[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Allright, I can see where the paintcan could be construed as so rather >twee. Howza bout we go back to the Ziploc bag, or some other kind of low >rent receptacle. Even a brown paper lunch bag could be used, the crinkling >that would result from the bags repeated handling could be interesting (and >the bag could be easily replaced by the owner if and when it rips). > >On the other hand, that could read as awfully "cute" as well. Perhaps it's >too early in the morning for me to be pondering any of this....
OK, if people think that cans are out, there are still many other options for containers - for example how about paper or cardboard boxes (both biodegradable and recyclable!). check out the boxes at: http://www.papermart.com/box_welcome.htm - I like the tuck top boxes and the mailing tubes, we could even use one or more take our food boxes (only .16cents each) or maybe a diecut mailer - we can get a 100 5 x 5 x 5 boxes for $63 at: http://www.adcopackaging.com/diecutmailer.htm or Pyramid boxes at http://www.bayleysboxes.com/large%20pyramid%20box.html One of my favorite places, American Scientific and surplus has cases such as (to view any of these go to http://www.sciplus.com/ and type in the object number in the search filed box): A terrific charcoal grey plastic attache case, roughly 1 ft. sq. x 2–3/4” thick. It has a molded in handle and good quality plastic hinges and closure clasps. Inside is a “parts” tray, attached by a single piece of double sided tape. Pull hard and it will come right out to leave you an empty, fully useable single chamber. The parts tray is great too! Although flimsy black plastic, it is about 8–1/2” x 11–1/2” x 2–1/4” deep with a clear removable cover. It has (6) 1–3/4” sq x 1” deep compartments, (1) around 3–1/2” x 5–1/2” x 1–1/4” deep, (2) sized in between these extremes, and a tray for pencils or artist’s brushes. Trust us, this is a truly magnificent buy!! 30025 PLASTIC ATTACHE CASE $3.25 or Real Dremel® and almost–real–Dremel rotary tools will both feel right at home in Dremel’s 18” x 6–3/4” x 4–7/8” gray–plastic toolbox. The nicely–detailed box has a ridged bottom, snap closures and a fold–down handle. The 10–3/8” x 5–7/16” x 1–1/4” sliding, removeable bit tray has (2) wells and molded slots for specific bit sizes. A very nice gift for the person who has all the bits, but not a bit of storage. 34714 DREMEL CASE $4.95 or other "interesting" boxes like: Felt-Covered Treasure Box When you see this 4” x 7” x 2” dark blue box with gold trim, you imagine treasures inside—sparkling diamond chokers, ruby bracelets, emerald nose rings. Sadly, the inside liner only has cutouts for a watch and a cheap bottle of cologne. But the liner can be removed easily. Lay some crumpled tissue in its place, and you have a gift box elegant enough to hold anniversary presents. Why not give her a selection of our fine eyeball products this year? 26308 JEWELRY BOX $0.75 Easter Bunny Box Hare it is again. Time for colored eggs and chocolate chicks. Our 5–1/2” x 2–5/8” x 2” pastel bunny box can hold all sorts of Easter treats. It’s lithographed tin, with a removeable lid. Very cute. Very nicely priced. 31217 BUNNY BOX $3.00 Space Case Carry disks or other small stuff in this neat little Space Case Disk Box of frosted white thin–wall plastic. It is 4–1/2” high x 4–3/4” wide x 2–3/8” thick, with a pull–up handle, a black–plastic latch on the front, and an attractice planetary graphic on the back. Very space–agey. 33948 DISK BOX $1.00 Slim Tin The gift solution to every guy on your list named Jim. Especially the ones that are fans of the WCW – or blondes. The lithographed metal tin alternates the “Slim Jim®” logo with pix of Macho Man® Randy Savage and his lusty sidekick Gorgeous George™. It’s round, 9–1/2” tall x 4–1/4” dia, with a removable 1/2” deep lid. If you really like a Jim, you can fill his tin with that classic chewy sort–of–meat treat, or with candy, pencils or a set of screwdrivers – but it’s going to be empty when you get it. 32797 SLIM CANISTER $1.75 Or Live Bait, Maybe? What a cool box. Air–cooled, even, since it’s made of mesh stretched over a covered wire frame. The mesh is woven from a natural fiber that’s been dyed a pastel color (we’ll choose the color for you). The 8–1/2” x 4–1/4” x 2” box has a self–hinged lid and a button closure with a fiber loop. It keeps you organized and neat while letting you see the pencils or jewelry or napkins or flatware or coupons or pill bottles in it! 31329 MESH BOX $1.00 Adopt-A-Logo Where do overruns and misprints go to find love? To us, so we can send them to you. These imprinted bags vary from about 3” x 5” to 8” x 8”. Most are nylon, a few heavy cotton, most with zippers, some with woven handles, lots of different colors. All are well–made, all very lovable. Organize your glove compartment, trunk, and other spots where the logos don’t matter, or flaunt one that tickles you by carrying it as a small purse. Of the (6) we pick out for you, there will be at least (4) different kinds. 32788 BUNCH OF BAGS $3.00 A Reticule Like Scarlett’s If these silk–look drawstring bags were really silk, they’d be a lot more fragile. As it is, these are very nice nylon/polyester reticules that make great gift, storage or money bags. They draw about 3” from the top. Below that, the rectangular body of the black bag is about 8” x 9”. The body of the aqua bag is about 9” wide and has a set–in oval bottom about 6” below the drawstring. They have “Jasmine.com” embroidered very discreetly in matching thread near the bottom of each. Now that we have these, you can dump those sows ears. They weren’t going to work anyway. 32763 SILKY AQUA BAG $1.00 Padded Pouch Protect your car insurance and registration papers in this padded vinyl, black zippered pouch. That’s probably the intended use since it has Grand Am stamped on the front. The 9–1/2” x 4–1/4” x 3/4” pouch has 2 inside pockets and 3 inside slots to hold cards. Even if you don’t have a car, the zippered pouch is great for your cash, checkbook and coupons. 28159 GRAND AM POUCH $0.50 and for those of you with altoid boxes here is something you can do with them http://www.maxim-ic.com/appnotes.cfm/appnote_number/946 Have fun looking. . . . Owen
