Well, with Modern Technology the way it is...you probably have atleast 50 remote controls to work everything that is electronic in your family room!!!! I swear I think everything that is electric has to have a remote involved!
First, we have the remote for the tv....then the remote for the DVD player.....then the remote for the cable box....now they also have remotes for the ceiling fans, room lights and.....I have even seen remote controled window blinds!!!.....Yi-Yi-Yi!!!!
Well, needless to say....I needed something to corral all them remotes! I found the perfect solution....PRIM UP AN UGLY OLE REMOTE CATCH ALL!!! So, next time you are at the Thrift Shoppe, don't pass up that remote control holder....just Prim it up!
Primitive Remote Control Box
Supplies:
*Remote Control Box
*Black Craft Paint
*Sandpaper
*Primitive Label of your choice (I chose an old reproduction tobacco label)
*Mimwax Dark Walnut Stain
*Old rags
Directions:
First, you will need to lightly sand your Remote Control Box to remove some of the factory varnish and give it some "tooth" for the paint to stick to.
Next, completely paint your box with your Black Craft Paint; let dry completely.
Now, take and lightly sand your edges with your sand paper; giving it a distressed look.
Next, completely cover your box with your stain; wipe it all back off then. This helps to give it more of an aged look.
Now, take and apply your label by using Mod Podge on the back of your label, sticking it down, smoothing out the air bubbles, and letting dry for about 15 minutes.
Next, take your dirty stained rag that you wiped the stain off with and wipe over your label with it. This will help the label look even more aged!
Now, completely spray your box down with your clear finishing spray; let dry completely.
That's it...YOU ARE FINISHED! Now you have a primitive place to collect your remotes!
Great idea...we have 'misplaced' at least two remotes in our family room. This would be a designated place for everyone to put it when they turn the tv off! Have a great weekend. ~Natalie
ReplyDeleteI've been searching for one ever since I saw yours a while back...but I haven't found one yet! :-( I think the TS's are getting wise or there are a lot more prim sisters out there than I knew!LoL
ReplyDeleteI will keep searching...Your idea is GREAT!
So prim darling. You have the best ideas. Luv it! Now I'm on the look out. :) Hug
ReplyDeleteAnother GREAT idea! Thanks so much for sharing!! I am going to keep my eye out for one of these :0)
ReplyDeleteKim
Great idea.... I love your makeovers.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm, another treasure to look for at GW today:) Thanks:)
ReplyDeleteRondell
Love that idea. So prim
ReplyDeleteAs much as I thrift shop I have NEVER come across one of those boxes!
ReplyDeleteNow, my mission is to find one!
I love how prim yours turned out!
Another brilliant idea. I too will be on the lookout for a box to re-do.
ReplyDeleteHave a spectacular weekend.
AMY
What a great looking remote holder! Too cool Char!
ReplyDeleteI am going to start looking for one of those boxes, great idea. And another thing, you are so great about posting step by step instructions on how you do a project. Thank you so much for that. I really need step by step!
ReplyDeleteVery great idea. I'm tired of finding the remotes in the crack of the sofas and chairs. I'll have to scout out the shops and garage sales!
ReplyDeleteYou are right about remotes for everything.....we even have a remote for our camping lantern. I have seen several of these boxes at our thrift stores. Now that I know what to do with one to change its drab appearance I probably won't be able to find one. Thanks for all the neat ideas you provide for us.
ReplyDeleteAwesome and so much cuter than the original--thanks for the tip!! julie
ReplyDeleteI love the looks of that remote holder! It came out great! I keep mine in an old distressed box that I found at the d**p. One man's trash is another man's treasure. :)
ReplyDeleteYour new blog looks great too!
Hugs~ Birgit
Char,
ReplyDeleteLove how yours turned out and will have to look for one to prim up. Only problem I see with the whole concept is I'm the only one that will be putting the remotes back in the box! Now if you can figure out how to help me to get the darn makes in my life to put things back...you'll be nominated for sainthood!
D
Once again you're amazing! Love It!
ReplyDeleteThe remote holder turned out great! Gotta love those vintage labels! Have a great Memorial Day weekend, Char! Great to see you over at APP!
ReplyDeleteChar,
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea. Like everyone else, I too will be looking for one of those! My list of things I need to look for to redo is getting longer!
Thanks for sharing.
Deb
That turned out so perfectly prim! Love it....another item to locate at the TS....great job!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I have done...went to the TS and found different boxes that would work in the rooms with TV's. The remotes have homes and this way they're not missing. We don't spend nearly the time we did searching for the misplaced remotes!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
I LOVE this idea!! Now if I could only pry the remotes out of my hubs hands. He keeps a death grip on them.
ReplyDeleteI may have to put them away when he's sleepin'. :> )
As always, thank you for sharin'!!
~Peanut
This is PERFECT!!! Love the look! Great work! :) Have a wonderful weekend. ~Stacey
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! I love it! Now I'm searching my house for anything else I can grunge up like that - I have a wooden letter/mail holder and a hideous wooden spice rack that are just a beggin for a face lift!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea!