I'm starting a new blog series today. You can guess from the title that it's all about keeping your garbage. I use tons of stuff that I've rescued from the trash. Today I'm using an Altoid tin and Dentyne gum packaging…
…to create a portable miniature watercolor palette.
The first step is to eat the Altoids and chew the gum. Once your packaging is empty, you need to clean it out and remove any food residue. You should be left with a clean empty tin and two little plastic trays.
Be sure you've picked all of the plastic off of the gum trays.
Fill both or just one of the trays with tube watercolors.
Be sure to let the watercolor dry (i.e. harden) overnight or longer depending on the humidity where you live.
All that's left now is to assemble your tin. I chose to fill one tray so that I could also fit a waterbrush and a sponge into my Altoid tin.
Note, that if you don't include the brush and the sponge, there is room for the second tray, so you can have twice the amount of paint!
I also decorated the front of my little watercolor box. But that's totally optional!
And now I have the best little watercolor box for traveling and painting on the go. It fits right into the palm of my hand!
The lid is perfect for a mixing palette!
I hope you feel inspired to put together your own tiny box of watercolor paints!
Thanks for stopping by!
this is genius!!!
this is genius!!!
this is genius!!!
this is genius!!!
this is genius!!!
Great idea!
Great idea!
Great idea!
Great idea!
Great idea!
That is just brilliant. So easy and such an “Oh, why didn’t I think of that moment”.
That is just brilliant. So easy and such an “Oh, why didn’t I think of that moment”.
That is just brilliant. So easy and such an “Oh, why didn’t I think of that moment”.
That is just brilliant. So easy and such an “Oh, why didn’t I think of that moment”.
That is just brilliant. So easy and such an “Oh, why didn’t I think of that moment”.
WOW – I knew I was saving those Altoid tins for a reason! Now to start chewing gum…
WOW – I knew I was saving those Altoid tins for a reason! Now to start chewing gum…
WOW – I knew I was saving those Altoid tins for a reason! Now to start chewing gum…
WOW – I knew I was saving those Altoid tins for a reason! Now to start chewing gum…
WOW – I knew I was saving those Altoid tins for a reason! Now to start chewing gum…
Great idea
Great idea
Great idea
Great idea
Great idea
That’s just stinking adorable!! You are so creative AND inventive!
That’s just stinking adorable!! You are so creative AND inventive!
That’s just stinking adorable!! You are so creative AND inventive!
That’s just stinking adorable!! You are so creative AND inventive!
That’s just stinking adorable!! You are so creative AND inventive!
That’s brilliant…love that idea…would you not be able to glue the second tray to the lid and still fit in your sponge and brush? Xx
That’s brilliant…love that idea…would you not be able to glue the second tray to the lid and still fit in your sponge and brush? Xx
That’s brilliant…love that idea…would you not be able to glue the second tray to the lid and still fit in your sponge and brush? Xx
That’s brilliant…love that idea…would you not be able to glue the second tray to the lid and still fit in your sponge and brush? Xx
That’s brilliant…love that idea…would you not be able to glue the second tray to the lid and still fit in your sponge and brush? Xx
Ah great idea! Packing stuff to have a chance to create during holiday trips is always an issue for me. Thanks to friends I have altoid tins to use. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Ah great idea! Packing stuff to have a chance to create during holiday trips is always an issue for me. Thanks to friends I have altoid tins to use. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Ah great idea! Packing stuff to have a chance to create during holiday trips is always an issue for me. Thanks to friends I have altoid tins to use. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Ah great idea! Packing stuff to have a chance to create during holiday trips is always an issue for me. Thanks to friends I have altoid tins to use. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Ah great idea! Packing stuff to have a chance to create during holiday trips is always an issue for me. Thanks to friends I have altoid tins to use. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Great idea for an economical and practical way to take watercolors with you on a trip or to a crop. You could even mix the paint in the lid if you wanted.
Great idea for an economical and practical way to take watercolors with you on a trip or to a crop. You could even mix the paint in the lid if you wanted.
Great idea for an economical and practical way to take watercolors with you on a trip or to a crop. You could even mix the paint in the lid if you wanted.
