I was recently in Walmart and came across a wood cigar box in their craft section. As soon as I saw this box I knew I wanted to turn it into a purse.
You can find the list of supplies that I’ll be using for this diy down below.
1. One wood cigar box from Walmart
2. One sheet of rice paper
3. Drill and drill bit
4. Hot glue
5. Mod Podge
6. Two sheets of felt
7. Iron
8. Parchment paper
9. Beads
10. Wire
11. Rich Espresso Metallic paint
12. Antique Gold Rub’n Buff
Click here to get the cigar box: https://walmrt.us/3D9r4tv
The first step is to paint the cigar box. I did not paint the entire top of the box because that is where I’ll be adding the rice paper.
Once you have the box painted you’ll then cut the felt to glue to the inside of the purse.
You’ll want to make the strap to your purse before covering the top inside trim of the box.
You’ll want to make two marks onto the box where you’ll drill the holes for the handle to the purse.
Be sure to measure your marks so that they will be even on each side.
Once you have the holes drilled you’ll then add the beads to the wire. You can use any type of beads that you want.
Place the wire through the holes and then twist the ends together.
Once you have the wire twisted and secured in place you’ll then add the felt.
Once you have the handle added you’ll then add the rice paper to the top.
You’ll want to add Mod Podge onto the top of the box and then place the rice paper on top. You can find the rice paper that I’m using on European Excellency by clicking my referral link down below.
Once you have the rice paper added you can then place the parchment paper on top and then use the iron over the rice paper.
I removed the excess rice paper with a sanding tool.
Click here to check out the sanding tool I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FJM4FQ2?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamztheshabb-20&creativeASIN=B09FJM4FQ2&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3P1T9U2GJA6TW&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1
I added a touch of antique gold Rub’n Buff here and there. This is an optional step.
This purse is so easy to make and will make a fun decoration. There are so many different ways to create this purse. You will see the two that we made in our VIP group down below.
I hope you’ll get creative and give this diy a try.
These are absolutely awesome!! Beautiful!!
Oh my gosh! I adore it! Wow!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
I love all three of them . They are all beautiful . I remember making these with my Mom when I was in Junior high . We used material and glued colored rhinestones on them . What a great memory .
I love these
It was so fun watching you both make the first two! It made my night🌷
I don’t like pocketbooks much, but this would be cute just to sit out for a cute spring decor piece.💦💦💦💦💦💦💦
I’m not much of a purse person but I liked all three! Can’t decide which I liked best! I like and want the basket for my tree please! Watered💦💦💦💦
Wow! Just wow! This is sooo unique and both of the purses are gorgeous! Who would’ve thought that a cigar box could transform into a beauteous purse?! The prints are fabulous and really bring the purses to life. I LOVE THESE!😧🌲♥️
Barb, you have such an amazing creative mind. This turned out beautiful. 💦💦💦💦🌲
I want and would love the basket. I have never been so blessed to receive before. You and Mr. Wally gave such generous hearts.
I just love this craft. You are so good at what you do.
I want the basket
Very creative Barb. I want the basket.
Turned out so pretty! Thank you for sharing such great ideas!
Super cool. I would love the basket.
Barb, I love this, I really love the one with purple beads.
I would love the basket!!!
Love this craft beautiful. Love the ones you and Wally did also. 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦
I want the basket!
This is so stinking cute. Watered💦💦💦
These are so pretty and unique! I love the rice paper that you used.
My favorite is the bicycle, very cute & springy
Very creative and I love it. I have a wooden cigar box that belonged to my grandfather and had been thinking of doing something similar. I love them the Easter bag for a tree.
So chic Barb. I absolutely love these purses. Love the rice paper you chose, the beads and the rub n buff. Another awesome DIY!! ❤️❤️❤️🌲
These are e so cute. Remind me of the wooden purses you sold last spring.
Barb, it was so much fun watching you And mr Wally make these on Monday night. It was a good two hour fun. They came out amazing love them. I love the bunny basket. It would be so cute in my tree. Thank you. Have a great night. Can’t wait to see the candles on Sunday.💗🤗💦
omgoshes – I LOVE this — I cannot keep up with all of the wonderful and creative projects you do! This is so elegant – I LOVE it!!!! I finally found some wood hang tags at my Wal-Mart and I am going to practice decoupaging napkins before I jump into big projects like this one…… I bought resin too but it’s still in the box – but I did buy another wood tree during wacky Wednesday so hoping I get creative and try resin.
Barb you amaze me! You are so creative and inspiring. I love everything about the Shabby Tree.
🤩Fancy🥰
Cute cute cutest Barb 💦💦💦💦
Love the purse , so creative
The purse is super cute!
These are cute! I especially love ” butterflies of America” one
I love the way this came out💜Anothet great craft Barb💜
Great craft love it
Love the purse, the colored beads are so pretty!
I’d like to have the basket for my tree. 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦watered.