A Treasure Chest Now Treasure Mapped
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Zest it Up
5 Materials
$15
2 Hours
Easy
Hey there!
Question What do you do when you find a $5 chest in perfect condition?
Answer: Obviously….BUY IT!
Question Do you still buy it even though it is an insanely bright cobalt blue?
Answer: HECK YA!
Introducing our find……
Cute, but that bright blue wouldn’t work for my decor….and it certainly wouldn’t appeal to our bride’s as a rental. So, what to do? Well, in true Zest fashion, Sam and I found some cool atlases at the thrift store. I guess you could call that a double score…at least in my book!
Ohhhh yes! A little Mod Podge action and we will have a total transformation!
Start by spreading the Mod Podge straight on the trunk, layer on your map, smooth out any bubbles, and then coat the top of the paper with another layer of Mod Podge.
This job took a tad bit o’ perseverance…but it was methodical enough to be peaceful. The end result was more than a little satisfying!
A simple coat of polyurethane for an added layer of protection, and this baby was done.
Done and fabulous!!
My advice to you: if you ever find some old maps, snatch them up! This is an awesome and easy technique to give all sorts of accessory pieces an heir of wanderlust.
You could work it with a bohemian edge by using some stain over the maps, or you could keep this clean and crisp for a nautical vibe. I love this DIY chest!
Seriously, the sky is the limit! So grab some Mod Podge and have some fun:)
xoxo
Chanda
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I have two of these my sister and I used in college. I got world map kraft paper online to decoupage them. (Google it if you are interested.) Also have a collection of old Nat. Geographic maps I might use. Maybe you'll inspire me to get started!
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I think I still have one in my basement from when I sent my son to Military School (didn't help any) but still have a few useless souvenirs and tokens. Those trunks are called foot lockers and function the same. I think I bought them at Kmart-cheap. If I can turn it into something nice looking, not all is lost. I can see it now with small caster wheels to give it some height to work as a storage/coffee table for him now. It's still boring black and cheap chrome and a bit of sprucing up maybe the Grand-daughters my want them?
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