I picked up a little chest at a garage sale filled to the brim with toys.
The lady said she didn't feel like picking through all that tiny little tykes playhouse furniture so just sold the chest with the toys inside.
She apparently didn't know people buy those 80's toys on Ebay for several times the original cost.
But I did.
There were graphics on all three sides of this thing. Cute if you have a little guy who is into trains, or if you are me you see a solid wood box that can be repurposed.
BEFORE |
It opens with a nice air latch so kids can't squish their fingers.
But I didn't intend to keep it a toy box, I have enough of those around here. So it sat waiting for some inspiration.
Bonus - I am now the proud owner of a whole bunch, that's WHOLE BUNCH, of Little Tikes toys like these ones....
Now with the addition of a box car full, I have enough to furnish two more houses or pad my Christmas account when I sell them on Ebay.
DURING |
The top was given a nice coat of dark stain. Not sure what it is because I can't see the label, I think we've had it for 100 years.
I used three processes for the lettering.
1. Ice cream.... painted it.
2. Soft Drinks.... wax paper/printer transfer method from the Graphics Fairy.
3. City Drug Store, messed up a Mod Podge process, but it turned out old and weathered in spite of messing up.
The chest was sanded and distressed and rubbed with dark wax.
I used super heavy duty train resistant glue and and glued on a vintage ice cream scoop.
The inspiration came from a big sign I pinned which you can check out on my Signs & Other Graphics Pinterest board.
The vintage scoop says 'for ice cream or shortening', but nothing about gluing it to an old toy box.
AFTER |
Also at garage sales I found this pack of vintage straws.
Just like I remember them, no cute stripes, just hard paper.
I admit the cute new paper straws with stripes these days are pretty fun, but these original paper straws have a unique feel to them.
Keeping it Autumn like with black & orange.
Gotta drink up this great Fall weather.
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That looks fantastic Great job! Megan
ReplyDeleteI love little chests! :). And stripy straws!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! I'm dying to see what you do with that barber shop, so I wish you'd get crackin' on it! :0)
ReplyDelete~Angie
Oh my goodness, I love it! It's so stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteThe chest is darling! Bonus for the toys ;-)
ReplyDeleteadorable! always great ideas over here.
ReplyDeleteunfortunately i was googling how to enhance/redo my little chest.... and i ended up here. ;)
What a fun piece!
ReplyDeleteI can always count on you for inspiration.
Go garage sales and flea markets!
Deb@LakeGirlPaints
Oh so cute, I love it. You did a fabulous job, nothing better than an old wooden toy chest!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. I might steal this idea for the scary trunk I got that was full of someone's baby pictures! Excuse me while I go help myself to some Ice Cream.
ReplyDeleteScrumptious! Wonderful picks on the typography and love the scoop too. You can never go wrong with picking ice cream over a train. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Talent! Ya have what it takes!
ReplyDeleteThat is so stinkin cute Bliss! I'm sure you will find a place to show this piece. Enjoy your day, Gail
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it, Bliss! You have a wonderfully creative mind!
ReplyDeleteVery COOL transformation!!! I don't think it will be too much longer before your barber shop is open for business! Art gallery? Antique shop? Only time will tell!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this transformation! Can I have it? Haha. Just kidding. Kind of.
ReplyDeleteIf you can fix your settings so you are no longer a no reply blogger I will consider giving you the chest.
DeleteBliss
Totally dig the transformation! I saw some of those straws in an antique store in IL while visiting my daughter. I was tempted to buy them for nostalgia's sake, but didn't.
ReplyDeleteI would've bought that chest too, even though there's no place for it in my house either. Very cute! So jealous of your barbershop and contents...when will it be ready for visitors???
ReplyDeleteI would have grabbed that baby up too. But I just don't have vision like you do, and it turned out great. A scoop?! Nice touch.
ReplyDeleteOnly YOU would think to add an ice cream scoop! You come up with the most amazing ideas! You have so many great makeovers that I have a HUGE list of "Bliss Favorites" in my head. And this is one of them! Great job, lady!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing transformation - God you're good - absolutely love it!!!
ReplyDeleteYou've created another wonderful piece! Totally pinning this!
ReplyDeleteFantastic transformation! The ice scream scoop - why don't I think of things like that?! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWell well here you go again Miss Bliss! This is adorable. I LOVE it. Thanks for joining my twisted party:)
ReplyDeleteJeez Bliss you never cease to amaze! This is so sweet and if you consider "City Drug Store" messed up I wanna mess up like you. The whole chest is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love old advertising pieces and this one looks like the real deal. Great makeover!
ReplyDeleteI have the exact same scoop. My grandmother gave it to me and I have had it forever. Love the little chest!
ReplyDeleteWell it's just adorable! And I think it was good that you messed up the City Drug transfer because it looks great the way it turned out!
