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September 21, 2006
Storage Idea
I had a brilliant moment on the way home last night. I don't have those moments very often, so I try to pay attention when they happen. I had just used the last mint in my little Icebreakers Sours container and I was going to throw it away.
Then it dawned on me that it might have another use. Look at what needs a little organization
And look at how organized those little stitch markers are in their new case.
The great thing is that the lid snaps shut so you don't have to worry about the stitch markers spilling. The lid also flips open and it's easy to get your fingers in there and get a stitch marker. Plus, it's small and thin enough to fit nicely into my little notions bag.
Best of all, it was cheap.
Comments
I have my point protectors in an Altoids gum case. Very handy!
Posted by: Brianne at September 21, 2006 12:00 PM
Dale is addicted to Altoids and he saves all his tins for me. I use them for stitch markers and T-pins and safety pins and whatever else I can think of!
Posted by: Carole at September 21, 2006 12:14 PM
I use the Altoids mints, Altoids gum and another mint container (can't remember the name) for storage. My favorite is my Hubba Bubba metal box that all my point protectors are in. I'm always looking in the candy aisle for new containers.
Posted by: Kathy at September 21, 2006 12:14 PM
Great Idea, My husband eats them all the time. I don't have thoses moments often either. The last one I remeber is that the mini M&M containers are great for quarters (about $10 buck worth) at the laudry mat during my apartment days.
Posted by: Heather at September 21, 2006 12:16 PM
LOL..I use my migraine med little container...it's really handy with it's snap down lid...except mine was not so cheap, well the drugs inside!
Posted by: Carolyn at September 21, 2006 12:28 PM
Perfect way to recycle too! :)
Posted by: Lolly at September 21, 2006 12:32 PM
it's those little ideas that can sometimes tickle us pink, no? great idea!
Posted by: gleek at September 21, 2006 12:38 PM
and yummy to get the container empty. I have the same container in my purse and was going to put it to a similar use.
Posted by: Rebekah at September 21, 2006 1:36 PM
Just don't forget what you put in there, and pop one in your mouth! (Sounds like something I would do............)
Posted by: christine at September 21, 2006 2:18 PM
Very useful. You've got quite a collection of stitch markers. I always think I should get more but then I decide to spend on yarn instead.
Posted by: Kaitie Tee at September 21, 2006 2:29 PM
I just love those little tins and keep them around 'just in case' I need one for my knitting bag. I think I have more tins than any other thing in the bag!
Posted by: margene at September 21, 2006 3:16 PM
Republic of Tea travelers' tins are great, too.
Posted by: Marcia at September 21, 2006 3:16 PM
you know tht is a brilliant idea. i have been trying to find a good little container for my stitch markers....but so far to no avail. pity they don't sell ice breakers over here.
Posted by: jacqueline at September 21, 2006 3:55 PM
Looks great! Do your stitch markers smell sour now? My mom used to store our legos in a big industrial size pickle jar and they smelled all pickley. Now I associate pickles with building legos. Sorry, that veered into "random" real quick! I also use an Altoids box to organize my ponytailholders and barrettes.
Posted by: Zarah at September 21, 2006 8:15 PM
Great idea -- and what a fun color too!
Posted by: Leslie at September 22, 2006 10:36 AM
Those and Altoid containters are the best!!!
Posted by: Stacey at September 22, 2006 10:39 AM
Great idea!! I've been using the altoids mint tins - great, economical alternatives ;-)
Posted by: Esther at September 22, 2006 10:49 AM
It's always great to find little containers that work with your knick knacks huh? :)
Posted by: AJ at September 22, 2006 10:49 AM
Again, you and your creativity and me and my lack thereof! Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Stephanie at September 22, 2006 1:35 PM
Perfect solution!
Posted by: diana at September 22, 2006 5:29 PM
Awesome--I love containers!
Posted by: Amy at September 22, 2006 9:39 PM
Great re-use of an object! Your bright idea deserves a pat on the back.
Posted by: emily at September 23, 2006 7:53 AM
I use those metal Altoid tins, but they don't snap closed. These sound better.
Posted by: Theresa at September 23, 2006 11:22 AM
I have a little round Tinkerbell tin that I purchased in Disney World full of mints for the express purpose of emptying it and filling it again with stitch markers ;o)
Posted by: JessaLu at September 23, 2006 11:56 AM
what an awesome idea! makes me want to dump my mints out right now, but I also have mine on a big baby diaper pin so they are sort of organized.
Posted by: Lisa at September 28, 2006 10:15 AM
