This flatware box update is made beautiful with paint, a gold transfer, and pretty peel-and-stick wallpaper!
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I am sharing a brand-new one today. One of the ones from my most recent thrift-shopping adventure! You can see that in this post here if you missed it.
This was a really fun one using paint, a transfer, and peel & stick wallpaper. That’s a combo, huh?? ha!
Flatware Box Update
Here is is “before”
Surprisingly, it was pretty easy to get the insides out of this one! They are usually a bear.
Came right out!
I did have to do a bit of scraping to get all the cardboard out though.
Once that was done, I cleaned it up and applied one coat of Ultra Grip to the inside. I just wanted to give the peel & stick wallpaper a little extra grip.
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And I fixed this little corner where it looked like something had chewed. Eek!
I lightly sanded over the whole thing to smooth it out a bit.
Then I used one of our newer colors, Cambridge, to paint the outside (and the sides of the inside).
It’s a very sophisticated dark blue shade!
I had this gold transfer left over from this project and decided to use it.
But I didn’t like how close together it was so I cut it in two. (I also cut those two sides out where there were some random words)
That’s better!
See those feet there?? lol
The gold looks just amazing on this Cambridge blue color.
Once I had the transfer on the top, I measured to cut the peel-and-stick wallpaper.
I used my cutting mat to do this so the edges would be perfectly straight.
Lastly, I decided to use one of the sides I cut out of the transfer. It had two words on it.
I cut them in two and used them as a little surprise on the inside.
Fun, fun!
I covered the inside (sides only) and the outside with one coat of Tough Coat Top Coat.
And done!
Isn’t that a beautiful blue shade?
I just love it especially so with the gold.
I adore the pretty peel-and-stick wallpaper too! I purchased it a while back only because I thought it was so pretty. Had no plans for it! But knew I’d find some. haha! Love it in the box.
Just like the front of the box says….perfume…
…and soap!
So lovely.
A fun little touch of gold inside.
These old flatware boxes are so great for updating/repurposing. So many things you can do with them.
This one would be so pretty in a bathroom to hold soaps or other small toiletries for guests, etc.
I love the shape of this one too.
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Hello Miss Nancy, This silverware box transformation is absolutely the loveliest item I have seen in a very long time. The blue is just too beautiful. I purchased the elderberry you used on a cabinet and now I’m going to order this wonderful blue. I have two china cabinets to paint. I have been trying to find a shade of navy I like but I might just have to use this new blue. I must paint something with for sure. Fantastic job young lady. Always look forward to Tuesday and Thursdays to see what you and Christy James have to share with us. You both are awesome.
Hi Sue! Wow, thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you to say! And oh yes, Elderberry, it’s a gorgeous shade. Can’t go wrong with that one! This Cambridge is a very elegant, “grown up” blue. I just love it and think it would be amazing on a larger piece. So many beautiful colors, never enough time (or furniture) in a day! ;) xoxo
I love seeing these old boxes get repurposed and this one is just lovely, Nancy! That is a fabulous blue and the gold is striking as an accent. I especially like the little touch of gold on the inside, against the floral.
Thank you, Marcie, you and me both! I found a really cool one today that has a drawer on the bottom. Can’t wait to get to it! And yes, I think that little touch of gold is actually my favorite part. xoxo
You are Right !!
That Cambridge blue is gorgeous. It would be stunning on a larger piece for sure.
And adding the gold leaf makes it so elegant.
The shape of that box is sweet, and the surpise paper inside is so happy.
Thanks for sharing.
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I love the way this turned out, its stunning, love the colour and the gold touches made it really pop.
Thanks, Janette! I love how it pops too! :) xo
These are always a chore to work on and you rocked it. wow!
They really are!! This one was a breeze, wish they all were! lol
Very pretty..that blue is lovely with the gold accents. The inside paper just makes you smile.😁
Thanks, Lorri! I love that!! And yes, I agree with you! xo
Hello Miss Nancy, This silverware box transformation is absolutely the loveliest item I have seen in a very long time. The blue is just too beautiful. I purchased the elderberry you used on a cabinet and now I’m going to order this wonderful blue. I have two china cabinets to paint. I have been trying to find a shade of navy I like but I might just have to use this new blue. I must paint something with for sure. Fantastic job young lady. Always look forward to Tuesday and Thursdays to see what you and Christy James have to share with us. You both are awesome.
Hi Sue! Wow, thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you to say! And oh yes, Elderberry, it’s a gorgeous shade. Can’t go wrong with that one! This Cambridge is a very elegant, “grown up” blue. I just love it and think it would be amazing on a larger piece. So many beautiful colors, never enough time (or furniture) in a day! ;) xoxo
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the bright gold, and that gorgeous blue! XOXO
Thanks, Christy! Yes, such nice contrast! xoxo
Beautiful Nancy! I love this blue paired with the gold French script!
Thanks so much, Denise! Me too! xo
I LOVE this!!!!! It is so pretty! That blue is gorgeous! Love the gold accents and the paper too!!!
Thank you, Audra!! :) So much fun to transfrom these oldies into something fresh and pretty! xoxo
That turned out great! It’s pretty and functional.
Thanks, Lizzy! Yes, so fun creating something useful out of something old and no longer needed/used for it’s intended purpose! xo
What a lovely transformation! I agree the gold with that Cambridge color looks amazing.
Thank you, Michele! Yes, it’s a pretty one! xo
I always love whatever you do, Nancy, but this flatware box has to be the nicest one of them all! Love that transfer too. Wow, oh wow!
Hi Caye! Aw, thanks so much!! That makes me so happy to hear! :) xoxo
Oh so beautiful! I would display the box under a similar mirror and I bet both would sell. Those boxes look so beautiful after you get done with them.
Another GRAND SLAM!
Thank you, Marietta!! OH yes, I bet you are right about that! They do go together so nicely too. Thank you again!! xoxo
I love seeing these old boxes get repurposed and this one is just lovely, Nancy! That is a fabulous blue and the gold is striking as an accent. I especially like the little touch of gold on the inside, against the floral.
Thank you, Marcie, you and me both! I found a really cool one today that has a drawer on the bottom. Can’t wait to get to it! And yes, I think that little touch of gold is actually my favorite part. xoxo
You are Right !!
That Cambridge blue is gorgeous. It would be stunning on a larger piece for sure.
And adding the gold leaf makes it so elegant.
The shape of that box is sweet, and the surpise paper inside is so happy.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, p! Yes, will have to try it on something, for sure! xo
So pretty, Nancy! I love the gold transfer and the floral paper inside! xo
Thanks, Jen!! The floral paper was so fun! xo
Another fan of the gold metallic script over that beautiful blue.
Thanks, Cyndel!! It really is a striking combo, isn’t it?? xo
That wallpaper is so pretty!!
Thanks, Robyn!! I love it too!! Would like to try it on something else! xo
Hi Nancy! I’m trying to catch up on my emails. I am a little behind. I love upcycling silverware boxes. Yours. Ame out beautiful!
I totally understand that, Cheryl! I am SO behind right now on everything! ;) Thank you, friend!! xoxo