Great idea for an economical and practical way to take watercolors with you on a trip or to a crop. You could even mix the paint in the lid if you wanted.
Great idea for an economical and practical way to take watercolors with you on a trip or to a crop. You could even mix the paint in the lid if you wanted.
Brilliant! Off to make mine!
Brilliant! Off to make mine!
Brilliant! Off to make mine!
Brilliant! Off to make mine!
Brilliant! Off to make mine!
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
You are so cleaver! What a great idea. I love how your mind is constantly curious and inventive. Keep that wonderful quality for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
You are so cleaver! What a great idea. I love how your mind is constantly curious and inventive. Keep that wonderful quality for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
You are so cleaver! What a great idea. I love how your mind is constantly curious and inventive. Keep that wonderful quality for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
You are so cleaver! What a great idea. I love how your mind is constantly curious and inventive. Keep that wonderful quality for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
You are so cleaver! What a great idea. I love how your mind is constantly curious and inventive. Keep that wonderful quality for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing.
I heard of the Altoid tin as a watercolor palette– but all the ideas I knew about involved complicated clay or paper trays for the paint… using a gum package is genius! Will definitely be showing my watercolor students how to make one.. (time to freshen my breath)
I heard of the Altoid tin as a watercolor palette– but all the ideas I knew about involved complicated clay or paper trays for the paint… using a gum package is genius! Will definitely be showing my watercolor students how to make one.. (time to freshen my breath)
I heard of the Altoid tin as a watercolor palette– but all the ideas I knew about involved complicated clay or paper trays for the paint… using a gum package is genius! Will definitely be showing my watercolor students how to make one.. (time to freshen my breath)
I heard of the Altoid tin as a watercolor palette– but all the ideas I knew about involved complicated clay or paper trays for the paint… using a gum package is genius! Will definitely be showing my watercolor students how to make one.. (time to freshen my breath)
I heard of the Altoid tin as a watercolor palette– but all the ideas I knew about involved complicated clay or paper trays for the paint… using a gum package is genius! Will definitely be showing my watercolor students how to make one.. (time to freshen my breath)
Applause ~ Amazing
Applause ~ Amazing
Applause ~ Amazing
Applause ~ Amazing
Applause ~ Amazing
Brilliant use of “trash” and how perfect a size for travel!
Brilliant use of “trash” and how perfect a size for travel!
Brilliant use of “trash” and how perfect a size for travel!
Brilliant use of “trash” and how perfect a size for travel!
Brilliant use of “trash” and how perfect a size for travel!
I’ve been using Altoid tin watercolor kits for years now, I love them! I just wish I had a bigger stash of those old style Altoid tins – the current ones have embossing on the lid, which makes it more difficult to use as a mixing area.
I made a little bookbinding kit from an Altoids mini tin as well, so I can always whip up a pamphlet stitch sketchbook no matter where I am 🙂
I’ve been using Altoid tin watercolor kits for years now, I love them! I just wish I had a bigger stash of those old style Altoid tins – the current ones have embossing on the lid, which makes it more difficult to use as a mixing area.
I made a little bookbinding kit from an Altoids mini tin as well, so I can always whip up a pamphlet stitch sketchbook no matter where I am 🙂
I’ve been using Altoid tin watercolor kits for years now, I love them! I just wish I had a bigger stash of those old style Altoid tins – the current ones have embossing on the lid, which makes it more difficult to use as a mixing area.
I made a little bookbinding kit from an Altoids mini tin as well, so I can always whip up a pamphlet stitch sketchbook no matter where I am 🙂
I’ve been using Altoid tin watercolor kits for years now, I love them! I just wish I had a bigger stash of those old style Altoid tins – the current ones have embossing on the lid, which makes it more difficult to use as a mixing area.
I made a little bookbinding kit from an Altoids mini tin as well, so I can always whip up a pamphlet stitch sketchbook no matter where I am 🙂
I’ve been using Altoid tin watercolor kits for years now, I love them! I just wish I had a bigger stash of those old style Altoid tins – the current ones have embossing on the lid, which makes it more difficult to use as a mixing area.
