4. Pocket-Sized First Aid Kit
Be prepared for minor scrapes by building a mini first aid kit. Fill a case with a handful of adhesive bandages, a tiny tube of antiseptic ointment, a few alcohol prep pads, and a small blister pack of ibuprofen or allergy medication. Keep it in your car’s glove compartment or your daily work bag.
5. Travel Jewelry Safe
Delicate necklaces tangle easily, and small stud earrings are incredibly easy to lose in a hotel room. The plush interior of a glasses case provides a gentle, scratch-free environment for your jewelry while you travel.
Pro-Tip: Thread your necklaces through a plastic drinking straw before placing them in the case to keep them completely untangled!
6. Heavy-Duty Coin Purse
Tired of loose change rattling around your car’s cup holder or the bottom of your tote bag? A sturdy cliftop or magnetic-closure eyeglass case makes an excellent, secure coin purse that won’t accidentally pop open under pressure.
7. Protected Craft & Stationery Storage
For artists and planners, a hardshell case is brilliant for protecting delicate supplies on the go. Use it to store watercolor watercolor brushes, easily breakable pastel crayons, charcoal sticks, or a collection of your favorite fine-liner pens and a roll of washi tape.
8. Hideaway Key & Cash Stash
If you need to leave a spare key outside your house or keep emergency cash hidden in your luggage, a plain, dark-colored glasses case blends right in. It looks totally unassuming to an outside observer but keeps your valuables dry and protected from dust.
9. DIY Travel Watercolor Palette
If you love to paint on the go, you can convert a plastic or metal clamshell case into a mini watercolor palette. Glue half-pans of your favorite paint colors directly into one side of the case, and use the smooth plastic or metal lid side as your mixing surface.
10. The Essential “Spit & Polish” Kit
Keep your favorite lip balm, a travel-sized perfume oil or cologne rollerball, a small comb, and a pack of breath mints all in one unified place. Instead of rummaging through your bag for a midday refresh, you can just grab your case and head to the restroom.
Before You Pack It Up: A Quick Cleaning Hack
Before repurposing an old case, give the interior a quick refresh. Use a lint roller or a piece of packing tape wrapped around your fingers to lift away any dust or lint from the felt lining. If the fabric needs a deep clean, a tiny drop of dish soap on a damp microfiber cloth will do the trick—just let it air-dry completely before snapping it shut!
