Without doing any research, I made-over a jewelry box for my niece. When I decided to post about that project, it made me curious to see what others have done with their own jewelry box projects. In my searching, I found a lot of beautiful ideas. Here is a roundup of the awesome ideas I have found.
Adventures in DIY
Being a combination of crafty and cheap, DIY projects are just our thing. Projects range from hardware hacking to furniture making.
Craft Room Chaos Continues
So my craft room was literally pink and blue all over. That is how I inherited it, but I tried to make it better with a soothing blue. Well, that soothing blue didn’t have the drama I was looking for, so I went darker. If color is something you can lust for, I lust this color. It’s lavish and bold. It makes me swoon for my craft room!
My Craft Room’s Beginnings
I have a tiny room in my house. It is like a closet with its own closet. Keep in mind that my husband and I live in a house with four bedrooms. What do two people do with four bedrooms? Fill them with children? Well, we don’t have any (at least not yet). So we have our bedroom (1), our “SheekGeek” warehouse (2), our office (3), and this tiny room (4). This tiny room was destined to become my craft room, but it was not an easy journey.
Jewelry Box Makeover: Personalized Gift
For my niece’s 6th birthday I wanted to make her something special. Because she is glamorous, I figured anything related to jewelry would be a good fit. At the GW Boutique (ahem, Goodwill), I found the perfect starting point- a child sized jewelry box for $4. Score! With a little bit of paint and time, I ended up with a gift she really loved.
No Bake Loveliness: Tips for Making Oreo Truffles
Oreo truffles are divine goodness for your mouth. There are a million recipes for Oreo truffles on the internet and now there is a million in one (but this one is the best). For a quick and easy dessert you won’t want to share, here are some tips I learned when making Oreo Truffles.