I have always thought that the humble tic-tac container could have a much higher calling. Before the days of recycle and upcycle I used to try to find ways to use these little boxes but mostly they ended up in the bin. Well, now I’ve found a very simple way to get more use of of them.
I must admit, this isn’t very hard and not something that took a lot of brain power, nevertheless its at least allowing me to formally enter the world of upcycling!! So, here’s a little tutorial on what to do with the humble tic-tac container:
1. Collect however many tic-tac containers you would like to use and proceed to eat the tic-tacs until all gone!
2. Remove labels from the containers, these should peel off without any need for soaking.
3. Once stickers are removed, gather the containers into a group.
4. Cut out a long piece of clear sticky book covering (contact) making sure that it will be long enough to go all the way around the containers. Check by laying them side by side.
5.Peel off the paper backing and lay the covering down. Start by placing one of the containers on the covering followed by the rest.
6. Carefully wrap the sticky sheet around the containers so that both sides meet in the middle. Make sure they are lined up evenly unlike the containers in the second shot which were corrected.
7. Fill containers with small items. I’ve used my own handmade beads here.
8. Remember that the lids will slide off easily with a little pull. Do this to put larger objects into the containers.
9. Voila! Finished product.
Of course, if you used the new large sized Tic-Tac containers you would have an even better storage system. I’ll have to start saving those up too! The great thing about this is that you can add to this container as you eat your way through more tic-tacs and as an added bonus, your items will smell like mint! Happy tic-tac storage box making!
Thank you for the idea!! over the years I collected Tic Tac containers hoping one day I would know what to do with them and NOW I KNOW. :*)
Cool idea! I’m a beader and a Tic Tac eater so I’ll have to remember to save them to store my beads in
Very creative. I love that you shared it with us.
Hehe, this is cute, and a great idea! I have the odd tic-tac container around the place, and not enough beads containers. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before. Thanks!
Terrific plan!! Anything that CAN be recycled SHOULD be recycled. This could work for jewelry findings, too.
And recently I saw some “jumbo”-sized Tic-Tac containers.
I’m going to add your tute to my blog!
Hey there, this is a great idea! I like it cos it’s simple enough to make, and does actually provide a great storage solution. I guess you don’t even have to eat all the candy–if you’re in a hurry, you can pour the rest in a bowl and use the container!
Thanks!
How very clever
Good idea – you could also use these for storing spices, especially if taking them camping!
Nice work =) Very Resourceful!
I love that they’re clear so you can see the contents although if you want to get fancy a little slash of ribbon would dress it up quite nicely. For beads, maybe a solid color to indicate the main bead color group if you have many lined up on a shelf? Little Weekday lables for those who store daily pills & vitamins? Lots of uses!
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome idea! They would be great to hold little stich markers too!
Love the idea! Now I just need to buy a pack of Tic Tacs and invite my nieces and nephews over and emptying them quickly won’t be a problem.
Sherry
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how cool!
Very usuful, I have been saving medicine containers and my husband wants to throw them away…I have to hide them!
Hi,
My name is Ashley. I went to school with a girl who had a jumbo sized empty Tic Tac container which she used for pens and pencils. I think the flavor was mint. I’ve always liked it but have never been able to purchase one of my own since I don’t know where to find one. I have looked all over the internet for one and still no luck. If anyone here knows where I can find and purchase one please email me at Glitterpoet@yahoo.com. Thank you very much.
Ashley
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I’m with Jen. Very useful for people like myself who have to take a variety of different medications on a daily basis, but couldn’t be bothered, or can’t see the value in, purchasing one of those weekday pill boxes
Great ideas.
Do you have a link for a company or individual who sells “empty” tic tac boxes.
Would MUCH appreciate.
Many thanks for any help you can provide.
P.S. – when responding to my email, please use the word tic tac or tic tac boxes in the subject line so I won’t suspect a spammer.
hi S, no I don’t have any information about that sort of company, I recycled mine.
Can you use duck tape as well as the book sticky stuff??
Oh, and I know what you can do with gum containers as well. I weaved them together, using the back part as the weaving throughout the weave. It turned out really well.
Wow, brilliant idea! Time to start eating those again!
What a great idea for storing small supplies like brads, eyelets, and buttons! It could even be jazzed up a bit by some pretty background paper or ribbon across the top half!
Fabulous idea. I never even thought to – and I love recycling!