Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Altered Cigar Box

Hello friends!
I love altering cigar boxes.
 They are easy to find at most antique shops or thrift stores.



This one measure 5 3/4 x 7 3/4.
I am also using one of my favorite lines of paper for this.
Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket.  I have done several projects with this line and never get tired of it! When I was pulling out my stash for this project I pulled out these 2 lovely women from a sewing pattern. They were so cute and matched the paper so well, that I decided to use them for the front.






Another fun product I used is film strip ribbon.
 It's by Tim Holtz and it is awesome!  I highly recommend it!
You glue your paper to the film strip and then bend and shape your ribbon as you attach it to your projects.




I love seeing how many layers
 I can add without taking away from the general look and feel of it!




I also enjoy covering the inside too!
Perfect size box for holding vintage greeting cards!





Wishing you all a lovely day, Lindsey
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11 comments:

  1. CindyMay 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    This is lovely! Now I want to get out my boxes that I have been hoarding and do something with them.

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  2. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    There is a cigar store/humidor place in my town that will sell empty cigar boxes for $1 each...it's a great deal!
    beautiful work as always!
    dmc

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  3. NanMay 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Oh darling girls I love it!!

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  4. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    What in the world can't you do sweet Lindsey? You make the most awesome treasures. I wish I could have afforded to buy up all your tags in my store instead of returning them. They were so awesome, I miss them. Still one more box to come for mom. I am trying to make only one more trip and I'm still packing two more vendors items.

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  5. NyokaMay 12, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Love this! I have several boxes and this gave me some inspiration to maybe try to do something with them!
    Love the things you do!
    God bless

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  6. HeidiMay 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Hi! I always love to see what you girls are up to! Your cigar box reminded me of a free DOWNLOAD for a cigar box I saw on the blog,
    "Just Something I Made" (she has great graphics talents!)

    http://justsomethingimade.com/2011/04/mini-cigar-box-template-free-digital-downloads/

    Also have you seen Amy Power's lastest ONLINE issue, "Happy Birthday Inspired Ideas"? You can get to it via my blog!

    Take care, keep creating!
    Hugs, Heidi

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  7. Astrid MacleanMay 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Fantastic box, love it!!
    Also thanks for becoming a follower on my blog!

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  8. garthJune 25, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I hope to be given to buy all your bookmarks in my store rather than returned. Was terrible so I miss them. Is still one of the box to come to my mother. I am trying to make just one more.


    davidoff cigars

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