Thursday, April 17, 2014

Little Storage Drawers

I might have mentioned once or twice a few dozen times that I have a weakness for little storage drawers and boxes.  In fact, I have more little storage containers than I have trinkets to store, but I still have a hard time passing them up.

 Aren't these the cutest little compartments?  Each one is only 2 5/8" x 1 1/2".

 Even though they needed some TLC, how could I walk away from them?  The entire box isn't much larger than a shoe box.

Unfortunately the missing pulls left holes in most of the drawers.

The solution was to turn the drawers around and start with a fresh slate.  Two of the drawers with their original rusty pulls were in decent shape and just needed the ugly crayon marks removed.  What was someone thinking?  Remnants of the old label on top rubbed right off after I moistened it.

 The tiny new handles were made with twisted wire left over from another project.  I punched two holes in each drawer, then shaped and bent the wire using jewelry pliers.

I sure hope they hold up to all the use they're going to get.

 This makes me think these drawers were originally used to store pharmaceutical labels.  

 Now they're perfect for holding some of my jewelry making supplies.

 A place for everything and everything in its place.

 8 compartments per drawer X 10 drawers = 80 compartments waiting to be filled with
 tiny treasures.  


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34 comments:

  1. Ulina / Apricot BubblesApril 17, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    I definitely share your weakness for little storage drawers and boxes! I´d love to have such a gorgeous piece, too! 80 compartments in such a small box - unbelievable!
    Thanks for sharing :-)
    Have a nice day!
    Ulina (from the middle of Europe)

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  2. Karen L. BatesApril 17, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Awesome find! Great recover!

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  3. White Lace and PromisesApril 17, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    I love boxes-all sizes-and use them for everything thing. I have been hunting an old card catalog file. This is perfect for your treasures.

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  4. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 17, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    That's so perfect!! I love drawers and little compartments too!! :) SO cute! Your little handles you put on look like they work out great too!! Happy Easter! Easter hugs, Holly

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  5. Julia - "Vintage with Laces"April 17, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Betsy, I have no doubts that each compartment will be filled soon ;). Great find and you did a wonderful job!
    Have a lovely day!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  6. Maria (Magia Mia)April 17, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    You had me at storage......

    I have had an affinity for boxes, compartments/cubbies, and interesting vessels since.....I can't remember. Your find is wonderful and is gonna be fun filling up!

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  7. Into VintageApril 17, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Brilliant idea to turn the drawers around! I would love to spend some time pawing through the drawers to check out all of your tiny treasures. It's like a candy store filled with vintage trinkets!

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  8. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 17, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Genius of you to turn the drawers around. You always think outside of the box!!! :)

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  9. Art and SandApril 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I love that your brain thinks to turn the damaged drawers around.

    How great to see all your small pieces together and to know what you have.

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  10. Art and SandApril 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I love that your brain thinks to turn the damaged drawers around.

    How great to see all your small pieces together and to know what you have.

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  11. Glenda/MidSouthApril 17, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Good idea turning the drawers around - don't know that I would have thought to do that. I am another one that has a weakness for boxes/containers like that.

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  12. Tuula @ The Thrifty RebelApril 17, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    That little storage box is so cool! I would have had to take it home too. Love the new handles you made.

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  13. KathyApril 17, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Perfection! Is this the box you were talking about that would have been perfect for my new-found stickers? I did find a mother lode but not 80 little drawers worth! You are going to have so much fun filling that up and looks like you have a good start already. Enjoy!

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  14. Linda @ A La CarteApril 17, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    It's just so charming! I love it filled with all those little bits and pieces! :)

    Linda

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Oh my! I am so in love with this, too! I love tucking away little treasures in a box and this one will keep them all organized. Enjoy your evening my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  16. Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}April 17, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    I'm the same way. I scored some individual vintage black boxes with brass label plates/pulls on the front from Goodwill a while back. Very similar to yours, with about 8 compartments per box. I only bought 4 of them and now I wished I had bought more (yes, there were more!) Looking into yours is like looking into a reflection of my own -- lots of the same jewelry supplies (except for those watch faces, wish I had me some of those!) Happy Easter, friend! xoKathleen

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  17. The Owl BoxApril 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Absolutely LOVE this!

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  18. Diana PetrilloApril 17, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Now that's thinking outside the box--ha, ha, pun intended! Nice find and nicely filled--love all the wonderful jewelry bits so wonderfully organized no in their little compartments. Hope you have a great week-end :)

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  19. cynthia lee designsApril 17, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Great idea to turn the drawers around!! All your jewelry supplies are looking good in those drawers.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  20. LivoniaLavenderLadyApril 18, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    This is a treasure for sure. I love the little handles that you made and your trinkets are a great collection. I love finding that I am not alone in my love of little drawers.

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  21. Marsha @ Tattered ChickApril 18, 2014 at 5:42 AM

    Love it! I'm a sucker for those too! Have a wonderful weekend Betsy! Happy Easter! Oh, mes Amis is the same weekend as my flea so if you're in town on
    Sunday stop by!

    Xo

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  22. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 18, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Betsy,
    What a wonderful piece to have...now I'm thinking that I need one too. Since I am now making jewelry, a piece like this would really come in handy. HAPPY EASTER!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  23. Fox and Finch AntiquesApril 18, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Oh, Betsy, what a marvelous find. And, the idea for the new pulls is brilliant. I'll remember it.

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  24. DianeApril 18, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    I love tiny little drawers, so handy for small crafty things. Very cute handles you added too!

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  25. Diane WritesApril 19, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    Hi Betsy! Been a while since I last visited again ;) More compartments mean more space for new things and that means... more crafts to love!

    Happy Easter!

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  26. Diane WritesApril 19, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    Hi Betsy! Been a while since I last visited again ;) More compartments mean more space for new things and that means... more crafts to love!

    Happy Easter!

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  27. Christa atCedarmereFarmApril 21, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Brilliant! When I first saw the box, I tried to think how you would fix it. Your solution is most clever! BTW, I got my metal stamp kit. :) Now I have to see what I can accomplish. Wish me luck.

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  28. The Polka Dot ClosetApril 21, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    I love drawers toooo! I would have never thought to turn the drawers around...Your so smart! Love looking at all of your watch parts!

    Carol

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  29. Cheryl in WisconsinApril 22, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Score!

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  30. Beatrice EuphemieApril 22, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    This is the perfect little storage unit for all your pretties, Betsy! I love how you simply turned the drawers around - I would have never thought of that! It really looks nice with the new handles, too. xo Karen

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  31. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmApril 23, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    I love little drawers too! So fun to sort and organize...and re-organize :)

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  32. Curtains in My TreeApril 25, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Oh I want ALL your trinkets in the little drawers

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  33. MaureenApril 26, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Wow! I love little drawers too; this is a great box - what a wonderful idea to turn the drawers around! You are so organized Betsy!

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  34. mnobleMay 2, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    I so want your little box to store my similar little treasures! Love it! Great find Betsy!

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