This is one of my early thrift store makeovers from about three years ago! I found this old jewelry box with mirror at Goodwill. It's been a while but I think it was $2.99. It was the first jewelry box I bought where the inside was stained too bad to clean. Read on to see how I fixed that problem. This post contains affiliate links. 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 ... continue reading...
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Before & After with CeCe Caldwell Memphis Blue and Chalkboard Paint
This is what this sad little table looked like the first time I saw it. Bikeman texted this photo to me while I was working at Roses and Rust. He enjoys being my picker! So far he's found SIX small tables and a vintage sewing machine cabinet. 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. I'm way behind! I think he paid $5 for this one. This post contains affiliate links. You won't ... continue reading...
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...
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...
How to Make Chicken Wire Frames from Thrift Store Finds
Here's a throwback DIY tutorial for! This has been my most popular project over the past 5 years... chicken wire frames! I first published this on August 4, 2014, and people have been reading and making these ever since. Actually, these are so easy I didn't even take step-by-step photos. First, let's take a look at the before photos. I just don't understand why Bikeman didn't want this beautiful vintage "painting" hanging in our living room. There may be affiliate links in this ... continue reading...
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