Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Redesigned Former Music Box

Here's a little piece I redesigned this afternoon.



The before.



A former music box, this is what the inside looked like.




I glued thick board over the holes, then filled them from the bottom with wood filler.




I gave the entire thing multiple coats of antique white paint, and a little distressing. The interior was painted as well.  My vintage script was copied onto tissue, and applied to the top insert,





and the interior.







The piece it's sitting on is almost finished.




I picked it up at a garage sale.  I love the scrolls, but, didn't care for the flowers.




Here's what it looks like now.  It's about to become a sign.




It's hot and humid here.  Two things I'm not crazy about.  I'm hanging out inside, making little pretties,



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32 comments:

  1. JunkchiccottageJuly 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Rosemary,
    OMG!!! I love the box re love!!! You made that piece so pretty. I am so hating this weather we are having too. I wish it would cool off but not looking to great for that to happen anytime soon. I just did a post on my redo of my deck and I cannot even go out there to enjoy it!!! Stay cool.
    Kris

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  2. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful! You really create some gorgeous pieces.

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  3. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I too am NOT a fan of the hot and humid.
    What a beautiful little box. Inside and out. Luv other little piece as well.
    Stay cool. I want to kiss the man who invented the A/C :-)
    From your fellow inside buddy...
    Hugs, Gee

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  4. OliveJuly 16, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    From a wee ugly duckling to a white swan!

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  5. aarondJuly 16, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Beautiful, I have been outside in the heat and humidity making ugle ducklings into swans too.

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  6. PieraJuly 16, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Innamorata!!

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  7. shabbyechic.blogspot.itJuly 16, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    oh you are so Clever Rosemary so clever take care of you!!!

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  8. diane July 16, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Wow ... it's absolutely lovely!
    Great job!
    :-D

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  9. ReneeJuly 16, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Gorgeous! As usual.

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  10. Heart Vintage Design July 16, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Great transformation!

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  11. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    What a lovely change! Love the piece you're making into a sign also. The script on the box is lovely!

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  12. KateJuly 16, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary you are the master!!!

    Hope you are doing well sweet friend You are in my heart and prayers always

    Kate
    xoxo

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  13. sandrynkaJuly 17, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    so beautifull:)
    kisses from Poland!

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  14. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 17, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love that! You are very talented. It's hot and humid here as well. Not so much fun.

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  15. Little Miss MaggieJuly 17, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    What a makeover and a great one too. Your designs are so romantic.

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  16. andrea@townandprairieJuly 17, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I KNOW it is SO humid! I can't do anything. I tried cleaning up the year a bit yesterday and just about died after 20 minutes.

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  17. CynthiaJuly 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Rosemary, you have an incredible talent for seeing the potential in a piece that most of us would just pass over! Every time I go to garage sales or thrift stores, I try to do this, but I guess it must take a lot of practice to choose the right items. This is a beautiful example of your creativity. Guess the "dog days" of Summer are already upon us. . .it's hot and humid in Northern Ohio as well. . .stay indoors where it's cool! Hope you're feeling better.

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  18. Okio B DesignsJuly 17, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Wow, what a transformation! The music box is stunning! The heat has me really pooped out and I'm still battling a summer cold so I've been hiding indoors too.

    Jeanine

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  19. BenteJuly 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Oh, the box looks gorgeous. Really love it.

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  20. CynthiaJuly 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    GORGEOUS!! I love this so much, what an eye you have! It is really hot here too and it doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.

    Cynthia

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  21. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Well, this piece grabbed my attention. It is so pretty and dainty-looking!

    Thanks!

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  22. DonnaJuly 17, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    You've done it again with your gorgeous box, Rosemary! I never would have given that little music box a second look, but you have worked your magic! It is gorgeous!! Too hot and muggy here too!

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  23. SImple and Serene LivingJuly 17, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Love the box, Rosemary. xo Laura

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  24. UnknownJuly 17, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Have I told you before that you are amazing? Once again you've completely transformed a kind of dated item into a new treasure! Thanks for sharing and blessings to you, Patti

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  25. DownTheLaneWithDaisyJuly 18, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Can I live with you.....just for a few days???? Maybe a bit of your talent and ingenuity will run off. Your ability to transform an old item is wonderful. PS I promise not to eat much!!!!

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  26. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Oh my goodness. Now how many of those little boxes have I passed by? That is so adorable - and the plaque is going to be a stunner as well. How about this heat? BUT, still better than snow.

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  27. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Oh! I love this! It has great detail. Lovely transformation!!
    Faye @ The Shabby Cottage Home

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  28. RhondaJuly 19, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    I adore this so much. Do you know how many times I pass up boxes and now I see how to save them.

    Merci for stopping by. You made my day.

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  29. At Rivercrest CottageJuly 19, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    I think you see beauty in everything we all miss. I'm going to re-think how things will work instead of passing them up at yard sales.

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  30. Roxanne ReinhartJuly 20, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    That music box and plaque are fabulous!! Another amazing makeover Rosemary. Hope you are all healed now. Definitely take it easy and stay indoors during this heat wave. I am in KY and its been a very miserable week here. Although prior to this week the weather hasn't been so bad.

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  31. BiljanaJuly 20, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Great redo, beautiful box inside and out, I love all your redo:) Hugs, Biljana

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  32. VictoriaJuly 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    That box is stunning Rosemary! You always pay such attention to detail! I probably would've pooped out after doing the outside but you made the inside just as pretty!

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