I made a little bookbinding kit from an Altoids mini tin as well, so I can always whip up a pamphlet stitch sketchbook no matter where I am 🙂
What a great idea! Julie, you are an inspiration. I’m making a commitment to myself to try to use what I have or do some creative recycling before running to the art supply store yet again.
What a great idea! Julie, you are an inspiration. I’m making a commitment to myself to try to use what I have or do some creative recycling before running to the art supply store yet again.
What a great idea! Julie, you are an inspiration. I’m making a commitment to myself to try to use what I have or do some creative recycling before running to the art supply store yet again.
What a great idea! Julie, you are an inspiration. I’m making a commitment to myself to try to use what I have or do some creative recycling before running to the art supply store yet again.
What a great idea! Julie, you are an inspiration. I’m making a commitment to myself to try to use what I have or do some creative recycling before running to the art supply store yet again.
Thank you for the idea! Genius you are!
Thank you for the idea! Genius you are!
Thank you for the idea! Genius you are!
Thank you for the idea! Genius you are!
Thank you for the idea! Genius you are!
I {heart} your posts so much. This is awesome!
Melissa~
I {heart} your posts so much. This is awesome!
Melissa~
I {heart} your posts so much. This is awesome!
Melissa~
I {heart} your posts so much. This is awesome!
Melissa~
I {heart} your posts so much. This is awesome!
Melissa~
TOTALLY brilliant! It takes an artist to see everyday items in a unique way. Thanks for sharing your “sight” with us.
TOTALLY brilliant! It takes an artist to see everyday items in a unique way. Thanks for sharing your “sight” with us.
TOTALLY brilliant! It takes an artist to see everyday items in a unique way. Thanks for sharing your “sight” with us.
TOTALLY brilliant! It takes an artist to see everyday items in a unique way. Thanks for sharing your “sight” with us.
TOTALLY brilliant! It takes an artist to see everyday items in a unique way. Thanks for sharing your “sight” with us.
Completely awesome! This is a fantastic idea to recycling our trash.
Completely awesome! This is a fantastic idea to recycling our trash.
Completely awesome! This is a fantastic idea to recycling our trash.
Completely awesome! This is a fantastic idea to recycling our trash.
Completely awesome! This is a fantastic idea to recycling our trash.
I’m going to love this series! Perfect timing as I’m pre-packing for a cross-country trip. Note to self: get gum on the way home today.
I’m going to love this series! Perfect timing as I’m pre-packing for a cross-country trip. Note to self: get gum on the way home today.
I’m going to love this series! Perfect timing as I’m pre-packing for a cross-country trip. Note to self: get gum on the way home today.
I’m going to love this series! Perfect timing as I’m pre-packing for a cross-country trip. Note to self: get gum on the way home today.
I’m going to love this series! Perfect timing as I’m pre-packing for a cross-country trip. Note to self: get gum on the way home today.
Brilliant idea!I teach art journaling to a group of girls at a safe house for sex trafficking victims and have been looking for a way to use watercolors with them without breaking the bank. You’ve just solved the problem for me! Now to start collecting those tins and trays! Thanks for sharing:0)
Brilliant idea!I teach art journaling to a group of girls at a safe house for sex trafficking victims and have been looking for a way to use watercolors with them without breaking the bank. You’ve just solved the problem for me! Now to start collecting those tins and trays! Thanks for sharing:0)
Brilliant idea!I teach art journaling to a group of girls at a safe house for sex trafficking victims and have been looking for a way to use watercolors with them without breaking the bank. You’ve just solved the problem for me! Now to start collecting those tins and trays! Thanks for sharing:0)
Brilliant idea!I teach art journaling to a group of girls at a safe house for sex trafficking victims and have been looking for a way to use watercolors with them without breaking the bank. You’ve just solved the problem for me! Now to start collecting those tins and trays! Thanks for sharing:0)
Brilliant idea!I teach art journaling to a group of girls at a safe house for sex trafficking victims and have been looking for a way to use watercolors with them without breaking the bank. You’ve just solved the problem for me! Now to start collecting those tins and trays! Thanks for sharing:0)
Thanks so much for this post – so timely! :). I had tried making an Altoid tin watercolor palette a couple years ago, but didn’t have anything to keep the paint properly separated – thankfully I saved the tin in a box of unused art supplies. I just so happen to also chew Dentyne gum (yay!), so I’ll have a couple empty trays – never would’ve thought to use them for the tin – thanks SO much!
