This is one of my early thrift store makeovers from about three years ago! Â I found this old jewelry box with a mirror at Goodwill. Â It's been a while but I think it was $2.99. Â It was the first jewelry box I bought where the inside was stained too bad to clean. Â Read on to see how I fixed that problem. This post contains affiliate links. Â You won't pay any more when you use these but I will earn a small commission on any purchases you make after clicking on them and I greatly appreciate ... continue reading...
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A Simple Blue Jewelry Box Makeover
In April 2015, I went to my first ever blog conference, the Snap Conference, and received a sample of Fusion Mineral Paint in Champness, a beautiful blue that reminds me a little of CeCe Caldwell's Memphis Blue that I love so much. After that, I started looking for something to try it out on. The sample was a tiny 37mL jar so I thought I'd better find something small. This thrift store jewelry box was just right to become my first blue jewelry box ... continue reading...
An Easy Thrifted Flip: How to Paint a Simple Chalkboard End Table
This is what this sad little table looked like the first time I saw it. Â Bikeman texted this photo to me while I was working at Roses and Rust. Â He enjoys being my picker! Â So far he's found SIX small tables and a vintage sewing machine cabinet. Â I've only painted two tables and the cabinet. Plus I have two more frames and two of our own tables that I need to paint. Â I'm way behind! I think he paid $5 for this one that I decided to turn into a chalkboard end table. I love the scroll edge ... continue reading...
How to Add a Chalkboard Top to a Garage Sale Side Table
Today's a "Throwback Thursday" project that I did back in 2014! Â Most of you weren't following my blog then so I wanted to share it again. Â I still love this table! Â Â --- Â Â I had this great idea a few months ago... I could buy small pieces of furniture, paint them, and use them to display my jewelry when I go to Treasure Island Flea. Â Wouldn't that be more interesting than just setting up folding tables? Â Well, the answer to that is "yes", it does make an interesting display. Â But it sure is a ... continue reading...
How to Paint Glass with Chalk Paint
Ever wonder how to paint glass with chalk paint? Today we'll find out how easy it is! I've been seeing a lot of people painting glass vases on Pinterest and other blogs for a couple of years now.  Recently there have been some painted canning jars for sale at Room With a Past, too.  But I could just see in my mind one of these glass florist vases painted and distressed in Memphis Blue (my current favorite CeCe color!) NOTE: This project was first published in 2014... my writing and photos ... continue reading...
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