Comments on: Antique Box Makeover

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:45:11 +0000

In reply to Ei Con. You absolutely could do it in that order, if you prefer. :)

By: Ei Con

Ei Con — Tue, 31 May 2022 11:18:01 +0000

Would it make sense to stain the box first before adding the tissue liner? Knowing me, I’d end up with stain bleeding onto the lovely tissue.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 12 May 2022 16:41:22 +0000

In reply to May. Oh wow, maybe so! Thank you so much, May! xo

By: May

May — Sun, 01 May 2022 15:02:01 +0000

Depending on the dimensions and age of the box, it looks like what used to be called a band box. It was used for a man’s collars in the later Victorian days to keep them clean and pressed. The collars weren’t sewn onto shirts back then.
I like the results of your makeover. Altho, I’m partial to florals, I like the fabric you chose. I liked the chair when you first posted it. I have a chair just like it and I thought I’d try to fill the seat as you did since I don’t do caning.
I love your blog and all your ideas.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:49:10 +0000

In reply to Jen. Oh yes, absolutely!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:48:52 +0000

In reply to Naomi Shelton. Me too, Naomi! :) Happy weekend to you! xo

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:48:32 +0000

In reply to Marcie Lovett. I know, wouldn't it?! :) Thanks, Marcie! Happy weekend to you! xoxo

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:47:58 +0000

In reply to Jen B. Thanks, Jen! Tissue paper is so fun to use in different ways! xo

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:47:41 +0000

In reply to Christina. Thank you, Christina! I love that combo too! :) xoxo

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:47:27 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Atkinson. Thanks, Cheryl!! xo

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:35:31 +0000

Cute makeover. Love the paper on the inside. Do you think the stain would work on kitchen cabinets? I’m looking for a way to update my oak cabinets without sanding them down to the bare wood. Thanks.

By: Naomi Shelton

Naomi Shelton — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:09:02 +0000

Nancy, I like the contrast between the light fabric you used and the darker wood. And the newsprint tissue is just the right touch. I love boxes–just about any type, but especially old wooden ones. I can just about never resist buying one when I see it, although I have enough of them to last forever and some of them don’t even have anything in them!

Thanks for sharing this little make-over.