Cigar Box Purses

Cigar box purses are cute and stylish. You may have seen a cigar box purse at your local craft fair or show. Cigar box purses are easy to make using materials that you can find just about anywhere that carries craft supplies. If you love the look of cigar box purses, here is some information on how to make a cigar box purse of your own.

Finding Cigar Box Purse Directions

Before you get started making your own cigar box purses, you will need to find good cigar box purse directions. These directions will tell you all the supplies and materials you need to get started. Cigar box purse materials include a cigar box, cigar purse hardware such as your clasp, and a handle kit. If you buy vintage cigar box for your purses, you might also want to consider changing out the existing cigar box purse hardware, such as the hinges. You can find lots of cigar box purse instructions on the Internet. You might also learn how to make cigar box purses at your local craft store. Many of these stores offer all sorts of “how to make” classes and since cigar box purses are so popular, you can probably find a class. As you look for supplies, consider getting plain, undecorated cigar boxes at wholesale.

Decorate Your Cigar Purse Box

One of the fun parts of making a cigar purse box is that you can decorate it however you choose. For example, if you love the western look, then how about making your very own cigar purse with cowgirls. You can even dress up your cigar box purse with fringe, beads, faux fur, fabric and much more. Some people even like to use the popular scrapbooking supplies, such as stickers and die cuts to decoupage on to their cigar purse box. When making cigar box purses, you can let your imagination run wild.

Add Your Favorite Pictures

Another crafty idea for making your own cigar box purse is to add your favorite photos right on the box. Go through your old photos and scan them into your computer. You never want to use the originals when making a craft project. You might also want to think about giving your photos sepia or black and white touch for a nostalgic look. It is fun to make and give these unique purses as gifts to friends, family or even your kid’s teacher.