Hi lovelies!
A few weeks ago I found this old and slightly beat-up jewelry box at my local thrift store, it was on sale (oh yeah…second hand and on sale) so I just had to take it home and give it some much needed love.
I had so much fun making this little box over! All sorts of ideas came to mind. I envisioned it in a little girl’s room, or perhaps it would live with a sophisticated teen, or even a sit in a family room or entry way. So many possibilities! I decided in order to accommodate all of those scenarios, I’d paint it a pretty blue and white.
{Updating a Jewelry Box}
The jewelry box had lots of potential. Although the stain was fading, and it had a few scratches and small chips, the inside lining was in tact, and the bones were great! This made things easy because repairing and re-lining can take some time.
With a small Phillip’s screw driver, I removed the hinges, and the mini drawer pulls.
The pulls and tiny screws with were sprayed a glossy white. In the meantime making sure to cover the inside lining (I used foil and painter’s tape to protect it), I sprayed primer over the entire piece.
{Making It Pretty}
Later, I added a coat of white spray (satin finish) to everything but the drawers.
Then with a small foam brush I painted the drawers and rims of the top and bottom in a shade of blue I’d mixed together to paint a stool a few weeks back.
I added a light coat of polyurethane to seal my work. Once everything was dry I screwed the hinges and pulls back on to the piece.
I’m loving the way this piece turned out! It’s amazing how a little paint can make a world of difference!
I also bought a large jewelry box as well as a few other trinkets that day. I look forward to upcycling and sharing with you soon!
Do you like to update second hand items?
Leshia @ Southern Chic Love says
Love the transformation! I love taking second hand items and making them over. As always I love reading your blog :)
Crystal says
So cute!! Love what you did!!
Becky Lindenmayer says
This is super cute! I bought my girls pottery barn kids jewelry boxes last year- so generic, wish I would have seen this before. :)
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
so pretty, I’d never thought about doing a jewelry box I have a wooden one :)
marina jason says
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london fancy box company says
Thanks for the post, really appreciate it. Waiting for your next creativity!
Mariel says
I would love for you to share this (or any of your other great ideas) at the link party going on now at ‘Or so she says …’ We’ve also got a fun “Favorite Things” giveaway going on through tomorrow. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Mariel says
Thanks for linking up! Hope to see some of your great ideas again this week on ‘Or so she says …’ http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Karen at Bargain-ista.com says
Pretty! Love the color and the white handles are simply charming! And yes, I love making second hand thing over :)
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
Really cute – such a difference! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do:)