'll add them when I see them!
Simple but effective, some 3D mod podge and little embellishments for fun crafts.
I love the level of detail on this playset! It is so sweet!
This is a good idea - perfect for fine motor control practice, you could decorate the top of the tin like an ocean too.
You need to click through and see the inside on this one, it is so beautiful!
Good for big groups, simply cover up a tin with fun washi tape with a quick craft.
I love this cute little checkers set to tuck in your bag!
Another travel toy - these would be fun to personalize with a specific theme or minifig that looks like the kiddo who will play with it.
The little camera! How much fun would it be to take photos of these little buddies on the road.
Lots of cool inspiration here A similar vibe that I couldn't find the maker of is this altered tin art on pinterest. I love this one and this one too. Oh and this one!
Adorable little mini suitcases! I love this idea.
Another sweet little felt craft, love the mouse ears.
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- This would be super fun to take on a trip or make after visiting somewhere new - a tiny city in a tiny suitcase made from an altoid tin!
- I love adding in the magnet, an ice skating rink that moves.
- Love this little hand embroidery kit idea.
- Or make a fun little portable pin cushion with this youtube tutorial!
- Not necessarily a pincushion but what about a beautifully hand stitched altoid tin topper!
- Ok but this is BRILLIANT, an advent calendar made from them!
- You HAVE to see this Halloween altoid tin take.. I like the vertical element!!
- This version is for kids, but I think you could make a "grown-up" version that was sophisticated too - a camera scrapbook.
- This is so creative!! You won't guess this is an altoid tin - please click and see.
- The prettiest DIY puzzle project I've ever seen.
- A beautiful mix of hand embroidery and an altoid tin upcycle.
- You could make the figurines or buy them -tucking them into an altoid tin with resin so it looks like a pond!
- Love these Christmas ornaments made from old tins.
- Okay but how fun would this be as a "treasure box", perfect for using up random craft stuff too
- Another fun playset - a little travel gnome home.
Beverly
Friday 29th of September 2023
I bought a couple of these tins which were made into prayer boxes.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Wednesday 4th of October 2023
great idea!