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February 21, 2013

{Thrifty Thursday} 10 Spring & Easter Goodwill Projects

Hi friends! It’s Thrifty Thursday, and today we’re sharing some bright and cheery Goodwill projects to get you in the mood for Spring and ready for Easter! Perhaps you need to sneak a little St. Patrick’s Day in there first, before you get to Spring? No worries, we’ve got you covered there with our 100 St. Patrick’s Day Ideas post! But if you’re heading straight into Easter eggs and bunnies, here are a few fabulous projects that are easy on the wallet and can help brighten up your home!

Tiered Easter Stand by The Goodwill Gal

Lamp Makeover at A Night Owl

Upcycled Pedestal Bowl by The Speckled Dog

Lampshade Lanterns at Ana Rosa

Tiered Fruit Stand at A Night Owl

Recycled Sweater Pillows at PinCookie

Serving Tower by Adorkable Annie

Easter Tiered Stand by The Goodwill Gal

Frame and Flower Display at Ruffled Blog

Chair Makeover by Design, Dining & Diapers

So what do you think? I’m definitely ready to lighten the mood and welcome some bright colors into our decor! How do you decorate your home for Easter and Spring? Have any fun projects to share?

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February 7, 2013

{Thrifty Thursday} A Goodwill Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Upcycle

Hi friends! I have a FUN project to share with you today, on Thrifty Thursday – a raggedy Goowill side table updated with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint! Now this project has been done for a while, I don’t know why it took me so long to share it with you! But now as a functional piece in our home, I just adore it. I’m so glad I didn’t pass it by…

Would you have? I don’t remember the exact price, but I think it was around $7. And I was looking for a small entryway table for my handbag and such and this seemed like the perfect fit.

So I took it home and added two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Emperor’s Silk to the table. There were also some pegs missing, but I found easy replacements at Hobby Lobby that fit right in. A coat of paint on those and you couldn’t tell the difference.

I’m really in love with this color.

Now once dry, I started to work on the table with the Annie Sloan Dark Wax. We have quite a few burgundy accent pieces in our home, and when picking out the paint color I noted that the Emperor’s Silk with the Dark Wax took on more of a burnt red hue that I thought would be perfect for our home.

And here’s how the little guy turned out. What do you think?

I also added a fun wire basket to the center so I can store things there as well.

And now you can see where my handbag lives! I’m so happy I have a place to put it, and we have a key holder to match that sits right above. Now this is right next to our garage door so when I’m ready, I can grab my things and go!

Convenient, and I think pretty! What do you think? What kind of thrifty treasures have you found lately? Any good upcycles? Be sure to share them with us in the comments below!

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January 31, 2013

{Thrifty Thursday} Tips to Save this Superbowl Sunday

Hi friends! We’re running Thrifty Thursday a little differently today. Yes, Goodwill is still involved in a FUN way! But today we’re focusing primarily on how to save money when planning the BIG PARTY on Sunday – yes, the Superbowl! Now football is HUGE in my household and especially because my husband’s favorite team is in the running this year (go Niners!), I’m getting things ready! But I sure like to do things in the most cost-effective way, so here are a few party-planning, thrifty tips!

Tip #1 – Shop the Dollar Store! I don’t know about your local Dollar Store – but my Dollar Tree every year around this time has FUN football party items! Plates, cups, napkins…even fun goodies for the kids! You can even think outside of the box – right now there are a ton of St. Patrick’s Day items too, which are the perfect shade of football field green (like the scarf in my picture)!

Tip #2 – Shop Clearance! If you’re like me, you KNOW you’re going to have a Superbowl party every year. So a few months ago when I was at everyone’s favorite store – TARGET – I found a TON of awesome football party supplies: streamers, picks, straws and straws – all for pocket change! So of course I snagged them up and stored them for a couple of months and just broke them out this week. So fun and I know I got a screamin’ deal.

Tip #3 – DIY Some Super Decor! