Recipe Box Makeover

Posted on October 21, 2013 by craftdictator

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So a while back my mom found this old Recipe box for me at a store for $1.50. I could hardly pass it up. I’ve always loved the idea of a recipe box. I never write down recipes and then when I want them again its always hard to find them. Everything was unused in this recipe box so it was perfect! But I decided I didn’t really like the outside. As a crafter though I know this can always be changed! So I decided to decoupage it! Here is the before!

I don’t think the recipe box was ugly it just really wasn’t my style! So then I took some maps my mom had brought me and started to decoupage them on.

It was really easy to decoupage this box, and it only took about half an hour! I forgot to take pictures of the steps because my hands were covered with mod podge. And this is how my box turned out!

I definitely like the way it turned out and I think it fits me a lot better than the other box! Thanks for coming by!

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Recipe Box Makeover — 52 Comments

Cindy Eikenberg on October 21, 2013 at 6:08 am said:

Hi Cara – I love that you used maps to cover the box! I really need to get all of my recipes better organized! This would be such a great gift, too! Thanks so much for the inspiration and pinning! Happy Monday!
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- Cara on October 21, 2013 at 8:44 am said:
  
  That is part of the reason I wanted to redo this box so that I could get everything more organized! Thanks for coming by!
  
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Emily on October 21, 2013 at 6:36 am said:

ooo really loving the look now! I love the map and the box is the perfect size. I recently re-did my recipe book, but I haven’t posted it yet… so fun! EMily

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- Cara on October 21, 2013 at 8:45 am said:
  
  I’d love to see what you did with yours! I have an obsession with maps so it makes me happy when I look at it!
  
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Bonnie Hoffman on October 21, 2013 at 8:39 am said:

I prefer a recipe box too! What size is it? I couldn’t find a box to hold 5×8 index cards. I ended up buying an ugly plastic index card box. I typed all of my recipes and printed them on card stock then cut the paper to 5×8.
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- Cara on October 21, 2013 at 8:48 am said:
  
  hmmm…truthfully I don’t know what size it is. It might be 5×8 though. That seems about right. I’ve been typing them up and printing them out and putting them on the little inserts that came with the box but card stock is a genius idea!
  
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Lucy on October 21, 2013 at 9:07 am said:

I don’t have a traditional recipe box, but I really should get one. I have recipes ALL over! Love the maps! Pinning.
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:41 am said:
  
  Yeah my recipes are a mess so I’m determined to get everything organized!!
  
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Paula on October 21, 2013 at 9:09 am said:

This is awesome, Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Pinned to my MM board!
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- craftdictator on October 21, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Nicole on October 21, 2013 at 10:57 am said:

I love how DIY’ers always put a unique and personal twist on things Pinterest is my recipe box now (I admit, I have a shelf full of Taste of Home magazines that I keep meaning to go through and pull out the pages of my favorite recipes to save space)
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:30 am said:
  
  Usually I google recipes but sometimes I have trouble finding the same recipe if its good so I’ve thought I’d try a recipe box!
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JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose on October 21, 2013 at 11:17 am said:

Nice make over using old maps!
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:31 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Steph @ meet.make.laugh. on October 21, 2013 at 11:19 am said:

So cute! I love the map print you chose.
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:31 am said:
  
  Thanks! It was a 1988 united states atlas my mom found for me for like 25 cents!
  
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sarah k on October 21, 2013 at 11:58 am said:

OoO I love what you did to that recipe box! Stopping by from Texas Women Bloggers!

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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:32 am said:
  
  Thanks for coming by!
  
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Skye on October 21, 2013 at 12:13 pm said:

That turned out very cute!
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:32 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Julie on October 21, 2013 at 1:49 pm said:

I love the maps!! What a great makeover!
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:32 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Jennifer on October 21, 2013 at 3:28 pm said:

The maps are way better than the original!! Super cute!
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:33 am said:
  
  Yeah I think it makes it look unique! And it definitely fits better in my life now!
  
