This project was a big dose of satisfaction. I love getting out some paint and a brush to transform something in a matter of an hour. It has been forever since I have done it, and I fear I am going to have to do some shopping to find more instant gratification projects.
I found this little recipe box at Ross for $3.99, and though I don’t care for roosters I loved the lines of the box. So a little white paint, spray adhesive, and scrap fabric later….
….and I have an heirloom to fill up with all sorts of old family recipes. I just cut out the shape of the flowers from the scrap fabric and then sprayed with adhesive to apply it to the box. I used the same fabric on top. I still need to add a sealer, I am just trying to decided whether to use mod podge or a spray sealer. Hmm.
They had quite a few of these and I know I have seen them at similar stores…so go snatch some up and see what you can do with them!
I have a few notes to add today before I let you go:
- I will be over on A Few Of My Favorite Things all week sharing my favorites. I had more fun with this than I probably should have but I don’t get to normally talk about just anything here on TMH! I will fill you in everyday on what you can find over there. Today I posted about my favorite thoughtful gift, it’s a good one!
- Marta’s Blog & Business Workshop starts today and lasts all week. She will be posting twice a day with different panels each talking on a different subject. You will find a bit of my input on different panels so be sure to check it out if you are a blog or business owner.
- Last we have a fun announcement for Sunday’s segment coming up….
I shared this on Today’s Creative Blog, if your looking to do some blog hoppin’ it’s a good place to start!
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absolutely adorable! I prefer having a hard copy, index-card sized recipe and love recipe boxes.
loving your advice over on marta’s blog.
Thanks Hanna…I was a little nervous about it, so it is nice to hear some feedback.
Brilliant! Now if only I had seen this post BEFORE I left Ross without a recipe box in my hand. Dang.
Cute box, it would match my kitchen!
I have some more of that fabric I can send you, just go buy the recipe box!
Cute, Cute, Cute! That box really does have great lines. The roosters would have matched my kitchen.
Great idea, now I just need to find a good recipe box like yours!
so pretty!!
I’m hosting a giveaway on my blog – come and check it out!!
http://madebystephie.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-first-giveaway.html
I like Mod Podge as a sealer, its easier to control and less messy than spray sealer.
Adorable–I just passed by a recipe box at the thrift store an hour ago–might have to go back after it!