Be inspired by 13 thrift store makeovers you can easily create. Repurpose, recycle or upcycle items into beautiful home decor or accessories.
Thrift Store Makeovers
Shopping at thrift stores is a fun pastime, and something I love to do with my girlfriends, sometimes just by myself.
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We have a nice Goodwill store around the corner from my house and several antique stores in the area. They are all great places to get inspiration. I also enjoy the challenge of making or repurposing inexpensive items into newer and sometimes totally different items.
The following list shows you some of my own repurposed or thrift store makeovers. I hope it inspires you to look beyond what an item was or now is, to what it could be.
13 Super Fun Thrift Store Makeovers
Thrift stores like Goodwill and the Salvation Army, antique malls and garage sales. These are all great places to get inspiration and buy things that you can improve and breathe new life into. Recycle, upcycle and craft new pieces of home decor and accessories for yourself or others.
DIY Leather Bracelets - An Easy, Creative Project
Fashionable leather cuffs are easily made from other leather belts in this fun upcycle.
Hanging Teacup Planter Upcycle with China & Pearls
String of pearls is happily growing in a teacup. See how to make this pretty teacup planter.
How to Make a Pineapple Welcome Sign
The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality. See how you can easily make a welcome sign to hang in your home with a free printable template.
How to Turn an Old Door into a Headboard For Hardly Any Money
See how we took an old paneled door and made it into a nice headboard for our king-size bed.
Make an Auricula Theatre - Thrifty Style
Auricula theatres are a fun fashion in England. See how one was made with an old drawer.
DIY Mason Jar Chandelier from Thrift Store Finds
Old mason jars and a carrier make a pretty rustic farmhouse chandelier with vintage charm.
Make Your Own Statement Necklace from Vintage Jewelry
Brooches, pendants, and buckles can easily be put together to make a fun statement necklace in the thrift store upcycle.
DIY Teacup Candles - Scented for Holiday Gift Giving
Grandma's teacups make a wonderful container to make a candle and a great gift idea too.
Embroidery Hoop Upcycled Wreath Made with Old Flannel Shirts
Old flannel shirts are the petals of this pretty fall wreath made with embroidery hoops.
How to Make a Sweater Mittens and Headband Set
Take a thrift store cable sweater and make a set of mittens and a headband from it.
Mercury Glass Vases DIY and Easy Flower Arrangements
Standard glass containers turned into beauty faux mercury glass are the focus of this fun thrift store post.
Tiered Tray DIY - Made Easy with Thrift Store Finds
Odd and ends from an antique store creates a pretty two tiered tray ready for decorating all year long.
Painting Wooden Candlesticks: Turning a Thrift Store Buy Into Whimsical Decor
Easy painting techniques are used to turn these old wood candle holders and spool into a whimsical bright and cheery centerpiece.
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