Upcycled Thrifted Metal Toolbox Tray
May 20, 2019
I purchased this metal toolbox tray a few years ago for probably $3 or $4.
My first plan was to plant Sempervivums (Hen and Chicks) in it.
But last week, I got another idea.
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After it was dry, I sprayed the toolbox with two coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye Clear Shellac Spray .
This covered the rusty areas that I worried may bleed through my paint.
Next I sprayed my toolbox with about 3 coats of Krylon Chalky Finish Spray Paint in Classic White
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I lightly distressed the edges of the toolbox with 150 grit sandpaper.
I then decided to use Tim Holtz Numbers Remnant Rubs and also Words Remnant Rubs.
These rub ons are getting a little trickier to find as interest in scrap-booking has declined.
They can be found, however, not reliably, at Joann Fabrics online or in Joann stores, on Amazon, or other smaller online craft/scrapbooking shops.
I just cut out parts of the rub on words, numbers, and graphics to fit my toolbox compartments. I rubbed them on with the enclosed popsicle stick.
I sealed the paint and rub ons with Dixie Belle Easy Peasy Spray Wax
. I like the matte finish and ease of use for small projects.
. I like the matte finish and ease of use for small projects.
So here is how my toolbox tray turned out!
I don't know if your husband needs a junk holder on his dresser top or not, but mine does. (My husband actually needs something larger!)
So here is a fun container to keep pocket change, keys, and other small guy stuff corralled in one spot.
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Very cute! I always wonder how to fight rust.
ReplyDeleteoh so cool! how do you come up with such clever ideas?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Carleen. You took that rusty piece of "junk" and turned it into a useful container for your husband. Great Job. I love that you have repurposed an old piece of metal - and saved it from the junk yard.
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