Martha Stewart Living, March 2011
Give pretty spice or candy containers a new life in seconds by turning them into refrigerator magnets. Place a small, powerful magnet inside the back of an empty tin, which makes the tin itself magnetic. (Nonmetallic containers will work if you stick an adhesive magnet on the outside.)

Yes! So glad this was featured! I attend auctions regularly & quite often they have lots of really beautiful old tins with very interesting & elaborate graphics. I just never knew what I'd do them, & would space out during that portion of the sale. I'll definitely be paying attention & hopefully scoring some tins perfect for this. Thanks Martha & Team!!
Watkins spices come in great containers to use on the project.
I love this and it's so cute! I made one using a mint tin and some scrapbook paper: http://smartbottomenterprises.blogspot.com/2011/04/oh-martha-stewart-you...
You can also use the lids to make a dramatic look. Simply hot glue a strong magnet to the inside of the lid. Depending up the depth of the lid, stack strong round magnets or one thick magnet on the refrigerator door. Voila, a functional, attractive and matching piece of art to your can.
When I first saw this, on one of the craft sites, I immediately went and got the one small tin I still had (I used to collect tins, but I gave most of them away years ago.) and stuck a magnet on it. It's stuck to my refrigerator, with a pencil
What a great idea! I love the graphic impact these containers have and the bonus is, they are useful. Ebay always has tins for sale. I found a great paprika tin in the back of my own cabinet. Kudos for this!
I love this idea. Just a thought re: finding vintage cans, Antique Shops. I've always seen them there but never thought of a use. Thanks Martha! :)
If anyone has ideas on where to score some cute little cans to use in this project please share.
That looks really cool - now if I can only find cute cans to use and a refridgerator they will stick too.