May 3, 2017

This is the first Graphic 45 April Upcycle Challenge project I designed. I used a gifted cigar box from my sister Mary to create a keepsake box which holds mini album and trinket box.

I covered the entire cigar box with ordinary package mailing paper. I distress it using Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The hardware I used was purchased from Ali Express.

Glad I held onto the cigar box collection my sister gave me because I love the way this keepsake box turned out.  It’s very versatile and can be used to hold craft room tools and items, jewelry, stationery, or memorabilia.

You can watch a video of this project on my YouTube channel. I have added links below to some of the products I used to create this project.

Grafix Medium Weight Chipboard Sheets, 12-Inch by 12-Inch, Natural, 25-Pack
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Grafix-Chipboard-12-Inch-Natural-25-Pack/dp/B0013JRFUA

Gummed Reinforced Packing Tape
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Crowell-Reinforced-Gummed-Intertape-Natural/dp/B073Z4M4XR/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_229_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MDA47JH6KB40S0Q6WHDJ

Graphic45 Floral Shoppe Paper Collection
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Graphic-45-Floral-Shoppe-Collection/dp/B079K7S5SP

G45papers.com
https://g45papers.com/Graphic%2045%20Blog?journal_blog_post_id=179

scrapncreate.com
https://www.scrapncreate.com/product-page/floral-shoppe-bundle

Scrapbook.com https://www.scrapbook.com/store/collection-brand/floral+shoppe-graphic+45.html

Jewelry Box Feet and Hardware
AliExpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180503094523&SearchText=jewelry+box+feet