Inspired by my recent visit to my Dad’s and his thrift store finds I have been wanting to venture out to a local thrift store myself. I used to thrift a lot but since having the three little guys it had lost some of its appeal…three kids five and under pretty much suck the joy out of any shopping in my experience!
Well, I was out on errands with just the baby this week and happened by a Goodwill and found these two little “treasures” I thought I could transform:
I know, I know, you’re thinking “Melissa-this bear crate is perfection, how could you possibly improve upon its impeccable design aesthetic?” You should have seen my husband’s face when I brought it home! For $1.50 though I knew I could transform it into something great.
I also picked up this little ceramic pitcher for a dollar. I love the lines of it but wasn’t loving the gold banding. However, thinking back to my DIY Faux Ceramic Vases I knew it would be a fast spray paint transformation.
The bear crate’s makeover was a little more involved…unfortunately the bear’s head had to be decapitated removed via my circular saw. I then sanded the painted surface and restained it with my mission oak stain which matched the crate’s original finish perfectly.
The end result was well worth the time it took to transform. Not bad for $2.50 right?
Do you thrift or yard sale often? What is the best “treasure” you’ve ever found?
Dawn Cee says
OMG! I love it. Thank you for shocking me.
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
I just saw this at Oh My DIY… I love this idea. I’ve seen these crates 100 times over… and pass them up every single time.
You clever girl.
Pat
Motivated Mommy of two says
Stopping by from Show me what you got link party, I love what you did. I really need to get to a goodwill and see what treasures I can find.
ath13 says
Ack! I love this!! Thrift stores are like crack…
Nice work! (Although you cannot say, “No bears were harmed in the making of this blog post.” Shame! 😉
Visiting from TT&J.
Anne
becausehomeshouldbegreat.blogspot.com
Michaela @ coveredinmodpodge.blogspot.com says
You decapitated the bears! The crate looks wonderful now.
Carolyn says
Just dropping by to let you know that I loved your project and featured it on homework today. Have a great weekend and thank you for linking up on the Inspiration Board.
Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says
YES! what a difference!!!!
Jessika says
It’s amazing how nice you can make simple thrift store finds! Thanks for sharing!
Jessika @ Refresh. Renew. Restyle.
http://www.refreshrenewrestylediy.blogspot.com
Tamsyn says
That little crate looks great now! I think I need to get some more thrifting in before I have my next baby 🙂
Carolyn says
I visit the Goodwill weekly. On dollar day. Love it! I buy and refashion clothes. Check out my blog!
Debi says
Love this. I have a Blog Hop on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this post tomorrow. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Stacey @flickerwhips says
Fantastic! You would never know! I love these kinds of make-overs!!! Visiting from the NJH Linky!
stephanie says
The make-over of the teddy bear basket is wonderful…So good that I had to become a follower!
Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasure says
Well, I for one, love it!! Can’t go wrong with a wooden basket! I also love your dad’s crib coop…junkin’ blood runs deep:-)