It’s a New Year and a new Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge! We took a few months off for the holidays, but we are back to show you more upcycled thrift ideas! This time we have joined forces with even more bloggers and have tons of thrifty upcycle ideas to get those wheels spinning. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
The Rules:
- Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
- There’s no monthly theme.
- There’s no budget to stick to.
Meet the Hosts
Amanda | The Kolb Corner Maureen | Red Cottage Chronicles Kim | Made in a Day
Dru | Polka Dot Poplars Erlene | My Pinterventures Colleen | Life on Kaydeross Creek Pili | Sweet Things
Shirley | Intelligent Domestications Ann | Duct Tape and Denim Debra | Shoppe No. 5 Marie | DIY Adulation
Chelsea | The Johnsons Plus Dog Jes | My DIY Envy Lindsay | Crazy Organized
Molly | Just a Little Creativity Ashley | 3 Little Greenwoods Kimm | Reinvented Michelle | Our Crafty Mom
Ali | Home Crafts by Ali Sue | A Purdy Little House Sara | Twelve on Main
Claire | Pillar Box Blue Chelc | Inside the Fox Den Kim | Farmhouse Made Victoria | Dazzle While Frazzled
Sherry | Savvy Apron Jennifer and Vicki | 2 Bees in a Pod Lora | Craftivity Designs Megan | C’mon Get Crafty
Denise | My Thrifty House Toni | Small Home Soul Deborah | Salvage Sister and Mister
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Anyone who calls himself thrifty or junkie love visiting flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales or even dive in dumpsters. I haven’t literally dived into dumpsters (yet) but I manage to find great stuff right behind them. What I really love to do is visit flea markets and haggle with vendors, finding treasures waiting for a new life and then show them to my family. Can you believe sometimes they don’t show the same excitement I do? I know, I can’t believe it either.
This was exactly what happened the day I arrived home showing them this little gem.
It used to be a light wall sconce from a hotel and as soon as I spotted it I knew what I wanted to do with it. It was only 1€ so why not to try!
The first thing I did was clean it and taking it apart.
I used some wood filler for the hole it had.
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Once the wood filler was dry I sanded and painted everything with Americana Decor, I chose the color “Timeless”. After the paint dried I distressed the edges a bit.
Then the Metallic Lustre came to the rescue, I love this stuff so so much! A little bit goes a long way and I only wanted some highlights so I used my finger to apply it. I slightly dipped it into the cream and rubbed it along the edges.
Look at that shine!!
I hung it to see how it looked on the wall, and love it. I was planning to use it in on apartment I am decorating but now I like it so much I’m not sure if it will go or stay
I took an empty jar and added some flowers to see how it looked.
Then I switched to the original plan which was to use it as a candle wall sconce.
Right now I am not sure which I like more… Anyway, it’s easy to change from one to another.
Which one do you like most, with flowers or for candles? I’d love to hear your thoughts about it.
And now for more thrifty goodness!
Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!
Thanks so much for stopping by, enjoy the rest of the week!
Hugs,
Pili
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I like both ideas!! And when you tire of one you can switch it out.
I think the same, thanks Amanda!
How clever is that? Great job
Thank you so much Deborah!
I just love this idea!! Great upcycle!
Many thanks Michelle!
This turned out so pretty. I really like how you styled it both ways. Just a lovely project.
Thanks! I like I can use it both ways too.
Gorgeous! What a difference a little paint can make.
I agree, Dru. Paint is my best friend!
Good on you for seeing the potential Pili, it turned out beautifully. I really like the flowers but the candles also works really well. It’s just perfect either way.
I guess I will swap between the flowers and the candle depending on my mood.
Great makeover, doesn’t even look like the same sconce. Looks great with the vase on it too.
Kim
Thanks Kim!
You are not going to believe this but my father showed me something similar the other day. Haha! You and my dad should get together. I love what you did with it Pili. The paint jut freshens it up and makes it look all new but in a rustic way. I too love those paints and the lustre is the best product. I have to admit it is hard to decide which is better the vase or the candle holder. I guess it depends on your mood.
I think I will visit you once you move to NY… that way we can drive your dad crazy lol. Does he have one light wall sconce or you were just shopping?
We found it in his garage. He also has a ton of things that I’ll be able to transform when I get there. And it would be great if we could drive him crazy together.
My first thought when you showed this was for a candle!! It really turned out amazing!!
jodie
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It was my first thought too but then I added the flowers to style it and the doubt came… Thanks for stopping by Jodie!
I love how this upcycle coordinates with the artwork. Great job.
Thanks Sue, The artwork is a special gift from my mother in law and I love it.
A coat of white paint just makes everything better 🙂
That’s true Lora. Thanks for visiting!
It would look fabulous on a gallery wall!
What an awesome thrift store upcycle! Thanks so much for the DIY inspiration!
{BIG hugs}
~ Ashley
You’re right, I gallery wall is on my to-do list.
Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, what a crazy transformation. I love how it turned out!
Thank you so much Chelsea!
I am often met with a blank stare when I bring my thrift finds home so I know the feeling well. You new wall sconce is just lovely. I really like the colors and products you used! How nice that you can use it different ways too! I like the flowers.
Glad to know I’m not the only one who may seem crazy to others regarding our passion for recycling. Thanks so much for your comment!
I like them both but I really love the metallic shimmer you gave it to set of the lovely detail of the leaf!
I had it long ago but I didn’t find the perfect piece to use it. Now I’m on the look for something else to upcycle and use it
I love this update! The metallic is adorable!
Thank you Kim!!
I love both looks Pili, such a cute little wall decor!! jars are always good anywhere right?? Great repurpose friend!
Thank you Katrin!! I need to find more uses for the tons of jars I have!
I think I like the flowers, but it is nice to be able to switch back and forth!
Thanks Megan, depending on the mood I will choose one or another.
Pili, this is such a great idea! I love the effect the metallic lustre gave the piece. It’s beautiful!!
Hey Keri! This stuff is really awesome. Now I’m looking for frames or things where I can use it again.
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