Father’s Day Altoid Tin DIY – Free Printables

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Square feature image of three gift tins you can make for dad.

Check out this fun Father’s Day Altoid tin DIY to make a handmade gift Dad will love!

These decorative tins are easy to make and Dad will love this thoughtful handmade gift for Father’s Day or his birthday. There are three designs to choose from and you can download the free printable from the supplies list below.

Use Altoid Mint containers you have on hand or buy blank ones here that are not embossed and fill them with a thoughtful gift like a mini card, candies, painted rocks, a keychain, or a DIY accordion photo book!

Supplies

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Overhead photo of two accordion photo books. One of the handmade mini books has black fabric with stars for the cover and is open on a table and the second has starburst patterned red fabric cover and is closed and tied with twine.

Learn how to make a pocket-sized accordion photo book!

Read More: How to Make a Mini Accordion Photo Book

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Father’s Day Altoid Tin DIY – 6 Easy Steps

STEP 1:

Download the free cover art in the supplies list above and cut it out along the edges.

Photo of the Free printable art used to make DIY Father's Day Mini Keepsake Tins.
Print and cut the cover art out.

STEP 2:

Next, use your tin to trace the shape. I traced with a pencil on the back of the print-out and held it up to the light to check that the art was centered.

Photo showing how to trace the contours of the mini tin cover and cut out art that will fit onto a Father's Day Mini Keepsake Tin.

STEP 3:

Use your tin to trace the material you choose to line the inside. I used a cork sheet from Dollar Tree but you can also use felt or decorative paper.

Use the tin to trace the material you choose to line the inside bottom of the tin. I used cork but you can also use felt of decorative paper.
Line the inside.
Shown, one of the DIY Father's Day Mini Keepsake Tins lined with a sheet of cork.
Cork lining the bottom inside of my tin.

STEP 4:

Spread a thin layer of Mod Podge onto the lid and a little over the sides to accommodate any overhang and glue the cover art to the lid. Smooth any overhang down making sure all edges are completely glued down.

Apply Mod Podge to the entire cover (from edge to edge) to glue down your art.
Apply Mod Podge to the entire cover (from edge to edge) to glue down your art.

STEP 5:

Then, evenly coat your lid art with Dimensional Magic using a brush or foam applicator to protect your cover art. One thin, even coat will do. Let dry before continuing.

Note: Dimensional Magic may look milky but it will dry completely clear.

Apply Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to the cover art of a Father's Day Mini Keepsake Tin.
Apply Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to your cover to seal and protect.

STEP 6:

Add small keepsakes Dad will love. To make a pocket-sized photo book, link to the full tutorial here –> How to Make an Accordion Photo Book.

3 Gift Tin Ideas to Make for Dad PIN1 - Pinterest Pin to share.

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