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    Home » Thrift Store Makeovers » Thrift Store Decor Project Ideas

    Thrift Store Decor Project Ideas

    Published by Gail | Published December 14, 2016 | Updated June 30, 2021
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    I’m a member of a great group of bloggers that share our Thrift Store Décor Makeovers monthly. I love being part of the group because it forces me to do smaller easy projects that I don’t normally do. We’re getting together this month to share our projects from 2016. Maybe you’ve seen them all, but perhaps you’ve missed one here or there.

    We’ll start with February (my first month) and go in order.

     

    thrift store vintage washboardIn February I put my own spin on this cute washboard. I actually ended up donating this project to a local cause for a silent auction.

     

    iPad stand materialsMarch rolled around and I did a fabulous easy iPad stand—easier than any other you’ve seen on Pinterest. No tools involved on this project, and it can be done with very little time, money and effort.

     

    wooden silverware boxI suppose we all have our favorite projects, and of the bunch this may be my least favorite. I took it to Glendale 2016 and it found a very happy buyer, so even a repurposed silverware box can find a happy, new home. Whoa! Have you ever taken one of these babies apart? Not an easy task!

     

    ornate aqua picture frame chalkboardDo you have a stash of old frames like I do? This artwork chalkboard tutorial has some great tips and tidbits for changing old frames to chalkboards.

     

    parted out table and legsBecause I do so many projects, I end up with a lot of scrap wood pieces—some of which I used to make a handy small jewelry display shelf. I had a free table I had dismantled, but the skirt of the table was so pretty—even though it was MDF.

     

    the ugliest brown frame ever

    Here’s another frame from my stash! This cheap plastic frame was a quick makeover, and I hope that you don’t pass up a good deal on something like this at the thrift store!

     

    chalkboard magnetic memoSome cheap thrift store items just need a little TLC like this magnetic chalkboard hook shelf. I mean seriously, this is perfect. It’s a magnet board, a chalkboard, with a small shelf AND hooks! But who wants to hang it in their home looking like this, even if it is only $3.00?

     

    thrift store vintage washboardRemember this picture from February? That little green home interiors artwork caught my eye because of the fun shape. It was a plastic frame, but when you use diy chalky paint primer, that’s not a problem. I wonder why I waited so long to do this fun chalkboard menu board.

     

    more free findsThis little side table wasn’t a thrift store find, it was actually free from a vacant house down the street. FREE is good, right? I bet you know someone with a sad little side table, right?

     

    ugly thrift store foot stoolSometimes when I buy something I know what I’m going to do with it as in the case of this u-cover-it ugly foot stool. John is one of my favorite vendors at Vendors’ Village where I have a booth. I’ve picked up a lot of his u-fix-it items. It was a great deal at only $5.99.

     

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    Here are some more great ideas, just click on a thumbnail to visit that project.

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    1. chris aka monkey

      December 14, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      gail the thrift store make overs is one of my favorite series from your blog so many cool ideas xx merry Christmas

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 15, 2016 at 9:44 am

        Thanks Chris! sometimes this "challenge" really is a challenge to remember to KISS (keep it simple sister) 🙂

        Merry Christmas!

        gail

    2. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      December 14, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      So many great projects!

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 15, 2016 at 9:45 am

        Thanks for stopping by Maryann! I have to make my rounds this weekend.... soooo busy!

        gail

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