$1 Lunch Tins at Joann's

[g33kgr1]

I don't know if everyone is tired of doing these yet... but I found the metal lunch tins in Joann's $1 section by the checkout counter! Here is a picture:



edited 6/2008: the tins are BAAACK!!!! see post #27 for new colors...

[Littlekel90]

Wow, Great buy! They are really cute!! TFS

[TexasGrammy]

Sooooooooooooo cute!

[twyant]

Ooh! I am so excited! I haven't done these in awhile. Thanks for letting us know! Now only if my Joann's would carry what everyone else's does!

[gingerbreadmen n coffee]

Love the image of you taking the picture! Is the lid clear or metal?

[MrsEknoid]

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Originally Posted by gingerbreadmen n coffee

Love the image of you taking the picture! Is the lid clear or metal?

^^
Ditto.

[g33kgr1]

Yeah, good thing my hair was combed and I had clothes on, eh? Has everyone seen that picture that gets passed around on the 'net of the guy taking a picture of something and the reflection in the mirror in the room is his naked booty? Hilarious....

ANYWAY... the tin is metal. It was just a sunny day and they are very clean I guess???

[scrapnva]

Target sometimes has those in the $1 spot area with candy inside.

[stampinfirefly68]

Hello Ladies! does anyone know where I can find the band-aid tins to purchase?

Thanks!
AnneMarie:p

[Southtxgirl]

Thanks!! I am going to Joann's and will need to keep an eye out for these.

As for the band aid tin, the LSS usually carries them but I have been buying my son the one that has gum and use those.

[scrappinthedayaway]

you can order band aid tins at oriental tradings or at stamp on this

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Originally Posted by stampinfirefly68

Hello Ladies! does anyone know where I can find the band-aid tins to purchase?

Thanks!
AnneMarie:p

[ckstamps]

I've also gotten the band-aid tins from creativexpress.com.

[Cathy H]

Thanks for including the ruler with the picture. And the reflection is great !

[rthrbbeadn]

Hi!

Provo Crafts has a band-aid tin.

[Sara in WI]

Thanks for the info.....checking tomorrow for cute lunchboxes is on my to-do when I'm in Madison! I've never tried one....looks like fun! What do you like to put in them?

[vilmaldonado]

I went to my Joann's and they didn't have these cute little tins! Has anyone else found them at their Joann's? Is this a new item?
Thanks in advance!
Vil:-)

[CarolV]

I went to my JoAnn's this evening to return some ribbon and remember everyone talking about this tins, so I looked for them....and I found them!

They had the blue and red ones like the ones that g33kgr1 showed in her picture. They also had certainly celery and pink colored ones...so cute!

Is there a resource or gallery that tells me what you guys used them for? I have some ideas, but I also love seeing what other ideas everyone comes up with....

Thanks,

[g33kgr1]

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Originally Posted by CarolV

They also had certainly celery and pink colored ones...so cute!

Is there a resource or gallery that tells me what you guys used them for? I have some ideas, but I also love seeing what other ideas everyone comes up with....

Thanks,

Yep, I saw the celery/pink ones today too! Had to get one of course... even though I bought the other one...

Here is the project tutorial:
Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers

I noticed that the tin in the tutorial is a different type/size... but at least you will understand what materials to use.

Here is the gallery link:
Lunchboxes by ruby-heartedmom at Splitcoaststampers

[bugstersmom]

Thank you ... I got some yesterday!
Will fill them with teacher thank you
cards and candy!
Great idea, thanks for sharing!
Cindy

[Melissa Hannant]

I finally found the $1 tins this weekend but I'm wondering how easy it is to use paper around the top where the handle is. I looked at the gallery, but few of the boxes are the Joanns style. Any hints would be greatly appreciated!!!

Melissa

[green]

I also saw this size at Dollar tree with candy in it. They are the same ones that they used to have at Target.

[twyant]

I will have to try the Dollar Tree. My Joann's doesn't have them or sold out already!

[g33kgr1]

Ok... I am bumping this thread because I finally created something with the tins I bought! (Check my gallery).

Anyone else use theirs yet???

[g33kgr1]

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Originally Posted by g33kgr1

Ok... I am bumping this thread because I finally created something with the tins I bought! (Check my gallery).

Anyone else use theirs yet???

Linky:

Altered Lunch Tin Beauty Box by g33kgr1 at Splitcoaststampers

[mybelle101]

oh, man! I need about 30 tins for my MOPS group, but we don't have a Joann's...maybe I'll have to drive down to get some. Of course, maybe I'll call first and see if it'd be worth it ;)

[paulssandy]

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Originally Posted by g33kgr1

Yeah, good thing my hair was combed and I had clothes on, eh? Has everyone seen that picture that gets passed around on the 'net of the guy taking a picture of something and the reflection in the mirror in the room is his naked booty? Hilarious....

ANYWAY... the tin is metal. It was just a sunny day and they are very clean I guess???

HeHeHeHeeeee, got a link, LOL JUST KIDDING!!!!! Wonder if he did that on purpose :rolleyes:

[g33kgr1]

I found tins at Joann's again today!!! New colors....

[misse336]

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Originally Posted by g33kgr1

I found tins at Joann's again today!!! New colors....

What size are they? Would cards and envies fit in them?

[RiverIsis]

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Originally Posted by misse336

What size are they? Would cards and envies fit in them?

From guesstimating with the first picture it looks like it would be close and if they do just too cute an idea!

[missiowa81]

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Originally Posted by g33kgr1

Yeah, good thing my hair was combed and I had clothes on, eh? Has everyone seen that picture that gets passed around on the 'net of the guy taking a picture of something and the reflection in the mirror in the room is his naked booty? Hilarious....

ANYWAY... the tin is metal. It was just a sunny day and they are very clean I guess???

Slight hijack---one time my mom and dad had a really great hotel room in Reno on vacation. One night my mom tried to take a picture out their window (they were pretty high up) of the view. This was years ago when you had to get your film developed.

What came back was a great picture of my mom reflected in the window--in her bra and undies only. :p

[g33kgr1]

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Originally Posted by misse336

What size are they? Would cards and envies fit in them?

See post #1, there is a ruler next to the lunch box. The boxes pictured in post #27 are same size (just different colors).

I'll try a card w/envelope tonight to make sure (after the demon toddler goes to bed).

[c-mouse]

These look like some i have been picking up at Michaels this spring.....A standard envelope ( 3 5/8 by 5 and 1/ will fit....A little bit bigger would also fit but you would have to make it yourself. The clerk told me this envelope size was the smallest you could send through PO. Takes regular postage.

[vensung1]

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Originally Posted by g33kgr1

I found tins at Joann's again today!!! New colors....

Oooooo Love the brown one!! Now I have to make a trip!!

[twyant]

New colors! Thanks for letting us know!