Happy Thursday, amazing friends, and Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! Today’s makeover isn’t patriotic inspired, but I did include a fun one from the past at the bottom for you! 🙂
Today I’m sharing a piece that I found on clearance at the thrift store…is there anything better? Why yes there is, actually! How about a double markdown at the thrift store? The box I’m sharing today was marked down not once, but two times!
I knew this little box had potential:
And it really was marked down twice!
They were really pushing it asking $7 to start! I found it on one of Nancy and my thrifting trips a while back.
It got a simple makeover…
Who couldn’t use a box to hide their secret stash?
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This is Fluff by Dixie Belle. I painted this while I still had it out from painting the dropleaf table last week.
Then I used my Silhouette to cut out the word Hello on contact paper…
I used a small brush and black craft paint to fill it in.
Well hello to you too!
When it was dry, I sanded it all over with 220 grit sandpaper and sealed with Satin Clear Coat using DB’s blue sponge to apply it.
Then I added a little glass knob from Hobby Lobby…
And printed out a tag for the front using the Veteran Typewriter Regular font…
I guess it’s not so secret though if I put that right on the front, eh?
My Hubby was curious what exactly I was suggesting with ” Secret Stash”.
Well, mine would be chocolate, of course!
I lined the inside with fabric using Mod Podge:
I lined this box the exact same way as I lined this flatware box HERE.
Simple, but definitely better than the original, don’t you think?
And here’s that patriotic-inspired makeover I promised! I shared this birdhouse makeover way back in 2015:
It was originally a Christmas church, but it was awkwardly tall, so I altered it a bit, gave it a new paint job, and attached it to a stake in my garden! You can see more of this makeover HERE!
That’s one more done woohoo!
Want to see more upcycled boxes??
I have 12 more for you!
See how they all turned out HERE!
I’ll be back on Tuesday with my Trash-to- Treasure girls sharing how I revived this stool that was a super old project of mine:
UPDATE: See how sophisticated this stool looks now HERE!!
Have a safe and FUN Fourth of July!!
XOXO,
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Jody says
Now that stash box needed to be white. It is adorable and I would and will stash my candy in there. Not that I wouldn’t share. Just don’t open it in front of them. Haha. I love love the church. My guy finally coming home Friday night. I found the most wonderous house and look forward to finally being able to paint refurbish and have loads of fun. We won’t be able to get in til August I think but there is still time. A barn on the property will be evoked to my craft room. My saws and screwdrivers and ribbons etc will al reside there. I am going to build saw horses first thing.
Christy says
Thanks, Jody! Sounds like an amazing property!! XOXO
Christina in SW FL says
Happy 4th of July to you, your family and readers Christy!
This box turned out so sweet… pun intended. So adorable as a secret stash box and the glass knob is wonderful.
I can see this little box being used in so many ways,
I hope you and yours have a safe and fun holiday.
Christy says
Thank you, Christina! Enjoy your holiday as well! XOXO
Janice Holt says
Now how cute is this little box. Love doing little projects like this and there is always a place for a box to put little “stuff” in. Happy 4th of July. Be safe.
Christy says
Thank you, Janice! I agree…who couldn’t use a little box? Enjoy your 4th as well! XOXO
Mary Kaiser says
I love how simple yet beautiful that turned out. I have a similar box that I will have to pull out to redo like this. Great idea to stash chocolate, now you just have to keep other hands out of your stash lol. I bet they wouldn’t reach in there if you set a mouse trap in there and they got their fingers snapped lol!
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! Ooh ha ha could you imagine if they nearly had their fingers taken off? They surely wouldn’t be so quick to reach in there next time lol! XOXO
Glenda says
Love this cute little makeover. So little made such a “BIG” impact!!!
Christy says
Thank you, Glenda! XOXO
Cindy says
That box is so sweet! (pun totally intended!). Thank you for continuing to inspire. Happy Independence Day to my American friends, from Canada!
Christy says
Thank you, Cindy! And thank you for the holiday wishes! XOXO
Joni Gonzales says
I love this so much! “It’s not so secret though…” Lol. That’s what I was thinking. Forwarding this one to my husband, the box addict. Nice work! Happy 4th!
Christy says
Thank you, Joni! Yeah I guess if you label it “secret stash”, it isn’t so secret lol! Happy 4th to you too! XOXO
Robin says
Love stash boxes. IMHO, I’d remove the period mark after “Hello”. You don’t need it.
