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Home » DIY Projects » Flatware Storage Box to Hot Chocolate Station

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Flatware Storage Box to Hot Chocolate Station

Old silver flatware storage boxes show up at garage sales and flea markets all the time. They can be made over for a ton of different uses…remote control storage, catch-all box, craft supplies, the list could go on. An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

Today I am flipping one of the flatware boxes into a cozy hot chocolate station! Joining me are a few other friends who love a trash to treasure makeover like I do. We are bringing you some junkin’ inspiration Fall style! I hope you will take a minute to check out their projects.An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

This sweet silver storage box was spotted at a garage sale for $2. I had been on the look out for one because I adore how my friend Christy makes them over and I wanted to try it. Luckily this one was in good condition and didn’t smell old and musty like some I have come across before.An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

The baby blue velvet needed a permanent vacation. A little ripping and pulling and out it came. I sanded the inside for a smooth-ish surface. It’s hard to get all the glue and cardboard off that helped hold the insides together! An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

The entire box got a fresh coat of homemade chalky paint. The brush I used left more ridged streaks than I usually prefer, but I decided to use the texture in my favor for a worn look that mimicked the fabric I was using on the inside.An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

After taping off a few stripes, I used acrylic craft paint with a little water added for soft stripe.

Next I heavily sanded the whole thing.An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

To add age and depth I used dark wax to distress the edges and bring some brown into the striped area. When you use dark wax the best tool to soften and blend the wax is super fine steel wool. An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station! Hoarding random hardware always pays off and for this project I chose and old wooden knob for a rustic feel. It is glued on with E600 glue.An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

To line the inside I used a cardboard cutout for the top and bottom. After lining up and wrapping the fabric around the cardboard I secured it in place with fabric glue.An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

For the bottom piece I cut it out as follows , using fabric glue to “hem” the edges that show on the sides and wrapping the long piece you see into the corner. Fabric glue is quite tacky and holds quickly so it worked well for this application. An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

You could easily use scrapbook paper or wall paper if you wanted. The inside was pretty rough, so unless you are patient with sanding, only painting the inside is not likely an option.An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station! An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

Next I layered in some of my fall favorites, pumpkin, candy corn, hydrangeas and hot chocolate. A certain little six year old acted as my photography assistant but I know he was really just patiently waiting for the hot chocolate!An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station! An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!

Most likely this up-cycled flatware box will move around my house and serve a number of different purposes, but we will enjoy the cozy cups of cocoa for now! Be sure to pin this makeover so you can fix up your own flatware box soon then please head over to visit my friends…links below!An old school flatware storage box gets a cozy makeover for Fall. Now it's the perfect hot chocolate station!
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  1. Kimm at Reinvented says

    September 6, 2016 at 5:08 AM

    Oh my goodness Kim, this is gorgeous and such a great idea! We are heavy hot chocolate drinkers around here, I’ll have to add a silverware box to my shopping list! Thank you so much for participating!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:47 PM

      Thanks for organizing this Kimm…I love boxes of any kind!

      Reply
  2. Di says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:30 AM

    Love the silverware box makeover! You are so creative. ❤️

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:47 PM

      Thank you friend, you are to kind!

      Reply
  3. hphobby says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:44 AM

    Really cute makeover. It would be a neat gift.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:48 PM

      Good idea, I may need to stock up for Christmas 🙂

      Reply
  4. Bonnie says

    September 6, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Very cute. Thanks so much for sharing. I really appreciate your sharing the Galatians Bible verse also 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:51 PM

      you are so very welcome, enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Sherry in Texas says

    September 6, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    I my gosh. So super smart. I love it and it’s Fabulous. Perfect for the party at my place.
    Come over and link over here:
    http://mychristmasjourney.blogspot.com/2016/08/2016-fabulous-fall-party.html
    Let’s Party at my place too!
    Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:53 PM

      Thanks Sherry!

