So there’s this friend of mine named Kylie {but really its Kyle} and she’s the best. No really, she is. I have told y’all about her here, here, and here. Because Kylie is the best, she sends me her latest and greatest projects so that I can share them with you all. Sweet, right?!
Her latest and greatest is extra fun this time! She was given a whole bunch of old cigar boxes, and knew she wanted to do something really creative with them, and that she did! She made these cigar boxes into adorable signs.
One of our neighbors smokes cigars (although he smokes a lot less of them after seeing some life insurance quotes for pipe and cigar lovers!) so I will definitely be asking him for his used boxes when he is finished with them! Plus, I know that he usually stores his cigars in a sleek humidor when he is out and about, so I am sure he will not need any of the old boxes! My neighbor actually owns a few of these travel cigar humidors on Smokprofy so he will not have to look for somewhere to keep his cigars safe after giving me his old cigar boxes!
Anyway, if you are going to give this project a go, try not to buy the cigar boxes yourselves, as you can almost always find someone who is willing to donate theirs to you! Moreover, if you do smoke you might want to have a look into some of these vape deals. So, with all that being said, here is how the whole thing went down:
Supplies:
- Cigar Box{es}
- Paint brush
- Chalkboard paint {from Joann’s for $6.99, but then used a 40% off coupon!!}
- Painters tape
Simply tape off the areas that you want to leave unpainted on the BACK of the cigar box {as to not cover any of the detail of the box}:
Apply chalkboard paint, and let dry for 24 hours {patience is key here!}
Remove tape and write sweet messages in chalk!
One of the best things about these is that you can use them for anywhere in your home, saying anything you want {and being able to change that saying as often as you want} or if you are like Kylie, you can even use them in your Midcentury Modern furniture store Modern Manor!
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| all photos taken by Kylie |
Don’t you think they turned out absolutely adorable?! I do! Now who do I know that goes through a lot of cigars that will give me their boxes?!?!
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Such a cute idea – I love it! Now where do I get cigar boxes?!
So clever! I remember going through a phase where I was determined to bring back those cigar box purses…I think this is better! xoxo
There has to be at least one cigar store in Phoenix or Mesa or Scottsdale that will save some for you. Check the thrift stores also. These are good for reminders on the bathroom sink, or in the kitchen: Don’t forget to bring home the …….. For the husband. Ann
These are inexpensive gifts to make for someone. They are also fun to make to decorate your own home as well. Seriously, this is a great idea and great for recycling,very creative!
so cute!!
What a cute idea! (I love anything that has something to do with chalkboards.)