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Thrifty Transformations
Showing posts with label Thrifty Transformations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thrifty Transformations. Show all posts
Monday, November 27, 2023

Thrift Store Makeover: DIY Aged Ornaments

Thrift store ornaments get an aged vintage makeover!  While on one of my many thrifting adventures , I found a large amount of Christmas ornaments in the bagged section of Goodwill.  They're something I wouldn't have given a second thought, however, when I moved the bags I realized the ornaments were heavy, solid, and only $1 a bag.  I immediately knew they would be perfect for an aged makeover, so I grabbed a few bags to bring home.  SUPPLIES NEEDED TO AGE ORNAMENTS - Thrift store ornaments (look for solid ornaments made of metal or clay) - 400 grit sandpaper - Black chalk paint - Rich Espresso metallic paint  ( Rub 'n Buff or other metallic gold paint would work too)  - Paintbrush  - Paper towels The color combination of the ornaments I found was not my style but more importantly, they were solid, made of clay, and had great texture.   Resource: How to Thrift: The Best Thrifting Tips and Tricks I knew paint would adhere well to the ornaments because of the clay-li...
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Furniture Makeover: Black Modern Sideboard

A dated credenza gets a modern makeover with pole wrap, new paint, and hardware!  The Lucketts Fall Market is less than two weeks away, so I've been in full-blown prep mode! I've either been on the road, hunting and picking for fabulous vintage finds or prepping furniture for the market.  A few weeks ago, I shared an antique multi-drawer cabinet that I stripped and gave a raw wood finish .  Today, I'm sharing how I transformed a dated wood credenza into a sleek modern sideboard. With a market deadline looming, I took a chance and placed a last-minute bid on a 1970s credenza.  It wasn't even on my radar, and I completely overlooked it while browsing the online auction catalog.   A friend later sent me a picture and said I should bid since no one else had.  I had doubts but took a chance, made a $2.50 bid, and won! The credenza had a  flyspeck finish , dated hardware, and trim detailing, but it was clean, solid, and had dovetail joints.  It wasn't my style, but...
Friday, September 8, 2023

How to Thrift: The Best Thrifting Tips and Tricks

Save money, find the best deals, and learn to thrift like a pro with these must-know thrift shopping tricks! Who doesn't love the thrill of the hunt?  From exploring new areas and discovering new thrift stores to finding unique, vintage, and affordable  home decor and fashion items .  You can have disappointing thrifting days where you walk out empty-handed and days where your cart is full and overflowing.   Today, I'm sharing my favorite items to thrift  and 18 thrift shopping tips and tricks I've learned over the many years of thrifting.  HOW TO THRIFT SHOP LIKE A PRO: 18 TIPS AND TRICKS  1. MAKE A THRIFTING LIST Walking aisles, browsing shelves, and digging through bins can get overwhelming.  Keeping an idea list of what you hope to find will help items stand out as you walk and scan aisles.   Entering a thrift store prepared helps reduce anxiety and the overwhelming feeling you may get when thrifting.  MY CURRENT THRIFT STORE LIST: - Vintage jeans - Vintage flannel...