The Treasure Chest: upcylce thrift store

So the winter months are upon us. This is the time of year when a lot of people reach for their knitting needles and crochet hooks, dust off the glue guns, and dig out the craft paints. We have a round up of fresh ideas to use your crafting skills and upcycle a thrift store find.

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ONE - This vintage planter pin holder is one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas! So cute! Get a step by step tutorial on bluewillowhouse.com

Source - BlueWillowHouse.com

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TWO - This is a labor of love - but, WOW! You can find a dollhouse that needs a make-over like this at Goodwill, you might just have to treasure hunt for a while. Go to penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com to see how she did this incredible transformation.

Source - penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com

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THREE- There are many ideas for upcycling thrifted salt & pepper shakers on Pinterest. We love these little ponies with a touch of gold. Find full instructions on blog.etsy.com

Source - blog.etsy.com

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FOUR - This is a beautiful winter wreath - so unusual and stunning. (And it was found at a Goodwill store!) Visit stacynashprimitivedesigns.blogspot.com to see many more of her ideas.

Source - stacynashprimitivedesigns.blogspot.com

FIVE - Upcycle a cheese dome. These are called water-less snow globe, great name and what a fun idea! Visit sadieseasongoods.com

Source - sadiesseasongoods.com

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Bulk Vintage Jewelry Bags