I was trying to keep myself busy and awake at 3 AM, so I decided to get started on my first DIY (Do It Yourself) project. Adam and Carolyn are spending the night with us on Saturday evening and I needed to spruce up the guest bathroom a little.
I have this old silver looking jewelry box that I've been wanting to use for guest soap, shampoo, etc.
The problem after seven years of use is that the top was broken apart and the inside was looking pretty rough.
Yuck!
Feeling inspired by all the DIY blogs that I have been reading, I decided that I could totally put the old jewelry box back into use with a little TLC.
First, I cut a few pieces of cardboard
and wrapped them with the only non-Christmas paper that I own.
I tried gluing the paper to the cardboard but it started wrinkling. So I stuck with wrapping.
Then I used my handy-dandy glue gun to secure the cardboard inside the box.
Just to provide a little extra pressure while drying
I put some dominoes in the box for a few minutes.
Next, I found two nails that fit inside the lid and using pliers I bent the edges down.
Lastly, I removed the dominoes and filled the box with a few hotel toiletries for our guests.
I didn't have anything to seal the inside paper with, but as long as it stays dry I think the jewelry box made into a toiletry kit should work just fine.
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