If you are already shopping for back-to-school supplies, and want something unique for their lunch boxes, make one of these lunch box note ideas. All you need is an empty Altoid tin!
This simple DIY Lunch Note Holder is a great way to up-cycle an Altoids tin!
It can be used as a treat holder or lunch money container in addition to a sweet note from Mom or Dad! It’s easy to make and your kids will love their surprise when school lunch begins!
Materials needed for this Lunch Box Note Idea:
- Altoid tin
- Turquoise spray paint
- Gold patterened Washi Tape
- Xacto Knife
- Twine Flower Magnets
Start out by emptying and cleaning out the Altoid tin. Make sure it is completely dry – and then spray paint it the color of your choice.
I love this Turquoise spray paint – but it may not be a color for everyone. You could even just get black chalkboard spray paint and some chalk markers to decorate and personalize this.
2. Use some washi tape to continue decorating the tin.
I loved the solid and chevron patterns from this set of Gold patterened Washi Tape. I wrapped 3 pieces around the top of the Altoid logo and used my X-acto knife to make a clean cut on the backside.
3. Use old business cards and recycle them into lunch box love notes.
I just had to trim the edge of the business card just a bit and it fits perfectly into the tin. Write a cute message on the back, and now those old business cards will get one more use before they go into the recycle bin!
I made this turquoise flower with my flower loom and stuck a cute button on the front and a magnet on the back. My daughter will love this cute touch to her lunch box note – and I’m sure it will just be fun to play with the magnet during lunch time.
If you have a son, I bet he’d like a micro car/truck instead.
You can see how I made the flower with the flower loom over here. I also have some of these flower magnets for sale in my Handmade Amazon shop here.
Don’t forget to add a special treat – like my personal favorite of Dove Dark Chocolate with Almonds. 😉
I personalized the front and you can too – make one for all of your kiddos!
**Seasonal Update: You can also decorate these Altoid Tins for a more seasonal Christmas treat and add them in lunch boxes or stockings!!!! Or even just as a prank – fill one with some coal. 😉
What’s your favorite way to add a treat to your kids lunches each day? Let us know in the comments below!
Find more great frugal craft ideas over here – especially how I updated these old cookie tins with the same materials from here!
Check out more amazing upcycling projects here!
Kim says
This is such a fun idea and so cute!
Julia says
I have 4 grand children. And a 5th one due in July. I will make one for each child. 5 That way they all have one with how much I love them. And then mom can put it under there pillow as my 2 grndsons are 10 years old. They may not want that to pull out during lunch. LoL.
Maura says
Love it Julia!
Tammy says
What a wonderful idea for us grandmothers! Even tho I have nine grands from 18 yrs down to 2yrs old. Even the older kids would like getting a note with a dollar bill or two in it. Thanks
Maura says
Absolutely Tammy!!!!