Mother’s Day Altoid Tin DIY – Free Printables

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Square feature image of a decorative tin that says 'totally fabulous mom' on it with pick flowers and one on the side with makeup and a mirror on a white background.

Check out this easy Mother’s Day Altoid tin DIY to make a beautiful keepsake that Mom or Grandma will love!

Use Altoid Mint containers you have on hand or buy ones that are not embossed.

Once decorated, fill these pocket-sized tins with travel-size makeup, or a handmade photo book, link to that tutorial here –> How to Make an 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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Mother’s Day Altoid Tin DIY – 6 Easy Steps

STEP 1:

Spray paint your tin if you like or buy gold tins here. Let dry completely before continuing.

Start by spray painting your tin gold inside and out. Let dry completely before continuing.

STEP 2:

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

If using the Free Floral Art for your tin's cover, download, print and cut the art out first.
Print and cut the cover art out.

STEP 3:

Use your tin to trace the shape to fit your cover. Place your tin in the center, trace on the reverse side with a pencil, and cut out.

Next use your tin to trace on the floral art. I traced on the reverse side with a pencil.
Hold your tracing up to the light to make sure the art is centered the way 
you'd like it before cutting it out.

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STEP 4:

Glue the Floral Art on by applying Mod Podge to the top of the lid and a little over the side to accommodate any overhang. Smooth any overhang down making sure all edges are completely glued down.

Glue the Floral Art on by applying Mod Podge to the top of the lid and a little over the side to accommodate any overhang. Smooth any overhang down making sure all edges are completely glued down.

STEP 5:

To finish, 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.

Next evenly coat your lid art with Dimensional Magic with a brush or foam applicator. Let dry before continuing.

STEP 6:

Line the inside of your tin with felt or decorative paper and add a small keepsake. To make a pocket-sized photo book, link to the full tutorial here –> How to Make an Accordion Photo Book.

 I used a fine point marker to trace the felt for the bottom inside of my tin.
Felt used on the inside bottom of the tin.
This is the inside of the finished tin.
The inside of my finished tin.
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