Cassette Case turned Memory Box

INSIDE : Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos.
Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox

I recently stopped by a local thrift store and found a few wonderfully old pieces of luggage for quite a bargain of a price.  See how I was able to take this old Cassette Case turned Memory Box for my son’s little treasures!

How to transform an old cassette case into a memory box

My first step was removing the actual cassette plastic holder.  Then I ripped out the faux leather/plastic material on the top interior.

Next came the measurements.  I had saved (I have no idea why) this tablecloth from kiddo #2’s FIRST birthday!  Yes, I kept a tablecloth for over a year and a half… but now that I’m actually using it, I was glad I had. #hoardingproblems
 
I measured the interior sides and length and width and drew out a little diagram to help my visualize it all.  Then, I did some cutting.
Cassette Case turned Memory Box, Delineate Your Dwelling

Next, Mod Podge to the rescue.  I applied a light coat to the sides and bottom.  I had intended on doing both the top and bottom with the fabric, but it seemed too busy.
Cassette Case turned Memory Box, Delineate Your Dwelling

Instead, I left the top without the fabric and painted it a bold yellow color with simple acrylic paint.
Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox

I applied chalkboard paint to the exterior and painted all the metal lock, handle and edging in gold.
Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox
 
So cute, right?

Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox

Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox
 
I envision this slowly filling with the cherished memories of a little boy.
Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox
Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox
 
Do you have Memory boxes for your kiddos?
 Learn how to take an old Cassette Case and repurpose it into a fun chalkboard Memory Box to fill with special treasures and mementos. Delineate Your Dwelling #memorybox #DIYcassettecase #chalkboardbox
 

I have done so many fun painted and patterned boxes over the years!  
Here are a few of my favorite ones.

Floral Painted Wooden Box | Cacti Embroidered Box | Marbled Box | Button Box
Geometric Thread Box | Memory Box | Onesie Shadow Box | Floral Painted Box

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