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If you’re looking for altoids tin projects you’re in the right place. We’ve got everything from computers to fish ponds so you don’t want to miss this one!
Altoid Tin Projects
We have to confess that we’ve recently developed an obsession for upcycling and repurposing Altoids tins. There is just something about miniature toys and crafts that’s quite compelling right?
Today we’re finishing up our collection by sharing some awesome altoids tin projects. We’ve got everything from computers to fish ponds so you don’t want to miss this one!
27. Use your Altoids tin to make a miniature book report
Found it here >> Sunny Mix
If your kids always complain when it’s time to write a book report show them this Altoid tin project, because these book reports are as creative as they get!
26. Turn it into a secret garden
Found it here >> Pixie Hill
This is a totally magical Altoids tin project. Take your mint tin and turn it into a secret garden.
25. Make an advent calendar countdown
Found it here >> Hand Krafted by Stephanie
We LOVE DIY Advent calendars and this one made entirely of Altoids tin might just be our all time favourite!
24. Make a travel aromatherapy kit
Found it here >> Confessions of An Overworked Mom
Here’s a clever idea to have access to your favourite essential oils when you’re out and about.
23. Turn it into a chair
Found it here >> Small Heart Desire
Amazing. A miniature chair made out of an Altoids tin. Your dollhouse dolls will never have experienced such luxury!
22. Turn your altoids tin into a mini lash kit
21. Make a case for your Raspberry Pi
Found it here >> Instructables
We never thought we’d see the day someone showed us how to put a computer inside an Altoids tin.
20. Make a solar powered iPhone charger
Found it here >> Instructables
If your phone often runs out of battery while you’re out and about have a go at converting your Altoids tin into a solar powered charging station.
19. Turn your Altoid tin into a fish pond
Found it here >> Bon Appeteats
Seriously. A fish pond. Complete with teeny fish and turtles. It’s ok, they’re made with polymer clay, but your workmates would be convinced they were real!
18. Make a travel embroidery kit
Found it here >> Makezine
You never need to worry about a button falling off your shirt again when you have this handy embroidery kit in your pocket or purse.
17. Make a decision making kit
Found it here >> Try Blue Me and You
As Altoid tin projects go this one is our favourite. A real life roc, paper, scissors for when you need to make a life changing decision, or just decide what to make for dinner!
16. Make a miniature zen garden
Found it here >> Design Sponge
Bring a sense of calm to your desk with this miniature zen garden.
15. Make a pocket-sized watercolour box
Found it here >> Instructables
If you have a friend who likes to paint outdoors this would be the perfect gift to make for them. Watercolours in their pocket thanks to an upcycled Altoids tin.
14. Make a stamp dispenser
Found it here >> Garrettfam
If you’re forever losing your roll of postage stamps this is the perfect Altoid tin project for you. Take that tin and turn it into a start dispenser!
13. Make a portable media player
Found it here >> Adafruit
Stand out from the crowd and listen to your favourite tunes from an Altoids tin!
12. Make a USB drive
Found it here >> Instructables
This would make a brilliant STEM project that has a practical use. Turn an old Altoids tin into a USB drive!
11. Turn it into a doll sized suitcase
Found it here >> Crafty Crafts
If your daughter (or son) has a doll that she loves to travel with then why not take some time to make her a teeny suitcase.
10. Make a pocket sized pool table
Found it here >> Instructables
What a great way to keep everyone entertained while waiting for the food to be served next time you eat out. Pocket sized pool in an Altoids tin!
9. Turn it into a jewellery box
Found it here >> How Stuff Works
Use polymer clay to decorate the outside of your Altoids tin and turn it into a gorgeous jewellery box. It would make the perfect gift for a little girl of a birthday or Christmas.
8. Make a mini toolbox
Found it here >> Alpha Mom
Father’s Day gift alert! How cute are these miniature tool boxes? And they’re the perfect size for storing screws or nuts and bolts inside Dad’s toolbox.
7. Grow a miniature garden
Found it here >> GOMI Style
Add some greenery to your desk by growing a miniature garden in an old Altoid tin or other candy container.
6. Turn your mint tin into pin cushion
Found it here >> My Recycled Bags
Here’s a clever project that would be a unique gift idea for someone who loves to sew. A little tin for storing their accessories with a pin cushion on the top.
5. Make a pocket sized flashlight
Found it here >> Instructables
What a brilliant idea. Turn your old Altoids tin into a pocket sized flashlight. Perfect for power outages and camping trips.
4. Upcycle the tin into a tiny prayer box
Found it here >> Traveler’s Dream
These would make wonderful gifts for your prayer group or Sunday School.
3. Make a tiny first aid kit to carry in your purse
2. Make your own Altoid tin travel games
Found it here >> Instructables
Make your own Altoid tin travel games using Fimo and tiny magnets. Just make sure you don’t let little ones play with the pieces as they might swallow them.
You can get small craft magnets here
1. Decoupage the Altoid tin
Found it here >> Mod Podge Rocks
Personalize your tin with a little decoupage and then use it to store anything you like.
