I use cleaned tuna tins for triple embossing, with a cheapie table lamp from Ikea with 4 over the door hooks holding the tins in place and easy to take out too. One for each colour of melted embossing clear, gold, silver, copper

Bases of metal take-out containers are good for using for metal working, some crisp packets have a lovely metal colour inside which go through the Cuttlebug beautifully.

Plastic washing liquid bubbles container make good dried flower holders or drill a few holes in the side and use for ribbon storage.

This is where I realise you wanted alternative uses other than crafting, doh ! You mean there's a life outside the craft room ? oops he he I'll have a think and post later on that one my brain is too tired now he he.

Jen
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