tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post4729087646717825847..comments2024-02-23T23:53:50.877-08:00Comments on The Yellow Cape Cod: Thrift Store Jewelry Box MakeoversThe Yellow Cape Codhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-14994141124071937472016-01-07T03:03:33.681-08:002016-01-07T03:03:33.681-08:00Yes, I agree!Yes, I agree!Laramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179448372090452450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-14170878062855154542016-01-07T03:02:56.839-08:002016-01-07T03:02:56.839-08:00I too collect junk store jewelry boxes. They are m...I too collect junk store jewelry boxes. They are magic! When I find one that is dirty on the inside, I simply replace the felt with a coordinating color. I love the colors you used. However, I think I would have removed the hardware before painting to give it a contrast. But they look fabulous as you did them as well. Nice work!Laramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179448372090452450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-26227780558578728072013-08-29T16:02:48.705-07:002013-08-29T16:02:48.705-07:00Great idea! I love them too. I have one that was b...Great idea! I love them too. I have one that was bought new, but somewhere along the line, something spilled on it and it has an ugly spot on it. May have to try this!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11268521793879120797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-38072633109726954792013-06-06T19:52:43.905-07:002013-06-06T19:52:43.905-07:00How about nail polish to give the hardware a bit o...How about nail polish to give the hardware a bit of extra bling?<br /><br />I've been shopping for the perfect jewelry box. Instead, I'm going to get a grouping. Thanks for the idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392107101621645445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-66400750682542168692013-02-17T17:06:14.294-08:002013-02-17T17:06:14.294-08:00I almost boughta really cute one today. It had 2 b...I almost boughta really cute one today. It had 2 bright brass necklace holders that spun and were on the inside/top. They were really ugly and i wanted to paint them, also. But, I couldn't figure out how to get them off to do that? Any ideas. They didn't screw in? Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-38668532691760274582013-01-24T18:48:58.228-08:002013-01-24T18:48:58.228-08:00I featured your jewelry box feature in a post at S...I featured your jewelry box feature in a post at SheekGeek: http://sheekgeek.org/2013/jessicasheekgeek/jewerlyboxmakeoverideasJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722331955188318721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-7733032425104003162013-01-22T16:32:19.952-08:002013-01-22T16:32:19.952-08:00I used a damp microfiber cloth and a tiny amount o...I used a damp microfiber cloth and a tiny amount of liquid dish detergent to clean the velour-ish inside of the jewelry box I got at a thrift store. It worked like a charm. The microfiber cloth pulled all the dust/hair out easily. Sice the outside was in good shape, I didn't paint it, but I just might after seeing your makeover.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-46391410867040549062012-11-21T00:42:14.935-08:002012-11-21T00:42:14.935-08:00You are such an inspiration. I have brought the bo...You are such an inspiration. I have brought the boxes and couldn't find any cheap ones so hopefully I don't muck it up. Love your work!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-73526545154064835952012-10-02T17:34:12.129-07:002012-10-02T17:34:12.129-07:00Awesome idea! I LOVE the idea of spraypainting old...Awesome idea! I LOVE the idea of spraypainting older furniture and smaller items, i think I've just been scared to do it for the first time! Looks great and I LOVE the other items for her room too. thx for the instructions for what u did! maybe I will try it!Holly Hoglandhttp://www.facebook.com/hhoglandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-30215007287606349372012-09-18T18:24:17.658-07:002012-09-18T18:24:17.658-07:00What a great way to change the look of generic jew...What a great way to change the look of generic jewelry boxes. :-)<br /><br />They are never that inexpensive here. Every time I see a jewelry box at a thrift store it costs close to $12 or more. Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861306348634106983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-58772280011548430922012-08-29T21:44:58.161-07:002012-08-29T21:44:58.161-07:00Loved your idea so much I went to my local thrift ...Loved your idea so much I went to my local thrift store and bought a jewelry box for each of my daughters for $2.99 each! I sprayed them hot pink to match their room decor and they love them, thanks so much for the inspiration!Half Pinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285504028501141406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-67255367742180695862012-08-08T04:47:00.266-07:002012-08-08T04:47:00.266-07:00Yes, spray painting them was pretty easy. My advi...Yes, spray painting them was pretty easy. My advice is to use a good quality spray paint and several light coats of paint. Have fun! SarahThe Yellow Cape Codhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545575147569308831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-8346925811098925992012-08-08T00:33:43.924-07:002012-08-08T00:33:43.924-07:00Is it easy to spray paint and get a nice finish? I...Is it easy to spray paint and get a nice finish? I can't find any cheap boxes so really don't want to ruin semi expensive boxes? Any help would be greatly appreciated. