If you are in the fashion and design world this is not news that the PANTONE Color of the Year for 2013 is Emerald Green. When this was announced awhile back I was so excited! It is by far one of my favorite colors!
In honor of this, I decided to take a trip to my local Michael’s and come up with a DIY project to inject some emerald green into my home. I knew before I entered that I wanted to make some more decorative boxes. I just love them. Done right, they are chic and useful for extra storage.
These boxes inspired me:
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- vintage case
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- c wonder
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- zgallerie
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- high fashion home
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- c wonder
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- vintage jewelry box
So I got a little crafty and made a few different ones for different areas in our home. This is a really easy way to bring a new color into your space without a big commitment. Per box I spent about $5 or less.
For the emerald green box I used:
• an unfinished wooden jewelry box (these are super inexpensive $2-$3)
• 1 small gloss acrylic paint craft paint in green. (there are several different shades of green to choose from, I just went with the green that most looked like emerald green)
• craft paint brush
• jewelry gems (I just browsed the jewelry supply aisle)
• strong glue (super glue or gorilla glue)
**I removed the existing latch off the box. The paint dries pretty fast. I did two coats and it covered well.
For the navy blue boxes:
• box within a box unfinished wooden box set
• 1 small gloss acrylic craft paint in navy
• self-adhesive gold stud embellishments (found in the scrapbook aisle)
**I removed existing latches off boxes and applied two coats of paint.
For the black and gold box:
• wooden keepsake box already comes in black
• self-adhesive gold stud embellishments (found in the scrapbook aisle)
• (2) 2-packs of jewelry box hinges
• screwdriver
Happy Friday!!!
I absolutely LOVE these! I have $50 in Michael’s gift cards from Christmas so I know what I’ll be getting! Thanks for more great inspiration
You betcha! Happy crafting! xo Kristin
They look so pretty, I have an obsession with decorative boxes and think I will try to do some of these!
Thanks! I love adding a little bling to something ordinary. Everything needs a little jewelry
Kristin
These are great! And seemingly easy
Where did you find the boxes? At a craft store like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby?
All the supplies I got at Michael’s.The wooden boxes are in the wood-working aisle. Happy Crafting! xo Kristin
awesome. thanks!
These are beautiful!! I love the idea! Way to get out there right away and jump on the emerald green!!!
Thanks, Kayla
Kristin
love! challenge for you….i have about 10 ROUND boxes, very plain and boring…what can i do to dress them up?
Paint and bling. Paint and bling
xo K
I have been looking for just the right box for days! You just gaveme new hope on something I can do myself! Thanks you rock!
So glad I could inspire you, Veronica! Thanks for stopping by. xo Kristin
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I refashioned a really archiac rose-coloured frame-containing box into a goldy thing that brightened up the living room. Meant to blog about it but never got around to it. After reading your post I am inspired! Thanks Kristin! Btw you are looking fab in your profile pic!
Cheers!
Nasyitah
http://www.coloursofthedomesticgoddess.wordpress.com
Very cool! Thanks so much for that
xo Kristin
Question, where do you purchase you unfinished boxes? I can’t find any that ate super inexpensive
Hi, Kimberli
I purchased mine at Michael’s and used online coupons. I ended up getting them super cheap, only about $2 each. Hope that helps. xo Kristin
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Are you kidding me with these boxes? This is SO happening in my home!
Fun, Lo! So easy and inexpensive! Happy Creating! xo Kristin
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I LOVE these decorative boxes! Such a great project. I featured the green one on an emerald-themed roundup for my blog: http://jadeandfern.com/2013/03/22/embracing-emerald/.
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