It's paint party Friday again! Time for me to share another post. I sit down several times a week to write a blog and find myself blank, so I play scrabble instead. I thought I'd share this box I revamped last week.
After
I normally throw off my junk jewelry when I arrive home. For convenience I place it in a colored glass bowl in my downstairs powder room, allowing me to quickly grab pieces on the run and replace them when I returned. Save myself running up and down stairs when I forget my jewelry or change my mind!
However some of the jewelry got damaged from the weight in the small bowl. Plus it tangled together too. So I decided to revamp this old box that was sitting on my computer housing a few old photos.
Before
I kind of prefer it painted these colors, but they didn't fit the room. It was originally a very cheap thrift store find which I've revamped several times! So I feel comfortable that I can revert back to these colors later if I prefer. That's the wonderful thing about old wood boxes, sandpaper with primer and you're good to go!
I kind of wish I'd left it plainer like the above first step, but I was in a painting mood... So I continued on! The inside was ugly before, so this is quite an improvement!
Now my jewelry is spread out, easier to find, and less likely to get ruined!
Unless of course I buy more.....WINK!
Happy Paint party Friday have a great weekend!
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I love how that turned out, especially with the white outlines. very striking. You should join my flickr group, Lettering Love... http://www.flickr.com/groups/1703362@N25/ I see you do some art with letters!
ReplyDeleteLooks good to me! I personally like the bright colors. Thanks for sharing. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteyour 'new' jewellery box looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this jewel box and how you have painted it ~ Great idea! Love the colors ^_^
ReplyDeletenamste, Carol ^_^ (Share the Creative Journey)
The revamped box is gorgeous! Very fun and the colors are great! HAPPY PPF!
ReplyDeletePretty :)
ReplyDeleteI love jewellery too - I can't resist buying more!
You are amazing - in the most wonderful way!
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful treasure chest. BTW I used your quote of the day on my teacher website this week!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see I'm not the only one to just throw the everyday stuff together for easy access. Your painting is uplifting as usual.
ReplyDeletecould you send me the scrabble link again. please
ReplyDeleteLoving your revamped box, such great colours. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteI love the painting on the lid, it matches what is inside it!
ReplyDeleteYou know the old saying..."necessity is the mother of invention"? I'd say that applies here! :-) Wonderful job on your box and a fabulous way to solve a problem. Yay! Happy PPF and thanks for stopping by to visit me too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the jewelry! Your boxes are fabulous! ( I have a fetish for boxes anyway, love buying them and making them!) happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheery thing to see every day as you are rushing out the door.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! So fun to revamp old pieces like that. And you're right, the beauty of it is that you can change it up whenever the whim strikes you! I think it looks great right now (love that interior!).
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
Great transformation and I'm sure your jewels will sparkle inside with delight! POP ART MINIS
ReplyDeleteOne can never have enough jewelry! I adore jewelry! You box is perfect. I too tend to be in a hurry and just throw the jewelry around. Thanks for showing us the tranformation.
ReplyDeleteYep....when in a painting kinda mood, go for it! Cute little box....a fun way to start your mornings :P
ReplyDeleteWHAT FUN! and I love your attitude that you can transform it yet again at any time. love that this piece will have many lives.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun painting activity - you have sure created a beautiful spot for the things you love! Great doodles and colours!
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