Friday, May 10, 2013

Shoe Shine Anyone?

The old shoe shine box I found at a college flea market last month has a fresh new look. Here it is all freshened up.....

A good cleaning, two coats of paint, and a label from The Graphics Fairy was all it needed.  The full label was too long for the box, so I found a good cutting off point.

Before.  It's looking a bit weary don't you think?

Isn't that little hinge cute?  

The top got a good cleaning with Howard Restor-A-Finish and #0000 steel wool.

No need to remove the hinges, I just painted right over them.


I left the interior unpainted, including the original black paint, then lined the shelf and bottom with some reproduction advertising paper.   

Ah, much better!

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Posted by Labels: antique, antique show find, Graphics Fairy, Howard Restor-A Finish, salvaged, shoe shine box, trash to treasure

33 comments:

  1. LorettaMay 10, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    This really turned out to be a nice piece! Love the patina of the top.
    Great Job as usual! Have a great weekend!
    Loretta xx

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  2. KathyMay 10, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I love that hand-rubbed finish on the top. A perfect job of sprucing up but retaining the vintage charm.

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  3. Karen B.May 10, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Betsy ... it is so neat! love it!!

    hugs

    Karen B. ~ Todolwen

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  4. Sherry@Back2VintageMay 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    This is an amazing makeover. I love that you left the woodtone on the top. The way you lined the inside of the box is perfect. Great job!!!

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  5. Charm Bracelet DivaMay 10, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I really love the hinges, such detail! And perfect is not strong enough a word for the graphic:) Overall great job.

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  6. Connie MercerMay 10, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    now that is sweet!!! great work!!!

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 10, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    How cute is that! I love the paper you used inside for lining...perfect! You made it special my friend!

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  8. Glenda/MidSouthMay 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Very Nice! I do like the added label and paper inside. No creativity here today - had to play catch up on other duties.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  9. Michelle L.May 10, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Lovely! That shoe advert is perfect! I think the liner paper is amazing, it looks soooo old.

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  10. AnneMay 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Wow you really made that shine....no pun intended! Really a beautiful piece!
    xx
    Anne

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  11. AnneMay 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Wow you really made that shine....no pun intended! Really a beautiful piece!
    xx
    Anne

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  12. LaurieMay 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    It's lovely -- thank you for tips on how you did it!

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  13. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Such a transformation, Betsy...it looks wonderful!

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  14. Linda @ A La CarteMay 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Now that is a good change for sure! So cute!!!

    Linda

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  15. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMay 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Fabulous Betsy! I love it! Xo

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  16. The Polka Dot ClosetMay 10, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Ah much better ..Is right! Adorable! I have had a few of those over the years and never did anything with them. so cute to paint and put on a shoe label...You are the cleverest girl in the land!!!

    Carol

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  17. Karen FrostMay 10, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    It looks so nice! I love that you left the top natural and added the vintage style graphics. You even thought of a cute way to redo the inside! I just love it! xoxo

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  18. DJAjewelsMay 11, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Absolutely beautiful transformation from plain to spectacular!

    Irene

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  19. TrishaMay 11, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Hey, I like the new look. Trisha

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  20. Kathy MorelandMay 11, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Great job! I saw one of these last weekend, now I wish I had bought it!! So pretty!

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  21. Karen L. BatesMay 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Love it all! My fav? the inside! Have a great Mother's Day!

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  22. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 11, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Such a great job! Love the detail on it and it looks wonderful all freshen up! :) Have a great weekend! xo Holly

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  23. Liz @ Quirky VistasMay 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    So much better! Those old shoe shine boxes have so much character but are lacking in the polish and shine department oddly enough. You made that one come back to life with the time, love and tenderness you gave it. It's a show stopper now!
    Liz

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  24. Little Miss MaggieMay 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    What a perfect graphic for a shoe shine box. I love the finished product.

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  25. Barbara JeanMay 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    very cool!

    blessings
    barb

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  26. Diane WritesMay 12, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Hi Betsy! Not just much better, it was way way way best!

    I'm catching up with your posts ;)

    Happy Mother's Day!

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  27. must love junkMay 12, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    LOV this! The graphics are the perfect touch!
    Susan

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  28. Nicole@nicole-southerncharm.com/May 13, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    This looks amazing! I love it! I am new from southern charm! I would love for you to check out my blog and follow me back! Nicole

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  29. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.comMay 13, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    This is fabulous!!

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  30. hobbemomMay 14, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I love this. I have seen those from time to time but never looked inside one of them...wow, I love the little shelves. This is so cute. Next time I see one I'll have to look a little closer. SO cute

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  31. hobbemomMay 14, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    And by the way...did you sell this? I would be interested in it if it is for sale....my email is lmurr@utk.edu

    Thanks

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  32. JaneMay 14, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Much better indeed.....it is gorgeous! The graphic is the perfect touch!
    Jane

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  33. Karen Mary ButterflyMay 16, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Much better....I'll say! I am always amazed at how you can see that finished vision through the "as is" piece. Looks great!

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