hello yellow.

Published on by Quandie

It’s time for another tackle box makeover.

This box came from the windfall of boxes that I got from my friend Kathy last year.

There it is at the bottom of the pile on the right.

Some of you may remember that it had the word ‘camping’ written across the top.

I ended up getting that mostly removed using a Magic Eraser.  However, even after it was removed I still thought I should paint the box.

After giving it a good cleaning and a light scuff sanding, I decided that this box didn’t really need my usual prep with Dixie Belle’s Bonding Boss.  First of all, it didn’t have any rust (so I wasn’t worried about it bleeding through my paint).  Second of all, I knew I was going to use the Dixie Belle chalk style paint and I have found that it adheres quite well to a metal surface that has been lightly sanded.

After my handyman Ken removed the pop up tray (like all tackle boxes have), I gave the inside two coats of Dixie Belle’s Holy Guacamole.

Once dry I gave it a coat of Dixie Belle’s flat clear coat to seal it.

Next I painted the outside in two coats of DB’s Drop Cloth.

Then I pulled out my I.O.D. Rose Botanical transfer and found that I’m running dangerously low on pink roses.  However, I hadn’t used any of the yellow ones yet.  I guess I’m just not usually drawn to yellow.

But I decided to go ahead and use them on this tackle box, and I’m sure glad I did.

They really are so gorgeous, don’t you think?

After adding the roses, I also added some wording from the now retired I.O.D. Label Ephemera transfer.

I think my favorite bit is the “London:  Covent Garden.” on either side of the latch.

I finished the outside of the box with a coat of Dixie Belle’s clear wax.

This tackle box would be the perfect size for containing art supplies.

This tackle box is for sale locally, check out my ‘available for local sale’ page for details.

  What do you think of the yellow roses?  Leave a comment and let me know.

17 thoughts on “hello yellow.”

  1. Yellow roses were my Mother’s favorite and this reminds me of the many bouquets of yellow roses I sent to her for her birthdays. This box is GORGEOUS! It would be a sold gorgeous box if I were closer 😁

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  2. The yellow roses are gorgeous! I used to have someDavid Austin roses called “Graham Thomas.” They were so beautiful and their scent was lovely. I love this box❤️

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    1. I’ve never been able to grow nice roses, and once the Japanese beetles arrived it was all over for roses for me. I am envious of gardeners who can grow beautiful roses!

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  3. yellow is my favorite color (closely followed by pink) so this box really speaks to me. Beautiful! I would buy it in a heartbeat💛

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  6. I love how it turned out! Covent garden is one of my favorite spots in London so I could be bias. 😉

    smiles, Alice

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  8. that is beautiful. Do you know how your neighbor removes the inside storage compartment from a metal tackle box? I have one that I’d like to make over, but the inside storage seems to be riveted in. Just wondering. I love your blog.

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    1. Thanks Julie! And yes, those trays are riveted in. Ken uses a drill bit meant for metal and he drills into the rivets to break them out. Be sure to wear safety glasses if you try this because tiny metal bits can fly about.

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