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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Antique Toy Box Before/After

This is my toy box! I got it when I was born (yes its pretty old)! It wasn't a typical design for a child and it was made of vinyl. It had a matching child chair that went with it but is no longer in my care. Every time we cleaned the basement or garage I didn't have the heart to get rid of it. I knew that "someday" I would do something to it. Well "someday is here! I am so glad I kept it!


Let's start from the beginning....

This is what I did to transform it!

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It was covered in vinyl and it was ripped in several places. I began taking out the tacks (which I love) and staples.



The inside was rough too. It had a broken piece that had to be replaced and a drawing that my son did when he was little.




I removed all the hardware and the vinyl. The top had a major gash taken out of the wood where the hinge was so the whole piece had to be removed and replaced.


I basically had to remove all the covering pull out 1,000,000 staples and reinforce the whole structure.





The bottom was coming out so I pre-drilled the holes and I put screws in to secure in back.

I used the old vinyl as a pattern and cut some batting and stapled it to the top and sides. Then I measured and cut material.







After stapling the batting I began stapling the material over it making sure the pattern was straight and tight. I folded the edges and tucked under top help with fraying. I finished the top first then the bottom. I needed to make sure the top pattern lined up with the bottom when it was put back together.








I wanted to make this a bench so I added wooden legs to it and painted them black.

 This is the Before:




This is the After.....

I will add the tacks back to the front to finish so it still has a little piece of the before and I didn't have the heart to get rid of the picture my son drew so I guess its staying.

Cost $30.00 to redo!

Tell me what you think?

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26 comments:

  1. DawnMarch 8, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Wonderful job. The fabric choice is so much better than before, and I like it with no skirt. You matched the patter at the lid so well, its seamless. Great look!

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  2. Sherry@Back2VintageMarch 8, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I'm thinking you did great! What an improvement!!! Love how you matched the pattern!!! Extra stars for that!!!

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  3. MelissaMarch 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Looks very cute! Awesome Job! Thanks for the add!

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  4. EllenMarch 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Love the transformation & your choice of fabric!! It looks amazing, you did good Girl!
    Hi neighbor! I'm in Nashville and just found / following you now from Sassy Sites. Can't wait to see what else you're up to! Have a great day!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  5. CarolMarch 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    WOW! That is so awesome and you matched everything perfectly!!!

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  6. An Oasis in the DesertMarch 8, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I am super impressed! You definitely created a beautiful swan from an ugly duckling. I love that you took the time to make sure the pattern matched up on the top & bottom. Not everyone would think to do that. Awesome job!
    CAS

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  7. Cassie BustamanteMarch 8, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    thank goodness! when i saw your thumbnail at the party, i was thinking what is that? but it was your before picture!!! you brought that piece up to date and it thanks you!

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  8. By the BluegrassMarch 8, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Great job! A major transformation.
    xo,
    Sena

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  9. Tammy @ Type AMarch 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    that's a huge difference. great job! thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  10. MalloryMarch 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a transformation. Great job! I love the fabric you picked out. I'm a new follower!

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  11. DIYbyDesignMarch 9, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    WOW WOW WOW!! I love this makeover. Love the new fabric and I love that it was your toybox. Thanks so much for linking it up to Swing into Spring. Hope to see you again next week.

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  12. The Feathered NestMarch 9, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    What a gorgeous transformation!!!!! I just love seeing life breathed into old pieces!!! xxoo, Dawn

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  13. laxsupermomMarch 10, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Wow! Amazing transformation! Love the fabric, and you matched it up like a pro! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. AttemptingAlohaMarch 10, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!

    Do you have the name of the fabric you used? I'm loving it!

    Aloha,
    Charlie

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  15. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsMarch 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Great job! I have a wood box/trunk/chest that I want to make into a bench too. It was a storage chest my FIL made for my husband to take to college. I never thought about padding it. hm...

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  16. SharonMarch 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    That is great! Gave me a great idea to do a little refurbishing on my daughter's toybox. Thanks!

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  17. Lisa CashMarch 10, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Wow! Amazing transformation! I'm a new follower.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment!

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  18. Kate FredricksonMarch 11, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Woah, that's just awesome! Great work!
    Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com

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  19. Vivienne @ the V SpotMarch 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    OK. I think I love you. I'm your newest follower. These re-dos are AMAZING!

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  20. Green Door GirlMarch 12, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    GORGEOUS redo! It is hard to believe that is the same piece. I found you through Restore Interiors. I would love if you would link it up with Saturday Spotlight - greendoordesigns.blogspot.com :)

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  21. Sue@Uniquely ChicMarch 13, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I think that is amazing. Totally creative and a great choice of fabric.

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  22. JillMarch 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Oh wow! What a fabulous transformation! Great project for such a treasured memory! and the fabric looks lovely!

    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  23. Chocolate Drool and KissesMarch 13, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    What an amazing transformation! Way to go!
    Crystal

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  24. DIYbyDesignMarch 15, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I featured your toy box makeover on my blog party tonight. Please stop by and pick up your "I've Been Featured" button. Hope to see you at this week's party.

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  25. Creative EscapesApril 11, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I am drooling - this is totally awesome!!! I love the fabric and finishing touches! Unreal - great job!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    I wanted to make this a bench so I added wooden legs to it and ... chestbench.blogspot.com

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