My first budget craft post!

Welcome to Thrifty State of Mind(yes, I recently changed the name)! I try to live my life always looking for the thrifty way of doing things, whether is be home decor, cooking, fashion or just everyday life!  Using inspiration from Pinterest and my life, follow along with me as I show you my successes(and fails). Thanks for stopping by!


My first post is about these *lovely* owl bookends. Quite often I see an item in a thrift store and think to myself "David(my husband) is going to think I'm crazy." I'm usually right about that, he lacks my vision! But just wait until you see the after on these beauties!Before:

So, pretty bad, huh? But I sprayed on 3 very light coats of primer, and 3-4 coats of Krylon "Celery" then sealed! Don't they look great?

 

Owl Bookends= .99 cents each

Spray Primer & Primer= $6.97

*Drum Roll*

Grand total= $8.95!

I can't wait to get these guys arranged on one of my bookshelves! So what do you think? Will it make you think twice next time you see an ugly bookend?