Over the years, I've used Altoid containers to hold small tool parts (like the bits for my electric screw driver), as a travel sewing kit, and as a travel "first aid" kit. But recently, I ran across some really creative uses for Altoid boxes - and I had to share. Whether you make these as Christmas gifts, presents for another time of year, or just because, I think these are great little projects!
For Kids:
* A mini dollhouse.
* An accordion book shaped like a camera.
* Travel games. Here's a super tutorial, complete with free printables to help you turn an Altoid box into a mini checkers, chess, backgammon, and tic-tac-toe game. Or, choose these instructions, which include all those games, plus dots and squares, solitaire, and reversi. Here's yet another version, which uses mostly store bought items.
* A spelling set. Purchase letter beads at a craft store and sand off the back letters. Glue a magnet to the back of each bead.
* A planets of the solar system set.
* A tin for the tooth fairy.
* A magnet faces game.
For Kids or Adults:
* A poetry magnet kit.
* A belt.
* An adorable purse. (Find a different set of instructions here.)
* A treasure box.
* A photo album. (Or try this tutorial instead.)
* A pinhole camera.
* A pocket tackle box.
* A play-able guitar.
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