Fabric & Notion Filled Cigar box

where do we find cigar boxes ?

I did have a couple cigar boxes a couple months ago but gave them away and don't have any idea where to get another -- unless I bought a box of cigars and I'm glad to say I don't know anyone who smokes then. If you decide to do this swap again but specifying maybe a flat rate mailing envelope I would join, I like the combination of items.

or perhaps a papermache box ?

wish I could do this one, but I don't have a cigar box:(

you can buy cigar boxes from the smoke shops for a few dollars usually~

sorry to be not so wise about this but what is a "smoke shop"?

You can find them on Ebay. Go to a place that sells cigars and ask if they have any empty boxes.

smoke shop- tobacco/cigarette shop -check your phone book for locations near you.

It doesn't have to be a cigar box per se, it is about 8 inches wide and about 9-10 inches long. Usually about 2 inches deep. It has a lid. If you want to make one, go for it! I'm sorry to have made this complicated! lol

Just a thought...cigar boxes are pretty smelly! So I would recommend that when you get your box set it outside or in your garage open for a couple days to air it out. That way the goodies (especially the fabric) won't smell of cigars.

right on! I was planning on putting my items in a large gallon ziplock bag before in the box. I have some really nice wooden cigar boxes I got at a rummage sale for a quarter each. that is what made me think of this swap.

Crochetjunkie - no worries...It is a fun idea!!!!! - I will try hard first to find a cigar box... If not I will make one :)

Another thought... I really think that the cigar box should be altered! I wouldn't want to receive a plain ol cigar box. Why spend the money on the shipping cost if the box isn't special?

I will look for a cigar box this summer while Yardsailing - so please do this again in the Fall.

absolutely! I can do this again. Yardsaling is my favorite thing to do in the summer!!

you can decorate the cigar box if you want to. I think it's a neat idea! It's not a requirement, but if you do it, it could be counted as extra for a heart.

I saw some plain white empty "cigar boxes" for sale at Michaels a while back. They were in the section with kid's crafts. You can probably find them around back-to-school time for kids to put pencils and crayons in.

I have chuckled all the way through the posted messages. I am the biggest packrat in the world. A cigar box is not my problem (i have stacks of them) - to use your words, crochetjunkie, "useful tools that you could stand to part with" is my problem. Antique/unique sewing notions are my weakness ---- what will I part with????? Have to join this one. Thanks, for a terrific idea.

What do you mean by FQ of material? sorrry, new at this, want to join this but not sure about the FQ

yes, diamond. FQ of fabric. FQ is typically 18 in by 22 in of fabric. No reason to be sorry! The only stupid question is the one not asked!!!

There were some boxes at Michaels - our cigar shop wanted too much -silly