DIY Trash to Treasure: 10 Unexpected Upcycles Using Common Thrift Store Items

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Published 2024-07-01
Are you tired of the same old thrift flips? Well, in today’s video, I challenged myself to find 10 ordinary thrift store items and transform each of them in a totally unexpected way. I’ll be upcycling an old poster, a framed canvas, a votive candle stand, a brass table base, a shallow shadow box, a large picture frame, a wire basket, a purse, teacups and saucers, and an oil can. I hope this DIY projects will surprise and inspire you.

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All Comments (21)
  • As many have said, the reading cat shadow box was absolutely adorable! And the teacup tree and saucer candle holders were gorgeous! Far from being the same old DIY projects over and over again!! ❤
  • I work in a candle shop. The wax sinks down when your wax is too hot. Do not pour them untill the wax cools to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. I love the teacup candles. Great ideas.
  • Yes! I am tired of seeing everyone doing the same flips or flips that look like a child's art project. These flips were fantastic !! I loved them. I look forward to seeing what you are going to do each week and this week was impressive. Thank You.
  • The reading cat in the shadow box is such a wonderful piece. The humor in the words you added were the frosting on the cake.
  • The teacup candles would look so beautiful as a center piece at a tea party
  • @migrabar79
    I would like to live inside your head for a few days! I love your ability to come up with unexpected uses for simple things.
  • You outdid yourself with this one, Ma'am. I liked every single one. I'm saving this video! More 'unexpected' please.
  • Do you know what I love most about your videos? It's a lovely mix of simple and more complex projects so that the crafter can pick and choose which projects to do. I love the simplicity of the oil can, the large frame and the framed canvas. Your idea to use the brass table leg and silver tray to hold several candles is impressive. I loved how you displayed the tea cups in the votive candle stand and then using the teacup saucers to hold candles. Well, that's just genius! However, I think one of my favorite projects is the cat nestled inside that shadow box. Your creativity is endless.
  • @kblack8770
    Sherry, you must treat us to this type of unexpected delightful decor anytime the mood strikes. OMGoodness the cat reading a book, the repurposed purse and the teacup candles were truly a surprise. I love Monday, mid-afternoons, so very much. Are you sure you wouldn't like to unexpectedly awe us with a 2nd round some weeks or mid-month? It is a pleasure being invited to your corner of the decor world. Until next time, Be Blessed and Safe. Karen in NC
  • Omg, I absolutely ADORE the “ I’m reading” kitty cat picture frame❤
  • Well, Sherry, I loved each and every one of these projects. I’m not a cat person but the black cat in glasses and reading was absolutely adorable. The trays used to make a table was pure genius. Actually, all the projects were wonderful! Keep up the terrific videos! You rock! Thanks once again for great inspiration!
  • I especially loved the little cat reading, the words on the frame. Just beautiful & creative as usual. ❤ You are the best!!
  • @robinsabo6932
    I noticed in someone’s comment they called you the ‘queen of clever’! And that is very true, you always have the best ideas! I loved them all.
  • @chriswedmore
    My Cousin is an artist and she absolutely loves Van Gogh. Starry Night is her favorite painting!!
  • @kimcat7320
    Sherry, I love everything you do. The giant candle holder would make a beautiful birdbath.
  • Magnificent ideas. The reading cat is so unique . But the teacups candleholder is absolutely magnificent ❤