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Thrifted Jewelry Box Makeover

Audrey got her ears pierced a few months ago, so I’ve been looking around for some storage options for her jewelry.  I shopped around online a lot, and the only ones I could find for a reasonable price were made of cheapy materials with bad reviews.  Not good for a little girl with a messy room.  Haha.  Since I didn’t want to spend upwards of $50.00 on a jewelry box, I had given up on the idea.  Then a couple weeks ago, I was shopping at the thrift store and came across this little box.  I knew it would be perfect for a jewelry box makeover, and it was only $2.00!

Thrifted Jewelry Box Makeover

Look at the storage inside!  I’m not in love with the color of the fabric, but it’s perfect to sort all of her little earrings.

Thrifted Jewelry Box Makeover

I painted the whole thing with a creamy white, chalky finish paint.  Then I distressed it lightly and waxed it.  I wanted to make the box fun, since it’s for a little girl.  The top was my perfect blank canvas.

Thrifted Jewelry Box Makeover

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I gave her some choices, and she decided on Elsa, of course.  So I broke out my Silhouette to cut a design out of blue and silver vinyl.  This design came from the Silhouette store here.  I made the snowflakes bigger, duplicated some, and spread them out to fit the width of the lid.  I love that she’s wearing a bracelet.  Perfect for a jewelry box.

Thrifted Jewelry Box Makeover

It looks so much better now!  Audrey gave me a great big hug when she saw it, so I think she approves too.

Thrifted Jewelry Box Makeover

And here’s one last before and after for you.  Such a big difference!

Frozen jewelry box from a thrift store find!

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Mary

Friday 17th of November 2017

So cute!! I refinished the same style box :) Did you keep the yellow inside??

Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts

Tuesday 21st of November 2017

Yeah, I just kept it yellow. Not my favorite, but I didn't know what else to do with it. :)

Candace

Saturday 11th of November 2017

That is adorable ! I am looking to doing some tlc on 2 jewellery boxes I bought at a garage sale. What type of paint did you use, I only have acrylic. Plus if you have any other tips tricks ?thank you

Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts

Saturday 11th of November 2017

Thanks! I used Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint and finished it off with their creme wax. I like chalk paint because you don't have to sand or prime. They sell the paint in small bottles at Michael's now, but I'm not sure about the wax. I really love the paint and wax. I've used it on several large furniture pieces, including my piano. :)

Meredith @ unOriginalMom

Monday 16th of November 2015

This is perfect for a Frozen-loving little girl! What a great little upcycle project. Wonderful job!

Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts

Monday 16th of November 2015

Thanks Meredith. Audrey loves it!

Eff @ Whatcha Workin' On?

Monday 9th of November 2015

What a transformation. Beautiful! Audrey's a lucky girl. :^)

Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts

Monday 9th of November 2015

Thanks Eff!

Tori

Monday 9th of November 2015

Wow. Amazing what some paint can do:) That turned out great! Im sure she will treasure this for years.

Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts

Monday 9th of November 2015

Thanks! I love what a fresh coat of paint does.

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