The first box was so much fun to create. I printed off vintage tattoo designs and applied them to the cigar box using PVA glue. I took "vintage photo" distress ink and distressed around the box, attached footings from Tim Holtz Idea-ology series and a drawer handle on top for easy carrying. The hinges and front clasp were gold tone and the handle and footings are silver so I took Ranger distress inks in silver and slate and changed the box fittings to silver. I will be creating a tray since this box is so deep for more storage of glitter, brushes, mirror, etc. The last step I used clear gloss acrylic spray to protect all the artwork on the box inside and out. I love the way this box turned out.
The second box I kept very simple. The cigar box was already black and I liked the labeling that came on the box so I left it. I purchased a purse handle from Joann's and with help from the hubby purchased some hardware to attach it to the top of the box. I put some metal corner pieces on the top corners from Tim Holtz Idea-ology series. I used demin material for the bottom of the box and left the sides wood that came in the cigar box. I added wooden spools to the bottom and used 3 different distress inks to match the color of the beads in the handle. I love Ranger distress inks they work on so many surfaces!
The last box I printed out several vintage belly dance themed art work for both the inside and outside decoration. The cigar box was orange already so I didn't need to paint it; I lucked out :-) I used ribbon around the cover photo and the outside of the box and added 3 coffee filter flowers I had made in the corner on the top and a metal bit from my dance inventory on the front side. The inside I decorated the cover with more vintage dancers and some metal bits incasing it with more ribbon. The inside bottom I covered in red velvet and along the sides. I'll be adding my belly dance keepsakes in this box.
Below are photos of all three projects.
All 3 boxes done
Tattoo cigar box before
Tattoo cigar box before - inside
Tattoo cigar box done - front
Tattoo cigar box done - top
Tattoo cigar box done - inside
Tattoo cigar box done - side
Tattoo cigar box done - back
Tattoo cigar box done - side
Cigar box purse
Cigar box purse inside
Cigar box purse feet
Cigar box belly dance theme before
Cigar box belly dance theme done - top
Cigar box belly dance theme done - inside
