The store sells wooden and paper cigar boxes to alter. The proceeds all go to the American Heart Association. I found this box which was a perfect size for the 8x8 sheet. When I cut the strips for the sides, I had to switch to the 12x12 pad because the 8x8 was too short.
The boxes are fun to make. You cut the paper to size, glue it down with a strong fast drying adhesive (I used YES Glue) sand the edges to distress and sponge on some distress ink for effect. I still have to pick up a clasp to add to the front and some feet to protect the papered bottom. I think that calls for a trip to Michael's. Oh punish me please, send me to a craft store. LOL
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Love this idea Linda and I just LOVE Graphic 45 products. Thanks for sharing this lovely project and let me know if you need a partner in crime when you visit Michael's ;) Hugs and happy crafting my friend <3-Kim
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow LInda! Your box is absolutely fantastic and the paper is wonderful! Great creation!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooo pretty, Linda. I can see why you wanted the rooster page on display and you have altered the box wonderfully! Hugs, Lesley
ReplyDeleteWOW, Linda. This is lovely. I LOVE old cigar boxes and this is a fabulous way for sprucing them up. . .And with the money going to such a great cause, I'm sure it was hard not to buy them out. :) LOVE IT!
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Wow im loving the box and ill need to check out the paper line
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