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10 Repurposed and Upcycled Patriotic Project Ideas

May 23, 2018 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations6 Comments

…riotic Project Ideas 1. How to make patriotic vase out of two thrift store finds. These patriotic vases were upcycled out of two glass vases that I picked up at Goodwill for 99cents each. I have seen them at the Dollar Tree as well. I had the paint, so all the project cost me was for the two vases. 2. This two-sided American flag on a shutter is one of my favorites. When I ran across this small cabinet door shutter at the Habitat for Humanity I ha…

Thrift Store, Home Decor, Pray Sign Makeover

April 6, 2015 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations15 Comments

thrift store pray sign

This is one of my thrift store finds, a metal Pray sign. Once I got the sign home I decided all it needed was a little paint and some distressing to make it stand out. Here it is after two coats of Anne Sloans chalk paint, and using the wet distressing technique. I think it looks much better, but it still needs a little something else. What do you think? Should I distress it a little heavier? What would you do? This was going to my booth, but whe…

Junk Treasure Christmas Trees

December 18, 2015 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations8 Comments

repurposed funnel tree

…different lengths. This simple rustic Christmas tree isn’t made from junk finds but is made from recycled paper and twigs. I wanted to include it in the collection because I thought it made some great ornaments or really cute gift tags for Christmas presents, and could be made for next to nothing. See how to make this tree at “Keeping With The Times”. This junk Christmas tree found over at “Vintage With Laces” was made from vintage books and wood…

44 Creative Ideas For Repurposing Picture Frames

August 3, 2015 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations10 Comments

44 creative ways to repurpose picture frames

…did, but with an old picture frame. 32. Great tutorial at Todays Fabulous Finds for making Interchangeable holiday frames. 33. Now this frame is just down right adorable. Great for a child’s room. By Amigurumi Haaksels 34. Someone was really thinking outside of the box when they came up with this Fall landscape frame found on Pop Sugar 35. The Hand Me Down House turned a couple pretty frames into a Double framed clock. Must See! 36. Hop on over t…

Chalkboards Made From Old Frames

May 13, 2015 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations16 Comments

How to make a chalkboard from a picture frame

 These chalkboards were all made with some of my thrift store finds.     I’ve been wanting to do up some more chalkboards made from old frames, but never could find any frames that I liked until I found these frames.  The one above is my favorite, I love the beautiful detail work. I wish I had of kept it, but too late it sold in the first couple days after I dropped it off at Nashville of Texas.     All the chalkboards were made by first painting…

Thrift Store Candle Holder Bundt Pan Makeover

May 3, 2017 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations19 Comments

candle holder bundt pan makeover

…er Bundt Pan Makeover I am combining two of my recently purchased Goodwill Finds into one useful item. • Metal candle holder was purchased for $1.49 • Bundt pan $.99 I gave both items a good scrubbing, then set them out to dry. Next I took apart the candle holder, and drilled a hole in the bottom center of the Bundt pan. Finding the bolt not long enough to go through the bottom of the pan and back into the candle holder, I was off to Home Depot to…

Metal Vintage Strainer Jack-O-Lantern: Diy Fall Décor

October 4, 2017 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations22 Comments

How to make a Vintage Strainer Jack-O-Lantern | Diy Fall Décor #HolidayDecor #HomeDecor #JackOLantern #repurposed #upcycled #diy MixedKreations.com

Hi All! Recently I showed you all my fun finds from the latest antiquing/junkin trip. This vintage strainer was among my collection of goodies. I have been on the lookout for some things pumpkin shaped to make some cute Fall décor. This little metal strainer fits the bill. It’s round, and has a handle for the stem. Perfect for my vintage strainer jack-o-lantern! ***This post contains affiliate links, if you click on an affiliate link & buy someth…

Repurposed Birdfeeder from Two Thrift Store Items

June 27, 2018 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations2 Comments

Repurposed Birdfeeder from Two Thrift Store Items 5

…t’s it! Now it’s time to hang my repurposed birdfeeder from two thrift store items and feed the little birdies. Have you made any birdfeeders from junk items or thrift store finds? More Thrift Store Makeovers! Repurposed Ironing Board vintage train case makeover Thrift store prayer sign makeover…

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