Well, I have carved out some much needed crafting time in my hella crazy schedule. Aside from working 6 days a week, I do have a family to look after and thank heaven for a father that loves his kids...because let me tell you- without that I would be sinking fast.
Anyway- I have realized that cigar boxes have been used in a multitude of different crafts as well as used as craft storage devices. I have decided to try my luck at taking a cigar box and turning it into something wonderful.
I have 3 sisters. All of which have birthdays within 6 weeks of each other. One fortunately has already received her gift this year but the other two...well I thought a more "rom-the-heart"gift would be better.
My only problem is, as often as I say I am going to make something for someone...it never leaves the infancy stage of being a newly formed idea. Go figure. This time I have actually made some headway on some thing.
I have found a local cigar shop (which by the way is very nice inside and the customer service is amazing....considering I bought their boxes and don't smoke cigars!) called Cigars Vera Cruz. The owner sells his boxes for 2 dollars a piece. You get to pick from several boxes....of varying sizes and stains and wow...when I saw the selection I thought I died and went to cigar box heaven!
I picked up a few and am going to make albums. Now, this is beyond the infancy stage and is actually toddling around on my craft desk!! Can you believe it? Stay tuned and I will share with you the completed project.
Hugs,
Michellene
