Welcome to Swap It Like It's Hot! What is that you say??? It's where a group of bloggers went thrift store shopping and sent $10 worth of goodies to another blogger.
I got so lucky on my swap partner! My dear blogging friend, Christy from Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer sent me my treasures. It was so fun opening the box and reading the sweet note. Christy's brother lives about 20 minutes from me and she dropped in for a visit last fall.
Christy sent some great stuff. I got a hoop cheese box, coffee cup holder and clip board. I was so needing a clipboard for when I am at one of our flip house job sites. I'm using it simply as it is!
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This was a simple update using Metallic Gold Spray Paint by Rust-oleum
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Just be sure to clean the piece first.
I almost painted it white, but remembered that I had a can of the gold. I am so glad that I went that route. Sitting on the burlap runner and against that frame, it just looks meant to be. It kind of looks like something I'd purchase from West Elm or Pottery Barn now.
Now, it was time to work on the cheese box. I spray painted it with several coats of satin finish Rust-oleum in Blossom White
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I then used my French stencil from DeoArt
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With a stencil brush I painted it with duck egg blue by Annie Sloan Chalk Paints.
The addition of this one kitchen caddy caused me to rearrange my kitchen counters. I'm still in the process off painting the kitchen. All I lack now is painting the green island the same new color as the hood.
I love it with my DIY Farmhouse Art also made with a thrift store item.
The stencil was such a quick way to give an otherwise plain item a bit of French Country Farmhouse style.
I did lightly sand the box after spray painting for a smoother finish. I did not distress any of it.
Be sure to PIN the above image for later and share with your friends!!!
Now it's time to check out what ConfettiStyle did with what I sent her!
Below are the other blogs participating today (Tuesday)!
Tuesday
Confetti Style
Blue i Style
Polished Habitat
Two Purple Couches
Run to Radiance
Restoration Redoux
Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer
Our Southern Home
Monday
Hearts & Sharts
58 Water Street
I Am a Homemaker
Prim and Propah
Create & Babble
Windgate Lane
Gourley Girl and Guy
Dogs Don't Eat Pizza
This is my 3rd swap. The first time I made Jewelry Holders. The second time I created scarf organization for my daughter.
Charlotte Smith says
Christy, It’s so cute! I love the box and how perfectly it wrangles all those items that just need to stay out on the counter! And I don’t think I would have known that was a coffee cup holder. Doy. š
dena says
I’ve never seen a cheese box before, very cute makeover!
Jessica Gourley says
SO amazing how you made those things perfect for your style! Great job!
Shanna Gilbert says
Fabulous job on both my friend! I love that the cheese box is not only pretty but functional!
Emily says
I love how both of your makeovers turned out – especially the cheese box! That stencil makes it š
Kimm at Reinvented & Roadkill Rescue says
OOh, I definitely will be on the lookout for a cheese box this spring, what a perfect counter caddy! Your bracelets have the perfect home too, love the gold. Great job!!
Karen says
I love the cheese box!! So cool! It looks like it’s always been like that, which is the sign of an awesome DIY! Really creative!
JoanneTaggart says
Hello Christy! I am new to your site and it’s wonderful. I came across your site from Christy at Confessions of a Serial DIY. What you made with the cheese box looks right at home in your kitchen. The stencil is beautiful and I really like the gold finish on the mug holder/turned bracelet holder. What a nice change up. And you’re right. The gold on it goes perfectly with the mirror, like it was meant to be. Thank you so much for sharing.
Jessica says
You did a great job, I had to look closely at your finished products…they all look store bought. Great job!
Jillian says
I have two of those cheese boxes and I couldn’t think of what to use them for! Now I know š
cassie says
love the caddy and i really love that jewelry organizer, too! so pretty!
Shelly says
Christy,
I love the makeovers you gave to your swap items. It always fun when you can create something useful and stylish in just a few simple steps. Great job.
Shelly
Christy says
I love what you did with your items!! That cheese box is just perfect for holding all those kitchen items, and I love it with the French stencil!! XOXO
josie says
I LOVE how you have combined lots of smaller items to make a bigger impact! I have quite a lot of little things the I cherish and want to use but can never find a good spot for. This has given me some new ways to incorporate them into my home. Thanks!