ReplyDeleteBliss...I love the way that you used the different techniques...I am always in awe of your work...Blessings, Becky
ReplyDeletewe have the before...and it doesn't even look as good as your before!!!
ReplyDeleteyour work is always an inspiration!
Now you know just what to do with it!
DeleteBliss
So cute! You always do such a great job with creating that vintage feel! :)
ReplyDeleteum......................one word for this project and for you...AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOME!!!!!! hugs : )
ReplyDeleteAs usual, another amazing transformation. I would imagine, projects like this help keep your caboose small...the ice cream, however, well that's another story :)
ReplyDeleteAh, those paper straws :)
DeleteBliss...This wonderful a real beauty.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
I'm channeling you for my current desk project, but you must have some kind of lock on your aura...
ReplyDeleteLove it, Bliss!
This is so beautiful. How do you just whip stuff up like this so quickly?!
ReplyDeleteSo much better than the trains. Who doesn't love ice cream? :)
ReplyDeleteKelly
Now THAT'S a transformation!! It looks nothing like it originally did. I love what you did with it. You'll have to let us know where it ends up.
ReplyDeleteWow that is awesome! I don't see any mess-ups, it's all perfect to me. The glued on scoop is just the perfect accent to bring it up to a whole 'nother level! Those trains had to go!
ReplyDeleteI love the chest. It's amazing. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteBut then you had to distract me with those straws. I can't keep my eyes off of them :)
Have a great day rock star!
karianne
WOWZA, I am in love with this! Hmm...now my head is doing that spinning thing with ideas :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great! What a neat transformation. Ice cream beats trains any day!
ReplyDeleteCatching up from being gone and I love this!!! So great and the after is definitely better!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Bj
This is AWESOME!! I've got three toy boxes to do and I can't wait to do them now. Thanx for the inspiration!! It's REALLY cool!
ReplyDeleteYou gave it the perfect Bliss treatment! And I had forgotten all about those paper straws ...
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Linda
Bliss I love it! You are so good at making furniture with words on it! Everything you make is awesome my friend!
ReplyDeleteSusan
You've got a great chest there Bliss!
ReplyDeleteKelly
So what's going to happen with the Barber Shop building. That's going to be something to see - are you opening 'Bliss's Emporium', piled high with super creative makeovers ?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it, loving your little chest makeover, always so inspiring Mrs. B !
Amazing as always! I love all the typography that you use on your furniture redos. I'm not following your signage board because I'm always looking for inspiration for DIY signs. Thanks for some more great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted this on Show and Tell Saturday! I LOVE it. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteKatie
www.funhomethings.com
You never cease to AMAZE me! That chest is darling! xo
ReplyDeleteOh Bliss...you are such a clever endeavor!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Thanks for linking up this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Love it! The scoop added is perfect. You are quite clever, girlfriend! :)
ReplyDeletexo
Pat
of course it turned out amazing! I just love the icecream scoop on it!
ReplyDeleteFeels truly vintage and makes me want a rootbeer float!
Love it.
Hugs,
Karin
www.artisbeauty.net
LOVE THIS PROJECT!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, Bliss! I always appreciate the inspiration you share at Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I especially love that you added the ice cream scoop to it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHolly
This is adorable! Add that scoop is such a creative touch! This is so pinned!!
ReplyDeleteComing to catch up and get some inspiration. Been to long without a paint brush in my hand and this is just what the doctor ordered. Well, I take that back. I have yet to have a doctor order me to eat ice cream or drink soda but there is still hope...
ReplyDeletePinning to steal for future project ideas!
I love it so much that I'm going to feature it at tonight's party!
ReplyDeleteHolly
Another winner, Bliss! I have room for it...just so you know.
ReplyDeletexxx, Tina
Love it! Nothing looks messed up to me. It looks like its been around for years thanks to your clever creativity. An improvement to the trains for sure, but what a load of toys you must have.
ReplyDeleteI love refinishing furniture into a vintage look, Good job!
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me with all of your transformations. That box was ugly... until now. Love the new look.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed this post earlier. Love the way you made that over. Wow, and free old toys to boot. Would love for you to link up the scarecrow post to my party, too. I love that thing.
ReplyDeleteNice job Bliss! I remember having one of those scoops - and serving up the neopolitan ice cream. Forgot about scooping Crisco with it!
ReplyDeleteYou are just one darn talented lady! Just love the new look! Great redo!
ReplyDeleteI remember that ice cream scoop!! My grandparents had a similar one when I was growing up. This chest totally rocks!
ReplyDelete<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
I love little chests!
ReplyDeleteand you cannot lie.....
Delete(you know, from Shrek?)
Bliss
Great idea... love em!
ReplyDeleteYou just are so darn clever. The little tykes are so cute! I remember those.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! The glued on spoon is the best! I love it :) Thanks so much for linking up to #FridaysFurnitureFix :)
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