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