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Tea Storage Box

07.17.10

I found this bamboo tea storage box at Tuesday Mornings for under $12 the other day. I’d been wanting one since I’m addicted to tea and I have quite the assortment and no place to put them. I decided to get creative with it since it was a blank slate.

Tea Storage Box-box

tea storage box-before

I purchased some supplies and others I already had on hand. Here’s what I used:

1) Foam brush
2) Acrylics (I used Americana  brand in Light Mocha and Raw Umber)
3) Antique Medium in #819
4) Quick Hold Glue (you can also use  a hot glue gun)
5) Mod Podge
6) Decorative Pieces (I used scrapbook paper, a cross charm and glass pieces)
7) Polyurethane gloss
8) Candle cup wood pieces (4 ct.)

tea storage box-supplies
Before painting, I lightly sanded the entire exterior of the box for a smooth painting surface.
I applied one coat of the ligther color (mocha) paint and allowed it to dry.  Once dry, I applied a coat of the darker  (raw umber) color. While that’s drying, paint the wooden candle cup pieces in the same dark color.  After all this is dry, blend the two colors (the lighter and darker) and give one sweep on the lid part only for a variation look. (You can certainly leave like this but I wanted some dimension to mine.).
I touched up the corners and some center areas with the antique medium to give it more character.  Allow this to dry completely.
In the meantime, I got the scrapbook paper and tore it into two big pieces and then burned the edges to give it a worn-old look, to it.  (See photos)

Use the Mod Podge to cover the backside of both paper pieces  but one at a time.  Apply to the center of the top of the lid.  Apply a sweep of mod lodge on the paper you just applied.  Then repeat with the other piece. Allow to seal and dry completely before the next step. (If you notice any areas on the paper that didn’t completely adhere, sweep with more Mod Podge.

Now you’re ready to glue the feet in place.
After all of this is dried off, coat the entire box with the polyurethane coating gloss. Make sure to wipe off access around the edges so the box won’t seal permanently. I left the lid up so dry so it wouldn’t stick.

Once this is dry you are ready to glue your accent pieces on the top.  Viola!  You can now fill your little box with an assortment of tea bags.

tea storage box-painted

Tea Storage Box

tea storage box-pin

The fun thing about this project is that your seriously starting with a plank little canvas and you can decorate with any color, hardware, jewelry findings.  WHATEVER you want.  Go crazy.  It’s fun and inexpensive and it will organize your tea bags so easily and conveniently!  It’s a super simple & fun DIY!

tea storage box-final

in DIY, Projects # decor, paint

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Gully Creek Cottage is a lifestyle blog authored by Belle Jaeger. Sharing DIY's, Cooking, Fashion, Woodworking and life in general! Belle writes about her latest projects, shares some of her favorite recipes, and influences via fashion and DIY's!

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Comments

  1. Holly Renee says

    07.17.10 at 11:38 am

    That's awesome! You did such a great job. I am an awe. We are big tea drinkers as well, this is so cool!!!

    Reply
  2. Belle Jaeger says

    07.17.10 at 4:48 pm

    Thank you Holly and the thing about it is you can basically paint to go with your color scheme and add whatever embellishments that you like to make it "yours." Hope you can find you a box and try one out for yourself. Keep me posted if you do, I'd ♥ to see it! Thanks for stopping by! Belle

    Reply
  3. Lori Katies Rose Cottage says

    07.17.10 at 7:42 pm

    Thank you for stopping by my blog because now I found you ! I was reading your other blog and read that you are in the Dallas area ~ We are in Keller ~xoxoLori

    Reply
  4. Belle Jaeger says

    07.17.10 at 7:57 pm

    Hi Lori-yes I'm a newbie to the D-area. I'm lovin' it! I love your blog as well. We'll have to stay in touch as we seem to have similar tastes! I'll be a follower.Have a great weekend~ Belle

    Reply
  5. Trunks Depot says

    10.18.10 at 4:16 am

    Such a nice information of useful and attractive boxes. You can find here the information about Treasure Chest boxes.

    Reply

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