DIY EMBROIDERED CIGAR BOX

If you’ve never used a drill before, this project is the perfect place to start. I picked up this cigar box at an auction ($2 score!), but you can pretty much find them at most thrift stores or online. I chose to do a monogram, but the possibilities are endless!

If you don’t already have a stencil you’d like to use, you can make one by printing out a letter (enlarged) and cutting it out. 

Position your letter on your cigar box then lightly trace with a pencil (you’ll have to erase these marks later).

Next you’ll want to mark where you’ll be drilling. I freehanded this by making small dots that were similar to one another in spacing. Also if you were eyeing the color-blocked pencil above, here’s a handy tutorial for how to make your own!

Drill, baby drill! Just be sure to not go through the other side of the box. If you don’t trust yourself, put a piece of wood inside the box to stop the drill from going through.

 Erase all your pencil marks and start stitching. I did a back-stitch so that the outline would be solid all the way through instead of dashed.

Tie off your knots and you’re done. I’m using mine as a sewing box, but you could really use it for anything. Photographs, coupons, secret candy stash, the choice is up to you!