I just keep finding these...
This was a pretty battered old jewelry box - again from Goodwill. It cost me about $3. I sanded it, applied 2 new coats of varnish and some polyurethane, and replaced a really hideous piece of tapestry with this little Sheepish Designs sampler. It wasn't quite the right dimensions, so I added some crocheted (purchased, not made by me) lace trim on either side.
I also cleaned and re-finished the inside. The right side was divided into 9 little squares, with cheap velvet-covered board. I pulled all that out and made a new liner and padded bottom. I left the ring holder, but cleaned it thoroughly, and I used a piece of matboard to hide the laced back of the top. The twisted cord is 2 colors of floss from my unlabeled stash - stuff that my dad finds and auctions and such. And I used the rose to hide where I impatiently cut the join spot. LOL
I think this one turned out pretty nicely! And I really DO need to find a way to sell or get rid of some of these....there's no way I need 7 jewelry boxes (my mom did buy 2 - one as a gift for a friend and another to donate to a charity auction - so I guess I only actually have 5. Still.).
4 comments:
This turned out fabulous. I really like the stitched piece you used for the top and that crocheted lace is a very nice touch. Enjoy your Sunday!
What a lovely idea to take a tattered-looking item and turn it into something beautiful and useful. If you don't need it as a jewellery box I'm sure there are plenty of craft items it could hold! :)
I loved the way you repurposed an old item and turned it into something beautiful.
Such a lovely stitch and finish, you did a wonderful job!
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