How to lil'fondant's simple spring jewelry box

Every time I go to Anthropologie I drool over the beautiful hardware and wonder what kind of DIY could be create with them ...today I decided to try. Slide to see more

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To start select any type of hardware you would like, if a location is available to you check out Anthropologie , these knobs were $10 each.

To start select any type of hardware you would like, if a location is available to you check out Anthropologie , these knobs were $10 each.

Next find two colors you would like to use. For this example ; Sweet Pea and Beach Glass from Martha Stewart Crafts for $1.50 each.

Next find two colors you would like to use. For this example ; Sweet Pea and Beach Glass from Martha Stewart Crafts for $1.50 each.

Now choose the box you would like to use , this was purchased for $3

Now choose the box you would like to use , this was purchased for $3

To begin painting your Simple Spring Jewelry Box, take the Sweet Pea paint and coat the top of the lid with two coats, waiting 5 minutes in between.

To begin painting your Simple Spring Jewelry Box, take the Sweet Pea paint and coat the top of the lid with two coats, waiting 5 minutes in between.

Rinse the brush under warm water to remove residue from previous color and start painting the sides of the lid with Beach Glass. Because the pigment is so bright one coat will do.

Rinse the brush under warm water to remove residue from previous color and start painting the sides of the lid with Beach Glass. Because the pigment is so bright one coat will do.

I left a slight space on each side so that the wood could peak though. Nothing worse than coving up the natural elements when it can compliment so well.

I left a slight space on each side so that the wood could peak though. Nothing worse than coving up the natural elements when it can compliment so well.

Next, place your hardware onto the lid.

Next, place your hardware onto the lid.

Oooo! Pretty!

Oooo! Pretty!

  • 1.0 Orange Poppy knob from Anthropologie
  • 1.0 Wood box with lid from craft store.
  • 2.0 Pastel paint colors to work with
  • 1.0 Paint brush
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