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-31953408922311052112012-08-07T23:41:00.274-07:002012-08-07T23:41:00.274-07:00Wow these are beautiful, I wish I lived in a count...Wow these are beautiful, I wish I lived in a country that had some good second hand shops because sadly I would never find any of your bargains. You have done such a fab job!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-91448592212710739952012-08-06T05:04:34.108-07:002012-08-06T05:04:34.108-07:00Definitely something I'm going to try for my l...Definitely something I'm going to try for my little girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-65005915258230823402012-06-15T12:48:59.352-07:002012-06-15T12:48:59.352-07:00Never thought of looking for jewelry boxes while t...Never thought of looking for jewelry boxes while thrifting but now I've got my eyes peeled! Definitely want to try this.parties i hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792215015346992717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-88890348337150592942012-06-02T08:36:35.544-07:002012-06-02T08:36:35.544-07:00What a great idea! They look so pretty and girly. ...What a great idea! They look so pretty and girly. LOVE! Great job.<br />www.keepitbeautiful1.blogspot.caKeep it Beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734170450743191032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-49123512596997295152012-06-01T10:11:47.241-07:002012-06-01T10:11:47.241-07:00I think one of my summer projects is going to be t...I think one of my summer projects is going to be to learn how to thift shop. Thanks for the inspiration.Suzihttp://www.crwoodworks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-61996869222427545472012-06-01T10:10:46.476-07:002012-06-01T10:10:46.476-07:00I love this Sarah so easy to do and so functional!...I love this Sarah so easy to do and so functional! The best part is that all the stuff is hidden. My 10 yr old daughter has so much stuff and it drives me bonkers to see it. Right now its in a basket that is over flowing in on top of her dresser but now I am going to search for these and spray paint them! Great idea..thanks for the inspiration!Natalie@Endless Craftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379946908382996989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-8862845879078666672012-06-01T03:18:30.819-07:002012-06-01T03:18:30.819-07:00Cute!!! I see 2 or 3 every time I go to my local ...Cute!!! I see 2 or 3 every time I go to my local goodwill! Too bad I have only boys left at home =(Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462467058533617582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-73391575796337139162012-05-31T11:16:42.497-07:002012-05-31T11:16:42.497-07:00Love that reworked box, you make it seem so easy.
...Love that reworked box, you make it seem so easy.<br />PaulMr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-5704442111939281102012-05-31T11:11:10.969-07:002012-05-31T11:11:10.969-07:00I love how you have a few of them together, never ...I love how you have a few of them together, never thought of that...genious!GingerLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10128528439980137815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-18902539496582131522012-05-31T08:21:18.677-07:002012-05-31T08:21:18.677-07:00Oooh I absolutely adore this little collection of ...Oooh I absolutely adore this little collection of jewellery boxes, the colours you painted them are divine! I can't wait to see how the room looks once it is finished! What a lucky daughter you have!Pamela Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274938600283833472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-67362255455302240032012-05-31T05:58:55.925-07:002012-05-31T05:58:55.925-07:00These are great. My daughter also has a ton of gi...These are great. My daughter also has a ton of girly stuff - lip glosses, hair ties and little jewels. I think I might spray out her baby-ish jewelry box to go with her room. Thanks for the inspiration!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070914008178383749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592342156309750688.post-46544798559197525712012-05-31T05:55:18.768-07:002012-05-31T05:55:18.768-07:00The jewelry boxes are all fantastic. How cute. L...The jewelry boxes are all fantastic. How cute. Love the colors and they look fabulous all grouped together. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.com