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September 3, 2020 · 11 Comments

Upcycle Thrift Store Finds

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I added the lid back on and it was ready to go!

Do you like thrift stores? I found this cute glass container and it reminded me of a pumpkin. Here’s an idea on how to upcycle thrift store finds.

Here's the original glass jar that I found at the thrift store.

Here’s the original glass jar that I found at the thrift store.

Don’t you think it looks like a pumpkin?

I added the batteries and placed the strand of lights into the glass jar.

I bought some battery operated lights at the Target Dollar Spot.

I added the batteries and placed the strand of lights into the glass jar.

I had a drawer knob laying around, so I poked it through the cork lid that came with it.

I had a drawer knob laying around, so I poked it through the cork lid that came with it.

You can find drawer knobs at a number of stores like:

  • Home Depot
  • Hobby Lobby
  • Walmart
  • Amazon
  • Target
Here is is all lit up at night.

Here is is all lit up at night.

I left it like this for a while and decided I wanted to try something else to upcycle this thrift store find.

I used Rustoleum Mirror Effect spray paint and I painted the inside of the pumpkin.

I cleaned the glass jar inside by washing it and then wiping it with rubbing alcohol so that the paint would stick.

I used Rustoleum Mirror Effect spray paint and I painted the inside of the pumpkin.

I painted one light coat, let it dry, then sprayed another light coat, and repeated these steps until I got the look I wanted.

Once it was dry I added a battery operated LED light with a timer to the inside.

Once it was dry I added a battery operated LED light with a timer to the inside.

You could use a battery operated strand of lights as well.

I added the lid back on and it was ready to go!

I added the lid back on and it was ready to go!

Because I painted the inside, I could place this outside on a covered porch.

Water might be able to get inside due to the cork and around it.

I would recommend sealing the cork and create a sealing around the lid.

Here's a picture of it at night and I love the glow.

Here’s a picture of it at night and I love the glow.

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  1. blankNaush Samama says

    September 3, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Hi Chas. Love the new look.
    Every Monday, we host the Meraki Link Party, thru till Thursday. We’d love for you to share your post with us at doodlebuddies.net/2020/08/31/meraki-link-party-3/
    Many regards
    Naush

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    • blankChas says

      September 3, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Thank you for the offer.

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  2. blankBarbara at Mantel and Table says

    September 3, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Oh isn’t that beautiful?! I love the silver, especially lit up at night! Great project Chas, and it totally looks like a pumpkin! 🙂 Happy Thursday my friend!

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    • blankChas says

      September 3, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Thank you so much Barbara, I’m so glad you like it and think it looks like a pumpkin too!

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  3. blankChloe says

    September 3, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    You never cease to amaze me! I am sure I have said that before! I actually had one of these jars years ago that we used as a cookie jar! I never thought of it as a pumpkin! Great idea!

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    • blankChas says

      September 4, 2020 at 7:02 am

      Thank you so much Chloe, you are so very kind. Do you still have the jar… it’s never to late 🙂

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  4. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    September 9, 2020 at 8:42 am

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    Thank you so much for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’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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  5. blankKim | Shiplap and Shells says

    September 9, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    You always have the best ideas Chas! This is the best. Thank you for sharing with Charming Homes and Gardens. Pinned!

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    • blankChas says

      September 9, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you so much Kim for the kind words. I’m thrilled you like it 🙂

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  6. blankRebecca says

    September 15, 2020 at 7:39 am

    Love this craft, Chas! It looks so cool all lit up. Congrats! You’ve been featured this week at Celebrate Your Story! Link Party 🙂

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    • blankChas says

      September 15, 2020 at 7:42 am

      Thank you so much Rebecca! You just made my day 🙂 Thanks for a great party and I’ll see you at the next one.

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