Well, this one was ultra-fast. A couple years ago I made a two tier pen case from a cigar box that belonged to my father. I had to make the slotted trays by hand, a fun but tedious project. That case remains dear to my heart (dad gone now), but this new one was different...
Stopped by the local cigar place on the way home from an errand, picked up three boxes for $1.00 each (they give the proceeds to a Veteran's organization). Trimmed a pen tray liner from Michelle of Pendora Pens that I got from her at the LA Pen Show, took all of about 5 minutes to cut it to size. Placed it in the box.
I was done.
Here 'tis. Box as closed, and it shows how I knew right away it would be perfect:
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Here is the inside of the lid, which is actually printed on red felt, real swank:
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Fully open, showing the pen tray with pens:
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Just for fun, here's the selection in there for the photos:
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Total time: maybe 10-15 minutes. Total cost: right around $6.00 or so. I'll probably go back and smooth the exterior finish and put some finishing touches on the interior wood (which is unfinished), but all in all, a fun afternoon project.
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