One of my favorite things about Pinterest is that way it has sparked my creative side. I often run across project ideas that I love and immediately start thinking of ways I could tweak it to make it Simply Frugal.
This project started with inspiration for A Girl and a Glue Gun and her Altoid tin crayon box.
Seriously, how cute is that? And be sure to check out some of the other adorable tins she made here.
The only problem I had was I didn’t have any Altoid containers. And Altoids are expensive and I didn’t really want to buy them just for the container. So I started to think about what other containers I had that I could use to do something similiar.
Then I remembered these Johnson & Johnson First Aid To Go kits that I had picked up for FREE!
You can get these for FREE at Walmart or Target (in the travel section) using the $1/1 Neosporin or Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product from the 11/06/11 Smart Source insert (expires 12/31/2011).
The top of the container has Johnson & Johnson written in slightly raised letters. I used a nail file to file them down so my decoration on top would sit flat.
I used a piece of cardstock and some rub-on stickers to create the top of my box. Then I used Mod Podge (why yes, every project I do does involve Mod Podge) to adhere it to the stop. I applied several layers of Mod Podge (letting it dry in between each layer).
The best thing about using these containers….they are the perfect size to hold a Post-It pad for drawing on.
I used double-sided to tape to stick my Post-it pad in, added some crayons and I was done.
I threw this in my diaper bag and my son totally loves it. It’s great for those times you need a few minutes of peace while you are out and about.
And making this project sparked my creative for another use for these containers that I will share tomorrow.
Hey this would be an awesome gift! Come link up at my gift link party!
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Wow – such a great idea! These would make great stocking stuffers or little gifts for playdate friends! Thanks for a great tutorial!
Thanks, Cameron! I have a couple more to make as stocking stuffers. Nothing like the last minute.
I love this idea! Thank you for sharing at my party!
~Kara
I love the cuteness factor of little boxes!
Very neat idea!! I posted a link to this on my blog…thru my pinterest board.
Thanks!
Jennifer @ The Craft Barn
Genius-I love that it fits post-it notes too.
Thanks, Tara. That was definitely a happy accident!
This is a wonderful idea, perfect for any outing. I also agree, these could make cute little gifts. Thank you very much for sharing!
Thanks, Amber! I appreciate you stopping by.
genius! I think I am going to try it with the larger post its (the 5×7 type size) and a wipes case. Thank you for sharing!
These are awesome! I used soap containers and they fit perfectly into the kids travel slings. Thanks!
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so darn cute idea! I was thinking of making one for Origami.
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This is such a great idea. My 4 yr old son is always asking for a pen and paper when we are out. He is going to have a blast making it and using it!
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Hi Erin,
Just to let you know I have linked to this post on my new blog, here:
http://craftulate.blogspot.com/2013/01/travel-crayon-box.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
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Great idea. This would hold together better than the cardboard boxes that the crayons come in. Would a travel container for bar soap also work? – may have to look into that.