Vintage Inspired Keepsake Box

14 Materials
$20
2 Hours
Medium

Turn a plaid wooden box into a Vintage Inspired Keepsake Box.

This Vintage Inspired Box is the perfect place to store special mementos for years to come.

Supplies Used on the Vintage Inspired Box…           (*affiliate links)

  • Walnut Hollow Unfinished Cornice Box*icon
  • Deco Art Americana Decor Stencil, The French Inn*icon icon icon
  • Deco Art Americana Decor Stencil, Old French Script
  • Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Relicicon icon
  • Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Everlastingicon icon
  • DecoArt Metallic Lustre Wax, Champagne Iceicon
  • Brass Knobs
  • Paint Brush and Stencil Brush
  • Very Fine Sanding Blockicon
  • Black Spray Painticon
  • Clean Soft Rag
  • Removable Painters Tape
  • Decorative Scrapbook Paper
  • Craft Glue


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  1. Paint the Cornice Box with Relic Chalky Finish Painticon icon (inside and out).
  2. Lightly sand the box to smooth out the finish.
  3. Add a small bit of water to Everlasting paint and give the box a quick white wash.
  4. Rub excess paint off the box with a clean soft rag for a slightly distressed look.

5. Position The French Inn stencil over the top of the box. Secure the stencil in place with the  painters tape to prevent slipping. Use stipple brush to apply a mix of Relic, Romance & Everlasting paint to the decorative element in the center of the stencil.


6. Stencil the remaining open stencil areas with “Relic” paint.


7. Position and stencil Old French Script pattern onto the sides of box.


8. Allow paint to dry for a few hours and lightly sand over the stenciled area to give a slightly worn look.


9. Apply Clear Crème Wax onto the inside and outside of the box. Wait one hour and buff box using a soft clean rag.

10. Spray the brass knobs with black spray paint.


11. Rub the knobs with Champagne Metallic Lustre Wax and buff.


12. Glue or Screw knobs in place.

13. Measure decorative scrapbook paper or wallpaper scraps to fit inside the box.


14. Apply a thin layer of craft glue on the back of the paper and stick to the sides and bottom of the box.

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  • Geri Boadwine Geri Boadwine on Apr 23, 2019

    I am thinking that some if these old cigar boxes I have woukd work good for that!..what are your thoughts?


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