I have quite a large stash of Altoid tins and decided to put them to good use by altering them into holders for gift cards, which fit inside perfectly!
Make up a batch of them to use for birthdays, graduations, Mother's and Father's Day and much more! So much more personal than just placing the gift card into a plain envelope!
Supplies
- Altoid Tin
- 12" x 12" Scrapbook paper(s)--choose medium weight. You can get enough for three boxes with one 12" x 12" sheet
- Template or SVG (see below)
- Paper cutter and scissors
- Scoreboard (optional)
- Tacky Glue
- Embellishments
Step 1
Cut two top pieces and one bottom from decorative paper using the template (available HERE) or SVG (available HERE). Cut two strips of decorative paper: .5" x 11.5" and .75" x 11.5".
Step 2
Using scoreboard, score the narrow strip at .25" lengthwise. Fold and snip one side from edge of the paper up to the fold. Score the wide strip at .5" lenghtwise. Fold and snip the shortest side from edge of the paper up to the fold. See photo above.
Step 3
Apply the paper to the tin by gluing on the side strips, starting with the narrow (lid) strip first. Glue the unsnipped portion to the side of the tin lid. For the neatest look, start at the back of the tin and add small snips where the hinges are. Be sure that the bottom of the unsnipped edge lines up with the bottom edge of the lid. Glue the snipped edges to the top as you go. You may have to add more snips at the corners in order to get a good fit.
Step 4
Take the wider strip and apply it to the bottom side in the same way. NOTE: This strip will not go all the way up the side of the tin (because the lid needs to close properly). For the best fit, place the fold against the bottom edge of the side. Again, start at the back, gluing the unsnipped portion to the side, curving the snipped side and gluing to the bottom of the tin. See photo below.
Step 5
Glue the top and bottom pieces to the tin. Glue the extra top piece to the inside of the tin*.
Step 6
Embellish as you wish. *If you wish to add ribbon, do this before you glue the top piece to the tin. Tuck the edges underneath the top paper piece and then glue to tin. This will keep the ribbon looking neat. (See sample pictures at top) Add tissue and gift card. Present to recipient!
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12 comments:
These are fabulous and a great idea for the guys! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘ONE FOR THE BOYS’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!
Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
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Beautiful box, great job!
Thank you for participating in our challenge from Dies R Us!
Barbara
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http://carterie-creative.blogspot.fr
Thank you so much for this great idea and all the instructions for making one! Your tins are so pretty.
great idea and love it thank you for joining us at dtc challenge
These Altered tins are so pretty!
Thank you for joining us at Decorate to Celebrate!
Lilian
http://theleafstudio.blogspot.com
Great designs and fun project.
Thanks for sharing your fabulous creation with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx
Such a great idea for gift cards. These are just adorable! xxD
Brilliant projects - such a great idea.
Thanks for playing along at In the Pink this time.
Good luck.
Debs xx
great projects, thanks for joining us at http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ good luck
caroline dt
These are so fabulous!! Thank you for joining Decorate to Celebrate.
Hugs
Norma
Lovely projects. Thank you so much for joining my Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper April challenge with your delightful crafting - hope to see you again soon x
Thank you for entering this months challenge over at the Crafting Musketeers Challenge Blog , we love your entry xx
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