Thanks so much for this post – so timely! :). I had tried making an Altoid tin watercolor palette a couple years ago, but didn’t have anything to keep the paint properly separated – thankfully I saved the tin in a box of unused art supplies. I just so happen to also chew Dentyne gum (yay!), so I’ll have a couple empty trays – never would’ve thought to use them for the tin – thanks SO much!
Thanks so much for this post – so timely! :). I had tried making an Altoid tin watercolor palette a couple years ago, but didn’t have anything to keep the paint properly separated – thankfully I saved the tin in a box of unused art supplies. I just so happen to also chew Dentyne gum (yay!), so I’ll have a couple empty trays – never would’ve thought to use them for the tin – thanks SO much!
Thanks so much for this post – so timely! :). I had tried making an Altoid tin watercolor palette a couple years ago, but didn’t have anything to keep the paint properly separated – thankfully I saved the tin in a box of unused art supplies. I just so happen to also chew Dentyne gum (yay!), so I’ll have a couple empty trays – never would’ve thought to use them for the tin – thanks SO much!
Thanks so much for this post – so timely! :). I had tried making an Altoid tin watercolor palette a couple years ago, but didn’t have anything to keep the paint properly separated – thankfully I saved the tin in a box of unused art supplies. I just so happen to also chew Dentyne gum (yay!), so I’ll have a couple empty trays – never would’ve thought to use them for the tin – thanks SO much!
I am going to love this series. I have trash waiting for your ideas.
I am going to love this series. I have trash waiting for your ideas.
I am going to love this series. I have trash waiting for your ideas.
I am going to love this series. I have trash waiting for your ideas.
I am going to love this series. I have trash waiting for your ideas.
great idea! more trash to collect 🙂
great idea! more trash to collect 🙂
great idea! more trash to collect 🙂
great idea! more trash to collect 🙂
great idea! more trash to collect 🙂
The simplest ideas are usually the best especially when you can say “why didn’t I think of that” and this is simple, functional, cheap, easy, fun, and that makes it GREAT!!!!!!!!
The simplest ideas are usually the best especially when you can say “why didn’t I think of that” and this is simple, functional, cheap, easy, fun, and that makes it GREAT!!!!!!!!
The simplest ideas are usually the best especially when you can say “why didn’t I think of that” and this is simple, functional, cheap, easy, fun, and that makes it GREAT!!!!!!!!
The simplest ideas are usually the best especially when you can say “why didn’t I think of that” and this is simple, functional, cheap, easy, fun, and that makes it GREAT!!!!!!!!
The simplest ideas are usually the best especially when you can say “why didn’t I think of that” and this is simple, functional, cheap, easy, fun, and that makes it GREAT!!!!!!!!
OMGosh! This is too funny! I was about to make the same thing but with my Gelatos! Was looking at different plastic packaging but the gum trays would be perfect! Thanks for the tip!!
OMGosh! This is too funny! I was about to make the same thing but with my Gelatos! Was looking at different plastic packaging but the gum trays would be perfect! Thanks for the tip!!
OMGosh! This is too funny! I was about to make the same thing but with my Gelatos! Was looking at different plastic packaging but the gum trays would be perfect! Thanks for the tip!!
OMGosh! This is too funny! I was about to make the same thing but with my Gelatos! Was looking at different plastic packaging but the gum trays would be perfect! Thanks for the tip!!
OMGosh! This is too funny! I was about to make the same thing but with my Gelatos! Was looking at different plastic packaging but the gum trays would be perfect! Thanks for the tip!!
I’ve seen the altoid tin idea on You Tube but never the gum wrapper idea for water colors- brilliant! Problem solved! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve seen the altoid tin idea on You Tube but never the gum wrapper idea for water colors- brilliant! Problem solved! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve seen the altoid tin idea on You Tube but never the gum wrapper idea for water colors- brilliant! Problem solved! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve seen the altoid tin idea on You Tube but never the gum wrapper idea for water colors- brilliant! Problem solved! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve seen the altoid tin idea on You Tube but never the gum wrapper idea for water colors- brilliant! Problem solved! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea, Julie! I never would have thought about the gum pack as a tray.
