A Totally Hip Tin!

I think I am even more excited about this project than the onesie! or the wristy! Are you ready for this??? How about an ipod holder?! (The more I play with these the more I think everything new was DESIGNED to fit in an Altoid tin!) And how perfect: "The Essentials" for the Modern Girl on-the-Go!" What could be more appropriate for your personal selection of Tunes? EDITED TO ADD: want to make one of these to give someone as a gift? Be sure to tuck in an itunes gift card, they fit!!)

First, I centered my ipod under the tin with the lid opening out to the left. I made a mark with my Sharpie on my tin where I wanted to make my hole for the jack so it would line up once I put it inside.
Next I centered my large hole punch in the Cropodile over the dot and punched.

For the top I wanted two holes that I could slide my little claw type clasp(like a key ring but that opens rather than having to thread it) through. I punched the first hole slightly right of the center, pushed the clasp through, and made a mark again where it would come out the other side.
Punch again on the dot, and now you have your two holes. (pic shows top view of all three)
To make the labels I used waterproof labels-(ya know, just in case, and love that they already have adhesive), I kissed my bold stamp from What's In your Tin? I to my inked up SU! Dotted background. I added the narrow border in black and then omitted parts of the greetings until I had everything "stacked" to my satisfaction. I didn't have time for the stampamajig, so the last part was a little off, you cover this by adding a few flourishes (from a cheap Inkadinkadoo value set) to balance your design out. (see top pic)

For the inside I decided to recreate the label from the outside but make a personalized label. (As an afterthought I figured I might as well add my number in case I lose it (but I'm pretty sure if I lose it no one be will calling me about it! ('cause they'd want to keep that cute TIN, right?? ;)
You can unplug your jack and there is enough room inside to store your earbuds when not in use. I tucked a few of my business cards behind it(ya know, for all the wheelin' and dealin' I do on-the-go!) to keep it from rattling around(although it can't move around, the jack going up through the hole and into the ipod keeps it firmly in place). If you're out for a walk, exercising, or errands, you could tuck a house key or a little cash in there as well. EDITED TO ADD: Carolina suggested the great idea of putting your gym card in here when you go to work out!
You can hang this on your belt loop or attach it to your purse, tucked inside. Not only is it fun, it protects the ipod and keeps you from accidentally brushing up against it and blasting out your ear with the volume! (I have one of those caribiner things(which I think I paid almost 20 bucks for, but tins are only 1.50! )that it slides into and allows you to tune the dial without taking it out, but I always seem to bump into things and it gets changed, turned off etc) It's also really easy to open the lid to view the screen and change the song. Having the ring at the top and the jack sticking through into the plug keeps it upright and from falling out when you open the lid. I wore it all day, it worked great, perfect sound, just plug in and go! :) So what do you think?? Totally cute, totally functional, totally HIP! (Yup, those are my jeans...)

But what if you don't have a belt loop or carry a purse that day? Since you have two holes at the top, if you want to be really daring*, wear it on a chain for a huge ipod necklace-BLING!* Similar to those neck lanyards(but I don't have one because I read too many reviews that the ipod tends to fall right off the lanyard(which is also pricey) and potentially get lost or damaged... not with this baby!

*I know a few of you who would! (if you just laughed, I'm talking about YOU!) ;)

PS There is no significance to the songs you see on the display(if you can read 'em!), it was on shuffle. Had I planned better, a more inspired choice would have been "Hips Don't Lie"