Transformed Index Card Box

BEFORE: I love this old wooden index card box from the Army days. I just never liked it as it is. And then along came some inspiration!

I must've used it for addresses way back when. It still had our army address inside the lid. Including his social security number.

AFTER: I love the fleur-de-lis and Harlequin pattern on just about anything. I painted it black, stenciled the fleur-de-lis and drew the Harlequin lines, and then antiqued it with Minwax stain.

I may distress it more with some sandpaper on the edges.

Ta-Da! I love it now and I use it on my desk.

The calendar on the left was my inspiration piece; it also sits on my desk.