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At Make-Do Mondays, we discuss how we’re simplifying, downsizing, repurposing, buying used, and using what we’ve got.
It’s a carnival you can visit to celebrate creative problem-solving, contentment, patience and ingenuity. If you want to participate, you can share your own make-do solution in the comments or write up a Make-Do Mondays post at your blog, then return here to link via Mr. Linky.
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Make-Do Mondays Participants
(updated as possible throughout the day)
- Sharinskishe (Scrap Paper Cup)
- Trish Southard (whittle wardrobe down to 100 items)
- Sunnydaytodaymama (Fabric High Chair Alternative)
- The Goat (Repurposing Recycling)
- It’s All About Love (Making Do)
- Simple Journeys (Paper Craft)
Make-Do Mondays with Ann
I don’t have any fancy jewelry, so I don’t feel the need to have a fancy jewelry box. I’m making do with a repurposed box that held some decorative letters. The letters were on clearance at Target for practically nothing. (Shhh…don’t tell the Belgian Wonder, because I gave them to him as a gift.)
The “l-o-v-e” letters came in a simple box made of very thin wood. I ended up using the box for my jewelry.
When I bought it, one letter was in each of those sections. Underneath was nothing.
I divvied up my rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets into those sections, and placed a watch, pins and other stuff in the generous space below.
The box fits in the dresser drawer.
I might paint it someday to add a little fun, but it’s fine for now just to have my few items contained and organized.
How are you making do?
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10 Responses to Make-Do Mondays: A "Love"ly Jewelry Box
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I picked up a second hand jewelry box from the thrift store and I love it, well the price that is. But your box has more room in it, it looks like it hold tons.
You could even put some felt in it and make it soft also. I think you chose a great way to reuse this box. Way to Go!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Sharinskishe
lovely adornments in a recycled “love” box, what could be more apropriate?
This is a great idea. We have some boxes like this that little toys and puzzles came in. The weren’t ideal for the toys so we put those in other boxes and bags but now I know what I can use the left-over boxes for!
What a great box! I would have never been able to toss that box, what a great idea to turn it into a jewelry box. I LOVE it!
What a clever thing to do!
Wow, that box is just perfect!
I only own two necklaces, so my jewelry “box” is a wooden mom & dad holding a baby that my dad made when I was born. I hang the necklaces around the mom’s neck. LOL
I love repurposing! I do it all the time.
Excellent use of space- brilliant idea to place it in the drawer!
I’m a lurker, but I definitely had to say something when I say your Make Do post. I did the exact same thing a few months ago when I was decluttering, but I bought “love” and “hope,” so I had two boxes to work with. Definitely a great idea! I really enjoy your Monday meme!
Two lovely things out of one.
Good job!