Kathy over at Creative Home Expressions showed this lovely box from the blog of Norma Lee Good earlier this week and that harlequin box instantly screamed my name. So...
I had this unfinished box that I painted black and gold a few years ago. And it has literally just sat in the closet waiting for me to finish my original project.
So with that beautiful box in mind, I drew a harlequin pattern on the box in pencil and painted in the pattern with white acrylic paint.
I then brought out my go to Miniwax Gel Stain and gave the box a little character.
I took one of the recycled key holes that I purchased at Re Store a few months back - and I painted it black , sanded the edges and stained it as well.
So with that beautiful box in mind, I drew a harlequin pattern on the box in pencil and painted in the pattern with white acrylic paint.
I then brought out my go to Miniwax Gel Stain and gave the box a little character.
I took one of the recycled key holes that I purchased at Re Store a few months back - and I painted it black , sanded the edges and stained it as well.
I love the finished project and want to thank Norma Lee for the inspiration! 
I added this to Before and After Party at Thrift Decor Chick. Tons of great transformations!
Be sure to check out The Shabby Chic Cottage. I just posted this to Transformation Thursday - there are a ton of great ideas.
Just a Girl is hosting a great party - "I Can Make That" Party. Be sure to go check it out!
I added this to Before and After Party at Thrift Decor Chick. Tons of great transformations!
Be sure to check out The Shabby Chic Cottage. I just posted this to Transformation Thursday - there are a ton of great ideas.
Just a Girl is hosting a great party - "I Can Make That" Party. Be sure to go check it out!
24 comments:
You drew that harlequin design? That is fabulous! I love it! It turned out great and I love the little keyhole you added.
Love it. I'm glad you did such a great job...especially since you linked back to me! haha. I'm really impressed with your harlequin. I am in the process as we speak of painting it. This is how it goes in my world: I paint one color and then I have to go back and paint the other color and so the cycle begins and never ends...
Note to self: buy Minwax Gel Stain!
Thanks! Kim
Looks great! Don't you love it when you finish a project that's been waiting on the perfect idea...LOVE IT!!
Me like! Me want! lol. You did a fabulous job! Thanks for sharing
WOW! It turned out so cute! I love it!
love it!
I love it! It looks so good! The box was even cute black and gold but now it has character! Good job!!
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Great job! This looks so great and I love the harlequin pattern. What a great project!!
Wow! What a transformation. Your box looked great before, now it is even better!
Have a Happy Halloween!
Best wishes,
Tammy
Okay, home decorating is in my top 3 things I love (next to entertaining and fashion). Your blog has such beautiful inspiration!! : )
You've been AWARDED!
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Wow! You did an amazing job! It is gorgeous. Well done.
That box is fabulous!!!
That is darling!
Put a little fleur de lis lamp finial on top and it will be even cuter!
oh my that box turned out fabulous! when (if) you decide you don't like it anymore, can you send it to me? :)
I liked the box when it was just black but I LOVE that box now! I love the pattern and adding the keyhole was the perfect touch.
Jane
Love it!Bravo!:)
Great job! I love it.
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!
B-rilliant! Love what you did!
Amazing as always
This post inspired me to finish a box I've saved for 19 years! You're gonna love this! Thanks you for you instructions and inspiration!
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