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My cigar box purse collection so far...
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E-Chick Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 1:58 PM EST
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Just wanted to say thanks for all of the help and ideas from a few months ago.

I started my project a few days ago and I've made about 20 purses along with 2 family members. These are most of them.

We still need to line and add closures to some of them. I seem to be having difficulty finding the hinges, although I've yet to go to the Ace Hardware or mom & pop hardware.

We already have a few parties booked and a showing in November at a restaurant...pretty cool for a few days work!

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Todog Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 2:29 PM EST
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I want to see your nude(of yourself) photo collection!
donutboy2000 Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 3:21 PM EST
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hahahahahahaha
hohohohohohoho
Brilliant reparte.
xibbumbero Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 3:29 PM EST
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E-Chick,Are you sure those aren't lunchboxes. X
eleltea Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 5:19 PM EST
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X, it's not in the picture. She sat on it.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 6:55 PM EST
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E-Chick

did you lose my plans?

you don't have to change the hinges, they are strong enough. you need to get small brass liding closures at one of the chain hardware stores where they have thing hanging for you to pick. they are like a question mark and slide into a loop that comes with it, and you need some very small brass screws to mount the hook thing.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 6:55 PM EST
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i forgot. don't use the paper covered boxes, use only wood.
xibbumbero Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 7:23 PM EST
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LLT,I said lunchbox not munchbox,LOL. X
GetYourOwn Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 7:27 PM EST
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"I started my project a few days ago and I've made about 20 purses along with 2 family members."
Did you make the family members out of cigar boxes also? Are they in the picture?

You should only use wooden boxes that are not held together by paper.(I think Rick said or meant this) Is that why you think you need hinges?
What color liner are you gonna use? I see a lot of animal prints. Some people put a string across the inside so it doesn't open up too far.
Looks like a good start. You can see how good of a friend Jimmy is when you ask him for an OPUS box.
rookie139 Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 9:07 PM EST
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Nice Partagas 150th box to the left!...I got one of those (but it doesn't look like a purse..LOL)
rookie139 Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 9:08 PM EST
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On second look, it looks more like a Partagas S series box
jjohnson28 Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2002, 9:28 PM EST
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OMG! and to think you acused us the other day, of having to much time on our hands...LOL

Good luck on your venture and I just want to point out that I think I was the first on this board to bring attention to this madness! Can you say royalties...LOL J/K. Jimbo
DrMaddVibe Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Sep 14 2002, 4:03 AM EST
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There's a repoduction hardware store in most malls...I can't remember the name, unfourtunately. They might have what you're looking for. If not then a search on the WWW for antique hardware.

I like some of the handles that you used.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Sep 14 2002, 5:01 AM EST
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Restoration Hardware! I pulled a double yesterday, and I posted that last one BEFORE coffee or espresso!
E-Chick Offline
#15 Posted: Sat, Sep 14 2002, 12:28 PM EST
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RICK, yes I do have your instructions and samples. I just don't want to hassle with removing/reinstalling the hardware, restaining, etc...thank you my dear!
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Sep 15 2002, 2:09 AM EST
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: rookie139

if i make one for you, will you carry it? do you prefer an over the shoulder strap. don't wear too much jewlery, it will distract.
Slimboli Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Sep 15 2002, 3:12 AM EST
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Oh come on E-Chick ... let's get a little creative, and make a few Like these, they're right up your alley ...

Or maybe it would be more fitting to visit 'Blonde Girl Accessories' ...

... and check out the prices they are asking!!!

Also, you might be interested in this ... or this.





BMW Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Sep 15 2002, 5:05 AM EST
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Slim. you are really quite the accessorizer! Do they make a Cigar Box Fanny Pack? he,he,he,he........
Barry
Charlie Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, Sep 15 2002, 9:42 AM EST
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I wounder if they would offer a "Boy George" one for the fellows who would want to carry such an item!?! Charlie
Steve@CAO Offline
#20 Posted: Mon, Sep 16 2002, 2:27 AM EST
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Nice work!
plabonte Offline
#21 Posted: Mon, Sep 16 2002, 4:23 AM EST
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I'd be more impressed if you made a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Do you really use these things out on the town or are they more of a decorative piece for your place?
E-Chick Offline
#22 Posted: Mon, Sep 16 2002, 7:44 AM EST
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Slim, I've already checked those sites out months ago...
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