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Britni @ Play. Party. Pin. on October 21, 2013 at 3:38 pm said:

This is really cute. I’m such a mess when it comes to recipes, always going from one way of organizing to another a couple of months later. Hoping to find a system once that actually works.
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:33 am said:
  
  Yeah I was hoping that this would make me be more organized!
  
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Joy @ Yesterfood on October 21, 2013 at 4:32 pm said:

Oh, my gosh, this is cute! I *just* threw away an old torn map yesterday- I went and got it out of the trash after I saw this!

Visiting from the Sweet Tea Social!

Love, Joy @ Yesterfood
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:34 am said:
  
  This made me laugh really hard! I would totally get something out of the trash if I found inspiration for it! I’m glad you like it! Never throw out old maps they have so much potential!!
  
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Chelsea on October 21, 2013 at 7:48 pm said:

This looks great! What a fun idea! I got a recipe box from some ladies at church once and it had scrapbook paper on it, too. Thanks for sharing!!
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:35 am said:
  
  Thanks for coming by!
  
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Silvina from Tazas y Cuentos on October 21, 2013 at 9:02 pm said:

Lovely! I like maps too and your box looks fantastic now, congratulations!
Besos from Argentina,
Silvina
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:35 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck on October 21, 2013 at 10:25 pm said:

What a great transformation!
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- craftdictator on October 22, 2013 at 5:39 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Ef Zin Creations on October 22, 2013 at 7:07 am said:

Great tutorial, amazing idea! Thank you for sharing!

Cheers,
Zina (new follower from Tasty Tuesdays)

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- craftdictator on October 23, 2013 at 8:35 am said:
  
  Thanks for coming by!
  
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Prototype Mama on October 22, 2013 at 10:16 am said:

What a great idea to cover it with maps!
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- craftdictator on October 23, 2013 at 8:44 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Marianne @ Ragdoll Kitchen on October 23, 2013 at 12:59 pm said:

I love this idea! You did a great job
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- craftdictator on October 24, 2013 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Julie on October 23, 2013 at 6:38 pm said:

creative makeover- love the idea of using an old map!

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- craftdictator on October 24, 2013 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thanks! I love maps a lot!
  
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Barb on October 23, 2013 at 9:33 pm said:

Love when I run into virtual friends on these link up parties (lovelyladieslinky).I am drooling over your recipe box make over! Brings it to a whole other level. almost too nice to tempt with spilling flour all over it – I would be tempted to put my photos in it. lovely. waving ‘hi’ from over at ritewhileucan.com
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- craftdictator on October 24, 2013 at 7:40 am said:
  
  Ha ha it would definitely work for pictures too!! Thanks for stopping by!
  
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Trina @ afewmineradjustments.blogspot.com on October 24, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:

So cute! I love it.

Thanks for linking up to the Twirl and Take a Bow Party. We plan on partying every Tuesday. Hope you can visit us again!

Trina

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- craftdictator on October 28, 2013 at 10:35 am said:
  
  Yes I love to party with y’all!
  
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Charity on October 26, 2013 at 9:41 am said:

Love the Maps! I found you at Show Off Friday. Visiting from http://scrappybaglady.blogspot.com/
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- craftdictator on October 28, 2013 at 10:27 am said:
  
  Thanks for coming by!
  
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Allison @ Dream a Little Bigger on October 26, 2013 at 8:35 pm said:

What a lovely gift idea. Everyone could use a few time honored and cherished recipes in a precious box!
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Jamie on October 27, 2013 at 12:38 am said:

You’re being featured tomorrow – Sunday Features from Give Me The Goods! You’ll also be on my FB page 😉
Hugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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- craftdictator on October 28, 2013 at 10:27 am said:
  
  Thanks!!
  
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samochody osobowe uĹĽywane on May 29, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:

Thanks for finally writing about > Recipe Box Makeover – Craft Dictator < Liked it!
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