This is one of my all time favorite box redesigns. I've been adding horseshoes to boxes for years. With this one, I also added a fragment from a curtain rod for decoration, and vintage book pages to the interior. I also antiqued the entire thing. You can view the original post HERE.
This was the first horseshoe handled box I shared with you. A little self-promotion.
A simple box, stenciled, and given metal ornamentation. Original post HERE.
Sewing boxes are perfect candidates for redesigns.
The applique was already there on this next one. I added the handles, and an old world finish.
Paint, stenciling, and a dimensional design tricked out this one. Original post HERE.
I added the ornate applique to this one, and painted it for unification.
I added faux oxidation, and wine labels to these metal boxes. Check out the before, and my faux oxidation tutorial HERE.
How about an applique and number for a carrier.
Of course you've seen what I've been doing with small drawers lately.
I could go on an on. Seriously, I could. However, I'll save more for another post.
Rosemary, your work is beautiful. I love all your creations.
ReplyDeleteLovely, creative work!
ReplyDeleteYou have some great ideas on how to transform plain boxes and drawers. I think they would make a pretty planter in the center of a kitchen or dining room table. So many great uses!
ReplyDeleteYour boxes are beautiful! So amazingly creative. I'm stopping by today from DIY Showoff.
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ReplyDeleteRosemary, these all look fabulous! What a great idea to add handles to some of the boxes! I love the horse shoes too! Each box is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh Rosemary, I love all your boxes. I was trying to pick a favorite but just couldn't!
ReplyDeleteRosemary,
ReplyDeleteYou always do such beautiful work and all of these boxes are outstanding!!!
Blessings,
Linda
Rosemary, you said, "You can call them corrals, crates, bins, or whatever." I say, "Beautiful!" Love you....
ReplyDeleteI never tire of seeing your wonderful open box and drawer transformations. So many ideas and creations. Blissful Dear...
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Even though they have your 'signature' look, each is so unique with the added touches. I just got four lidded boxes for $3.00 this weekend. I have just stared at them. Can you come over and paint them for me :)
ReplyDeleteAs always Rosemary, beautiful and the talent you have is amazing. Thanks for the beauty and inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Great ideas and inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove 'em!
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Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteThese boxes are beautiful. I love the drawers so sweet. You do the best work my dear. Love all of these.
Kris
Beautiful! Every one is a work of art!
ReplyDeleteI love your boxes, Rosemary. The "Villa Barnes" one is awesome as is the one with the curtain rod piece. I have a sewing machine drawer that I may have to paint too!
ReplyDeleteOi Rose estou cada vez mais apaixonada por seus trabalhos, viajo em seu blog sem cansar, muito lindas as suas caixas, tenho duas caixas grandes e vou ver se me inspiro em fazer como as suas, estão lindas parabéns. Um bj
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me Rosemary! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew
ReplyDeleteyou are the queen of transformations!!! wow...
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas and creations~ so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteoh those metal wine boxes...love them!!
ReplyDeleteRosemary, you continue to be an inspiration to me! Thank you so much for sharing your techniques with us. I am in awe of your artistic talent and your fearlessness in combining media and hardware to produce my favorite look. Your blog is the first one I take a look at each am . . .
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary for taking the time to visit in the mist of your creativeness.
ReplyDeleteI am so in sink with your creative side. Like I have said before or tastes and creating is so much alike. I too have used book ephemera to line that back sides and faces of boxes and such, yet I have yet to have worked with horse shoes yet, you make it look so creative.
Rosemary do you ever think you will not have another creative idea in your head. Well, as far as I can see your ideas are flowing over in abundance .
See you soon and all the beauty you inspire.
Xox
Doré
Great boxes Rosemary and all so useful too!~Nothing like a pretty useful home decor item:)
ReplyDeleteRosemary,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the boxes! I am gettting excited to OLD WORLD an armoire for our master bedroom this week! I did my first chalkpaint project, and I anot completely done with it yet, but will finish before I begin the other armoire. I just LOVE your boxes and I hope my armoire can look a hundredth as good as yours!
hearts!
Betsy
As always beyond beautiful Rosemary. You are a great inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteI love your boxes! So many different ways to make them beautiful! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteI love all the different styles of boxes. They are Beautiful!!! The drawers remind me of the ones I did :)
ReplyDeleteSwoon... swoon... swoon! You are an artist!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour crates are just beautiful! I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite….. Have a wonderful weekend, Laura
ReplyDeleteYour "boxes" are just wonderful. I love all of your creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
Oh!!! So very beautiful! Love that script on the drawer - it makes me smile!! Thanks for the inspiration! Catherine (new follower)
ReplyDeleteI am in love with all of your boxes. I think I have painted EVERY caddy that I own. After seeing your great boxes I know I need to get out the paint again.
ReplyDeleteThe horseshoe handles are just to incredibly clever!!! Just love the look of all of the boxes you created...Pretty, pretty boxes!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring post Rosemary. I love all of your boxes and their decorative finishes. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday.
ReplyDeleteI loved your work!!! very beautiful!!!
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