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Posted on May 19, 2020May 22, 2020

Industrial style jewelry box makeover

Jewely box after makeover

How do you turn a dated jewelry box into an industrial style apothecary cabinet? With cement and some retro card holder drawer pulls.

photo of Lisa Cestkowski

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Welcome to Wisconsin Magpie. I’m Lisa, the creator of this site.

A history nerd and profligate collector, I spend way too much of my free time at thrift stores and garage sales, salvaging other people’s castoffs. When I’m home, I’m attempting to use power tools I have no idea how to operate and undertaking craft projects well beyond my skill level. Sometimes they actually turn out.

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Collector of castoffs. Haunter of thrift stores. Attempter of craft/DIY projects.
I love junk. Everything (except the plants) in thi I love junk. Everything (except the plants) in this little vignette was bought secondhand. Most of the pieces cost a couple dollars or less. The fact that they have cracks or chips or rust just makes me love them all the more. • • • #junker #itsprobablythrifted #thriftstoredecor #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #porchdecor #porchlife #secondhanddecor #secondhandfinds #vintageaddiction #vintagedecor #vintagedecorating #vintagecrocks #crocks #myfleamarketstyle #fleamarketstyle #vintagevignette #vintagehome #vintagehomedecor #vintagegardendecor #vintagegoodness
When I brought my thrifted typewriter home, my son When I brought my thrifted typewriter home, my son was fascinated. But when he tried it out for the first time, he thought it was broken because when the “cursor” got to the end of the line, it stopped moving.🤣 • • • #vintagetypewriter #vintageoffice #vintageofficesupplies #vintagedecor #vintagedecorating #vintagehomedecor #itsprobablythrifted #myfleamarketstyle #farmhousedecor #cottagestyle #vintageporchlovesvintage #vintagefinds #flatlay #flatlayoftheday #flatlayfriday #thrifteddecor #thriftedoffice #thriftedofficesupplies
Here’s a look at my new “patio rug.” (I pain Here’s a look at my new “patio rug.” (I painted the design on the back side of some leftover vinyl flooring.) If only the sun would come out again so we could go outside and enjoy it. ☁️🌧☂️ • • • #porchdecor #porchlife #craftblogger #checkoutmydiy #barnquilt #farmhousestyle #diy #diyprojects #diyblogger #barnquiltart #barnquiltdecor #barnquiltdiy
New rainy day hobby: Making fabric flowers. I fini New rainy day hobby: Making fabric flowers. I finished three burlap roses yesterday. 🌹 🌹 🌹 • • • #burlap #burlapdecor #burlapflowers #burlaprose #farmhousedecor #neutraldecor #neutralhome #farmhousestyle #farmhousedecor #crafts #craftblogger #diycrafts #fleamarketstyle #cottage style #diydecor #vintagehome #vintagedecor #vintagevignette
After cleaning out a few cabinets recently, it has After cleaning out a few cabinets recently, it has come to my attention that I collect vintage wood-handled brushes. . . #icollecteverything #farmhousestyle #farmhousedecor #neutraldecor #vintagebrush #vintagetreasures #weatheredandwonderful #fleamarketstyle #thriftedhome #icollect #magpiemonday #flatlayallday #flatlayoftheday #flatlayfriday
Ready to start planting outside. If only the weath Ready to start planting outside. If only the weather would cooperate. #farmhousedecor #farmhouseliving #farmhouseporch #vintagebirdhouse #vintageflowerfrogs #vintagedecorating #vintagedecor #myfleamarketstyle #fleamarketfinds #thriftedhome #thrifteddecor #vintagevignette
The last of my spring tulips 🌷 . #porchdecor #p The last of my spring tulips 🌷 . #porchdecor #porchlife #spring2020 #farmhousedecor #modernfarmhouse #vintagebottles #vintagedecor #vintagedecorating #thrifteddecor #fleamarketstyle #fleamarketdecor #vintagevignette #farmhousefrontporch
What to do with the remnant left over after you re What to do with the remnant left over after you rescreened your windows? Make a bouquet. 🌹 #upcycled #upcycledcrafts #farmhousedecor #neutraldecor #neutralhomedecor #neutraldecorating #crafts #crafting #diycrafts #myfleamarketstyle #thrifteddecor #craftblogger #shabbychicstyle #shabbychichome #rusticdecor #junker #modernfarmhouse #vintageporchlovesvintage #vintagedecorating #vintagespools #vintagedecor
Nothing beats a basket full of chippy old croquet Nothing beats a basket full of chippy old croquet balls. #sigh #happiness #vintagecroquet #vintagecroquetballs #farmhousestyle #farmhousedecor #vintageporchlovesvintage #vintagedecor #vintageporchdecor #springdecor #chippygoodness #chippypaint #chippy #vintagevignette #flatlay #flatlayallday #flatlayfriday #myfleamarketstyle #itsprobablythrifted #vintagefarmhousestyle
Sure it’s a concrete bird now, but it started ou Sure it’s a concrete bird now, but it started out as a cheap little flocked goldfinch with yellow feathers. Swipe to see the transformation. Details on my blog. Link in bio. . #beforeandafter #crafts #henryfeatherfinish #spring2020 #springdecor #craftblogger #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhousedecorating #myfleamarketstyle #thrifteddecor #neutralhomedecor #neutralfarmhousedecor #concretecrafts #diywreath #mosswreath #craftersofinstagram #crafting
It’s the little things in life. ❤️ . #collec It’s the little things in life. ❤️ . #collection #collector #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #spring2020 #vintagefarmhousestyle #wateringcan #vintagestyle #chippywhite #thriftedhome #mycountryhome #mylovelyvignette #ourthriftstoredecor
Someday I’m going to round up all of my old spoo Someday I’m going to round up all of my old spools of thread and organize them by color. Until then, here a few of my favorites. ❤️🧵 #vintagestyle #vintagefarmhouse #vintageporchlovesvintage #vintagevignette #vintagehomestyle #vintagedecor #vintagedecorating #thriftstoredecor #neutralhomedecor #farmhousestyling #myfleamarketstyle
Sharing my latest project: a miniaturized version Sharing my latest project: a miniaturized version of a full size vintage barn mural. Swipe for a look at the original and an overview of the miniaturization process. More details on my blog, www.wisconsinmagpie.com. #farmhousestyle #farmhousedecor #myfleamarketstyle #itsprobablythrifted #crafts #signs #craftblogger #vintagebarn #vintagevignette #vintagefarmhousestyle #vintagespring #thrifteddecor #vintagesign #vintagesignage #vintagesignsrule #vintageadvertisingsigns
Counting the days until I can put live plants out Counting the days until I can put live plants out on my porch again... #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #vintagegardendecor #flowerfrogs #fauxgreenery #thinkspring🌷 #thriftedhome #thrifteddecor
Another weekend sheltering in place, another craft Another weekend sheltering in place, another craft project completed. Scroll for an overview. Details on my blog, www.wisconsinmagpie.com. . . #crafting #crafts #easterdecor #easterbunny #springdecor #springdecorating #upcycledcrafts #thriftstoredecor #myfleamarketstyle #upcycledart #vintagekitchenware #craftblogger #craftblog #diycrafts #vintagetreasures #vintagevignette #historymeetsdecor #magpiemonday
Finally starting to feel like spring here. Glad to Finally starting to feel like spring here. Glad to be able to get out on the porch again. #handpaintedsigns #porchdecor #porchlife #homesweethome #backporch #addresssign
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