Talking about recycling, Barnabelle has this idea on creating purse out of cigar box.
Start with a clean box. The paper -over - wood ones are the best . Decide which side will be the "Front" , that is where you will place your image. Usually this works best if you choose the side other than the closing flap.
Choose an image, and cut it to fit. Laminate for the best protection . Glue with a good spray glue to the "Front". Edging such a ribbon or braided trim covers the raw edges. You can find many little decorative additions in the scrapbooking section of your local craft store, such as stickers, corners , decorative paper, etc.
Place the box with it's "Top" facing you, and drill 2 holes spaced equal distances from the edges. These holes will be where you feed your handle wire.
Bead a pretty handle on stout wire. Use your imagination! Thread the ends of the wire thru your holes, and wire the edges together. Cover this with duct tape.
Drill 2 holes for your clasp. I use round wood buttons with pre-drilled holes. Screw the buttons on, making sure the ends of the screws are on the inside of the box. Glue an elastic ponytail holder to the top button and let that dry. When it is dry, it will stretch over the 2nd button as a clasp. You can add mini tassels, or ribbon bows as pulls.
Measure matching felt to line the inside. Line the bottom as well as the side. You can glue mini purse mirrors, stickers, pretty bows, or buttons to decorate the inside lid.
After it is dry, you can spray the outside with clear polyurethane if you didn't laminate your picture.
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