I have an affection for jewelry boxes. They are the perfect makeover candidates and are a perfect place to try a new color. Like aubergine from Dixie
Belle Paint.
Here are many more jewelry box tutorials in almost every color.
The bones of this cutie were great, the faux paint job was not.
I am always a fan of lots of storage and neutral lining color; this one had both.
This is not wood, it is a form of faux finish but will look beautiful soon. I good cleaning with a soft damp rag and some spray cleaner were the first step in the makeover process. The drawers were vacuumed and cleaned as well.
Dixie
Belle Paint in the rich purple eggplant color called aubergine was brushed on in two coats for perfect coverage.
To add some subtle charm to the door I picked 3 of my stencils and asked my trusty sister to choose one.
LOVE IT!! How about you?
I also added to both sides of the drawers for a fun surprise when the drawers were opened.
The stenciled design is subtle yet classy, just what I wanted. I used a wee artist brush to add the midnight sky color in the 2 grooves around the stencil door design.
The entire jewelry box was lightly sanded with a paper bag then sealed with
Dixie
Belle's best dang wax. Clear was rubbed in all over and black was added to the edges and other crannies to further add dimension.
video tour of this royal beauty
It was posted on my
Etsy Store but sold in about an hour. Thank you Heather!
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Happy December I'll be featuring you when the next party starts. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the To Grandma's house link party - see you next time!
ReplyDeletewahoo, thanks for that I look forward to it and the next party, Merry Christmas!!
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