Trash to Treasure projects
Susan from Homeroad is fortunate to live only a few blocks away from an antiques dealer who frequently has some fabulous treasures sitting curbside. That’s where Susan scored this antique armoire door. Susan had plans to turn the door into a coffee table. After a little trial and error, Susan created the perfect table by {…Read More…}
Carolyn from My Simple Messterpiece scored a truly unique media console for free on Craigslist. She immediately fell in love with the faux straps and buckles and overall rustic look of the piece. Carolyn made a new top since the old one had been damaged from moisture. She then deepened the color with some brown {…Read More…}
Heather from Larissa Hill Designs spotted this great console table at a recent auction for only five dollars and knew she had to bring it home. Talk about a steal! The top needed a little love, but the table overall looks to be in pretty remarkable shape. The table now looks beautiful in blue, distressed {…Read More…}
For all my Infarrantly Creative readers, you probably recall this repurpose project that I said you’d either love or hate. I was issued the challenge to revamp a pair of old wood crutches. I really pondered the possibilities before coming up with a slightly zany, way outside-the-box idea. I have been working a lot on {…Read More…}
If you have a music lover in your life, this guitar upcycle by Gail from My Repurposed Life is going to rock your world! (Corny, I know!) Gail ended up with an old guitar after a friend salvaged it from a neighbor’s garbage. The poor thing had been through a lot as you can see. {…Read More…}
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, that may mean you need to make room for a new piece of jewelry or two. Why not put them on display with a jewelry shelf like the one made by Leslie from Sweet Sweet Simplicity? Leslie started out with a mini pallet. Isn’t it cute? Leslie sanded, painted, {…Read More…}
Karin from Art Is Beauty was cruisin’ along when she saw this little upholstered vanity stool sitting curbside. I am sure it wasn’t hard to miss with the bright patterned fabric that was probably pretty cool when MC Hammer was rocking parachute pants. Not so much anymore though! Karin reupholstered the seat with a lovely {…Read More…}
If you are a reader of magazines and catalogs like myself, you know it’s easy for your collection to become a bit of an eyesore without the proper storage. Anne from Pretty Lady Designs rescued a sturdy wooden box from Goodwill with just this thought in mind. Anne layered on turquoise and sage green paint {…Read More…}
