Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Mom's Upcycle Metal Box


Mom's Upcycle Metal Box

It's time again for our monthly Pinterest Challenge
The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month's challenge is about Mother's Day or projects geared towards the women in our lives.

My mom loved storing her special trinkets in decorative metal boxes! And she also loved cats. We had lots of cats and kittens while growing up! So when I saw this adorable napkin of a flowered cat, I thought of my mom and I knew I had to decoupage a metal box with the cat napkin! There are lots of pinned decoupage projects covering metal boxes, especially Altoid tins  and this project was inspired by the Pinterest pin I found here.



Besides the tin box, you will also need Mod Podge - I used Matte but gloss would work too.
A pretty napkin .  .  .

White acrylic chalk paint and brush to cover the top .  .  .

then, you'll have to separate the 3-ply napkin to reveal just the top pattern napkin. 
Next, paint on a layer of mod podge and center the napkin on top, gently smoothing it out. Let dry. Then add another layer of mod podge on top of the napkin. 
Lay a plastic zip lock bag on top to help smooth the wrinkles out with your fingers. Gently remove the plastic and let the top dry.
 While the top was drying, I thought it would be an interesting design to add white stripes to the bottom box. I didn't want to paint the box completely. To do this, painter's tape was applied in a somewhat random stripe pattern around the sides of the box .  .  .
 and the exposed metal painted white .  .  .
 and then the tape quickly removed before drying. Allow paint to dry thoroughly.
 Seal with a few coats of gloss varnish for a nice finished look!
Have fun filling with all kinds of mementos or tchotchkes of or for your mom!




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20 comments:

  1. Gail I love how you turned a tin box into a pretty container. The decoupage is a neat technique to do to the lid. Great gift idea.

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  2. Those napkins are adorable! I love that you turned an old tin into something functional. Pinned.

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  3. Thanks so much, Terri! I often get carried away with decoupaging things!

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  4. What a wonderful tribute to your mom. The box looks gorgeous and I love that cat napkin. You always have the prettiest napkins.

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  5. What a cute gift idea. Perfect for the favorite Mom in your life.

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  6. The floral cat napkin is perfect and the box is gorgeous. I love gifts that have a sentimental connection/meaning.

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  7. The floral cat is darling. A wonderful project for Mom. I need to get out my Mod Podge...Thanks for sharing Gail.

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  8. Such a great idea to dress up a tin! I use tins like this a lot for storing my buttons and other sewing supplies.

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  9. Lovely upcycle, Gail. It's so sweet that it reminds you of your mother.

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  10. What a neat idea, and a lovely tribute to your mom!

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  11. Wow I love this! What a cute pattern you chose. I like how you did the stripes on the bottom of the box. It really stepped up the look.

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  12. Great project. I can never think about what to make with metal boxes from the holidays and such. This is a good idea. Thanks.

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  13. What a lovely transformation! Your projects always inspire me. I need more pretty napkins in my life! ;-) -Marci

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  14. I love that floral cat! The stripes were a wonderful touch, too! I'd use a box like that to hold my knitting accessories.

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  15. Absolutely awesome! Such a cute cat. I love the stripes you added to the box. Pinning!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  16. This is excellent! I am a big cat fan, so that's what caught my eye at first, but then I started thinking that this would be a great way to upcycle cookie tins I receive every year at Christmas.

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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  17. Mom's Upcycle Metal Box is a great present for mother and all her baby's. This is the perfect gift that can be given during any occasion. You will be able to find this item in different styles, designs and colors that will match the preferences of any mom. It can be used for the baby's room, playroom or anywhere in the home. It is durable enough and comes with an elegant finish making it perfect for any woman's needs.This gift is Custom Metal Fabrication perfect for those mothers who want to give something unique for their child. The box is made from recycled metal and does not contain harmful chemicals which may harm the child. It also features a tamper resistant lid and handle that makes it safe for any expecting mother. It has been designed and manufactured by hand to ensure quality and durability.

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  18. Nice box, and I like the designs on your eel tins. I hope I can find some of those. Great work!
    Custom Metal Fabrication

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