What Do You Do With a Cigar Box?
You upcycle it, of course! I'm glad you're here because I want to show you how I decided to use this cigar box that has been sitting around for a while. If you're a crafter that owns a Cricut machine, this is the post for you. The Maker is a machine that cuts a wide variety of material using different blades. There are many blade storage options out there - none of which thrilled me, so I decided to make my own. Presenting, the Cigar Box: The box was in excellent condition so all I did was wipe it down with a cloth before I got started on the inside. Since it was all wood, I cut a piece of felt and glued it to the bottom of the box. This provided a soft surface for the blades and housings to rest. Next, I grabbed some paint stirrers, cut them to size, and painted/sealed them. I measured the distance for smaller pieces to create compartments. You can see the chalk marks above. I cut more paint stirrers and pla...