I love to repurpose old items, especially when I can use them to recreate a designer look for much less! You, too, can create a retro styled Anthropologie inspired clock by using Goodwill finds and chalk paint. I used a clock found at Goodwill San Antonio and chalk paint to make an alarm clock that was inspired by this Anthropologie piece. I find these old fashioned alarm clocks at Goodwill stores all the time, and they never cost more than $3. I hoard collect them, because I love the retro … [Read more...]
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Make a Cowboy Hat Centerpiece
If you're familiar with my style then you know that I love to recycle common items in unexpected ways. I like surprises! So when I was asked by Goodwill San Antonio to make centerpieces for their 70th anniversary celebration I jumped at the chance to turn thrifted pieces into beautiful table decor. I showed you how I made two pieces in this post, and now I'd love to share another creation with you. Here's my cowboy hat centerpiece. I'm joining up with several fabulous crafty bloggers to … [Read more...]
DIY Ottoman from a Thrifted Table
I found a $5 table at Goodwill and gave it a makeover. Click over to Fairfield World to see the before and after! … [Read more...]
How to Turn a Whisk into DIY Peacock Garden Art
Ever since I created my whisk dragonfly and butterfly garden art, I've been on the hunt for used whisks at Goodwill San Antonio. These whimsical garden creatures are so fun and easy to make that it's hard to stop once you've started! I've been stretching my imagination and trying to come up with other creatures that I can make with whisks, and I'm tickled with my newest project: a DIY peacock made from a whisk! Once my daughter saw what I was making she begged me to let her keep the … [Read more...]
Make a Lego Head Table Lamp from a Mason Jar
My kids are wild about Legos. When I found this extra large mason jar at the Goodwill thrift store, I thought it would make a fun DIY lamp. My son commented that the jar looked like a Lego head, and that's how this idea was born. I used a large jar, but you could easily recreate this on a smaller scale with a smaller mason jar from your craft stash. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor) Supplies: Mason Jar Paint Clear Labels Push … [Read more...]
Thrifted Child’s Rocking Chair Makeover
I mentioned in this post that I find these country style wood items at Goodwill all the time. They practically give them away...I guess that's how unpopular they are? I couldn't believe this child sized rocking chair was just $5.99! Sure, it looked dated and plain, but that's easy to fix with paint and fabric! Supplies Wood rocking chair Chalky Finish Paint in Delicate , Yesteryearand Relic Painters Tape Fairfield Project Foam Stiffen Cuddle fabric in Limon Ball … [Read more...]
Make a Teapot Dessert Stand
Some time ago I fell in love with a lamp that was available at Anthropologie. I didn't need a lamp, so I started thinking of ways to recreate the look in a form that was more useful. I came up with a fun bird bath, instead, using items I purchased at Goodwill San Antonio. Someone suggested that I adapt the idea to make a cake stand, and I thought that was a perfect idea! Here's how I made my teapot dessert stand, which would be a really fun centerpiece for a tea or party. This post … [Read more...]
Repurpose a Suitcase into a No-Sew Pet Bed
I love crafting with repurposed items! It's such a thrill to take something that is no longer used and turn it into something useful and unexpected. When it came time to get a new pet bed for my dog, I decided to make my own...from a suitcase, of course! I used a hard shell case that I found at Goodwill San Antonio and made it into a one of a kind pet bed. … [Read more...]
Mud Room Make Over with Cuddle Fabric and Foamology
I've lived in my current house for 4 years, and have barely made a dent in my to-do list. I'm thrilled to check one item off my list: the bench in my mud room now has a cushion! The room looks so much brighter and inviting now, don't you think? I used Project Foam and Cuddle Fabric to quickly and easily complete this fairly quick DIY. … [Read more...]
Thrifted Wood Stool Make Over
I found this like-new wooden stool at Goodwill San Antonio for just 3.99. I was using an old folding chair at my craft desk, so I snatched this up, knowing it would make for a fun project AND comfortable seating. With some Project Foam and fabric from P&B Textiles I took my plain wood stool from blah to wow! … [Read more...]