Do you like the Koi watercolor tubes as much as you like the Koi pans? Am thinking of buying a set.
Great idea, Julie! I never would have thought about the gum pack as a tray.
Do you like the Koi watercolor tubes as much as you like the Koi pans? Am thinking of buying a set.
Great idea, Julie! I never would have thought about the gum pack as a tray.
Do you like the Koi watercolor tubes as much as you like the Koi pans? Am thinking of buying a set.
Great idea, Julie! I never would have thought about the gum pack as a tray.
Do you like the Koi watercolor tubes as much as you like the Koi pans? Am thinking of buying a set.
Great idea, Julie! I never would have thought about the gum pack as a tray.
Do you like the Koi watercolor tubes as much as you like the Koi pans? Am thinking of buying a set.
Clever
Clever
Clever
Clever
Clever
Fantastic idea! I’m leaving on a trip in August and this will be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing.
Fantastic idea! I’m leaving on a trip in August and this will be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing.
Fantastic idea! I’m leaving on a trip in August and this will be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing.
Fantastic idea! I’m leaving on a trip in August and this will be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing.
Fantastic idea! I’m leaving on a trip in August and this will be perfect! Thanks so much for sharing.
Brilliant! Coolest idea I’ve seen in a long time. I am making one for me and one for my daughter.
Brilliant! Coolest idea I’ve seen in a long time. I am making one for me and one for my daughter.
Brilliant! Coolest idea I’ve seen in a long time. I am making one for me and one for my daughter.
Brilliant! Coolest idea I’ve seen in a long time. I am making one for me and one for my daughter.
Brilliant! Coolest idea I’ve seen in a long time. I am making one for me and one for my daughter.
I am doing this! Fabulous ideas, and can’t wait to see more of your “hey, don’t throw that away” projects. Recycling at it’s best!
I am doing this! Fabulous ideas, and can’t wait to see more of your “hey, don’t throw that away” projects. Recycling at it’s best!
I am doing this! Fabulous ideas, and can’t wait to see more of your “hey, don’t throw that away” projects. Recycling at it’s best!
I am doing this! Fabulous ideas, and can’t wait to see more of your “hey, don’t throw that away” projects. Recycling at it’s best!
I am doing this! Fabulous ideas, and can’t wait to see more of your “hey, don’t throw that away” projects. Recycling at it’s best!
I am gobsmacked!! I have so many of those tins, this is a perfect idea, thank you!!
I am gobsmacked!! I have so many of those tins, this is a perfect idea, thank you!!
I am gobsmacked!! I have so many of those tins, this is a perfect idea, thank you!!
I am gobsmacked!! I have so many of those tins, this is a perfect idea, thank you!!
I am gobsmacked!! I have so many of those tins, this is a perfect idea, thank you!!
Genius! True genius! Now I know what I’ve been saving that stuff for!
Genius! True genius! Now I know what I’ve been saving that stuff for!
Genius! True genius! Now I know what I’ve been saving that stuff for!
Genius! True genius! Now I know what I’ve been saving that stuff for!
Genius! True genius! Now I know what I’ve been saving that stuff for!
How cute!
How cute!
How cute!
How cute!
How cute!
I love this idea!
I love this idea!
I love this idea!
I love this idea!
I love this idea!
Fab idea – I’m taking a watercolor class at Create in Seattle and was dreading packing all those tubes of paint. Now I can prepare mini paint trays instead. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Fab idea – I’m taking a watercolor class at Create in Seattle and was dreading packing all those tubes of paint. Now I can prepare mini paint trays instead. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Fab idea – I’m taking a watercolor class at Create in Seattle and was dreading packing all those tubes of paint. Now I can prepare mini paint trays instead. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Fab idea – I’m taking a watercolor class at Create in Seattle and was dreading packing all those tubes of paint. Now I can prepare mini paint trays instead. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Fab idea – I’m taking a watercolor class at Create in Seattle and was dreading packing all those tubes of paint. Now I can prepare mini paint trays instead. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Now I’m all fired up and ready for this new series. LOVE the Altoid Tin idea, you clever rascal, you! Thanks so much for all your great ideas.
