Flipping Thrifted and Dollar Store Finds
20 February
Today I have some fun thrift flips that I created for my new house to share with you and I created a video too!
I hope you've been enjoying the videos I've been creating. It's a labor-intensive process let me tell you! That's why it takes so long for me to create them, but I think I'm getting better at it and learning ways to make it easier on myself.
Today's projects are actually two thrift shop flips with an old footstool and a woven basket and one Dollar Store hack with some frames and stickers.
Flipping Thrifted and Dollar Store Finds
One of the aspects of shooting a video and creating a blog post to go with it is remembering to stop and take pictures that I can use in the post!
One of my readers suggested using some screenshots from the video which is such a great idea and one I hadn't thought of, so you'll see some of that here.
If you have any tips for me, please let me know in the comments!
Here is the video, I hope you enjoy 😊 The rest of the blog post portion is below.
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Upcycled basket
Supplies Needed
- Thrifted basket
- Craft paint in the color of your choice
- Small artist's paintbrush
- Clover pompom maker
- Yarn in the color of your choice
- Large needle
- Scissors
Here is the basket I found, it's nice but needed a little pizzazz!
I did try using a Sharpie marker but it just didn't provide the coverage that you get with paint. It was hard to get the marker into the tiny crevices and it would have required a couple of coats.
I used a large needle to add the pompom to the lid and that's all it took to create a cute little boho basket!
I wasn't sure if the next project was going to work but I think it turned out great in the end!
Repurposed Footstool
Supplies Needed
- Thrifted footstool
- Sandpaper
- Tack cloth
- Wood filler (if needed)
- Paint in the color of your choice
- Paintbrush
- Reed
- Drill
- Stencil
- Stencil brush
If your footstool has an upholstered top like mine does, you'll want to remove the fabric and padding.
I chose a pretty yellow ochre color and it took about 3 coats to get good coverage.
I wanted to add some boho details with some reed to make little scallops along the bottom edge of the stool.
Cut pieces of the reed to the size you want. I cut mine to about 5 inches long and then put them in a bowl of water to soak. It only takes a few minutes for them to become pliable enough to be able to bend without breaking.
Mark the bottom of the stool about every 2 inches and then do the same between each of those marks.
Use a drill bit the same size as the reed and mark it with tape so that you drill the same depth each time.
I also added a braid of reed around the edge of the stool. I think it just gave my stool a finished look but your's may not need that.
Upcycled Dollar Store Art
Supplies Needed
- Dollar Store frames
- Wall decal stickers
- Spray paint in the color of your choice
This project is so easy! I picked up three frames and a package of wall decals in a cute boho design. The decals come 4 per sheet so I still have one left and this entire project only cost me $3.75!
Actually, the art that comes in these frames can be sorta cute... sometimes... kinda... in a Dollar Store sorta way, but I wanted to use the decals 😊
What did you think about these projects?! Which one is your favorite?
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Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 20 February
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DIY & Crafts
Love the boho vibe of each one of these flips but the stool makeover has my heart going pitter patter. Very clever and creative adding the reed detail and I'm loving the color and stencil detail too. I can't wait to see it in your new house!
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you!! :o)
DeleteI'm always so impressed with your skills. I love all three projects, can't even pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Aww, thanks! :o)
DeleteThe basket is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteBasket is so cute and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Keira!
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