In my recent finds fall edition yesterday, I showed you this $5 mirror I picked up at the Peddler’s Mall. There are several factors that go into my decision whether to leave a piece a mirror, or to change it up into a chalkboard. This mirror had a lot of broken thingys that…
I have an oh so easy project for you! It’s a mirror frame chalkboard. The mirror was broken, but the frame was perfect to make into a chalkboard. I even used the masonite board that helped hold the mirror in place. Spray paint, and chalkboard paint sprayed with my Finish Max and this project was finished in record time! Oh, bonus! I added a Chalk Couture transfer to take it to the next level.
I have seen great makeovers of those old plastic dresser mirrors, and have always wanted to do one. I could never find a great deal on one. Recently I found one at a Peddler’s Mall and it was $30. what? crazy! So, I found one a cheap one, and used my favorite color/paint technique of…
How to take an old, outdated dresser mirror and make it pretty and useful. Don’t pass up these items at the thrift store, especially if you can get a great deal. With a little TLC, paint (and maybe a saw) these old mirrors can shine again. I think you will love the end result and be amazed that it’s the same mirror.
Our monthly Thrift Store Decor project post might just be my favorite. Y’all really seem to LOVE these small makeovers because each month it continues to be the most popular post on My Repurposed Life. I always look forward to seeing what my friends will makeover.
I’ve put together a collection of over 65 chalkboard project ideas from My Repurposed Life and friends. Even a beginner can make some of these chalkboard projects. Hop over to be inspired to make something one day soon!
Do you have an old dresser mirror? Turn that wooden mirror into the door for a jewelry cabinet that hangs on the wall! A simple box construction is all you need. With these step by step instructions you will know just how to make your own DIY Jewelry Wall Cabinet.
I’m still in the process of changing up the free furniture I got from my neighbors. Today’s project involves a nightstand that I turned into a kid’s chalkboard desk. Lots of tips on how I re-imagined this little guy into it’s new and useful purpose. It’s a fairly straightforward tutorial-I hope you enjoy it.
I picked up this magnetic chalkboard for only $3, and I knew that I could improve it with a little paint. I got it at Joey’s booth at Vendors’ Village. It’s not a fine piece of furniture, or that well-made, but I think this chalkboard still has a lot of years left in it…
My second community night class was all about chalkboards. We were suppose to repurpose a cupboard door into a chalkboard. However, there wasn’t enough interest, so the class was cancelled. Sad.but.true. So, I’m going to show you some of the unexpected chalkboard items I was going to share with the class—you know I LOVE a…
I love working my magic on discarded items destined for the landfill. Look at the difference some DIY chalk paint can make. You’re going to love these dresser mirror ideas. While I was vacationing in California this summer, a friend dropped off two of these plastic framed mirrors. You may remember a plastic…
Today, we have a great project from a new friend of mine, Rebecca from You Are Talking Too Much. I am so excited to be guest-posting today! I have never been a “guest blogger” for anyone….ever. You may soon find out why. Luckies. Thank you Gail! I am Rebecca and I hope…
Welcome to My Repurposed Life-The best place to learn how to repurpose furniture, turning trash into treasure! This START HERE page will give you just what you need to know about My Repurposed Life. Click PLAY on the video below to get a quick introduction . . . Now that you have a…
Woohoo! It’s Tuesday night, so you know what that means? Yep it’s time to see the latest features from Talk of the Town 166. It seems like everyone’s gotten use to the fact that we have two linkups every week, one for DIY and the other for Recipes! This weekly post continues to be a favorite here on My Repurposed Life. What will you make?
I’ve put together a great collection of over 35 picture frame ideas for home decor and more! Picture frames are everywhere, and I’m thinking you probably have at least 3-5 laying around your home somewhere needing a new purpose. Hop over to see all the fabulous transformations from My Repurposed Life and friends.
I’m taking a look back on my favorite upcycled projects and Home Reno DIY ideas from last year. Choosing only one a month was really difficult. There are a couple of home reno DIY projects, plus a few crafts thrown in. I hope you find something to inspire you to DIY in the new year….
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy! So many delicious recipe features. I’m loving all the great DIY features and a big welcome back to our friend Korrie from Red Hen Home. You’ll love her vanity project!
Talk of the Town 143 is here! Fun Fall Features I’m happy to share with you. I hope you find something spooky fun to inspire you!
What will you make? Pancakes? Roast? Junk Angel? So many great ideas in this week’s Talk of the Town. I usually choose something chocolate, but went a different way this week. Can you guess which recipe I chose?
How to glaze painted furniture–full of tips I’ve learned along the way. I spent years looking for a way to stop waxing and buffing chalk painted furniture. Now I do it all in one easy step. I love the hint of antiquing the glaze gives to all colors of painted furniture. Red paint, blue, and especially white painted furniture will look beautiful with this Smoked Glaze!
