Creativity has its own rewards. Not only does it satisfy your creative juices but also gives you the pleasure of seeing something that you created. These days you can get everything in the market. From food to shoe laces. However, nothing is as fulfilling as creating something on your own.
It doesn’t need to be elaborate or very fancy. For instance, you can create a simple hand made jewelry box. It will not only be an inexpensive way to store your jewelry but also be something that reflects your personality. You can make it according to your requirements and style as well.
Many people think that making a jewelry box is a big headache. However, nothing could be further away from the truth. Handmade jewelry boxes are easy to make and can be decorated in a million ways. You can choose if you want many compartments for different pieces or a single or couple of compartments.
Here are some of the different kinds of handmade jewelry boxes you can make. However, if you don’t have the time and the energy to do that, then you can buy one of the many handmade jewelry boxes available in the market and pass it off as your own creation!
The most common kind of handmade boxes available are generally made of cardboard. You can even buy a simple cardboard box and decorate it in your style with different kinds of embellishments, ribbons, laces and stamps and colors. Card board boxes don’t cost much and don’t even take much time. If you want to gift a handmade jewelry box for your teen, then a cardboard box with a lot of compartments is a great idea. Your child will surely think about you each time she uses it.
Some people prefer wood over cardboard. Wood is more durable and long lasting than cardboard and has more options for decorations than cardboard. However, if you want to create your own handmade jewelry box out of wood, then you need to know the basic techniques of working with wood. If you don’t like the idea of a box, then you can even make pouches out of satin or velvet for your jewelry. These pouches can easily fit into your purse and can be a great way to store your jewelry while traveling. They are easier to decorate as compared to wood or cardboard jewelry boxes and can be adorned with crystals, beads, sequins and even stones of your choice.
