Things to do with Altoids Tins

Did you ever wonder what you could do with all those empty Altoids tins you have collected? Me neither, but evidently others have contemplated this for us.

Here is a list of 94 funny/wacky things to do with Altoids tins.

Here are some more things you can make/do with them:
(Last update: 09/14/07)

If you know of some more, tell us in the comments!

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10 thoughts on “Things to do with Altoids Tins”

Dane on February 6, 2006 at 10:51 pm said:

I use mine for geocaches!
Kevin Lim on July 9, 2006 at 10:45 am said:

Great idea… The Altoid tins are pretty and come in various shapes, such a waste not to re-use them! We’ve seen so many projects made out of them, thanks for making this list. :)
Christina Crawford on August 17, 2006 at 10:43 am said:

You can make a funky and fun scrapbook out of an Altoid’s tin too!
Christina Crawford
Jerry Whiting on March 20, 2007 at 10:43 pm said:

You can also make pocket shrines out of Altoids tins too. Details: http://www.jetcityorange.com/AltoidsTin
brad on August 25, 2007 at 12:34 pm said:

a clock with hands. i made one.
Lindsey on October 8, 2007 at 8:34 pm said:

Teachers can use them in literacy centers. PreK and K can use them to spell 2-3 letter words using magnetic letters.
Heather on November 15, 2007 at 4:41 pm said:

When my nephew was about 15 or 16 months old, his favorite toy wasn’t believe it or not an Altoids Tin with a couple pennies in it. He loved to rattle it in the car. Why is it that kids seem to enjoy stuff like containers and remotes more than all those pricey toys out there? It’s just one of life’s great mysteries I guess!
tinner on May 7, 2008 at 6:22 pm said:

google/youtube alcohol stove
many use it as stove
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Trisha on January 27, 2011 at 8:38 pm said:

Makes a good case for lip gloss and lipstick.
Kzummo on February 25, 2012 at 3:49 pm said:

I made a grill from my altoid can.