Christy says
Thanks for your input, Robin! XO
Marcie Lovett says
Christy, you make me want to buy every wood box I see at the thrift shop! In fact, I was perusing that aisle Sunday and had to stop myself because I already have my own haul of shame that needs to be tackled. Thanks for the constant inspiration, even your seemingly simple projects have some detail that puts them over the top.
Christy says
Oh ha ha…buy them all, Marcie! Thank you, sweet friend!! XOXO
Mary says
That Secret Stash box is so so cute! Love the idea and the looks….well done. That bird house is really cute too but I have a serious thing for anything birdhouse! Probably would have kept it in the house! My Sis keeps a little tree in her house that she decorates for ALL the holidays!
Happy 4th to All!
Christy says
Thanks, Mary! I probably should have kept this one indoors, but I think I got three seasons out of it. I like the idea of decorating one for each holiday! Happy 4th to you as well! XOXO
gwen says
both projects look great! such a simple fix for that Secret Stash box and the bird house is beautifully patriotic, it could be left up all summer long, with or without the flag! Happy 4th of July!
Christy says
Thank you, Gwen! And yes, it sure could stay out all summer! XOXO
Laura says
Hi Christy! Happy 4th of July! I have a couple of questions. Did you worry about bleed-through? And how many coats of paint did you use? I am learning to paint my found objects and still worry about the coverage and bleed through of certain pieces. Thanks for your time!
Christy says
Thank you, Laura! I usually only worry about bleed through on more antique pieces made of cherry or mahogany. This one did just fine. Had I gotten some bleed-through unexpectedly after painting, I would have used Rustoleum clear spray on it since it is small. Then I would have just painted over that. I only needed two coats of this paint because although it is white, it has a little pigment in it. A bright white would have taken three coats. Hope this helps! XO
Cecilia says
Oh goodness, that’s too cute!
So, when you use the contact paper, do you stick it down? And it comes off easy? I’m curious as I know long ago contact paper really stuck!
Christy says
Thank you, Cecilia! I haven’t had any issues with the contact paper not coming up easily and that is all I use. I would imagine if you left it sitting for a year as you would in a drawer, it might have a harder time coming up though. 🙂 XOXO
Charleen Adams says
A CHARMER!!!SUCH A CLEVER IDEA,I WOULD HAVE BEEN MUNDANE AND USED IT FOR A RECIPE BOX.,BUT,CHOCOLATE IS SO MUCH AMOREDERSEVING ..,EVERYONE NEEDS A. SECRETSWEET STASH!!
Christy says
Thank you, Charleen! Oh yes, everyone needs a secret stash of sweets! XOXO
Ange says
Happy 4th to you and your family. Cute photo on FB.
❤️ Your cute little secret stash box. Mine would hide chocolate too.
Christy says
Thank you, Ange!! Same to you!! And yes, chocolate for sure! 🙂 XOXO
Marie says
Every woman needs a secret stash and how lovely to have a pretty box like this to put it in. Mine definitely would be chocolate too. Pinned 🙂
Christy says
Yes they do ha ha! Thank you, Marie!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 🙂 XOXO
Rose Lefebvre says
Definitely not so secret!!!! Ha ha!
Christy says
Ha ha right? And those kisses are long gone lol!! XOXO
sharon austin says
OMG I love it. I knew that would end up so cute!! I’m Jelly….is it for sale?! LOL
Christy says
Thank you, Sharon! It is for sale…I took it to my booth on Saturday. If you’re interested I can see if it is still there? It is $18. 🙂
sharon austin says
Sure; let me know! Thanks
Christy says
Hey Sharon! I stopped by my booth today and the box sold on the 7th…so sorry! XO
sharon austin says
Thanks for checking! Guess it wasn’t meant to be.
Christy says
No problem…have a great weekend! 🙂
Robyn D Wright says
LOVE it!
Christy says
Thanks, Robin! XOXO
Dawn Shelley says
Christy…..Do you have any experience with using chalk paint on cement?
Does it hold up well? Or should I seal it afterwards? I want to paint a rock white and add a saying to it for my garden.
Dawn
Christy says
Hi Dawn! I have not tried it on cement, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. It does need to be sealed afterward, but you could just use a spray sealer like Rustoleum clear matte spray! XO