I don't paint everything in my home but I have to say it gets tempting.
I know someday this will all be "out of style" and all us "painters" will be "strippers". LOL (no not that kind)
I bought this old wooden box because I knew painting was going to make it better! At one time I am sure it was loved but now it was crying for help.
I really loved the carving on top of this but you could hardly see it.
I painted it lemongrass yellow and highlighted the carving in grey.
I distressed it but it was still to plain for me.
Then the inspiration came from a tin I had.
I love the little bee on the front of it.
So with more grey paint I painted the front of the box.
I distressed the image and highlighted the carvings on each side. Much better!
This was a huge improvement to me!
What do you think?
Before
After
So now you can use it as a small table, a bench, and storage box! The best part of this is the storage.
Stay tuned for a giveaway! I will finally post tomorrow!!
19 comments:
LOVE it! next time i want to try some distressing effects, and I just love the bee motif!
How did you copy that?
Now you just need to share with us the secrets to being a good painter... the paint job on the front looks phenomenal!! I wish I had your talents, it's gorgeous!
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WOW you changed something "plain Jane" into a beauty.
MaryAnn
LOVE it Deneen!!! This is tying for my favorite-est make-overs of yours! I adore that little bee motif! (And your tin is awesome too!!) Great job again....(I'm beginning sound like a broken record...but you never cease to impress me!!) Have a wonderful weekend! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
Super cute!
OMG, we are all going to become "strippers!" LOL!
I love your wooden box images, it looks so pretty. Perfect!
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sissie
That really turned out great. I wish I have the talent to redo furniture.
That is amazing, I love the bee motif I cant believe its the same piece. You are so talented!
Much better indeed - I am happy I found your blog (found it on Back 2 Vintage Links). I will be back to visit again.
I'm loving the box big time!!! I have a thing about collecting wooden boxes of all kinds :)
ummm, this is so darling! So I am completely impressed did you just free hand paint it? You have some skills, I love the vintage feel, and the hinges, thanks so much for showing it off!
Carlee
www.ladybirdln.com
It looks great. But how did you transfer the image? You must share your genius with the rest of us.
it looks fantastic, how did u get the image on the box?
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That's a really great transformation. I love the bee design...brilliant...it goes perfectly with the wheat on top. Love it. Take Care, Carrie
i have a couple of those bee items as well! you did a great job using it as inspiration!
I passed up a great deal on a beautiful cabinet because it had a similar engraving on it, like on the lid of yours, and I did not know what to do about styling it. I wish I had seen your project before then. Genious!
I just found your blog and this beautifully refinished project via Pinterest. Do you still have a link to the graphics that you used on the front of the wooden box?
@kayjax I hand painted it from the box I bought for my kitchen. You may find something similar at the graphic's fairy site
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