Showing posts from April, 2017

Thrift Shop Jewelry Mannequin Up-cycle

April 30, 2017
This jewelry mannequin had been in the thrift shop for quite a while.  I really never gave it a second thought until:  


Vintage Thrift Shop Two Tiered Table Up-Cycle

April 27, 2017
I found this sweet little two tiered table at the thrift shop last week.  It has some water damage and the top tier was a little warped but it had possibilities.  It was made by Mersman, a midcentury table company.


Thrift Shop Shelf Upcycle with Hardware Cloth

April 26, 2017
This little homemade shelf was a recent purchase at the Littlefork Thrift Shop.  It was quite rough plywood except for the back which was a smooth shiny piece of wall paneling.  I removed the paneling back.


Rummage Sale Clock Repurpose

April 22, 2017
My project today begins with a homemade wooden clock face that I purchased at a rummage sale for $1.


Up-cycled Midcentury Metal Plant Stand

April 20, 2017
I purchased this little black metal plant stand at a rummage sale two weeks ago.


Thrift Shop Wall Magazine Holder to Family File Organizer

April 17, 2017
I don't find wooden wall magazine racks very often at the local thrift shop.  This one was probably from a waiting area in an office or clinic.  I thought it had some possibilities so I picked it up.


Thrift Shop Cutting Board Repurpose

April 13, 2017
You know I always pick up inexpensive cutting boards when I find them, and this one was no exception.  It's quite plain, not very thick and when I looked at it I saw a HANG TAG. First, I painted the cutting board with one coat of Dutch Boy Chalky Paint in Antiquated Lace . This paint is not pre-mixed. I distressed the thin coat of chalk paint with with 220 grit sandpaper.  


Rummage Sale & Thrift Shop Items Get a Decor Makeover

April 12, 2017
My first project today begins with this pretty simple little wood box with 2  Home Depot Stickers and  a rope handle.  I think I paid under $1 for this item at a garage sale.


A New Acquisition For the Flower Garden

April 09, 2017
I traveled a hundred miles yesterday to attend a large rummage/craft sale in the Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota.  


$5 Decor with Thrift Shop Cracker Tray & Dollar Tree Succulents

April 07, 2017
Earlier this week, I found this vintage (mid century) wooden cracker serving tray.  The center handle will fold down if you wish to fill the tray with saltines or Ritz crackers all the way across.  Since this stain had a possibility of bleeding through chalk paint, I sprayed the piece before painting with Rust-Oleum Zinsser 408 Bulls Eye Clear Shellac Spray 12 oz . Next I spray painted the cracker tray with two coats of Krylon K04108000 Chalky Finish Spray Paint, Colonial Ivory, 12 Ounce .  I distressed the edges with 220 grit sandpaper after the piece was dry.  I sealed the paint with Krylon 51313 Satin Finish Crystal Clear Interior and Exterior Top Coat - 11 oz. Aerosol


Thrift Shop Wall Candle Sconce to Stylish Twine Holder

April 06, 2017
My project started out with this cream colored thrift shop wall sconce.  I purchased a 7/8" x 36" dowel at a local craft shop.  If you can find a pine dowel, it will be easier to complete this project rather than a hardwood.  Dowels are available at most craft shops or lumber yards.


Rustic Boho Mandala Sign with Rough Sawn Fence Boards

April 02, 2017
I just love the Mandala stencil from DecoArt.   I have the 10" x 10" size from  Home Depot.   You can also get a DecoArt Mandala stencil in 12" x 12"   and  18" x 18".   I think of the Mandala as a doily, but it is a very trendy design in the Boho decorating.