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From Gilded to Grounded: A Standing Jewelry Armoire's Dark Moody Transformation

Sometimes, a "bright and airy" makeover just doesn’t fit the vibe. I found this standing jewelry armoire after it had already been given a white and gold facelift by someone else, but it felt a bit too "glam" for many people. I knew it had the potential to be something much more sophisticated, mysterious, and—of course— moody . In this tutorial, I’m taking you through the process of retaining some of the previous DIY and layering on a deep, velvety dark green finish. We’ll be leaning into those shadows, highlighting the unique curved silhouette. Whether you're looking to tone down a piece that's "too bright" or you're ready to embrace the dark academia aesthetic, here is how I turned a high-contrast piece into a seamless, moody masterpiece.
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Aged Tulip Crate

 


Spring is just around the corner so when I found this wooden tulip bulb crate I knew I could give it a fun update from the boring raw wood look.


It was solidly made crate for Home Hardware. It just needed a good scrubbing and ready for its makeover.


The first coat was to darken the wood. I used a Dixie Belle chip brush and my Fine Mist Spray Bottle to apply Dixie Belle Voodoo Gel Stain in tobacco road. Misting the wood allows the pores to open and allow the stain to absorb into the wood.

Watch this quick 2 minute video of how I applied the stain.


All sides inside and out were stained and left to dry.


It darkens once dry.

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Using a clean Dixie Belle chip brush, I applied white magic Dixie Belle Voodoo Gel Stain in a dry brush technique to give an aged bard board finish. You can apply as much as you want.


Once dry all sides were sanded followed by 2 coats of Dixie Belle satin clear coat. I was applying it to this sweet French Provincial dresser I was working on at the time so was super easy to just add 2 coats at the same time.


Using my dedicated dark wax Dixie Belle premium chip brush I brushed brown Dixie Belle's best dang wax on all the edges again inside and out to further age the piece.


I love this look allot, how about you?






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Links to the Dixie Belle products are for your convenience. My affiliation with this company does not increase prices on your end, your purchases via my links do however provide a small subsidy which allows me to keep providing these free tutorials. Thank you!

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  1. Jamie | anderson + grantMarch 09, 2022 7:47 AM

    The crate looks so much better now that you gave it some love! It is amazing what a little stain or paint can do to the pieces we buy. Nice job!

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  2. CindyMarch 14, 2022 6:32 PM

    Hi Lee Ann! This crate is just perfect for your tulips! I'm featuring this post in Tuesday Turna About Link Party this week! Thanks for sharing your project and I hope to see you at this week's party :)

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 14, 2022 10:03 PM

      Thank you for featuring it and your kind words!! Both are greatly appreciated!

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  3. TarahlynnMarch 15, 2022 11:10 AM

    Thanks for sharing with us I'm featuring you this week when the next To Grandma's house we go link party starts!

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 15, 2022 11:53 AM

      Thank you for the feature I will be there to share more projects :)

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  4. Peacock Ridge FarmMarch 15, 2022 12:54 PM

    This is amazing! I would love it if you would share it on the Fabulous Friday Link Party this Friday, and every Friday after that. You can find the link on my website. Hugs and blessings to you.

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 15, 2022 1:23 PM

      Thank you for the kind words and for wanting to share it. I will find your party and check it out :)

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    2. Creative MomentsMarch 15, 2022 1:23 PM

      can you share the party link I am not able to find in your bio

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