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Blogger Canada on Jul 10, 2012

Card Catalog-looking Jewelry Box - Ikea Moppe Hack

I've had the bigger version of the Ikea Moppe drawers on my dresser for ages. I used to use them for pens and pencils and scissors and such. Now I use them to hold my jewelry.

You see where this is going, yes?

My Moppe drawers stayed plain for years. I gave them a quick coat of chalk paint last year just to perk them up. But I've never been totally happy with them.

Until now.

Using layers of distressed paint, I made my drawers into a chippy industrial-esque, card catalog-looking jewelry box!

For all the how to: http://akadesign.ca/?p=9407.

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Mike and Monica R Nashua, NH

I really like this! We're planning a trip to IKEA in the next few weeks...I'll have to keep this in mind!

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
Heather B Lake Mary, FL

love it! I have been crushing on old card catalogs for years and they are out of my price range. This is an awesome substitute. Thanks for the inspiration!

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
Robin H De Witt, NE

I really love this. It looks fabulous!

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
Shannon Canada

Way out of my price range too Heather! Thanks all!

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Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

This is fantastic - I've been wanting to do this! Ikea here I come!!

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0
Lori Ledyard, CT

ooooooh--I have that same box!! What a great idea!

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

nice transformation....this idea of old card catalogs is nice...I just did a quick search on ebay...there are some really nice vintage stuff out there. With most librarys now into the digital age. These old wooden storage systems should be more available.

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 1
The Space Between Key West, FL

i would have never guessed the before. such a great upgrade.

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 1
Janey Minden, NV

Great project! I'd love to try it out myself!

on Mar 15, 2013 · Like 0