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Repurposed Glassware Totems And More

Gail Wilson — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:51 +0000

Collecting glassware can be addictive! But, it's a lot of fun and can be very rewarding when you have a lot of unique pieces to choose from when you make your repurposed glass totems. It really is a great way to upcycle all those glass vases you may already have on hand.

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DIY Gazing Ball out of a Bowling Ball

Gail Wilson — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:22:31 +0000

Yay! It's my favorite time, it's time for the Thrift Store Decor Team to share their latest easy thrift store projects. This is such a popular item each month, so I know y'all love it! My friends never cease to amaze me with their creativity.

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Old Wooden Ladder Plant Stand

Gail Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:44:36 +0000

I fixed an old wooden ladder up and painted it with my Finish Max. It makes the perfect outdoor plant stand for a garden or patio. I decorated it with some succulents and other plants. Topping it off with some inexpensive outdoor decor from local dollar stores. All in all, this makes for a very frugal project!

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Glass Totem Tutorial for Garden Art

Gail Wilson — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0000

Do you have a stash of pretty glassware tucked away in a cabinet, closet, or garage? This glass totem tutorial is a fun way to turn thrifted vases, plates, bowls, candle holders, and other glass pieces into unique garden art. The best part is playing with different shapes and colors until the pieces look like...

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Garden Bench made from Repurposed Chairs

Gail Wilson — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:19:31 +0000

Turn two old chairs into a charming DIY garden bench. This clever furniture upcycle is perfect for a porch, patio, or garden spot.

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Repurposed Garden Bench made from Chairs

Gail Wilson — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:37:20 +0000

Things do not always go smoothly. Not even for me! I've been doing the junkin' thing for many, many years. I've often said color can make or break a project. This is one of those cases. I almost gave up on this sweet repurposed garden bench. I'll take you through the steps of how it went wrong before I finally got it right.

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Dollar store Solar Lights on Landscape Timbers

Gail Wilson — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:10:14 +0000

I'm using up some old stuff from the backyard as decor for my upcoming new backyard space. I'll be doing some backyard camping this spring and summer in my own campground! This project uses more of my reclaimed landscape timbers and Dollar Store Solar Lights! I hope you love it as much as I do.

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DIY American Flag For Your Garden

Gail Wilson — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:31:43 +0000

Create a patriotic DIY American flag using garden stakes and paint—no saw required! This easy drill-only project is perfect for your yard or garden.

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Small Wooden Pedestal Planter Made with a Spindle

Gail Wilson — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:44:27 +0000

For this thrift store decor roundup, I made a small pedestal planter using a reclaimed spindle and a porch light cap. It makes the perfect succulent planter. Be sure to hop over to see the projects my friends made too.

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Vintage Toolbox Planter

Gail Wilson — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:39:00 +0000

It's a special edition of our Thrift Store Decor Challenge! This theme is repurposed planters. I chose to turn an old toolbox into a succulent planter. I hope you love it as much as I do! Be sure to check out all the other ideas from my friends!

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