I mentioned last week I had a rather large cutlery box taking up space in The Craftroom.
As I was already painting the picture frames I thought it was time to do something with this box .
It was sanded and painted and it came up looking alright .
The inside was then lined with pretty fabric .
The lids were taken off the embroidery floss boxes and they fitted perfectly .
I now have my threads all in one place , room for hoops and clippers and needles.
It is now a very useful box and darn lovely too !
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!
ReplyDeleteI didn't mind the box before actually - it was old & had some nice character, but it looks just perfect 'after'.... & is stocked with the most delicious array of gorgeous threads!
Well done.
I was reading this post and though, how will this work???
ReplyDeleteWell what a lovely (amazing too) surprise when I saw how it all turned out.:D
Very clever and that fabric is very yummy too.
Blue ribbon to you Clare:D
Love it! It's huge too! What sort of paint did you use?
ReplyDeletewhat a creative way to repurpose! It's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWow a fab idea and it looks gorgeous.... clever you!
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eee gads that is amazing..makes me want to keep my eyes peeled for a big useless box!!
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What a great way to store you stitching supplies. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteOMG - I want one !!! It is so pretty XX
ReplyDeleteWOW....what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOh Clare that is so tidy, I am ashamed as to how messy all my threads are.
ReplyDeleteI turned out really well, I was a bit worried when I read that you were painting it (I have stripped paint off lots of old furniture)
Not just pretty now - useful too. Love the box and it's contents. More calorie free cake I see. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteOh, very clever! Your new stitching box is AWESOME, Clare. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love it Clare.... I love it!!
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-that turned out so nice. the material you used is lovely.
ReplyDeletewill go nicely with your picture frames
ReplyDeletewill go nicely with your picture frames
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever - that turned out beautifully!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Clare! Very clever of you.
ReplyDeletewow...awesome..
ReplyDeleteIncredibly pretty Clare ... you did a great job ;o)!!
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Joy ;o)
Wow Clare that is a brilliant idea. Love it, want one.
ReplyDeleteWow Clare that is a brilliant idea. Love it, want one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure!!
ReplyDeleteYou clever girl - I so want one! It looks divine, you have done a wonderful job Clare :)
ReplyDeleteIt has turned out really beaut Clare and its always good to have things put away all tidy :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right, it is very very lovely...and very resourceful
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! So clever to have it all in one box which can be moved from place to place with everything you need at your fingertips. Go, You! Lisa x
ReplyDeleteOh is that Retro Mummy fabric?? Gorgeous work & soooo neat & tidy. Now to wish you Happy Birthday, love Posie
ReplyDeleteLooks really great Clare
ReplyDeleteVery Stylish!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric you've used ... yummm!
wow Clare I love it now I just need to keep an eye out for one to copy you lol
ReplyDeletehugs beth
Whoa! That does look terrific and functional!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a wonderful makeover, it looks brilliant! suzie. xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a great inspiring job you have done Clare.. I really love it, it's totally worth that make over..
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
You have given the box a new life ... well done. I could sit and drool over it's content all day long.
ReplyDeleteOh I am liking the way you think. That is the most perfect embroidery thread box. I have a cutlery box that has been decoupaged ( not by me) and you know what I keep in that? Feathers..colourful feathers, hundreds and hundreds of them for ??? Not entirely sure but I will find a use for them one day.
ReplyDeleteUntil then I remain awfully strange that the heaviest box I own is full of the lightest things I own that when you open the lid, they all fly about...yep I'm wierd.
Kiss Noises Linda
OMG that last photo was like a burst of colour hit me in the face. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Clare.
ReplyDeleteGail
Didn't that turn out nicely! What a great revamp; love the cupcake fabric.
ReplyDeleteReally a good creative work done by you.
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I love it, it looks perfect!! You did an amazing job. The fabric is so pretty too!! Perfect idea!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Amy
Hi Clare- Thanks ever so much for stopping by and having a look at the bag I made. I love it when I find a new blog friend. Your blog is amazing and filled with wonderful ideas.The cultery box looks great! I never would have had the nerve to paint it but it is awesome.
ReplyDeleteSharon
Hm hm.. that's amazing but actually i have a hard time determining it... wonder how others think about this..
ReplyDeleteHow CUTE !!! What a great idea !!!
ReplyDelete....and so glad you came for a blog visit during National Procrastination Week! (and if you want to procrastinate and celelbrate next week that's OK with me since I am the Queen of the Procrastinators !!)
Gorgeous and I love love love the fabric! (Thanks so much for visiting my blog, by the way!)
ReplyDeleteHun! What a wonderful idea it's beautiful you are so clever! Mmmmmmm! I might go and see if I have any boxes sitting around, you have gotten me thinking!!! Thanks!
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Wonderful makeover Clare! Eye candy at its' greatest!
ReplyDeleteOh that is just so cute! I want one...I think I am goign to have to go op shopping to look for one!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!!! You're done an amazing job with your old cutlery box..
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Jodie :)
Love it - what a great result. I am definately going to try and find an old cutlery box now and do the same!
ReplyDeleteHi Clare, hey love that box. It actually looks nice both styles, old and new look. White is a favourite colour of mine I must say and what a handy place to store things. Good for you! Kind regards, Anita.
ReplyDeleteHi Clare! Your box turned out just beautiful! What a lovely picture of all your pretty threads in there too...I love it! Thanks for your sweet comment. Good luck in my giveaway. I certainly will post to beautiful Australia if your name comes out of my hat!!! xo Paulette ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat great vision you have. the box painted white looks amazing....and then you opened it. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAmazing - the box looks like a visual feast with all your pretty floss lined up inside. Brilliant make over Clare!
ReplyDeleteYes, incredible work, to take the old box and work so hard on it to make it so pretty and handy. What a handsome way to store your precious stash.
ReplyDelete♥ Emily
oh Clare I am speechless!!!! It is soooo gorgeous I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. What a brilliant idea. I have a wooden cutlery box that was given to my grandparents for a wedding present in 1932. I have never really had a use for it but never been able to part with it
ReplyDeleteHi Clare,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. I have a big box like that and was wondering what I could do with it. Do you mind if I copy your idea? Since I don't have a sewing room anymore it would be perfet to store odds and ends in. Love it.
Jules
Hi Clare,
ReplyDeleteThat is totally gorgeous and I LOVE that fabric! Perfect storage! xx
what a super idea....well done you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely stash of threads - it is a personal weakness of mine!
ReplyDeleteHow clever of you! I'll be hunting for a box to make the same idea up now! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I just love organised things :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute....Love that box!!
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