Now I’m all fired up and ready for this new series. LOVE the Altoid Tin idea, you clever rascal, you! Thanks so much for all your great ideas.
Now I’m all fired up and ready for this new series. LOVE the Altoid Tin idea, you clever rascal, you! Thanks so much for all your great ideas.
Now I’m all fired up and ready for this new series. LOVE the Altoid Tin idea, you clever rascal, you! Thanks so much for all your great ideas.
Now I’m all fired up and ready for this new series. LOVE the Altoid Tin idea, you clever rascal, you! Thanks so much for all your great ideas.
I agree that this is a good idea, especially the gum wells.
Since I do not chew gum or use Altoids, will ask my friends for their trash. I am an avid recycle as well.
I agree that this is a good idea, especially the gum wells.
Since I do not chew gum or use Altoids, will ask my friends for their trash. I am an avid recycle as well.
I agree that this is a good idea, especially the gum wells.
Since I do not chew gum or use Altoids, will ask my friends for their trash. I am an avid recycle as well.
I agree that this is a good idea, especially the gum wells.
Since I do not chew gum or use Altoids, will ask my friends for their trash. I am an avid recycle as well.
I agree that this is a good idea, especially the gum wells.
Since I do not chew gum or use Altoids, will ask my friends for their trash. I am an avid recycle as well.
Super idea! Thanks.
Super idea! Thanks.
Super idea! Thanks.
Super idea! Thanks.
Super idea! Thanks.
Great idea!!
Great idea!!
Great idea!!
Great idea!!
Great idea!!
You are amazing. I have a very hard time throwing anything away. I am going to love this series!
You are amazing. I have a very hard time throwing anything away. I am going to love this series!
You are amazing. I have a very hard time throwing anything away. I am going to love this series!
You are amazing. I have a very hard time throwing anything away. I am going to love this series!
You are amazing. I have a very hard time throwing anything away. I am going to love this series!
totally brilliant julie! yes, you’ve impressed me yet again. 🙂
totally brilliant julie! yes, you’ve impressed me yet again. 🙂
totally brilliant julie! yes, you’ve impressed me yet again. 🙂
totally brilliant julie! yes, you’ve impressed me yet again. 🙂
totally brilliant julie! yes, you’ve impressed me yet again. 🙂
Julie, this is an absolutely fantastic idea! Thanks!!!
Julie, this is an absolutely fantastic idea! Thanks!!!
Julie, this is an absolutely fantastic idea! Thanks!!!
Julie, this is an absolutely fantastic idea! Thanks!!!
Julie, this is an absolutely fantastic idea! Thanks!!!
This is too brilliant, Julie. You win the Internet today for sure!
This is too brilliant, Julie. You win the Internet today for sure!
This is too brilliant, Julie. You win the Internet today for sure!
This is too brilliant, Julie. You win the Internet today for sure!
This is too brilliant, Julie. You win the Internet today for sure!
I reuse and repurpose all I can too but your idea is the bomb! Excellent!
I reuse and repurpose all I can too but your idea is the bomb! Excellent!
I reuse and repurpose all I can too but your idea is the bomb! Excellent!
I reuse and repurpose all I can too but your idea is the bomb! Excellent!
I reuse and repurpose all I can too but your idea is the bomb! Excellent!
Shut the front door! What a great idea. TFS!
Shut the front door! What a great idea. TFS!
Shut the front door! What a great idea. TFS!
Shut the front door! What a great idea. TFS!
Shut the front door! What a great idea. TFS!
LOVE this!
First, I love that you found a way to re-purpose rather than toss something. I am a big fan of repurposing!
Second, how perfect is this for traveling with an art journal?!
Thanks for sharing this idea…off to find one of my old tins.
Have a great weekend,
Steph
LOVE this!
First, I love that you found a way to re-purpose rather than toss something. I am a big fan of repurposing!
Second, how perfect is this for traveling with an art journal?!
Thanks for sharing this idea…off to find one of my old tins.
Have a great weekend,
Steph
LOVE this!
