Upcycled jewelry box

 

Part of being thrifty is learning how to recycle and "upcycle", meaning taking something old, and turning into something new!

 I refinished this vintage jewelry box over the weekend, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!

Here's the before. The velvet inside was still in beautiful condition, but the outside was badly dated and unglamorous.  

So I carefully taped off both the mirror and the velvet,

French Chair Redo: How to reupholster chair seats

I found this chair hiding in the corner of my local goodwill!

Awesome fake needlepoint. Be jealous.

She's a little banged up, but I loved the lines and the size.

How to spray paint metal

 

 Today I am going to show you my method for painting metal thrift store finds. I've found there are three steps that are most important when spray painting metal.

There and Back Again...

This past weekend my baby brother got married in Ohio!

Congrats to the happy couple, Jonathon and Laura!

While I was in Ohio, I had time to visit family, and I even checked out a few thrift stores along the way! In particular my favorite was a thrift store in Streetsboro, Ohio, called "Fabulous Finds". This store was HUUGEE in thrift store terms and had so many interesting things!

How to Mod Podge Cardboard Letters

I am currently on my way to Ohio for my baby brother's wedding! *Tear*

Today I'm going to share a project I did last week. I found this fleur de lis at hobby lobby, and I knew right away I wanted it on my wall! 

I started painting before I took my "before" photo! Sorry! 

Dry erase picture frame: easy DIY

I found this beautiful frame recently, and contemplated what to do with it. It's a gorgeous shade of antique white, and although I paid more than I normally would for a frame, it's very heavy and in great shape!

This is one of the easiest DIYs out there! Find a frame you like, and put in some scrapbook paper. Done!

My thrifty finds: One man's trash...

I've made some great finds this weekend!! Last night, I was taking the trash out to the compactor at our complex, and lo and behold, there was someone getting rid of the exact patio furniture I have been scouring Craigslist for!