Lately I am obsessed with upcycling pillowcases

[rubygloomrox.livejournal.com]

 
I have had this case so long, I can't remember where it came from or even having a sheet set that matched it. It is faded with yellow flowers, and I needed a tote bag for when we go to the water park. My b.f. is always complaining that when I make totes or purses, I need to put boyfriend pockets on the inside. 
( So I did: )

Suggestions needed

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I have several metal tea tins (Twinings loose tea) that measure approximately 3.25" high x 3.25" long x 2.5" wide.  They have removable lids.  I don't want to just put them in recycling, but I need some ideas on what to do with them.  I know I can use them for things such as pencil holders, but I'm hoping to do something more interesting with them.  They can be painted; I haven't rtied glue or mod-podge but I think it would work.  Any suggestions of (a) ways to decorate them and/or (b) things to do with them?

I should mention that I do want to use a couple of them to hold "potion ingredients" for a red sorceress outfit I'm ever-so-slowly putting together.  On top of that, I'm open to any sort of ideas.