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Undead Molly
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« on: July 26, 2008, 12:27:21 PM »
Last summer a friend and I were at a flea market in Charlotte, Vermont.  She found an old musical jewelry box that played "Lara's Theme" from 'Doctor Zhivago' - but couldn't quiet bring herself to buy it because while she loved the music it played, it was an ugly old plainish wood box with mustard yellow lining and she thought she'd never actually use it.

So about a week later I went back to the flea market and bought the ugly music box.  I took it home, sanded it down, and painted it her favorite color and decorated it with her name, flowers, and other details that coordinated with the lining color.  I coated the paint in two layers of protective varnish so it would stand up to daily use.  Et voila!

It worked really well.  She loves it and has been using it for over a year now with no paint chips or scratches or anything.  I've done this many times since then.  You can find homely jewelry boxes at most GWs and SAs for not more than $5-10, and with a little love and attention they can be priceless personalized gifts.  Just make sure not to accidentally paint hinges, drawers, or lids shut!  Another nice touch is to replace ugly drawer pulls or other fittings with pretty beads affixed with flat-top decorative screws.
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2008, 01:30:24 PM »
It sounds beautiful. Do you have pics of any of the stuff you make?
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2008, 08:08:03 AM »
I don't have any pictures...  Sad... but I will take some next time I am making one (which should be in the next week or so)!
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2008, 08:28:17 AM »
I just love coming here and seeing new names...and Im always learning new things...how great about your jewelry boxes!!! Welcome Molly!!!  Im Anastasia from NC
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2008, 10:25:47 AM »
I also look for the old wooden cigar boxes too,but i have a hard time finding them.They would make a perfect jewelry box.
Dianne
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2008, 01:25:54 PM »
Wow, that is so cool of you to do for your friend. That's a really good idea. You sound like an interesting person. Hope you keep posting.
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2008, 02:10:15 PM »
Quote from: Dianne on July 27, 2008, 10:25:47 AM
I also look for the old wooden cigar boxes too,but i have a hard time finding them.They would make a perfect jewelry box.
Dianne
A local cigar shop used to give away their wooden cigar boxes and I got several.  Then the store started to charge for them:(
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