$14 Amazon Jewelry Case → Chanel-Inspired Gift (Full Start-to-Finish Tutorial)

A $14 travel jewelry case from Amazon gets the full treatment — Chanel No. 5 decoupage, black stripes, diamond stenciling, rhinestone trim, and a Marilyn Monroe quote on the back. This tutorial walks you through every step from start to finish: bonding primer, white base coat, decoupage with free printed images, hand-painted stripes, harlequin stencil borders, and bedazzling with crystal AB and pink resin rhinestones. You'll learn how to print images for free from Google Images onto matte or clear sticker paper (no decoupage needed — just peel and stick), how to do stripes with zero shakiness by pushing the brush into the line instead of pulling it, and the diamond stencil technique that frames the whole piece. Plus a bonus tip that will save every brush you've ever ruined: Everclear (190-proof alcohol) will restore even rock-hard dried-out brushes overnight. The jewelry cases come in multiple colors and sizes on Amazon, have compartments for rings, earrings, and necklaces, and make incredible personalized gifts. Whether you're making this for yourself or someone else, the whole project is doable in one sitting — and the kind of thing that makes people ask where you bought it. ──────────────── ✦ SUPPLIES USED The Case: Travel Jewelry Case: https://amzn.to/4wEvz5e (~$13.99; comes in multiple colors and sizes; compartments for rings, earrings, necklaces) Prep & Adhesives: Dixie Belle Bonding Boss Clear: https://amzn.to/447ZJSh Mod Podge Multi: https://amzn.to/4wuJAlK Printable Paper: Matte Sticker Paper: https://amzn.to/4ffXCkl (full-sheet stickers — print, cut, peel, stick; no decoupage needed) Clear Sticker Paper: https://amzn.to/4w5CKDO (transparent background for seamless application) Rice Paper: https://amzn.to/3QSz5K9 (use for purses and fabric — more flexible than copy paper; comes in white and beige/antiqued) Stencils: Small Diamond/Harlequin Stencil Set: https://amzn.to/4aNmUoA Paint: White acrylic (great coverage over Bonding Boss; 1–2 coats) Black acrylic (for stripes and diamond stencil) Rhinestones & Bling: 4mm Crystal AB Rhinestones: https://amzn.to/3SMTS2m 3mm Light Pink Resin Rhinestones Kit: https://amzn.to/4yobe5Z Bling Adhesive Sheet: https://a.co/d/0gkMrE92 (~$7.99/sheet; lasts a long time) Small Rhinestone Trim — Silver AB: https://amzn.to/4eY7ccR Tools: Wax Rhinestone Picker Pencil: https://amzn.to/4wXReWn Paint Bottle Nozzles: https://amzn.to/4eMcA2G E8000 glue (for bling trim — be careful near zippers!) Everclear 190-proof alcohol (for restoring dried-out brushes — soak overnight; don't leave brushes in too long or it'll dissolve the glue holding the bristles) Free Printables: Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle image — Google Images (search → Images tab → download → print) Marilyn Monroe quotes — Google Images ("What do I wear to bed? Two drops of Chanel No. 5") ──────────────── ✨ SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Want more projects like this? Join our Sisterhood membership for just $25/month! You get classes 3–4 times a week, a special class once a month, auctions, giveaways, birthday announcements, a prayer room, illustrated faith on Wednesdays, access to every video we've ever done (5 years' worth), and the kindest community of women you'll ever meet. You can cancel anytime, but very few people do. Join us at https://checksavvysisters.com/join ──────────────── Disclaimer: Events, sales, prices, and product availability mentioned in this video may no longer be current. Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. ──────────────── #TravelJewelryCase #DIYJewelryBox #ChanelInspired #BedazzledGift #DecoupageProject #HarlequinStencil #RhinestoneCrafts #StickerPaperHack #CrystalAB #BondingBoss #StudioMdaz #CheckSavvySisters #HandmadeGifts #CraftingLive #EverclearBrushHack