Metal First Aid Box

Another thrift store find with a lot of potential...

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net

This metal box called to me from the shelf at the thrift store and it could have any number of uses so it came home with me.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net

The first thing I did was to paint it red. I used a chalky paint because it sticks so well to metal.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net


 I drew a circle onto the box and painted it white. 

I added a painted cross then used vinyl letters for the first aid sign.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net


I coated the box with a quick coat of Polycrylic sealer then rubbed over it when it was dry with a rag that had a small amount of dark wax so it would have an aged look.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net


 I lucky enough found a key in my collection that fit the box.

metal first aid box www.homeroad.net

and that old junker made a beautiful first aid box.



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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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Comments

  1. Feral TurtleMarch 29, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    ah that is cute!

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  2. Carlene @ Organized ClutterMarch 29, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I love it Susan! Fun!

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  3. Lisa~A Cottage To MeMarch 29, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    You are so creative, I never would have come up with that! Very cute!

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  4. BlissMarch 29, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Makes me want to paint mine red, then B. Can have another one.

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  5. Korrie@RedHenHomeMarch 29, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Looks great, Susan! I can't believe you found a key for it!

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  6. Cassie, Lovely WeedsMarch 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    How creative to make it a first aid box! The real thing is so hard to find - it makes sense to just make your own! I wouldn't have thought of thought to use chalk paint on metal, that's interesting that it sticks so well.

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    1. HomeroadMarch 29, 2014 at 4:18 PM

      Cassie I haven't really found anything that chalk paint won't stick to... it is amazing and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is my favorite.

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  7. Okio B DesignsMarch 29, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Oooooh, you know how I love first aid decor! Great job!

    Jeanine

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  8. breida with a b.March 30, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    you FOUND a key that FIT?? That's amazing!
    Love the box - nice work, Susan!
    -b.

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  9. Christine at Little BragsApril 1, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    what an idea!!!! love it

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