Jewelry boxes, even small ones, can cost quite a bit. I've been lucky enough to find a couple at local thrift stores, but they've usually seen better days. To make a small, old jewelry box pretty again, I clean the entire jewelry box and cover it in a fresh new coat of paint.

Depending on whether I keep the jewelry box for myself or give it as a gift, I may also add additional details, such as a name or embellishments for a particular celebration or holiday.

1.To refurbish a small jewelry box, make sure you have the following supplies on hand:cleaning supplies, such as window or glass cleaner, vinegar and dish soap.

primer and paint (or a combination paint)

sandpaper and/or liquid sandpaper/deglosser

painter's tape and paper

2.Before you begin refurbishing the jewelry box, clean the inside and outside of the box, as well as any glass (if the jewelry box has any).

3.To prep the jewelry box for a new coat of paint, you must sand the wood. However, before you start sanding the jewelry box, disassemble it if you can.

4.Before painting, cover any areas of the jewelry box, such as the inside of the jewelry box or any non-removable glass, with paper and painter's tape.

Select a color to paint the jewelry box. For this project, I used a primer and paint combination spray paint suitable for wood. If you don't have a combination paint, first apply a primer. After the primer dries, apply the paint. Remember, apply the primer and paint in thin even coats to prevent runs.

Let the paint completely dry (may take overnight, depending on the type of paint used) and then reassemble the jewelry box.

Add additional embellishments or details as you wish and start using the jewelry box to store jewelry or prepare to give as a gift.