Unfinished Box to Harlequin Beauty ~

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.

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!