A Simple Blue Jewelry Box Makeover

In April 2015, I went to my first ever blog conference, the Snap Conference, and received a sample of Fusion Mineral Paint in Champness, a beautiful blue that reminds me a little of CeCe Caldwell’s Memphis Blue that I love so much.  After that, I started looking for something to try it out on.  The sample was a tiny 37mL jar so I thought I’d better find something small.  This thrift store jewelry box was just right to become my first blue jewelry box makeover back in 2015!

This post contains affiliate links.  You won’t pay any extra when you use them but I will earn a small percentage which will help support my little blog.  I greatly appreciate it.  Thanks!

Sign up for our newsletter & get your own printable list of “25 Things You Should ALWAYS Buy at Thrift Stores”  +  all our upcycled projects sent straight to your inbox.

Blue Jewelry Box Makeover

I was concerned when I started this project… the paint was so much thinner than the other chalk/mineral type paints I’ve used.  But I was immediately amazed.  It covered great even though the paint seemed thin.

I wanted to be able to compare it to the CeCe Caldwell’s that I usually use so I didn’t do any prep.  Which is what I normally do… or don’t do.

After one coat of paint and just a little distressing here’s what it looked like.

The best part about this paint is that it didn’t need a top coat!  That’s something new for me and I love it!  ‘Cause you know I don’t like waxing!

Oh, I shouldn’t have been concerned about how small the bottle was!  I only used about half of it so you’ll probably see something else this color soon.

I did think the surface looked a little flat so after it dried I applied a thin coat of Minwax Express in Walnut and wiped it off.  I like how it highlighted the brush strokes and other details.

Leave me a comment if you’ve used Fusion.  I’d love to hear about your experience and see photos!

Here are some other painting projects you might like:

• Thrift Store Makeover | Pink Jewelry Cabinet
• Jewelry Cabinet with Folding Door
• Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint
• Bread Box Repurposed as a Jewelry Cabinet
• Jewelry Boxes with Burlap Paper

Thanks for reading! First published May 29, 2015. Shared in these link parties.

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

Pinterest | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Etsy | YouTube