This upcycled jewelry box project is from a couple of years ago and I wasn’t thinking about blogging about it so I didn’t take any before photos. (I’m learning. Now I’m trying to take before photos of EVERYTHING I buy at thrift stores. Just in case they end up on the blog!)
When I found it it was a dark reddish wood with a faux stained glass insert. It was just one of the many boring little wooden jewelry boxes that I see at thrift stores all the time. I think I paid $2.99 for it at Goodwill. Small jewelry boxes like this are super easy to work on so it was a quick project. I think it sold for either $12 or $15 at Treasure Island Flea.
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{{{ See other ways I’ve upcycled jewelry boxes HERE. }}}
Upcycled Jewelry Box Supplies
- CeCe Caldwell’s chalk and clay paint, Thompsonville Teal – Here’s a similar paint that I’ve been using that’s MUCH cheaper!
- walnut stain/finish
- paint brushes
- decorative metal sheet
- staple gun & short staples
The inside was clean so I didn’t do anything but wipe it out with a damp cloth. Don’t pass up boxes if they have a stain inside though. There are many ways you can also refinish the inside of a jewelry box. Check out my other jewelry box projects to see some of them.
I’ve paired up with 19 other talented bloggers to bring you a monthly Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge. Each month we will create a new home decor piece from an item (or items) we’ve found at a thrift store, yard sale, resale shop etc. There is no budget or specific theme so we are free to let our creativity run wild! Take a look at this talent:
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Leave a comment and let me know if you’ve ever upcycled a jewelry box!
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
I love this jewelry box. Great update!
I had no idea that this was a jewelry box until you showed us the insides. Paint really brightens it up.
This is very pretty. I like the addition of using the decorative sheet metal.
I think I’ve walked by several jewelry boxes with stained glass, but this update is easy that I may just buy one. Great job!
You should! Send me a picture if you do. I’d love to see what you come up with!!!
Love the color you used, great upcycle!!
Thanks! Turquoise is my favorite but teal comes in close!
I just bought 3 jewelry boxes at a thrift store and need ideas . Thank you for giving me ideas !!
Great, Melissa! I’d love to see how they turn out!
I LOVE this color! Thanks for including the link to the color choice. I’ll be hunting it down!
I love your idea of using metal sheet, I’ll keep it in mind (and Pinterest) for future projects! Visiting from Totally Terrific Tuesday Link party