Sunday, June 26, 2011

Frenchy Upcycled Cigar Box

As I was loading these photos tonight, it dawned on me that I really need to start taking some before pictures of my projects.  Sigh!  I always seem to forget.  Anyway, I picked up this cigar box at the local church thrift store last Friday and wanted to use it to hold my rhinestones.  But first it needed a French touch:
I printed the label from The Graphics Fairy and mod podged it to the cover.  I also printed some crown images for the sides of the box but it's hard to see them.
I hot glued some vintage lace all around the sides of the box and added the flower.
Then I added the same crown images from the outside to the inside of the box.  It holds my rhinestones perfectly for future craft projects!

Linking to Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday and The Graphics Fairy Brag Monday.

Jeanine
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16 comments:

  1. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Cute box...I am going to use this same graphic on a table top I am working on - just love it!

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  2. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    What a great idea and an amazing transformation. I really like the graphics you chose and the inside is a nice bonus! Great job.

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  3. Shirley Hudson - Hudson's HolidaysJune 27, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Really cute as usual!!! I just picked up a cigar box myself....so now I have no excuses on what to do with it!!!
    shirley
    Hudson's Holidays

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  4. My Shabby Chic HomeJune 27, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    So cute!!!!

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  5. acorn hollowJune 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    great idea.
    Cathy

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  6. Linda (Nina's Nest)June 27, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I had printed out that very design, but have not used it yet. You have inspired me - it looks great on the cigar box! Love it. Linda

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  7. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 27, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Lovely! That's my very favorite graphic!

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  8. JaneJune 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    That is a beautiful transformation of the cigar box. I love the graphic and the lace is a perfect embellishment.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Jane

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  9. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    This is an adorable way to store your rhinestones, fab project!!

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  10. franJune 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I love it! That is one of my favorite images, too. (Wish I understood what it says). Great idea for old cigar boxes. Thanks for visiting my blog. Following you.

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  11. Heaven's WalkJune 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Adorable idea! Where would we all be without the Graphics Fairy....? lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 27, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Oops, sorry, I thought I commented already, but I think I left off with you when I had to leave for work this morning! It turned out great. I did a few cigar boxes in my time {years ago}. They make for a fun project. I'll bet the boys would love their own to hold all their little treasures!

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  13. ChristineJune 27, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    This looks really sweet! I love it. Now I am looking at my cigar boxes in a whole new way.....

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  14. .June 27, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    So cute! I love the graphic you chose to use. :)

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  15. The Sterling CherubJune 28, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Super cute!

    Best,

    Kimberly

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  16. DonnaJune 28, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Ok, another oooh, la, la project that I love! i know just what you mean about being so excited to start a project and not get "before" shots (and don't remember until our fingers are covered in Mod Podge!).

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