This was one of those things I would’ve much rather bought than DIY, and if asked I’d say yea get something made well and sound instead of dealing with theĀ mess and time of sourcing random materials to make it- I know all about that frustration! Ā The issue comes though when I can’t find something I like or that has features I want. Ā Sometimes I’ll go further and imagine up exactly what the perfect one wouldĀ be and spend too much time tryingĀ to find whatĀ maybe doesn’t exist. Ā So, we make one.
Part two of the inspo forĀ this jewelry box was wanting to play with gray and leather, a combo that I found in one of the kitchens from yesterday’s postĀ and somehow immediatelyĀ thought I should incorporate that into the design of a box (?) Ā Let’s go.
Materials:
-wood box (mine is from Michaels, about 5.5″ square)
-screwdriver
–wood filler
–paint
-foam brush
–batting
-velvet
-glue gun
–natural tooling leather
–leather awl
-thumb tack
-hammer
Remove any hardware on the box with a screwdriver and fill in the remaining holes with wood filler. Ā My box had a square engraving on top that I didn’t want, so I filled that with wood filler too. Ā Once the filler is dry, paint the box with at least three coats of paint with drying in between.
Cut a strip of batting the same width as the inside of the box and roll it up. Ā The batting length I used was about 6.5″. Ā Use a glue gun toĀ glue downĀ the end of the strip. Ā I used two layers of batting and the rolls ended up being too thick, so I’d say sticking to one layer is sufficient.
Cut up the velvet to wrap around each roll of batting and use the glue gun to glue it on. Ā The velvet doesn’t have to reach all the way around since the exposed batting will just be on the bottom side of the box. Ā Make sure to leave excess velvet on each end of the batting to tuck under once squeezed into the box.
I shoved in the rolls of the velvet covered batting into the box while tucking in the ends underneath each roll. Ā I also used a popsicle stick to further tuck in the velvet on the sides. Ā The rolls should be so tightly packed that gluing them in isn’t necessary.
For the handle, cut a strip of leather about 1 inch wide and 2.75″ long. Ā Fold it in half and use a leather awl to pierce a hole nearĀ the edge for the thumb tack to go through.
Hammer in the thumbtack onto the front side of the lid of the box to secure the handle in place.
Cute!
I wanted this box to be forĀ organizing both rings and earrings because while my favorite storage method will always be trays, it was getting a little annoying to rummage through. Ā This way everything is neat and clearly visible.
I was originally going to paint the box white (who knew it?) but then gray called me when I kept seeing it in kitchens. Ā I adore this color SO much. Ā It’s a healthy alternative to a stark white and still has the same minimal feel, it’s just a bitĀ more interesting, yea?
It looks so cute! And so luxurious at the same time! I love this idea! :)
Thank you! Glad you love it :)
So cute! I’m totally not a DIY person so now I have to find a similar looking box!
Hahaha yes, I hear ya! I didn’t want to make it either and I AM a DIY person! Let me know if you find one <3.
I love all the jewelry you have and the box is beautiful.
Thank you, Jenn!
I keep all my jewelry on a vintage display so I see every morning what I have:-) http://www.idimin.berlin/vintage-schmuckdisplay-vintage-jewelry-display/
BR, Kali
This jewelry box looks so lux! I absolutely love the leather detail :)
http://www.thebeautydojo.com
I love it! This is such a perfectly sized box. Thanks for your beautiful ideas!
Gorgeous – I love the pink leather detail
Adore this! Thanks for the generous DIY. Gorgeous jewelry collection too.
Would love to know who the jewelry designers are! http://www.valleyrosestudio.com
Such cute ideas and so crafty! Gorgeous jewelry collection too…