A Cigar Box Purse Or Handbag Is A Unique Fashion Accessory With A Touch Of Old World Charm
There's an unmistakable charm about a cigar box purse or handbag. Neat, petite and elegant, and decorated with romantic, quaint and quirky images from a bygone era, these design gems are becoming increasingly sought after fashion accessories. You can buy cigar box purses and handbags made from real cigar boxes, or they can be decorated with just about any image you can imagine, including classic movie stars, fashion photographs, dancers, animals, flowers or abstract designs. If you shop around online, you'll find a huge range of cigar box purses and handbags, many of them uniquely designed and sold by the artist who created them. You can even have a cigar box purse or handbag custom made using a favorite image of a pet, a special place, person or thing, or perhaps a cherished old photograph of a great aunt or grandmother taken in a bygone era.
Any image is suitable, so long as it's your own, and there is no copyright existing in the photograph or artwork. Or if you're particularly creative, you could even make the purse or handbag yourself.Making your own cigar box purse or handbag.It's very simple to make a cigar box purse or handbag yourself, and you'll have the satisfaction of having something which is absolutely unique. A handbag or purse you've made yourself also makes a lovely gift for someone special. You can buy a simple wooden box, or a real cigar box if you can find one, some paint and lacquer, and the hinges, corners, handle and clasp from purse hardware suppliers which you'll find online. Of course, you'll also need a photograph or piece of artwork to use on the box.
Choosing an image, a color scheme and purse hardware pieces which work together artistically is great fun, and very satisfying when it all comes together. It's a very simple job to paint the box, glue on the image, cover the whole thing with a few coats of lacquer, then attach all of the purse hardware components..
Lynn Donn is the webmaster for http://www.unique-handbags-and-purses.com. Her website offers tips and information on all the latest trends in purses and handbags for the fashion enthusiast.Double The Storage Space In Your Bedroom Closet
Everyone needs more storage space, right? Well a good closet organizer can double the storage space in your closet and make it easier for you to find just what you need.There's 2 basic types of closet organizers. One is actually more like closet furniture and has built in drawers cubbies and of course poles to hang your clothes. These can run you quite a bit of money but do a great job to organize and beautify your closet and will be durable enough to last a long time. A less costly alternative is found in wire closet organizers that offer almost the same amount of organization but aren't as pretty and may not wear as well. Both kinds will work with a walk in closet or a simple reach in closet.When buying an organizer system for you closet, you want to keep in mind what kind of clothing you have and how much of it.
Do you have tons of shoes, but not a lot of shirts? Then you'll want more storage units for shoes. If you have a lot of hats, scarves and purses, make sure you design...
Double The Storage Space In Your Bedroom Closet
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Cigar Box Purses - A Smokin' Fashion Statement
Mushu Treasures is the fun and clever alter ego of Seattle handbag designer Marlene Wong-Doutaz (aka "Mushu").
Wong-Doutaz creates genuine Cigar Box Purses that will add a splash of fun to jeans or an extra spark to ignite a little black dress.
Heck, it'll even brighten up a trip to the grocery store.
Her handcrafted, custom designed Cigar Box Purses are wearable, one-of-a-kind accessories that incorporate everything from beads and tassels to paints and papers.Mushu's colorful wooden throwaways are transformed into dazzling handbags that turn heads wherever you go. "I make one of the few women's accessories that men think are cool," Wong-Doutaz says with a chuckle.
"Men are not afraid to stop by, pick up a cigar box purse, look inside, and even comment 'this is great!'
I love it."
In fact, Mushu Treasures has more male customers now than she did when she was a commercial retailer in women's accessories.THE PROCESSThere is a meticulous...
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Christian Gift Sales Expected to be Bountiful as Divinity Boutique Launches a Complete Line of Silk Ties, Leather Wallets, Leather Purses, and Belts
Cleveland, Ohio
September 8 , 2004 - Divinity Boutique was founded in 2004 after 18 months of research and new product development.
The initial product line features men's handmade, silk ties, men's leather wallets and key chains, men's and ladies belts, ladies purses, checkbook holders and clutches, and Men's Dress socks.
All of the proucts in the line have a mild Christian theme.
The company has a "silver rivet" with a cross accent that can be found as the most common enhancement to the product line.
"It is a very upscale look" says sales manager, Keith Schwartz.We introduced 18 different men's tie designs in 5 colors per design.
That is over 90 different variations.
According to the company's sales manager, "we have more variations than any of the established companies in the industry and customers are taking notice."
Family Christian stores, the largest chain in the industry, bought the line on the spot.
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Bagettes.com Solves Travelers' Dilemma With Custom Photo Purses
Prairie Village, KS (ContentDesk) July 3, 2005 -? www.Bagettes.com has found a unique way to solve a common traveling dilemma ? how to carry photos from home without bringing a photo album or "brag book" along. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, a favorite family photo beautifully crafted into a makeup bag, purse, or accessory tote, allows travelers to carry their photo memories, without over packing.Our custom photo bags are created using a high tech imaging process. The images are imbedded into the fibers ? the result is a high quality image on a bag that won't fade, peel or rub off. The line of products features a small keychain/coin purse, make up bags, handbags, and a golf accessory bag designed to hold tees and ball repair tools. Also in the line is a large multi-purpose tote, which can be used as a travel bag, diaper bag, or gym bag.Upon returning from a trip, www.Bagettes.com...
Bagettes.com Solves Travelers' Dilemma With Custom Photo Purses
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