First, I love that you found a way to re-purpose rather than toss something. I am a big fan of repurposing!
Second, how perfect is this for traveling with an art journal?!
Thanks for sharing this idea…off to find one of my old tins.
Have a great weekend,
Steph
LOVE this!
First, I love that you found a way to re-purpose rather than toss something. I am a big fan of repurposing!
Second, how perfect is this for traveling with an art journal?!
Thanks for sharing this idea…off to find one of my old tins.
Have a great weekend,
Steph
LOVE this!
First, I love that you found a way to re-purpose rather than toss something. I am a big fan of repurposing!
Second, how perfect is this for traveling with an art journal?!
Thanks for sharing this idea…off to find one of my old tins.
Have a great weekend,
Steph
What a creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing
What a creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing
What a creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing
What a creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing
What a creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing
You are so clever! I LOVE this idea!!!!!!!! ~~~~HAPPY DANCE~~~~
You are so clever! I LOVE this idea!!!!!!!! ~~~~HAPPY DANCE~~~~
You are so clever! I LOVE this idea!!!!!!!! ~~~~HAPPY DANCE~~~~
You are so clever! I LOVE this idea!!!!!!!! ~~~~HAPPY DANCE~~~~
You are so clever! I LOVE this idea!!!!!!!! ~~~~HAPPY DANCE~~~~
I chew this kind of gum. My question is. Sponge? Does it take place of paint rag? Or? I will subscribe to your blog. Thanks.
I chew this kind of gum. My question is. Sponge? Does it take place of paint rag? Or? I will subscribe to your blog. Thanks.
I chew this kind of gum. My question is. Sponge? Does it take place of paint rag? Or? I will subscribe to your blog. Thanks.
I chew this kind of gum. My question is. Sponge? Does it take place of paint rag? Or? I will subscribe to your blog. Thanks.
I chew this kind of gum. My question is. Sponge? Does it take place of paint rag? Or? I will subscribe to your blog. Thanks.
YUP!! This is why you are my hero!! What an amazing idea!
YUP!! This is why you are my hero!! What an amazing idea!
YUP!! This is why you are my hero!! What an amazing idea!
YUP!! This is why you are my hero!! What an amazing idea!
YUP!! This is why you are my hero!! What an amazing idea!
I knew I was saving those tins for a reason… now I need to find my gum and start chewing! LOL ALL for the cause of art!
I knew I was saving those tins for a reason… now I need to find my gum and start chewing! LOL ALL for the cause of art!
I knew I was saving those tins for a reason… now I need to find my gum and start chewing! LOL ALL for the cause of art!
I knew I was saving those tins for a reason… now I need to find my gum and start chewing! LOL ALL for the cause of art!
I knew I was saving those tins for a reason… now I need to find my gum and start chewing! LOL ALL for the cause of art!
I´m definitely trying this….thabk you!!
I´m definitely trying this….thabk you!!
I´m definitely trying this….thabk you!!
I´m definitely trying this….thabk you!!
I´m definitely trying this….thabk you!!
What type paint did you use to paint the outside of the Altoid box? What a cute idea! Love it!
What type paint did you use to paint the outside of the Altoid box? What a cute idea! Love it!
What type paint did you use to paint the outside of the Altoid box? What a cute idea! Love it!
What type paint did you use to paint the outside of the Altoid box? What a cute idea! Love it!
What type paint did you use to paint the outside of the Altoid box? What a cute idea! Love it!
can it be be any watercolor tubes?
can it be be any watercolor tubes?
can it be be any watercolor tubes?
can it be be any watercolor tubes?
can it be be any watercolor tubes?
Made it. The paint kept crumbling and falling out, any tips for that?
Made it. The paint kept crumbling and falling out, any tips for that?
Made it. The paint kept crumbling and falling out, any tips for that?
Made it. The paint kept crumbling and falling out, any tips for that?
Made it. The paint kept crumbling and falling out, any tips for that?
This is so stinking cool!
This is so stinking cool!
This is so stinking cool!
This is so stinking cool!
This is so stinking cool!
I’m taking the plunge to create my own palette, but am not sure which colours to include for fear of excluding some I should have! Suggestions?
