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1.19.2011

Marbles Lost

Back a few weeks I posted about marbled paper that had been on my radar (and many other bloggers and magazines as well)  I had full intentions to purchase some for a DIY box project.

Well we all know that "the road to hell is paved with good intentions", so you can pretty much guess what that means.  Yup, never got the marbled paper. 

In my defense the marbled paper that I fell in love with at Paper Source was $23 a sheet, and I just couldn't see spending that much on a project I had no clue if it would work or not.

I'll give you one guess what I did with the box? 


PAINT!


These boxes from Plantation had me at hello.  But for a $130 price tag, I knew I could whip up my own version with that closet full o' paint I have


And so I did.


After painting the whole box turquoise, a little of that magic Frog Tape and a ruler is all it took to mark out the lines for the white paint.
 

After I took these pictures I realized I should do something more eye appealing with the inside.  Maybe black paint like the Plantation ones.


Or maybe I'll just get another box and start the project all over again. 

I mean this box could always use a friend.

I've lost it, I know.

40 comments:

  1. lizziefitzJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    nice job:)

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  2. LauraJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Sell some of these fabulous boxes on your etsy store please! I'm dying for some but lack your creativity.

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  3. ArianeJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I know the marbled paper is in right now, but I much prefer this gorgeous look! This is my favorite box yet!

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  4. Stephanie SabbeJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    amazing box queen!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    SELLL THESE! that is all :)
    I suppose I can wait until after your wedding to demand one, if I must :)

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  6. Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}dJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    That box is beautiful! Where do you find the before boxes? I've been looking for some paintable wooden ones without much luck.

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  7. Katie @ Noodle and BoofJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    LOVE IT!

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  8. The Social SecretaryJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    So cute. What kind of paint do you use?

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  9. LindsBJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Amanda- I get them all over. TJ Maxx, Michaels, the craft store. There are always things just itching for a makeover :)

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  10. LindsBJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    The Social Secretary- I use all kinds of paints but usually its just basic craft paint or oops paints from Home Depot.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    You are too funny. Love how this one turned out!!! You have a little box addiction!

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  12. jandjhomeJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I love it! What color did you use for the turqoise. It's so soft.

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  13. LindsBJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    JandJhome- I wish I had a color name for you- but its just a mix of a bunch of colors that I had on hand. My favorites are the Martha Stewart colors, and often times I'll lighten or darken them with white and black paint.

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  14. Alex {Things That Sparkle}January 19, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    You should open an etsy shop and sell these!! I'd be your first customer. Gorgeous!

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  15. KateJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love those plantation boxes, and never even considered making them myself! Great job!

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  16. pixelimpressJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    awesome!

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  17. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    fantastic, but we knew that right? You rock!

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  18. LiveLikeYouJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Great makeover. What a chic little box!!

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  19. alison giese InteriorsJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Um, yeah...your box HAS a friend, in Brazil, her name is alison g.
    Please tell me you'll start etsy-ing the hell out of these things, soon. Could fund your honeymoon ;)

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  20. JenJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Wow, how gorgeous! I am so inspired to make some of these beauties now! LOVE!

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  21. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    It turned out gorgeous! I just nominated you for a homie at apartment therapy!

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  22. Rashon CarrawayJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh I don't know what marbled paper is, but I dont know a great paint job when I see one and right now...I see a great paint job. How did you ever get it so clean looking?

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  23. EFT ManualJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    You did a great job painting the box oh so perfectly! Love the choice of color too!

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  24. Splendid SassJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Beautiful job. Love the color.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  25. quintessenceJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    You're incredible!! So creative, stylish and HANDY!! What a great little project!

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  26. JenJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love how this turned out. The color is fantastic!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    In a million zillion years I could never paint a box this fabulous! You rock!

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  28. Janell @ House of FiftyJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    You most definitely have not lost it, this box needs a whole set of siblings! Gorgeous! Janell

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  29. Anna @ IHODJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Its absolutely beautiful! I love the Tiffany Blue Shade:)

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  30. tarheelJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    ok, that color is perfect, and I would buy that from you if you sold them on your store.

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  31. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Fantastic! So trendy! Have a great weekend!XoXo

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  32. April of Smidge Of ThisJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I am so loving these boxes. How did you get them so shiny?? Gorgeous!

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  33. Mrs.MJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Thank you, thank you....I have three random wood boxes that have lived in three countries with me now and have been in the to do craft box for about 6 years.....this was inspiration to get them out of storage.

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  34. Navy BeanJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love it!

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  35. JackieJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I've had a love affair with those plantation boxes for awhile now and never even thought to try a DIY version! Yours look amazing-mine probably wouldn't turn out as well though, I don't have a steady hand when it comes to paint projects. I agree, you should totally sell those in your etsy shop.

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  36. paulaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    so pretty. love the blue.

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  37. carlee {deliciously organized}January 26, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    LOVE this! it turned out beautiful. i want one.

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  38. elizabethJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    this is amazing. I saw these boxes at a store in san francisco before christmas and wanted them so badly, but the price tag really stopped me. Thanks for the inspiration - perhaps I can make my own!! :)

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  39. DevonJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    You have not lost it! I LOVE your painted boxes. They are absolutely inspiring and I will be copying soon.

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  40. designRNJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Beautiful. I have a box that I started to paint just like this... but mine isn't as glossy. Did you use gloss paint or some kind of poly?

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