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.
Category: General Knitting | Tags: Organization 25 comments »
September 21st, 2006 at 12:00 pm
I have my point protectors in an Altoids gum case. Very handy!
September 21st, 2006 at 12:14 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!
September 21st, 2006 at 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.
September 21st, 2006 at 12:16 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.
September 21st, 2006 at 12:28 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!
September 21st, 2006 at 12:32 pm
Perfect way to recycle too!
September 21st, 2006 at 12:38 pm
it’s those little ideas that can sometimes tickle us pink, no? great idea!
September 21st, 2006 at 1:36 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.
September 21st, 2006 at 2:18 pm
Just don’t forget what you put in there, and pop one in your mouth! (Sounds like something I would do…………)
September 21st, 2006 at 2:29 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.
September 21st, 2006 at 3:16 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!
September 21st, 2006 at 3:16 pm
Republic of Tea travelers’ tins are great, too.
September 21st, 2006 at 3:55 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.
September 21st, 2006 at 8:15 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.
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:36 am
Great idea — and what a fun color too!
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:39 am
Those and Altoid containters are the best!!!
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:49 am
Great idea!! I’ve been using the altoids mint tins – great, economical alternatives
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:49 am
It’s always great to find little containers that work with your knick knacks huh?
September 22nd, 2006 at 1:35 pm
Again, you and your creativity and me and my lack thereof! Thanks for the idea!
September 22nd, 2006 at 5:29 pm
Perfect solution!
September 22nd, 2006 at 9:39 pm
Awesome–I love containers!
September 23rd, 2006 at 7:53 am
Great re-use of an object! Your bright idea deserves a pat on the back.
September 23rd, 2006 at 11:22 am
I use those metal Altoid tins, but they don’t snap closed. These sound better.
September 23rd, 2006 at 11:56 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)
September 28th, 2006 at 10:15 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.