Butterfly Card Box
This butterfly card box is perfect for storing note cards, stationery, and more. Decor transfers and paint for the win!
Hello friends and happy Trash to Treasure Transformation Tuesday! Woohoo! I can’t wait to show you what I did with this old thing.
It’s part of my most recent haul…
Looks like I have 4 more to go!
Want to see this haul up close? Check it out here >>> Thrift Store Finds & More
Missed any of the makeovers? You can see them right here:
- Wood and Metal Tray Makeover (napkin decoupage)
- Floral Paper Napkin Decoupage Box
- Hello Spring Door Hanger
- Makeover Using Transfers
- Scrapbook Paper Decoupage Tray Makeover
- Decoupage with Scrapbook Paper (round 2)
- Pineapple Paper Keepsake Box
- On Island Time Sign (this one is not pictured but part of the haul)
Butterfly Card Box
Take a look at the inside of this box…
Okay, so I called this a “card box” because it just seemed like the perfect thing to use it for. Note cards, etc.
But do any of you know what the purpose of this box really is? It’s so odd.
Let me know in the comments if you know!
I began by cleaning it up with some TSP alternative.
Then I applied one coat of Ultra Grip.
Once that was dry overnight, I applied 2 coats of Victorian Lace.
I went into my decor transfers and found these scraps left over from other projects.
Most, if not all, of them, came from this transfer.
MATERIALS LIST
- TSP Alternative
- Ultra Grip
- Victorian Lace Paint
- Heirloom Paint
- Butterfly/French Decor Transfers
- Decoupage Gel
- Matte Topcoat
I applied them in several different areas with the big, beautiful butterfly on top. Love it!
As you’ll see further down, I just mixed and matched and made it work. :)
For the inside, I decided to paint it this color, Heirloom.
And got this pretty scrapbook paper out of this stash to use for the bottom of the card box.
I applied a coat of Decoupage & Transfer Gel to the bottom and attached the pretty paper. (I used this cutter to get the exact size easily)
The rest of the transfers went inside here…
Isn’t that paper just perfect??
And outside here…
I adore how this one turned out!
I applied one coat of Matte Topcoat to seal the transfers.
Butterfly lovers unite. :)
There’s even a sweet pink one on the paper below.
Front view…
That white is so crisp and the butterfly just stands out so beautifully.
Isn’t it crazy how different it looks now??
So fun!
PIN it to save it!
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I hope you enjoyed seeing all of our treasures today! I’ll see you right back here later this week. Have a wonderful one!!
I’ll be working on this one next.
UPDATE!! See it now, here!
xoxo
Perfect new use of this sweet box. le papillon are always a win. Great job, Nancy. 🦋
Thanks, Larissa!!
Looks like an old candle box.
Oh maybe so!!
It looks as if it could be used for a number of things, recipe cards, stationary, cigars, photographs. I’m just going to call it “The box of important things.” 😉
You did a beautiful job on it. Very pretty.
Important thinga, yes!! 🥰 Thank you, Laura!! xo
So Beautiful!! 🤔 so that lettering .. is a transfer?
Thanks Willie!! Yep, sure is!
I love it! Funny thing is I have a cousin whose last name is Fournier. I would use it for my pens and stamps!
Oh that’s too funny!!! That’s a great use for it, Rose! xo
This turned out so gorgeous! I’m not sure what it is supposed to be, but card box sounds good to me! Love it!! XOXO
Thanks, Christy!!🥰
What a beautiful makeover. Love it and it would be perfect for putting my homemade cards in.
For a young girl, she could use it as a her little ‘treasure box’.
Could set it on an entry table to put your keyss, change, etc. in. Nice just putting on a mantel as a deocrative piece
I love the idea of it being en entry table. Thank you, Colleen! xo
Beautiful, Nancy! Nice to have a box that doesn’t require a ton of prep, too. The butterfly transfer is so sweet, I love how it flows inside. I have that scrapbook paper and wouldn’t use it for a card or scrapbook, but it’s perfect as a lining. I have just the box, in fact – one of those projects that got set aside because it didn’t speak to me. Thanks to you, I can hear it now 😁
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Oh yay!! That’s great!! And thank you Marcie, have a great weekend! xo
I love the butterfly theme inside and out! Beautiful Nancy! XOXO
Thanks, Denise!! :)
Such a pretty trinket box, and a good size! It might be good for hiding remotes when they’re not in use. ;)
Great idea!! Thanks Jen! xo
This feels so fresh and springy! Love all the details you put into making the box over. Happy Spring! XOXO
Thanks, Cecilia!!xo