From Trash to Storage for Treasure
I turned an old silverware box that had seem better days into pretty storage for my jewelry.
I first removed the hardware and the inside lining.
I gave the box a good sanding to remove the deep sratches in the surface.
I decided to paint it with some Folk Art oatmeal chalk paint. I just love this soft neutral color!
I gave it several thin coats.
Once in it was completely dry, I sanded a bit on the edges to give it a distressed look.
Next, I gave it several coats of Behr white wax. I love the combo of the oatmeal color with the white wax.
I put the hardware back on. The outside was completely transformed!
I kept a few of the pieces from the origional lining for templates for the new lining. I cut out pieces of poster board and covered them with some velvet fabric.
I hot glue the new lining in place.
Now it is the perfect place to keep my jewelry! Itnis pretty and functional!
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Suggested materials:
- Folk Art Oatmeal Chalk Paint (Amazon)
- Behr white wax (Home Depot)
- Poster board (Hobby Lobby)
- 1/2 yard of velvet material (Hobby Lobby)
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BrettaMcClennyKirby on Nov 13, 2019This is so pretty! I have a couple of old silverware boxes, one is not in use and now I know what to do with it!! Thank you for sharing! Love it!♥️
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ClassicCumbria-TimeSavingTips on Nov 16, 2019
Looks very fancey..love how you gave it a new life..Turning old to new👍 grate job you have done.
Thanks for shareing
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Jennifer | simpleprairielife on Nov 16, 2019
Thank you Louisa!
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ClassicCumbria-TimeSavingTips on Nov 16, 2019
Thanking you more for shareing :)
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