With summer road trips on the horizon and a calendar full of upcoming appointments, I created a simple upcycled on-the-go chalkboard box to keep three-year-old Tate entertained … at least for a short time. This simple box, made from a mint tin, can be thrown in a purse and pulled out during extended waits at appointments, on long road trips, or any time a little extra entertainment is needed.
I started with an empty mint tin {the large size}, adhesive chalkboard vinyl, regular vinyl in any color, and craft paint.
I painted the tin two different colors, one color for the top and one for the bottom, then added Tate’s name in bright pink vinyl on top {the font is monster paparazzi}.
The entertainment is inside.
The bottom of the tin holds pieces of chalk …
… and a piece of adhesive chalkboard vinyl is attached to the inside of the top flap. A baby wipe or a tissue can be used to wipe down the chalkboard once it’s full.
I’ll slip this repurposed mint tin into my purse and pull it out the next time I need to entertain little Tate.
For more ideas to entertain the kids, check out 65 way to entertain the kids on a road trip!
this is a wonderfully brilliant idea! I’m off to make one for my son. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Super cute idea, Randi!! These would be fun party favors, too. 🙂
Adorable!!!
Love Love LOVE this idea!
Just found you over on “It’s Playtime”, and I think this is just one of the cutest ideas ever! Following you on Pinterest now. 🙂
Darling idea Randi! Mint tins + chalk = cuteness!
This is SO cute! I think I need to make a bunch of these with my grandkids!