French Country Bread Box Upcycle

French Country Bread Box
So, I found this little lovely while out thrifting and have a very hard time passing over a solid piece that is easy to refinish and turn into something else.  I am gluten-free so I don’t eat bread, and my family eats very little.  The need for a functional bread box was not there, but the need for a….

new home for this pile of wires was very obvious.  This has been bugging  me for about 3 1/2 years, basically ever since we moved into our home and our chargers landed in the corner of the kitchen.  I was pregnant with our son (#3 of 4) and I really didn’t care at the time, just needed to unpack and try not to go into labor while moving.  Why do we move when we are pregnant? Not sure.  I have moved during three of my pregnancies, and it has been equally enjoyable each time.  So, here they sat, in a jumbled, dusty, mess.  Each week I lifted the basket and dusted under them.  So when this little bread box came home and sat on my workbench for a couple weeks, I knew what I would turn her into.

Now, in my haste, I did not take a ton of pictures for this tut so you will have to use your imagination based upon the amazing written descriptionn I am providing…lol 🙂

I used an heirloom white satin spray paint, and did a few coats, allowing each to dry well before applying the next.  I cut out an area for cords in the back (it’s not a perfect cut but it faces the wall…who cares!) Added a stencil to the front in a light charcoal with acrylic paint, and used a fine sandpaper all over once it was dry.

That’s right, I was feeling a bit impatient and did not feel like painting the inside.  I’m lazy like that sometimes, and we craft and create because it is fun, not because it is supposed to be perfect.  So actually, I am liberating all lazy crafters out there by taking a stand (and saving some time and spray paint) and not painting the inside. 
And, this is how it turned out! I really like the softness of the charcoal paint instead of black which I usually use.  This was super easy and I have rescued the corner of my kitchen from a future of jumbled wires and dust. 

It does not have to turn out perfect for it to be fabulous, happy creating and dig around in your garage this weekend.  You never know what you might find that is ready for a good old-fashioned face-lift.
Hugs, Tanya 🙂

42 Responses

  1. @ Shannon- Fox Hollow Cottage: Thank you for stopping by! I could not find anything to deal with the "wire pile" so this seemed like a good option 🙂 loving your blog too

    @ Christine- Park House Love: Thank you Christine, I appreciate the support for a blogging newbie out here so much!

  2. Genius! Fox Hollow Cottage posted this link on Face Book and I was so amazed at your idea! The finished product is not only useful but beautiful! I have a bread box in my stash that I may have to work into one of these! I already have one I did that holds stationary supplies and the like in one kitchen corner! I am now going to follow your blog and looking forward to more inspiration! Drop by and

  3. Popped in via DIY Project parade to say hello. Great project, I often think its the imperfections that make something truly beautiful. Your french bread box tidies up those wires well, fab job.

  4. I understand you about the wires, sometimes when you see messy things in your house, you feel like hyper and want to do something about it. This is a great solution to cover all wires, myself I am a person who does not like to see wires around, it drives me crazy and not in a good way hehehe. This solution is definitely the most apropiate one to do, very well done as well, I like the old patina

  5. Anne, Thanks for the follow, back to the craft room to cook up some more fabulousness! Have a wonderful day 🙂

    Erika, Thank you very much for your comment. I agree, a pile of stuff just makes you feel blah. I finally dealt with that pile of blah…onto the next 😉

    Hip Brown, you are right imperfections ARE ok. I grew tired of making something perfect, it's perfect for

  6. Melissa@ Daisymaebelle, thank you for your comment and checking out my blog, I really appreciate it!

    Myric, I am glad you were able to stop on by too, and thank you for the link to your par-tay!!!

    Hugs- Tanya 🙂

  7. I love the idea of hiding all those ugly electronics. That is a peeve of mine. And your transformation came out darling!

  8. Ansley, it sounds like we all do the same thing. Drag home a smokin'deal and then wait for inspiration to hit. Thank you so much for coming by and saying hi, Tanya 🙂

    Kim, that has been bugging me too. You paint, decorate and still have a pile of unsightly cords. Next will be the home office cord/mess. Thank you very much for stopping on over, I really appreciate it, Tanya 🙂

  9. Love the makeover on the bread box! Whoever said a bread box could only be used to store bread:P Very creative to make other uses for it. It gives me ideas for my craft room… it would be a great organization piece!

  10. Becca, ok Sassy Penguin is totally cute. I believe the technical decorating term is "super cute" thank you so much for coming on over and your follow, I am your latest reader 😉

    Maysem, one of these would be awesome in a craft room….hmmm…may have to run to SA (Salvation Army) tonight 🙂 Thank you for stopping in today and the follow back – Tanya

  11. Debbie, Thank you so much for checking out my blog today! And thank you for the reminder on the link for your wonderful newbie party. Heading back over you way to check out everyone now 🙂 Thank you again- Tanya

  12. what a great idea! I keep seeing bread boxes lately, so now I know what to do with the next one I find. I love how this turned out, especially with the charcoal paint instead of the black. It looks much softer, and not as harsh or bold as black might have.

  13. Emily, it seems like you see one at every yard sale or thrift store. I had a lot of fun with this. Thank you so much for coming by and the comment love rocks! Tanya 🙂

  14. What an awesome idea! I love the color and the design of the bread box. My Mom has the exact same one. I'm going to tell her to paint hers now. lol! I will have to remember this idea for sure. ~ Jamie

  15. Good Time Charlie, gotta love a free or cheap upcycle! Thank you so much for visiting me 🙂

    Jamie, I think my mom has one too. I love being able to tuck the pile cords away into something pretty 🙂 Tanya

  16. What a great idea! Isee these all the time at Goodwill and would never have thought to do this. Love it 🙂 Thanks for being a follower. Now yours as well!

  17. Ooo, I was excited to see this because I just picked up a breadbox to make one of these! Can you tell me how you cut the back? Thanks! Love your blog. Now following you here and on Pinterest!

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