About the Designer
 Fiorella Designs          
      Unique handmade purses...where fashion meets art
                                                                                                                 
Hello, my name is Holly, and I am the owner and designer of
Fiorella.  This business is such a passion for me!  I feel so fortunate
to be designing these fun purses and to see how women respond
to them.  Fiorella combines my love of art, crafts and fashion.  In my
free time, you will find me scrapbooking, sewing, and crafting for
fun!

The reaction to my designs has been so positive, and my business
is expanding and changing very quickly.  So check back often to
see what's new, or to learn about locations that are carrying my
purses.  I hope you find something fun, fashionable and unique at
Fiorella!  

Thank you for visiting my site!   
                               
Holly
What is a Cigar Box
Purse?  How do you
make them?

I am always asked about the
boxes I use, and just how I
come up with my designs.

I recycle used cigar boxes and
turn them into unique pieces,
that are combinations of
fashion and art!!  My ideas
come from interests that I
have, and inspirations I find in
the latest trends in fashion.  

The boxes are all so interesting
and fun.  Some are painted  
beautiful, glossy colors, others
are various wood tones.  I
usually keep the original
markings on the sides of the
boxes  still visible, to add a
touch of character.  The
original labels on the interiors
are also left on most of the
time.  

The fronts and backs can then
be decoupaged with a variety
of things...cocktail napkins,
handmade papers, magazine
pictures, photographs, and
much more!

There is no limit to the things
that can be added next.  The
details are what make each
purse really stand out.  
Handles are the most fun
because they are like the
jewelry that tie a look
together.  From bamboo to
beads, the possibilities are
endless.  
making a cigar box purse-Fiorella Designs
Hawaiian theme purse by Fiorella Designs