Showing posts from March, 2017

Easy Easter Decor With A Thrift Shop Stool & Tissue Paper Decoupage

March 31, 2017
Last minute Easter decor with a simple three legged, small wooden stool from the thrift shop.


DIY Planter Urns from Thrift Shop Finds

March 28, 2017
 I found this metal flowerpot at a local thrift shop recently.


Free Large Wooden Spoon & Fork Upcycle

March 25, 2017
Oops!  I almost forgot to take a "Before" pic of this wooden 26" spoon and fork my mom salvaged for me from the garbage when one of her fellow tenants moved out of the apartment building.  As you can see, I am painting the spoon and fork white.  To be exact, I am painting the wooden spoon and fork with Fusion Paint (Champlain) . 


Decor Ideas for Flower Lovers

March 23, 2017
 I got this package of floral napkins from my mom a couple nights ago.  I have been wanting to try napkin decoupage on rough sawn boards ever since seeing a post from  Sweet Pickins blog.


Dated Thrift Shop Purchases to Decorative Wall Pockets

March 19, 2017
My first thrift shop makeover is this Early American style wall planter with brass insert.


Two Thrift Shop Finds Become Easter Decor

March 17, 2017
I purchased this  basket and standing wooden cross at the thrift shop yesterday.


Galvanized Envelope Wall Organizer

March 13, 2017
These galvanized "envelopes" were a part of my  Midwinter Rummage Sale Haul in January.   I paid a buck a piece for mine, but similar ones are available at  Target  for $9.99 each.   I had another glued end board ( 1" x 12" x 48)  from  Menard's  on hand.


Round Up of Cutting Board/Breadboard Projects

March 11, 2017
I have never met a cutting board/breadboard that I didn't like... Unless of course it was TOO expensive. Here is a round up of my cutting board projects to date from Rummage Sale/Thrift Shop Finds: Breadboard/Cutting Board Clipboard


Thrift Shop Fish Cutting Board Repurpose

March 10, 2017
 I think this is my very first fish cutting board thrift shop find.  I usually clean my cutting boards with Krud Kutter to remove any residue from cooking oil.  Krud Kutter is also great for cleaning crud around the house.


Spring Re-Purpose for Thrift Shop Candle Holders

March 05, 2017
I am dreaming of spring, so I decided to makeover these three thrift shop, black metal, candle holders with spring in mind.


Up-Cycled Thrift Shop Towel Bar & Sign

March 04, 2017
I picked up this antique brass towel bar at the thrift shop the other day.