      Reply
  6. Kim says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    This is such a great repurpose of that flatware case, and I just love the fabric! Awesome job 😀

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:54 PM

      thanks, plaid is awesome on anything 🙂

      Reply
  7. taylorlisa43 says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    This is just brilliant. I love anything using plaid. Great job.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks Lisa so glad you like it!

      Reply
  8. Marlene Stephenson says

    September 6, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    Wow, i am amazed would have never thought to do something silverware box. I want one now! Thanks

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 6, 2016 at 9:55 PM

      keep your eyes peeled and I bet you’ll see one soon!

      Reply
  9. christykjames says

    September 6, 2016 at 10:04 PM

    This turned out so cute!! I appreciate the shout out too! Now you know why I usually line mine with a loud-ish pattern…hides all those uneven areas well. And looks like your helper helped himself to a candy corn…and now I must go buy some for me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 8, 2016 at 8:35 PM

      Yes – yours are always so precious and obviously inspiring! My little helper is a sneaky one!!! lol

      Reply
  10. Sarah says

    September 9, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! I’m completely swooning over this transformation. You had me at plaid and I adore how the exterior paint job turns out!!! I’ll be keeping my eye open for these in thrift shops now!!????????

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 10, 2016 at 4:02 PM

      So glad you liked it! A fun and easy project!

      Reply
  11. Karen Grosz says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    Love how you transformed this piece. I see these flatware boxes at garage sales and know they will end up in the trash. This is a fabulous way to make them new again. #sundaysathome

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 12, 2016 at 11:45 AM

      my friend saw this one at my house and told me she literally threw one out last weekend. It’s like she doesn’t even know me, lol! I told her to never do that again without consulting me first, i love everyone’s cast offs!

      Reply
  12. creativejewishmom/sara says

    October 30, 2016 at 6:10 AM

    Really fantastic! I have the same chest, but it is holding my grandmother’s silver plate sliverware so I don’t dare touch it, but wish i has an alternate one to revamp! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 30, 2016 at 8:13 AM

      Yes, DON’T touch Grandma’s but you can find them at garage sales for sure!

      Reply
  13. Michelle L says

    October 30, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    What an awesome transformation! You could use that box for a million things – love your idea of the hot chocolate station, tho!

    Reply
  14. Charlene b Asay says

    November 1, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    This is the cutest idea! Thanks for joining us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      November 4, 2016 at 9:08 PM

      Thanks, it’s a fun little box 🙂

      Reply
  15. Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood says

    November 2, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    This is so cute – you’re so talented!! Thank you for sharing at Share the Wealth Sunday – we hope to see you again soon!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      November 4, 2016 at 9:10 PM

      Thanks for the party, stopping by and the kind words!

      Reply
  16. Sandra Garth says

    November 2, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    So creative and a beautiful transformation! I will be on the lookout for a box like this when I go thrifting.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      November 4, 2016 at 9:12 PM

      Thanks they are fairly easy to find at garage sales! Have fun

      Reply
  17. littlevintagecottage says

    November 4, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    Oh, I love it! What a great repurpose!!

    Tania

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      November 4, 2016 at 9:20 PM

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  18. Angie Kraeske says

    November 4, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    This is just adorable Kim! You’re so creative!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      November 4, 2016 at 9:20 PM

      thank you Angie – you’re one to talk!!!

      Reply
  19. DearCreatives (@DearCreatives) says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:19 PM

    This is an awesome DIY. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared

    Reply
  20. Christina Williams says

    October 2, 2018 at 9:39 PM

    I have a box I’ve been waiting for the right idea. thanks. I Also collect cigar boxes and use them to gift wrap my girlfriends gifts.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 5, 2018 at 8:18 AM

      yay – glad this idea helps you and I LOVE the cigar gift wrap idea! so clever

      Reply
  21. Kathy A says

    August 13, 2019 at 8:23 AM

    What a great idea; I recently sold one in my booth (gleaned from our town dump!); NOW I wonder what it is going to be used for!

    Reply

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