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Custom Treasure Box

ByChristine @ theDIYdreamer.com

Treasure Box ~ As most of you know, I’ve been working on Emanuelle’s bedroom. I have completed her bed with a headboard made of shutters. I have finished one of her dressers, which I have yet to show you. Today I’m sharing with you the wooden custom treasure box I made to put on one of her dressers.

Custom Treasure Box

Wood Treasure Box

Supplies:
– Wood box from the Dollar Store
– Sander block
– White Paint
– Pink Paint (I used Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Pearl Acrylic Paint in Pink Taffeta.)
– Mod Podge or any paint sealer
– Foam Brush
– Crafter’s Clay with silicone mold (I used Martha Stewart Crafts Crafter’s Clay Heirloom Starter Kit.)
– Crafter’s Glue (I used Martha Stewart Crafts Crafter’s Glue.)

Instructions:
Step 1: With the help of a block sander, sand the rough surface of the wood box until smooth. It’s very important to do this step, especially with wood products from the dollar store. They are $1 or $2 for a reason (they are often very rough). Step 2: Mix together one part white paint and one part paint sealer (I used Mod Podge). (I always apply sealer when painting on wood, it prevents the paint from soaking into the wood and actually helps use less paint.) Apply this mixture to the inside of the box with the foam brush. You’ll need to do 2 coats. Step 3: Mix together one part pink paint and one part paint sealer. Apply two coats of this mixture onto the outside of the wood box. (I did not need to tape off the corners to protect them, because the paint easily wiped off the edges with a paper towel.)

How to make a custom treasure box

Step 4: Make a ball out of white crafter’s clay and press it into the desired silicone mold. Allow to dry for about 24 hours. Step 5: Remove the clay piece from the clay mold. Step 6: Glue the clay piece onto the top of the box with crafter’s glue.

How to make a clay piece

And voilà, the treasure box is complete!

Wood Treasure Box

Custom Treasure Box

Emanuelle absolutely adores her treasure box, she already has it filled with treasures. It was a very inexpensive way to add a special touch to her dresser. I can’t wait to reveal it all to you. Next, I may make crate on wheels (that Now At Home Mom shared last week) to put in her room.

Have a fabulous day my friends!

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9 Comments

  1. Hi, first off I want to say you did a great job on the box!!! It’s precious. Secondly I want you to know I am a complete & total newbie to the DIY world. I’ve been reading all you lovely ladies’ blogs and drooling over all the things I want to do. At this point, with a hammer, tape measures and screwdrivers there’s not a whole lot I can do, so when I have REAL tools one day I’ll start tackling the bigger projects. I have to say, you ladies really amaze me!

    The reason I’m writing you other to sing your praise, I was wondering if you could spray paint this? Or would it be too difficult because of the corner pieces?
    Thank! Wendy

  2. :-) this is a pretty Treasure box, I love it! it’s pink, custom and so feminine!
    :-) I hope you try to transform some crates into storage boxes, I would love to see them! :-)
    hope you are having a beautiful day Christine!

  3. Thanks for responding to me! I’ve been wanting boxes just like the one you made. I’m thinking of doing them in yellow. I also want them to be glossy. We don’t have a Hobby Lobby near so I’m going to go to Michaels & see what I can come up with & then go for it!

    Question for you: what sandpaper grit would you use? I’m really excited to do my first DIY project. I’ve probably been on every page of your blog & I’ve learned so much.
    Thanks again ~ Wendy

  8. Oooh! It turned out so Pretty In Pink, Christine! I love the brass corners, too.
    Thank you so much for Linking Up at Brag About It with BeBetsy and VMG206 this week. We are so happy to have you join us!
    ~ Megin

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