I’m taking the plunge to create my own palette, but am not sure which colours to include for fear of excluding some I should have! Suggestions?
I’m taking the plunge to create my own palette, but am not sure which colours to include for fear of excluding some I should have! Suggestions?
I’m taking the plunge to create my own palette, but am not sure which colours to include for fear of excluding some I should have! Suggestions?
I’m taking the plunge to create my own palette, but am not sure which colours to include for fear of excluding some I should have! Suggestions?
If you use Excel gum you can get 10 wells in the same space. Just takes a little trimming. And you can fit 4 wells in a mini altoids can.
If you use Excel gum you can get 10 wells in the same space. Just takes a little trimming. And you can fit 4 wells in a mini altoids can.
If you use Excel gum you can get 10 wells in the same space. Just takes a little trimming. And you can fit 4 wells in a mini altoids can.
If you use Excel gum you can get 10 wells in the same space. Just takes a little trimming. And you can fit 4 wells in a mini altoids can.
If you use Excel gum you can get 10 wells in the same space. Just takes a little trimming. And you can fit 4 wells in a mini altoids can.
Genius..! Oh wait.. this has only been like.. 10 million times already on the internet… LOL!
Genius..! Oh wait.. this has only been like.. 10 million times already on the internet… LOL!
Genius..! Oh wait.. this has only been like.. 10 million times already on the internet… LOL!
Genius..! Oh wait.. this has only been like.. 10 million times already on the internet… LOL!
Genius..! Oh wait.. this has only been like.. 10 million times already on the internet… LOL!
What a great idea! And I love how cute it is!
What a great idea! And I love how cute it is!
What a great idea! And I love how cute it is!
What a great idea! And I love how cute it is!
What a great idea! And I love how cute it is!
What is a book binding kit?
What is a book binding kit?
What is a book binding kit?
What is a book binding kit?
What is a book binding kit?
Very clever!
Very clever!
Very clever!
Very clever!
Very clever!
I’m confused but so happy to see this old post. I saved Altoid tins but didn’t know what to put the paint in. Such a great idea and this will make a super fun gift for my crafty friends (and the ones that I’m trying to bring into the fold). Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m confused but so happy to see this old post. I saved Altoid tins but didn’t know what to put the paint in. Such a great idea and this will make a super fun gift for my crafty friends (and the ones that I’m trying to bring into the fold). Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m confused but so happy to see this old post. I saved Altoid tins but didn’t know what to put the paint in. Such a great idea and this will make a super fun gift for my crafty friends (and the ones that I’m trying to bring into the fold). Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m confused but so happy to see this old post. I saved Altoid tins but didn’t know what to put the paint in. Such a great idea and this will make a super fun gift for my crafty friends (and the ones that I’m trying to bring into the fold). Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m confused but so happy to see this old post. I saved Altoid tins but didn’t know what to put the paint in. Such a great idea and this will make a super fun gift for my crafty friends (and the ones that I’m trying to bring into the fold). Thanks so much for sharing.
I have a sewing needle, thread and embroidery floss, wax, a razor for cutting the thread, seam ripper for making holes, and some templates for hole placements in my tin kit. I can’t wait to make this genius portable paint kit in a tin now! Mahalo, Julie B!
I have a sewing needle, thread and embroidery floss, wax, a razor for cutting the thread, seam ripper for making holes, and some templates for hole placements in my tin kit. I can’t wait to make this genius portable paint kit in a tin now! Mahalo, Julie B!
I have a sewing needle, thread and embroidery floss, wax, a razor for cutting the thread, seam ripper for making holes, and some templates for hole placements in my tin kit. I can’t wait to make this genius portable paint kit in a tin now! Mahalo, Julie B!
I have a sewing needle, thread and embroidery floss, wax, a razor for cutting the thread, seam ripper for making holes, and some templates for hole placements in my tin kit. I can’t wait to make this genius portable paint kit in a tin now! Mahalo, Julie B!
I have a sewing needle, thread and embroidery floss, wax, a razor for cutting the thread, seam ripper for making holes, and some templates for hole placements in my tin kit. I can’t wait to make this genius portable paint kit in a tin now! Mahalo, Julie B!