What To Do With Cigar Boxes?- Cigar Box Crafts

Cigar Box Crafts # 2: Cigar Box Purses

For all ladies there who love to be fashionable, we give here instructions on how to make cigar box purses as these stylish purses are highly in demand and can now be found at pricey boutiques. So, if you want to save some money use your empty cigar boxes to make cigar box purses!

• - Remove the cigar box labels, stickers or other materials on it with the help of some nail polish remover or acetone. If you think you must sand your wooden boxes, use a fine grade wet sand paper to do so.
• - Now decorate your cigar box as per instructions given in the first craft project above in this article or you can leave it natural by just coating it with clear varnish. Spray some clear varnish on it to provide a protective and durable coat. You can even use oil based varnish like shellac to give your cigar box an aged effect as this varnish yellows over time. This will make the box look like antique cigar box.
• - As you are about to make a cigar box purse, you need to attach a handle to it. For this, you may buy a ready to use purse handle sold in craft stores or may even use a drawer pull. Attach the handle on the outside of cigar box close to the opening. If you are using a drawer handle you might need to use smaller screws supplied with the handle. If you are using a ready to use purse handle then follow the instructions with the handle.
• - Most of the wooden cigar boxes already have clasp attached to them. However, if yours does not have one, then use velcro tabs and some fabric to keep your box closed. You can also buy a clasp from a craft store and attach it to your cigar box purse.

Cigar Box Crafts # 3: Cigar Gift Box

Decorative wooden boxes are one of the preferred gift items. So, if you have plent of old cigar boxes, you can use them for making gift boxes like jewelry boxes, potpourri boxes etc. Following are instructions for making cigar gift box.

• - For making a jewelry box, clean and sand the cigar box. Paint it with your choice of color. Take felt and glue it in the bottom of the inside. Decorate cigar box from the outside.
• - For making potpourri boxes, just paint and decorate the cigar box and fill it with potpourri. You can either use it for gifting purpose or may even decorate home with it.
• - For making special occasion wooden gift boxes, like for Christmas and New year gifts, paint cigar boxes with bright colors such as red. Cut out some Christmas pictures from wrapping paper, magazines etc. and decoupaged them onto the box. Fill the cigar gift box with Christmas candies and chocolates.

These were only some of the wooden cigar box crafts. You can always think of something new and innovative to get the answer for your own question- what to do with cigar boxes!