Talk of the Town 128 is filled with fabulous features from our blogger friends and so much inspiration from your hosts. There is definitely something to inspire you this week.
I am now an Independent Designer for Chalk Couture! Using their chalkology chalk paste and transfers are so easy and fun to embellish new and junky projects. In fact, I’m calling myself the Junky Chalker.
We’re looking back over the most popular projects from 2017. How does a blogger figure out their most popular posts? We use Google Analytics. Over the last year, many of the most popular posts (according to GA) are older projects from years past. I weeded out those and I’m only sharing the most popular from this past year. Which is your favorite? Did it make the cut?
Talk of the Town #96 is ready to inspire you with fun and fabulous features. I think you will love the features we’ve chosen for you this week. As we head into the holidays there will be more and more features that will help you with holiday decorating and entertaining.
Glendale 2017 is over! Today’s post will show you how we set up the booth and I’m sharing with 12 tips for a Successful Craft Show. Please share this with your family and friends that are doing craft shows this holiday season.
Makeovers are the special this week on Talk of the Town #78! A mirror, coffee table, and a chair! Plus we have some unique bookends, and a very vintage graduation. You’ll love our featured blogger, Debra from Shoppe #5. As always, I’d like for you to guess my feature before you hop over to see if you’re right.
I picked up a $5 vintage drawer and with a scrap piece of wood, paint and glaze, it’s now ideal for a small wall shelf, or a shelf to rest on a console or library table. I found a new glaze and I’m loving it so much, I can’t stop using it.
Talk of the Town 74 is live! I love all the features this week, well-maybe not the recipe because I don’t cook. But all the DIY projects could easily be my pick. Which is your favorite feature?
I LOVE making repurposed door projects. This DIY entry table is beautiful and functional. Add a basket under the lower shelf to add even more functionality. The blue door and table is the perfect addition to any home decor. The addition of a chalkboard is just the icing on the cake! Click over to see all the details so you can make one yourself.
It’s time for our monthly Thrift Store Décor party! This is where we take items and put our own spin on them. Today’s metal tiered stand project was a bit challenging, and I even took a little hiatus from working on it. Do you do that? Walk away from projects when they aren’t going your…
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Black and White Farmhouse Kitchen Update | Farmhouse Style Christmas Shopping Guide Pom-Pom Joy Sign | Christmas Card/Photo Holder | Inspiring Verse | Gift Guide for Young Guys Headboard Coat Rack/Coffee Cup Rack…
Did you know that my yearly craft show in Glendale KY was this past weekend? I’ve been working like a crazy woman trying to get projects done, but with Summer hanging on so long it was difficult. Some of the projects you see in the photos haven’t been on the blog yet. If they have…
What? A photo display wall shelf made from chairs and a repurposed glass door? Yep! I used a part of one chair . . . . . . and one of these glass cabinet doors to make — Photo Display Wall Shelf This unique photo display wall shelf! Here’s how I made this easy project….
You need to get organized with a pallet wood cubby shelf! Hello once again, My Repurposed Life fans, it’s Joan from Scavenger Chic. I love pallet wood and since Gail has shown you how to rip apart a pallet I have another great project to show you what you can do with all your new…
I love old doors of all kinds. Repurposed doors are perfect for new and useful projects to add pizzazz to your home. They are easily found at thrift stores, yard sales, and my personal favorite—your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I have used them a lot in my projects, but I have also compiled some…
Wow! Another year of Glendale Crossing Days has come and gone! This was a banner year for My Repurposed Life. For the first time in years I had help to set up, work and break down the booth. I’m sure I could have survived another year going it alone, but Cousin Terry was such a…
You know I love easy, rustic projects that use up bits and pieces. I have not just one easy rustic frame, not two, but THREE frame projects. I have a lot of old fencing that isn’t prime quality for my Etsy shop signs. Taking the fence board on a ride through the table saw…
It was so hot last week, that the only thing to do was to go thrift shopping! There is this one Peddler’s Mall where I like to buy sheets of small plywood—BUT! I promised myself that I wouldn’t buy any until I got the garage cleaned out in order to actually be able to organize…
Woohoo! It’s Thursday night, so that means it’s time for Catch as Catch Can features! It’s been so hot this week, with no end in sight, so I’ve had to resort to working in the basement shop. I hope you’re enjoying some great weather, and safe from all the storms and rain. On…
Wow! It’s been a crazy week around her weather wise. Lots of rain and storms, and a high today of 84°! That’s summer-like temps! (and humidity) ugh! I’ve worked on some projects indoors, and I’m squeezing this post in—in between storms. We lost power earlier, and more storms are on the way this afternoon. So,…
