This Tiny Garden Is Planted In Something You’d Usually Throw Away. I Can’t Wait To Try This!

Whenever I buy a pack of Altoids mints, I always think, "Wow, this case is so cool, I know I'm going to find another use for it!" It just always seems like that little durable, compact container is too good to throw away.

Unfortunately, I've never followed through because my imagination just isn't that creative. That is until I found these 16 incredible ideas for reusing Altoids tins!

Some of these remind me an awful lot of this amazing pill bottle survival kit, while others are totally unexpected and surprising (much like these beer bottle glasses).

As it turns out, Altoids can be used to make anything from mini-gardens to bicycle toolkits, all you need are the right items. Surely you can craft one of these projects with some of the things you have laying around the house!

I love a good DIY that feels useful and inventive, and that reuses old materials that I would have otherwise thrown away.

What's good for the environment is usually good for us, and these ideas are definitely good for both.

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1. Mini-Garden

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A garden without all of the hard labor? So simple! Find out how to make it here.

2. Mini-Grill

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A grill so small you can fit it in your back pocket. Perfect for camping. Find out how to make it here.

3. Compact Sewing Kit

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If you're anything like me, you can never find your sewing needles or worse, you tear an old blouse and have nothing to repair it with. This offers two solutions with its portability and safe keeping. Find out how to make it here.

4. Portable Emergency Candle

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When there's no light source or batteries, this could be a life saver. Find out how to make it here.

Check out the awesome emergency survival kit on the NEXT page!

5. Fly Fishing Kit

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Safe storage for all the little things every fisherman needs. Find out how to make it here.

6. Portable LED Flashlight

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An easy-to-make LED flashlight that could come in really handy. Find out how to make it here.

7. Mini Marshmallow Roasting Kit

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This mini marshmallow roaster is great for picnics and other outings where a fire pit isn't permitted. Find out how to make it here.

8. Emergency Survival Kit

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A necessary kit for anyone who loves venturing into the great outdoors. Find out how to make it here!

Check out the cool mini martini maker on the NEXT page!

9. Grooming Kit

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This grooming kit is perfect for traveling just about anywhere. Find out how to make it here.

10. Matches Case

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One place for all your matches, finally. Find out how to make it here.

11. Mini Martini-Making Kit

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This small martini-making kit is far more clever than it looks. Find out how to make it here.

12. iPhone Charging Station

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A simple iPhone dock that will prevent those annoying wire messes. Find out how to make it here.

Check out the amazing mini care package idea on the NEXT page!

13. Bicycle Tool Kit

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Never be caught off guard again with this bicycle tool kit. Find out how to make it here.

14. Mini Care Package

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Visiting someone in the hospital? This mini care package will show them you care. Find out how to make it here.

15. Painting Palette

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Know anyone who loves to paint? This no-mess watercolor palette makes a great gift! Find out how to make it here.

16. Wallet With Flashlight

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A wallet with a flashlight that's great for emergencies and storing coins! Find out how to make it here.

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