The Thrift Store Decor Team is all about budget makeovers. You’ll be surprised at the creations you can make from everyday items. We find inexpensive items at local thrift stores or flea markets and give them a makeover. Most of the updates are super easy and very inexpensive
The fun makeovers below are from the whole group. I’ve included a before photo of my budget makeovers….then the after photo. Click any of the photos to see the complete project. Then click the photo links at the bottom of the post to view more projects.
As an added bonus I included the video tutorial I made using a paint sprayer to paint furniture. This is the only way to paint difficult furniture.
Budget Makeovers
The decorative gift boxes were too pretty to use as boxes! You guys know I love those bold colors. I framed one of the box lids and hung it in the granddaughters bedroom. Talk about inexpensive art.
This basket with the cool handles got a coat of spray paint and a fluffy addition. It’s also in the granddaughters bedroom. Works great for holding their tea set.
The out of date wall art looked so much better with a coat of spray paint. They are hanging in our dining room now.
The wood framed mirror isn’t a mirror any more. I got caught in the photo. The mirror is pretty seashell art. Just a simple stencil craft.
You guys know the rain boots had me at hello. I couldn’t resist the pretty colors. Not only do they make a unique flower vase, they’re just my size. Win-Win. To display real flowers in boots like these just put them in a vase and slip the vase into the boots.
The rusty bucket got a coat of wax. Then I hot glued sisal rope and a starfish to the bucket. It makes the perfect seashell container.
This really heavy office desk drawer makes a great serving tray. I added a coat of paint and sisal rope handles. I have a sisal rope addiction.
The fabric calendar was in my junk stash forever. It was a find from my favorite junk shop. I cut the calendar up (I know, bad) and framed part of it. The frame came from the junk shop too. Frame something unexpected.
{Find my favorite furniture paints, spray paints, brushes, tools, etc. on the Petticoat Junktion Amazon page here.}
I love the colors of the infinity scarf. Blue and green are the perfect color combo….kind of like red and turquoise and pink and orange. I cut the scarf and tied it around a grapevine wreath. Ta-dah, instant wreath. This is so simple and you can change the scarf or other decor with the seasons.
If you’ve always wanted to know how to paint problem furniture here’s a video I made that shows a secret technique!
Problem Furniture? No Problem
The reclaimed door back was the perfect backdrop for an inexpensive thrift store wreath. I displayed the wreath on the mantel for Fall.
The last project is all about special paint techniques. The four trays got painted then had a super secret special technique applied to the paint. The belt handles dress up the trays.
Time to watch the “Paint Sprayer For Furniture” video I made….
How To Paint Furniture Using A Paint Sprayer
Time to see what the rest of the Thrift Store Decor Team has for us. Just click the pink links below.
Petticoat Junktion
Our Southern Home
Domestically Speaking
My Repurposed Life
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
As an added bonus there is a photo linkup of all budget makeovers below. Just click the photo to see the project in detail. Have a great day and I’ll see you tomorrow. Kathy
70 Budget Makeovers
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Cheryl says
Wonderful makeovers! I love them all, you’re so talented! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Laura Strack says
Love seeing all your thrifty make overs! So fun and creative.
Gracie says
Love seeing these all together! You have the best ideas!
rose l. says
Cute re-do’s. Love so many!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
So many great projects this year… can’t wait to see what you create next year!