For some reason I am drawn to these vintage jewelry boxes, perhaps they remind me of the hours I spent playing with my grandmother’s vintage jewelry, which she kept in a similar jewelry box. I picked up these two at separate estate sales for $1 and 50 cents each.
These babies needed a facelift, don’t ya think? Enter the spray paint:
Much better! I spray painted the larger one silver and the smaller one lavender. They were still kinda plain, so I decided to keep on going by adding my initial and some bling.
I added the border to highlight the slightly raised detail border that still showed through a little.
I just used silver craft paint to paint the border and initial, then outlined them using a paint pen. I printed out an initial and used carbon paper to transfer it to the top of the box. Since I am an impatient crafter, I didn’t even tape off for a clean line, but it still turned out okay. If you wanted to do a real professional job I would recommend taping off.
Now they’re right at home in my guest bedroom, but I keep moving them around. Tell me which spot you like best.
In the vanity:
Under the vanity:
In the corner (I’m leaning toward this spot):
I’m linking up with Transformation Thursday, The Power of Paint Party, and other linky parties seen HERE.
Beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Now i need to find some old jewelry boxes...if you get a chance stop by and enter my jewelry giveaway at http://jos2ndact.blogspot.com/2010/04/blogaversary-and-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteI love them in the corner! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love it, but I love the vanity. I had the exact one in my room when I was in High School. It was black and I LOVED it!
ReplyDeleteLove your makeover and love how they look stacked on one another!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
I love it and see these all of the time at thrift stores. The vanity is awesome too!
ReplyDeleteThese came out great! I like where you have them in the last pic. I really love that vanity!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Christy.. I am drawn to these old jewelry boxes too! Spray painting them is a good idea... I am going to have to try it:-)
ReplyDeleteBella
Love it! Great attention to detail! :)
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