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Kid Craft: Double-Decker Bus Any guesses what I made this little double-decker bus out of?  Look close.  It's a candy Tic Tac container!   I found the empty Tic Tac container while cleaning and inspiration hit  > Olympics > London >  Double-decker bus > Tic Tac container > Mini double-decker bus.  Makes perfect sense, right? Tic Tac container (pictured left) - Peel off all labels and clean with soap and water to get rid of glue residue.

Paint (Red, Black, and White) - I used acrylic painters pens
 1. Take apart the lid and base.  Place tape on box anywhere you want windows or doors.  For inspiration, I recommend an image search for "double-decker buses".  Cover both pieces with red paint and let dry. 2.  Once the red paint is dry, peel away all tape.  If paint leaks through tape, just scrape it off with a toothpick. 3.  Paint details such as wheels, license plates, etc. Place lid back on to create a door at the back of the bus.  Now you just need some tiny people to fill it with.  I'm still working on that.  I'm considering paper people or worry people. Maybe I'll just let my kids figure that part out. Posted by jessica okui at 10:12 PM Labels: crafts, kid crafts, recycled crafts 
So cute! Now, just draw faces on the Tic Tacs and you're good to go! :0)

July 30, 2012 at 10:34 PM 
What an adorable idea!! I'm going to buy a pack of tic tacs tomorrow!!

July 30, 2012 at 11:26 PM Hoppin' Up said...

This is genius! We don't eat tictac here, but I will buy a box just for the occasion!

July 30, 2012 at 11:47 PM 
So,so brilliant and timely -perfect for the London games!

July 31, 2012 at 3:05 AM 
You are amazing! I love tic tac containers but never, ever thought of painting one.

July 31, 2012 at 5:40 AM 
very clever! Love it!

July 31, 2012 at 8:53 AM 
That is awesome!!! Now I'm off to get Tic Tacs :)

July 31, 2012 at 3:52 PM 
92eaniesagThat's a very funny idea !

August 1, 2012 at 1:38 PM 
this is too cute Jessica! you did it again.

August 2, 2012 at 1:19 AM 
This is adorable! For people you could use tiny dreams -- they're teeny! Have you seen them before?

August 4, 2012 at 9:38 AM zuperdzigh said...

so creative! I have no kids so I will try making a double decker by myself :p

August 5, 2012 at 9:19 PM 
So cute! Just posted on Craft Gossip!!


August 7, 2012 at 1:43 PM Jorina said...

Really nice :D I am going to get a tic tac box now!

August 8, 2012 at 12:23 PM 
Eee! So cute! Pinned! :)

August 8, 2012 at 1:41 PM Arushi said...

Beautiful !! Will try making this....

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August 9, 2012 at 4:57 AM The Craft-Arty Kid said...

That is genius! So imaginative

August 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM 
Amazing! I would never have thought of this. Great way to upcycle something that might otherwise end up in a landfill.

November 17, 2012 at 10:28 PM