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.
In 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.
March 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.
I 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!
Do 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.
Because 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.
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!
Some 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?
Remember 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.
This 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?
Sometimes 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.
You won't want to miss the roundups from my Thrift Store Decor friends . . .
Petticoat Junktion
Our Southern Home
Domestically Speaking
My Repurposed Life
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Here are some more great ideas, just click on a thumbnail to visit that project.
Hi, there! Iām Gail, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. Iām obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful againāmyself included! I hope youāll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the wayā¦ literally!
chris aka monkey
gail the thrift store make overs is one of my favorite series from your blog so many cool ideas xx merry Christmas
Gail Wilson
Thanks Chris! sometimes this "challenge" really is a challenge to remember to KISS (keep it simple sister) š
Merry Christmas!
gail
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking
So many great projects!
Gail Wilson
Thanks for stopping by Maryann! I have to make my rounds this weekend.... soooo busy!
gail