Use only wooden cigar boxes or other wooden craft boxes, which are available at most craft stores, some discount or hardware stores, or from online craft sites. Do not use cardboard cigar boxes, as these will not work well for this project.
For a chain handle, you will need to attach 2 eyelet hooks to the box (you should be able to screw these in by hand) and attach the chain with pliers by bending one of the links slightly to slip it through the eyelet.
You can use anything from favorite photos or pictures to jewelry, beads, or buttons to decorate your cigar box purse. You can either purchase decorative items from your local craft store or use what you have already have handy for decorations your cigar box purse. A decorative theme is a great idea if the cigar box purse is to be a gift. You may fit the theme to the recipient’s favorite hobby, such as stamp collecting or bingo, or you might decorate it with a holiday theme for Christmas or Mother’s Day.
