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April 8, 2014

Painting 3 Vintage Tool boxes

Anytime I see vintage tool boxes I buy them...Oh the possibilities


Goodness, the clock is ticking and I have to get some goods ready for the Polka Dot Flea.   The whole reason I'm doing the Flea is to be a vendor at an indoor venue!


After a good cleaning with a wire brush and a wipe down, I painted the two bigger tool boxes with a dry brush technique...Tutorial HERE


The graphics are from Graphics Fairy and were transferred to the boxes with the blender pen method

The graphics on this tool box are the bottom lettering from this graphic




I couldn't help myself...I needed one girlie tool box with polka dots lol

The polka dots were made with a round sponge...No fail method...You can see how HERE


Great for storage 


And with spring in the air, they make great planters


So there you have it...Three tool boxes ready for the Polka Dot Flea


I have so many projects in the works......You guys are the best!!!  Thank you for letting me share these projects and this whole Polka Dot Flea journey with you!

Happy Creating
Carol

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43 comments:

  1. Terra April 8, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    These tool boxes turned out great, and I like the decals you applied.

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  2. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️April 8, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    Your vintage tool boxes are so pretty Carol.

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  3. AnonymousApril 8, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    you sure do have the gift to make anything beautiful!

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  4. Our Hopeful HomeApril 8, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Love that first one with the New York address. Dry brush was just the perfect method for them! I'm sure they'll fly out of your booth:) xoKathleen

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  5. KathyApril 8, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Love how the tool boxes turned out, especially the dry brush ones. Great rescue!

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  6. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 8, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Carol, The tool boxes are so cute! I've been busy getting ready for your show too.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  7. DianeApril 8, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Super! I had a metal file box that I gave away-- NUTS!

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  8. MariApril 8, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Carol those boxes turned out beautiful ;-) what a fantastic way to recycle :-)

    Smiles~
    Mari

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  9. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 8, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    The polka dots are perfect!!! Why didn't I think of that???

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 8, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    They look great, Carol! Love the one planted. I would never have thought to paint them. Guess I will be looking at tool boxes in a different way now!

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  11. CreateologyApril 8, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    I have a soft spot for old toolboxes. Something about them just intrigues me. Your make-overs are perfect. Pink polka dots with bling inside...Now you are stealing my heart! Creative Bliss Dear...

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  12. DownTheLaneWithDaisyApril 8, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Genius, my dear! I have 5 or 6 tool boxes setting here, saying, "paint me, paint me!!" or would you just send me to Carol so She will make me look pretty!!!!???

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  13. DragonladyApril 8, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Awesome!....can't wait to see all your things for the Flea....I know it will be a Huge success..
    Brenda

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  14. DonnaApril 8, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    What fun makeovers, Carol! I love your drybrushing, and the polka dot box is so cute! The fact that they are functional as well as pretty makes it even more of a bonus!

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  15. hopeandjoyhomeApril 8, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Girl you have been so busy! Wish I could be there..cheering you on virtually!

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  16. MelodeeApril 8, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    sooooo sooooo cute!

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  17. Sopa AzulApril 9, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    Well done! Now they look great!! Hugs :D

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  18. Tante MaliApril 9, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Dear Carol,
    oh, they are so beautiful - Love your flower decoration in the box. Looks great. Should try it in my garden.
    Thank you so much for your nice visit.
    Have a great time
    Elisabeth

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  19. BeckyApril 9, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    wow girl, you are a genius. Love the polka dot tool box's..

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  20. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioApril 9, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Love watching you get ready ! Saw a lot of old toolboxes at our mall, none as pretty as those. I'm working on wooden ones now. (())

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  21. The Speckled Hen CottageApril 9, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    These turned out awesome! Tool boxes are HOT right now, so these won't last long...don't they make the cutest flower box!!!

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  22. DoreenApril 9, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Great job sprucing up those tool boxes. I am in the throes of transforming all my plastic storage bins into metal industrial chic for my craft room. Would love for you to check them out at
    http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com

    Doreen

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  23. BenteApril 9, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Love this tool boxes. You are so creative.

    Hugs from here

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  24. NanaDianaApril 9, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Oh- I love those...and imagine some MAN trying to steal YOUR tool box with polka dots on it! lol I spray painted MY tools PINK so that My Hero wouldn't walk off with them.

    LOVE how those turned out. I bet you are getting all geared up for the Season- xo Diana

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  25. Celestina MarieApril 9, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Great projects Carol. Love how these turned out and especially used in the garden.
    Tool boxes are all the rage right now.
    Have fun getting ready for the big day!! I am so excited for you!
    Hugs

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  26. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 9, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Thank you for the inspiration Carol. I love what you did with them.

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  27. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysApril 9, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Too cute, and practical!

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  28. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 9, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Carol,
    These boxes are all so darn cute. I have a question for you...it's about helping you share the word about your upcoming show. E-mail me at coastal.charm@yahoo.com

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  29. NancyApril 10, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Oh these are so cool Carol!! I am so happy you are sharing it with us too, especially taking the time the to Blog about it is time consuming. My daughter has been Traveling a lot to Orlando lately, I'll have to check and see if she's scheduled to be there close to the Flea~

    Huggs, Nancy

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  30. DebbieApril 10, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    My favorite part is the tool box on the chair with flowers. I don't have a vintage tool box. Hmmm... wonder if the husband would notice if I just used his.

    Probably not a good idea, right?

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  31. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIApril 10, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    You're amazing Carol ! I laughed when I read about the "lazy girls painting method" ! I could never think you're lazy. I'm so sure that your project will be such a success.
    xoxo
    Joëlle

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  32. BarbaraApril 10, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    You have the neatest ideas, they look great!

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  33. ShellyApril 10, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Fabulous idea. I have a couple in the garage and a couple in my booth that aren't selling. I was selling them well but slowed down. I think this is just what they need. I might have to visit The Graphics Fairy as well, I've been wanting to try something.

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  34. Cozy Thyme CottageApril 10, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Clever tool boxes! I don't have any that my hubby is not using but I think they would be wonderful to store different things in! Nancy

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  35. sunnyskiesandsweetteaApril 11, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Carol,

    Those turned out really cute! I have a few things you may be interested in. I have some things I got to redo for my booth. Now that I am not doing that they are just sitting..

    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  36. Curtains in My TreeApril 11, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    what a good job you did on your boxes and love the girlie poke a dot one of course.
    I have never tried those transfer things

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  37. Bellenza Wedding BistroApril 12, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Wow they look awesome!

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  38. ConnieApril 12, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Carol,
    you did such a great job with these old tool boxes and I love how you used the one for jewelery and the other for flowers. The paint and transfers transform them from so masculine, to something only a lady could love and this lady does :)
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Connie :)

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  39. UnknownApril 12, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    I love those! You did such great job. I have several of these from my dad. I should totally do this. :)

    Thanks for the inspiration.
    ~Liz

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  40. CynthiaApril 12, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Carol, these vintage toolboxes are so cool. I love the graphics you chose and the colors they are painted.

    Cynthia

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  41. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 13, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Carol,
    You always have the best ideas!!
    Thanks for sharing!!

    I made through the Craft Fair that i help run and did well as a vendor but it does take a toll on one!! I wish you luck with yours and I wish I was closer so I would be able to attend it!! I only do indoor ones because i will not take the chance of a rain out!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  42. farmhouse-storyApril 14, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    love these, carol! pink dots--too cute!

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  43. Little Miss MaggieApril 23, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    These are great tool boxes, and I agree, they are fun to reinvent and leave our own stamp on them. I love your dry brush method.

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