Friday, May 17, 2019

Jewelry box #...7, I think?

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:

Robin in Virginia said...

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!

Rachel said...

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! :)

Mary said...

I loved the way you repurposed an old item and turned it into something beautiful.

Astrids dragon said...

Such a lovely stitch and finish, you did a wonderful job!

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