Today’s thrift store decor challenge started with one of the nicest jewelry cabinets I’ve found at a thrift store in a long time. I almost didn’t paint it. But you know me… I have to paint everything! Plus I had some turquoise paint leftover from a previous project so this became a turquoise and white jewelry cabinet makeover.
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Supplies for Turquoise and White Jewelry Cabinet Makeover
- thrift store jewelry cabinet
- Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint, turquoise
- Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint, white
- 220 grit sandpaper
- paint brush (I like this paint brush for jewelry cabinets.)
- tiny screwdriver
- scissors
- scrapbook paper
- decoupage medium
- Americana Decor varnish
Here’s what I started with on that painting day. The middle cabinet was there for inspiration. I loved how the white drawers looked with the turquoise and wanted to try it again on this one.
{{{ See my TEN Tips for Jewelry Cabinet Makeovers HERE. }}}
After removing the handles, I gave the drawers two coats of white and the body one good coat of turquoise.
When everything was completely dry I cut the scrapbook papers to fit the sides of the drawers. I painted on a thin coat of decoupage medium, stuck on the paper, and added another thin coat over it.
I distressed the edges a little with a small piece of sandpaper then covered all the painted surfaces with varnish.
When that was completely dry I screwed the handles back on and it’s ready to go!
Here’s a close up:
Makeover “Stats”:
- Purchased at Goodwill for $7.99
- Sold at Paris Flea Market for $30.00
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‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Lora says
Love the paper you added to the sides of the drawers. I alway like little details like that.
Shirley Wood says
Really pretty color choices. Love the addition of the paper to the sides of the drawers. That is a nice touch.
Kim says
Oooooh that is adorable!!!!! The paper on the sides is awesome!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
That is a nice jewelry box to score at a thrift store. The ones I see are always so beat up. Love the color!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
This is SUPER cute! I love the blue paint you added. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for a jewelry box to upcycle soon.
Thanks so much for the DIY inspiration!
{BIG hugs}
~ Ashley
Megan says
Very pretty makeover, I love the addition of the scrapbook paper on the drawers .
sherry cole says
I would love to have this sitting on my dresser! I love what you did with the drawers.
Jeannee Taylor says
That is so much prettier in Turquoise…but what isn’t? LOL! Beautiful Jewelry Box transformation!
Jeannee @ShepherdsandChardonnay
Janice says
I love the color! Nice job!
Dru says
Wow! Very pretty. I love all the details.
Toni | Small Home Soul says
Ooh I love the freshness of the blue and white, and the surprise of the cute paper on the drawers. I keep seeing jewelry boxes like these at thrift stores but I just feel like I could never do them as well as you 🙂
Kim~madeinaday says
This is too cool. I love the color. So much better and you got got $30 for it that’s great!
Kim
Sue Purdy says
Oh WOW! What a great find. It look beautiful with the turquoise and the insides of the drawers are awesome.
Denise Bryant says
Ann….I always love your jewelry boxes….each one is so unique and so very pretty. Thanks for the inspiration.
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
Super cute! Love the colors you chose!
Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
This turned out sooo cute! I love the color and the idea of adding paper to the side of the drawers! 🙂
Michelle James says
What a great makeover. The color is gorgeous and I love the sides!
Erlene says
The color is beautiful, but what I really like is the paper detail on the sides of the drawers. It’s a lovely surprise.
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks, Erlene! I love decorating the sides of drawers!
Debrashoppeno5 says
I love the details, especially on the sides of the drawers. The jewerly box looks so updated with the colors you chose.
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks!
Lori says
What a great update! Love how it turned out! I have a couple I should do that to. Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
Sheri says
Cool look. Thanks for sharing at To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Wednesday Link Party. I pinned this! Hope to have you join again next week!
Jodie Fitz says
It looks great, but I especially like the side touch as you pull out the drawers. Well done! Thanks for sharing at last week’s RTT Party. Look forward to seeing you at this week’s party: http://www.jodiefitz.com/2018/10/09/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party-14-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
What a pretty makeover! Love the color and how you did the sides of the drawers. Very pretty!