Altered tins

30+ amazing things to do with an altoids tin - a curated list of upcycle crafts with old mint tins for fun.

Make your Altoid tins something special! I've altered dozens of Altoid tins, and have learned a few tricks I thought I would share. Here's what we're making today: And here's what you'll need: Mod Podge (I prefer Matte Finish), an old ink pad, heavy scrapbook paper (for this tin, I used paper from Graphic 45), a sharp exacto blade, an inexpensive sponge brush, a straight edge, a ruler, a brayer if you have one, and an empty Altoid tin. Figure out where your pattern will fall on the top of…

How sweet are these little 1" by 2" tins? I made a couple shrines with the ones I had, and then begged Leslie at Alpha Stamps to send me at ...

Create a pretty altered tin box to hold a mini junk journal! #myporchprints #junkjournal #junkjournalideas #scrapbooking #ephemera #printables #altoid #mixedmedia

[Updated: July 2017]

Hi y'all! Ever browse through Pinterest, see a project and go, "Crap. I have to try that NOW."? Yeah, me too. I saw some lovely Altoid tin art, did a search, saw MORE lovely Altoid tin art and had to make some of my own. I'm have several designs and themes in mind, but here are

I can no longer deny it. Summer is here. It's hot, humid, and buggy. Even the cat won't venture out today. That's why I am so glad to have received July's Seashore Kit from Alpha Stamps! Lots of lovely things to play around with and keep me occupied while everything outside melts. My first project is a simple Mermaid Garden tin. I'm a huge fan of tin inserts and used one from the Altoids Inserts Vignette - Set of 3 along with several chipboard pieces, like the new Sea Scape Layered Corner…

You don't have to understand steampunk to appreciate the Altoids tins created by tinnovator Jake von Slatt. However, learning about this imaginative subculture makes the designer's creations all the more enjoyable.

Don't throw away that empty Altoids tin, upcycle the tin into something fantastic with these simple DIY craft tutorial ideas.#thecraftyblogstalker#altoids#altoidstins#altoidstincrafts#crafttutorials

How sweet are these little 1" by 2" tins? I made a couple shrines with the ones I had, and then begged Leslie at Alpha Stamps to send me at least 5 more. The tins come with a sliding lid, and I still plan to try a design incorporating the lid, but for now: tiny shrines. I started out making little fairy shrines. The backs of the tins are covered in scrapbook paper. Tiny wings from a collage sheet are added to create fairies, who dance on beds of moss amongst the smallest of mushrooms, made…

I’ve been altering tins for a long time and I just finished a new one so I thought it would be a good opportunity to do a video tutorial...

Altered Altoid Tin Christmas Ornament (inside detail)

Good day Y’all!Here is a DIY Altered Tin tutorial in few easy steps. For this project, you will need a tin to re purpose, decoupage or pattern paper, glue and…

Just to let you know I am waiting for photos of the other altered mini Altoid tin necklaces from our BLING IT ON swap. Once I receive them...

We've got everything from computers to fish ponds so you don't want to miss this one!

**My Desert Cottage**: Altered Tin Necklace/Keepsake Box Class at Audrey's in Phoenix