16 Genius Altoids Tin Crafts
Awesome Altoids Tin Crafts
Altoid tins are more than just a simple candy can. It opened up like a mini briefcase which is exactly what makes it special. This feature allows us to create various DIYs out of it: candle set, earphone holder, etc. Checkout what we have here and you might discover something new and special that you can make for your home, camping trip, emergency purposes and more!
1. Mini Emergency Candle
If you’re stranded overnight in your car, home, or office with no power. This little candle will burn for several hours, providing light and heat when you need it most.
2. Earphone Box
Repurpose some Altoid tins to keep your headphones and cords manageable.
3. Vintage-Style Luggage Ornaments with Altoids Tins
Vintage luggage covered in international travel stickers is about iconic as it gets. They’re nice as little decors for Christmas trees for those who love traveling!
4. Desk Organizer
It would be fun to have a whole bunch of these on a desk, all neatly labeled and organized.
5. Making Char Cloth
Having a char cloth with you comes in handy especially when you’re out there camping and need something to catch on fire quickly. Besides, you never know when you may be called upon at a moment’s notice to build a fire while on the frontier. Use another can to store these char cloth.
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You also can make a paracord pouch to carry your Altoid can conveniently. Checkout the tutorial below!
6. Mini Flashlight
These make nice little gifts! Anyone could appreciate an emergency mini flash light. It’s also great to signal Morse code at night.
7. Pocket Tacklebox
Do you love fishing? If you do, then you will love this mini tackle box made with just an altoids tin and a couple popsicle sticks.
8. Drawer Organizer
Put small stuffs together with these candy cans! Put up a label on each of them to help you identify the items quicker.
9. Pocket Spice Box
Season your delicious grilled meat whenever you go on a camping trip! This pocket spice box upcycled from an Altoid can will sure come in handy.
10. Mini Succulent Planter Box
Grow tiny little landscapes with succulents! They’re colorful and small – makes the perfect low-maintenance indoor plant that one can keep.
Discover more possibilities of planters using junks that you probably never thought of: 20 Unexpected Things To Be Used As Planters
11. Fridge Philosophy
Decorate the fridge door with inspirational quotes, fancy background and tiny figurines. They’re a cool art idea that is fun to make with kids. You can make it magnetic by pasting a strip of magnet behind the can.
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12. Sewing Kit
Sewing kit comes in handy when you need a quick repair especially during travels.
13. Mini First Aid Kit
Make your own first aid kit by gluing a mini strap onto the lid of the can. That way, you can slot in your scissors and band aid. Be sure to put in basic med pills like aspirin and anti-diarrheal pills. Customize your med accordingly to your travel destination. For example, if you’re going by boat, having something that helps with motion sickness will surely be a life saver! If you have extra space, you can make more than one mini med kits to contain more med supplies.
14. Digital Clock
It’s nice to have a mini clock that you can bring for camping. Here’s a cool idea using 24 hour clock kit. This is a much better idea for portability purpose. You can use the traditional clock kit that comes with hour and minute hands. But, you can’t exactly stuff that into your bag without damaging those delicate hands.
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Related: 20 DIY Clock Projects For Home Decor
15. Store Hair Supplies
Put a magnet strip across the lid of the container to keep your hair pins in place.
16. Solar Phone Charger
A solar charger can be something cool to have when it comes to emergency. It might take a little long to recharge your smartphone at full capacity as it is dependent on various factors: available sunlight, size of the solar panel. However, if you’re charging a feature phone then it’s a great idea!
