Upcycle Me! Ideas for Upcycling Things Found at Goodwill

Have you seen this meme?

We are here to help! 

We are excited to now have upcycling ideas at your fingertips at each of our stores.
Here are two new ways to find your ideas:

1 - Upcycle Me! Stickers
We are watching and pinning ideas on Pinterest and then putting these stickers on items we think would be great for upcycling:

Look for these stickers on items throughout your Southwest Michigan Goodwill Stores. 

2 - Idea Kiosks

Look for our new Kiosks filled with Idea Cards at each store. 

You will find fun, easy to create upcycling ideas created with commonly found items at Goodwill. New ideas for each season too!

Here are links to the ideas currently in our kiosks:

Sauce Pot Twine Basket - found at andersonandgrant.com

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Headboard Chalkboard found at confessionsofaserialdiyer.com

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Baking Sheet Memo Board found at hometalk.com

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Picture Frame Key Holder found at buzzfeed.com/

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Upcycled Birdbath found at myrepurposedlife.com

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Upcycled Lamp found at shabbyfufublog.com

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Upcycled Book Marks found at mamadweeb.com

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Bike Spoke Upcycle found at diyhowto.org

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Dream Catcher found at Pinterest.com

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 Repurposed Rake found at acultivatednest.com

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Bundt Pan Country Pumpkin found at littlethings.com

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Have you upcycled a Goodwill find? We would love to see your before and after pictures!
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6 Goodwill Finds Upcycling Ideas for Spring

It is still February - but when the temperature outside is reading 50 degrees then our corner of Michigan is going to have spring fever. 😃
Here is a round up of ideas that will get you ready for spring using commonly found items at our Goodwill store:
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This thrift store tissue box cover is pretty in pink! See how Diane at inmyownstyle.com transformed her find perfect for her house and her style.

SOURCE - inmyownstyle.com

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You can find plenty of baskets at Goodwill - why not try this Tribal painted style? Follow diycandy.com for step by step instructions.

SOURCE: diycandy.com

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How about a pop of color? erinshakespear.blogspot.com added paper flowers to her painted thrift store vases. 

SOURCE: erinshakespear.blogspot.com

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What is not to love? Re-purposing a vintage umbrella, thrift store flowers, and a fun twist for a front door wreath! sadieseasongoods.com has the idea (and more!)

SOURCE: sadiesseasongoods.com

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Gorgeous! Just Gorgeous! Learn how to create a beautiful brooch wedding at deerpearlflowers.com  

And see below for a HOT TIP! 

SOURCE: deerpearlflowers.com

A great source for bulk sorted jewelry is ShopGoodwill.com Search keywords like Broken, Scrap, Jewelry, Grabbag

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This super cute denim journal is a good upcycling project. Instructions are on lifemadecreations.blogspot.com

Winter snow will surely be back here in Southwestern Michigan, but it has been nice to Think Spring for just a little bit. 

Happy Treasure Hunting! 

new life for old jewelry boxes

Old jewelry boxes are a common find around the house, at garage sales
and at thrift stores.
How about breathing new life into these boxes with a little paint, maybe
some fabric and found things?

Here are two before and after examples of jewelry boxes that have been upcycled.

 

 

( http://predictionspast.blogspot.com/2012/08/before-and-after-jewelry-box.html )

 

( http://www.pkglitzblog.com/2012/09/stepping-out-of-jewelry-box.html )

 

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These are pins from our Treasure Chest Pinterest Board "Altered"

 

 

 

http://pinterest.com/vtgtc/altered/

 

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Inspired? Refresh a found piece for yourself or as a handmade gift for a friend.

Here are pictures of a few "diamonds in the rough" that were recently donated to Goodwill Retail Outlets in Southwestern Michigan.

 





 

 

 

 

Happy Treasure Hunting and thank you for supporting

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan!