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June 1, 2020 · 22 Comments

Easy Thrift Store Makeovers

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With just a little creativity you can take items from your home or a thrift store, give them a makeover, and turn them into something beautiful. Here are some easy thrift store makeovers.

With just a little creativity you can take items from your home or a thrift store, give them a makeover, and turn them into something beautiful. Here are some easy thrift store makeovers.

With just a little creativity you can take items from your home or a thrift store, give them a makeover, and turn them into something beautiful. Here are some easy thrift store makeovers.

Easy Thrift Store Makeovers Video

Adding E6000 glue to the top of thrift store candles.

DIY Thrift Store Garden Decor

I found a couple vases at the thrift store. I added some E6000 glue to the top of them.

Placing a thrift store candle holder on top of the glue and leting it dry completely.

I placed a thrift store candle holder on top of the glue and let it dry completely.

spray painting a thrift store ceramic owl

Now they are a garden mushroom and flower.

I found this orange and brown owl cookie jar that the lid was missing at a thrift store. I cleaned it, and then gave it a couple coats of spray paint.

diy garden Planter

I found this orange and brown owl cookie jar that the lid was missing at a thrift store. I cleaned it, and then gave it a couple coats of spray paint.

Adding a plant to a thrift store owl that has been spray painted.

Add a plant to him and you have a new planter that looks like it came from a store like Pottery Barn.

Feeder base found at a thrift store. Adding a mason jar or recycled jar to it with E6000 on top of the jar.

Thrift Store DIY Bird Feeder

I found this feeder base at a thrift store. I added a mason jar or recycled jar to it. I then placed E6000 on top of the jar…

I added a thrift store dish to the top of a mason jar.

I added a thrift store dish to the top and let it dry.

DIY thrift store bird feeder shown in the yard.

Now I have a bird feeder for my yard.

Adding silicone to the top of a solar light.

I added silicone to the top of a solar light.

Blue shade accents placed on the silicone and let it dry.

Our light fixture for our kitchen came with the option of white or blue shade accents. We used the white and had these blue accents left over. I placed the blue glass accent on the silicone and let it dry.

Solar light to a thrift store pot shown in yard. 3 more of these placed along side our yard. Each in a different pot.

I added the solar light to a thrift store pot in our yard. I have 3 more of these placed along side our yard. Each in a different pot.

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  1. blankBarbara says

    June 2, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    You have some very clever ideas for upcycling. Well done.

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    • blankChas says

      June 2, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      Thank you so much Barbara ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. blankmichele@hellolovelystudio says

    June 3, 2020 at 7:40 am

    These are just plain fun and so unique! I love the idea of re-using these castoffs headed for the landfill as decor to make visitors to the garden smile. The power of spray paint! Stay kooky!

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    • blankChas says

      June 3, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you so much Michele and I’m thrilled you like them. So much fun ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. blankCherryl Ehlenburg says

    June 4, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks for the ideas! I love thrift store makeovers!

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    • blankChas says

      June 4, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you Cherryl ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. blankLinda S says

    June 4, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    I love seeing creative ways to personalize our living spaces – including our outdoor spaces! Thanks for the inspiration.

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    • blankChas says

      June 5, 2020 at 7:27 am

      Thank you Linda – we are enjoying decorating outside as much as inside.

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  5. blankSharon Hazel says

    June 7, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Some great ideas to try – loved the owl planter – just need the charity shops to reopen now! Inspire Me Monday #48

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    • blankChas says

      June 7, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you so much Sharon, and I know what you mean. I raided my stash that I had collected and put all of these together. Almost out of things I’ve collected…. Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. blankKristin says

    June 9, 2020 at 10:00 am

    Love each and every one of these ideas! So pretty, easy enough for me ๐Ÿ˜‰ and inexpensive! The perfect projects! Thanks for linking up your posts this week at Charming Homes & Gardens!

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    • blankChas says

      June 9, 2020 at 10:02 am

      Thank you so much Kristin, I’m thrilled you like them. Thanks for hosting a wonderful party ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. blankDonna @ Modern on Monticello says

    June 9, 2020 at 11:24 am

    You have some great ideas for upcycling. Love the cookie jar project. So cute. #HomeMattersParty

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    • blankChas says

      June 9, 2020 at 11:41 am

      Thank you so much Donna – I love that little owl too

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  8. blankMichelle says

    June 9, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    What fun upcycles!

    Thanks for sharing with Creative Compulsions!
    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      June 10, 2020 at 6:56 am

      Thank you Michelle

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  9. blankJulie says

    June 14, 2020 at 7:03 am

    These are great, I especially love the bird feeder, such a clever idea.

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    • blankChas says

      June 14, 2020 at 7:11 am

      Thank you so much Julie, I am thrilled you like them. Thanks for sharing your favorite, I love to learn what speaks to everyone

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  10. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    June 14, 2020 at 4:17 pm

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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next weekโ€™s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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    • blankChas says

      June 15, 2020 at 4:47 am

      Thanks Marilyn for another wonderful party.

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  11. blankSue Davison says

    August 14, 2021 at 10:54 am

    What absolutely wonderful ideas these are! I love them. Thanks for sparkling my creative nerves!

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    • blankChas says

      August 15, 2021 at 6:47 am

      You’re so sweet Sue, thank you so much ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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