Did you think Tic Tac Boxes were too tiny to be useful? Not at all, as proved through these genius Ways to Organize with Tic Tac Boxes!

We Indians are in no way newbies when it comes to repurposing and upcycling. We can make use of pretty much anything in some way or the other, especially if it’s a container of some sort. However, I think even the most artful Indian Mom will have found her match in one container – Tic Tac boxes!

Granted, tic tac boxes are super cute, but they also appear pretty useless, considering their size and shape. But when it comes to organizing and upcycling, the rule is to ‘never say never’! Today we prove all those naysayers wrong with these amazing ways to organize with tic tac boxes, and you’ll realize why nice things come in small packages!

15 Brilliant Ways to Organize with Tic Tac Boxes

1. Bobby Pin Holder

You can buy a pack of 100 pieces thinking they’ll last you a lifetime, but within a week you’ll have absolutely no idea where they all disappeared to. Yes, we’re talking about bobby pins! They have a knack of getting lost in the weirdest of places, but thanks to this tic tac hack from Living Chic on the Cheap, you can now make sure that your pack lasts you…well at least more than a few weeks!

2. Glitter Storage

Parents are all for buying their kids craft supplies and things to boost their creativity – but most will draw the line at glitter! Glitter is notorious for sticking to even air, it seems, so keep only small amounts for use at a time. As you can guess, the best solution is a tic tac box, as shown in DIY Inspired.

3. Ribbon Organizer

Ribbons can be delicate, especially if they’re made of silk or crochet. You also want them to stay fresh and uncrumpled, which is why tossing them all together in a box may not be the best idea. But you don’t have to do that, not when you have this genius idea from Pretty Prudent, which involves a bunch of tic tac boxes. Now each roll will be in its own individual space, and you can easily access the end to cut as much as you need.

4. Spice Organizer

Tic tac boxes aren’t going to be an obvious choice for spices, but hear me out. I’m not talking about the regular spices you use every day; I’m talking about those spices that you buy for a particular dish, and then you need to keep it in storage till the next time. To make life easier, keep small quantities of these less-used spices in tic tac boxes which you can easily replenish. So the next time you feel like adding some nutmeg to your cake, you can simply reach for your little box of the spice. Don’t forget to thank Seattle Sundries for this hack!

5. Seed Storage

When the lockdown began, many of us began experimenting with growing our own vegetables, and it’s nice to see that many of us have succeeded as well. If you’re planning to take it up on a larger scale with a bigger variety of vegetables, you’ll need a way to store and organize your seeds. I can’t think of a better way than what Grow Veg used, by labeling tic tac boxes with seeds inside them!

6. Paper Clips Holder

Paper clips are one of those things that you don’t realize how much you need until they go missing. DIY Everywhere helps us stay prepared for all kind of ‘paper binding’ emergencies with the help of a cute little paper clip storage system using a tic tac box. I love how they’ve decorated the box and made it so pretty you’ll want to use it!

7. Sewing Kit

Tic Tac boxes may be tiny, but they can still hold a lot – of tiny things! A travel sewing kit or an emergency sewing kit fits neatly into this box, with some needles, some thread, a few buttons and maybe even a tiny pair of scissors. Check out this project at DIY Everywhere to see how much that small box can hold.

8. Magnetic Storage Boxes

This idea from Instructables is one of the easiest ways to organize with tic tac boxes. Simply stick a magnet on the back of a tic tac box. Stick a label on the front and you’re done! Use this box to store anything at all – stationery in a home office or study, spices on a fridge, or craft supplies in a kid’s room. You can even get rid of the lid and use it as a mini pen holder for quick notes on the door of your fridge.

9. Cotton Buds and Tooth Picks

You may have thought it smart to save some money by getting that jumbo pack of toothpicks or cotton buds, but now it’s a pain to get out just one! Solve this problem with this idea featured on Upcycled Wonders that’s not just utilitarian but quite pretty as well! You can use a Q tip to paint gold dots on the box to give it a glam look.

10. Sewing Needles Holder

If you’re a sewing fan, you’ll probably realize that you need to regularly replace the needles on your sewing machine so that your stitches are perfect. Keep your stock of different needles in separate boxes, one for each size so you can easily identify what you need. Patchwork Posse even shows us how to label it with a punny little caption!

11. Beads Organizer

This image here is actually for containers available on Etsy, but you can just as well do this with Tic Tac boxes. They are the perfect size to hold tiny beads and buttons that you need for your craft purposes. Once you get rid of the stickers, you’ll have transparent boxes that show you exactly what’s inside. Economical and efficient storage!

12. Nails and Screws Storage

Tic tac boxes aren’t just for storing craft supplies, they’re also perfect for hardware like screws, nails and other bits and bobs. Etsy shows us how easily this can be done – and you don’t even need to label it. Since the containers are see through, you can instantly know what’s inside! This can save a lot of time when you need a screw of a particular size or shape.

13. Earphones Holder

If you like to listen to your tunes or podcasts on the go, you need a safe holder for your earphones so they don’t get crushed among all the stuff in your bag. My Crazy Good Life takes a plain tic tac box, gives it a snazzy makeover and ta da! You have a custom box that’s perfect for your earphones! You can use fabric or washi tape to decorate the tic tac box or even leave it plain if you like.

14. Memory Cards

Memory cards are things that need to be stored carefully so they don’t get scratched or damaged. Tic tac boxes are the perfect way to store these memory cards, as Granny Stips shows us. You can also use this as a way to segregate the memory cards of each member of the family, with each person’s name written on the box with a permanent marker.

15. Yarn Organizer

Love this idea from Sewlicious Home Decor is so good looking! This particular project uses large tic tac boxes to store thick yarn, but you can use little boxes for thinner yarn the same way. It’s a great way to keep separate colors neatly organized and prevent them all from getting tangled.

You can check out other posts in the Recycling Series here.

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