I happened to be looking through my blog stats over the weekend and I discovered something that really surprised me.
See this humble little paper mache box. . .
Yes that little round black box in the background . . .
Well. . . it has been viewed and downloaded over 5,000+ times.
Really!!
This is a project that almost didn’t make it as a blog post.
It first appeared back here on May 9th last year.
I made it on a Monday. . . a day which I described myself in my post as feeling lacklustre, with no oomph for working.
This was merely a necessity project for the studio.
A little box. . . who’s sole task was to sit in the middle of the classroom table to hold cotton reels.
It really was such a simple project.
I wasn’t sure it would even be an interesting post. . . but with nothing else to post about on that dreary and uninteresting day. . . I offered a little vintage sewing box tutorial.
Who would have thought that so many people would like my little sewing box!
So, if you weren’t one of the 5,000+ people who have already downloaded it. . . and you’d like to make a little vintage sewing box too, you can pop across to here and read the tutorial and download the graphic.
As you can see from the photo, she’s been well used and looks a little battered and worn now. . . but that’s okay. . . that’s vintage!
These days she’s been relegated to a shelf . . . and functions as storage for some of my vintage button stash.
Hmm. . . and now that she has come into focus again, you may even see my repurposed vintage sewing box pop up at these link parties this week.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Restyled Vintage says
Hi Kerry, the vintage sewing box is very cute! I even remember that brand of cotton from when I was little and my Grandparents owned a drapery (not sure if they were called that in Aus?)
I was also surprised a while ago now when I saw what was (and still is) my most viewed post of all time – mine is ‘Shabby Chic Bar Stools for my Kitchen’. I still have them, but in a different house in a different country now, and they aren’t my favourite thing I have ever upcycled by far, but something about them gets the views! I think it is the ‘shabby chic’ and ‘kitchen’ in the title that makes it pop up on google maybe? I am not even sure how all that SEO stuff works.
Well, have a lovely week…we are off to Newcastle for a couple of nights, and I am looking forward to exploring some different op shops for a change!
xx Karen
Donna Heber says
Hi Kerryanne,
I just adore your vintage sewing box! It is perfect for those little buttons. I hope you had a great weekend.
Nancy says
Hi Kerryanne: I love the sewing box, and made one last year. I posted about it on my blog on Aug. 11, 2011. http://wwwnancymatters.blogspot.com.
20 North Ora says
Kerryanne – What a precious little box. I can see why so many people checked it out. I will have to make one to go beside my old vintage Singer sewing machine.
Judy
Connie@shabbyforsure says
Hi, I just checked my posts. The most views I have gotten on one post is 846 (in a 3 month period) and I thought that was a lot. Wonder if mine will reach 5,000+ 🙂 Love your sewing box…Connie
Shabby chic Sandy says
Your little sewing box is just adorable!
Summer Daniels says
Your box is awesome. I love it. I am thinking of doing something like that using old box files. I think it’s a good way to recycle them.
misteejay says
This little box is adorable and I’m glad to see it is still being made use of.
Toni xx
Cynthia says
I love this box. It is so pretty. Great job.
Cynthia
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says
You are just amazing as always!!!! I have to get here more often — I don’t like being away! Life has just been over the top and i haven’t been visiting people like i really WANT TO!!!!! thank you for always being there for me and you are going to be in one of my “with a little help from my friends” post very soon!!! : ) sending tons of hugs and love your way — hope you are enjoying SPRING!!!! 🙂
hugs…
Roisin says
Thanks so much for sharing. I really love this and it will soon be a project here. Thanks again.