Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Diamond%20purse%201%202004.jpg?pictureId=119313<p>This purse is made from a cigar box.&nbsp; I started to play with thin wood that was wrapped around some of my husbands cigars.&nbsp; The natural wood grain looked very interesting cut into small squares and laid out in a diamond pattern.&nbsp; The purse has small squares veneered onto the front in a diamond pattern&nbsp; while the back has 2 large diamonds and the sides have medium size diamonds.&nbsp; After I glued all of the pieces onto the box, I lacquered the entire purse with clear varnish.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is finished with a dark red glass beaded handle, square tapestry style fabric lining&nbsp; and a wonderful burgundy and gold tassel.<br></p>http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Diamond%20purse%203.jpg?pictureId=119314http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Diamond%20purse%205.jpg?pictureId=119316http://www.scottishgypsy.com/picture/Diamond%20purse%208.jpg?pictureId=119315