This is what I started with. It was in pretty decent condition....
It was clean and didn't smell - always a bonus!
And it had its original tray...
It also had a working lock and key....
The worst thing was the deteriorated leather handles. They were toast!
The first thing
Then I painted the chest with white and gray....
I grabbed my vintage map book and tore out maps of the United States as well as State Fact Sheets and pasted them to the inside of both the trunk and tray using Mod Podge. Tony snapped a couple pictures of me while I was working. Does anyone else work on projects in the middle of their living room???
He said I looked like a little bird in a nest so I was peeping.... LOL!
Then I coated everything with 2 coats of polyurethane for a strong, durable finish...
Afterwards I applied a layer of wax to the outside and I was done!
I'm listing this baby for sale. It will be perfect for storage or to use as a small table in a front room. Now we're starting work on the trunk we picked up last week. I think I am trunk drunk!
Linking up with...
Vintage Charm # 2
Vintage Charm # 2
Kim, this turned out super! I love the photos of you sitting in it. I work in the middle of my kitchen and living room lots of times!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I like to work on stuff in the living room at night so I can watch tv with my husband while I work.
Delete"Trunk drunk," LOL! Love those fact sheet papers. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The fact sheets are really interesting to read too. I think I just coined a new term with "Trunk Drunk!" LOL!!
DeleteVery clever - do you ever take a day off?
DeleteRarely. I always have too much I want to do. Besides, I can't just sit and do nothing. I get antsy. Plus I work 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. :-)
DeleteWow what a difference! I know you are so small but that trunk is huge! Love these posts!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolly. Wait until you see the trunk we are re-doing now. It's even larger!
DeleteVery cool re-do of that trunk! And I loved the pics of you working inside. :)
ReplyDeleteI like that picture too. LOL!
DeleteOh My Gosh Kim, that trunk is gorgeous!!! You did such an amazing job, and I just love how you painted it and that you added the maps and fact sheets to the inside. It is a one of a kind piece now and so pretty! I think it would make a great coffee table, but would be great in a room to be used for storage too. It's a very versatile piece and I am sure it will sell!
ReplyDeleteI love that you used an old belt for the handles too!
Beautiful!!
Kimberley
Thanks Kimberley. I was so happy with how it tureds out. I hope it sells. Now, the new truck we just got is going to need a lot of work, but I had a brainstorm today on what I'm going to do on the inside. I can't wait to start, but louie has to replace the handles first.
DeleteI LOVE it! Love the color and especially love the way you lined it! The pictures of you inside are too cute! I hope it sells for you quickly! I can't wait to see the next one. Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicki - I'm partial to white and grey anyway. ;-)
DeleteHoly cow, that turned out great Kim! I love the combination of maps with the facts sheets!
ReplyDeleteTania
That seems to be a favorite of everyone. I'm so glad I did that. Thanks Tania.
DeleteWow, what a difference! You look so studious ... love your hubby's capturing those shots.
ReplyDeletePS - I went to my first-ever estate sale (actually ...4) this morning!
Well I hope I am going to hear all about your estate sale venture and I want to see pictures!
DeleteI would never have guessed the size of the trunk until I saw you inside of it!!! lol
ReplyDeleteGood job on the re-do, Kim! I'm sure someone will scoop that right up!
Happy Saturday!
Debbie
xo
Well I hope someone does. The trunk I just bought last weekend is even bigger!
DeleteNice work, Kim! I had to laugh when I saw you inside the trunk, and peeping no less!! You are a teeny peanut to fit in there so nicely. I hope you'll link up this and other vintage posts to our new link party--Vintage Charm--which starts up this Thursday, October 15th :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane - I'd love to link up.
DeleteVery cool and creative makeover. Love the maps idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a hugh fan of using maps in everything. :-) I think I have a map fetish!
DeleteLove it! And yep, I work on projects in the living room, too...and the kitchen table...the counter...the basement...poor husband! lol Constantly side stepping projects just get a glass of milk.
ReplyDeleteLOL - that's how I feel too. It's a shame that things like sofa's and chairs get in the way of my projects.
DeleteI love what you did to the inside. What a cute picture of you...I had no idea the trunk was large enough to fit your body with room to spare. Great job. Thanks for sharing it with VIParty.
ReplyDeleteThe next trunk is even bigger - wait until you see it!
DeleteWow that is one beautiful trunk. The inside is a work of art. And yes I also have a trunk in my living room that I am decoupaging right now, So you see we bloggers have our own set of rules when it comes to home decor. A ton of paint bottles in the dining room too.
ReplyDeleteI don't know which I like doing more, painting the outside or mapping the inside. I don't have paint bottles in the dining room but only because I don't have a dining room. LOL!!! Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment.
DeleteFun trunk re-do! Love the map idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy. I do love old maps.
DeleteTurned out beautiful! I especially love the interior!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura. Maps are my favorite thing to use for a lot of projects.
DeleteI know I already commented on this post, Kim, but just wanted to say thanks for linking up at Vintage Charm--love "partying" with you :)
ReplyDeleteLOL- Thanks Diana. I may have had a little too much tequila!
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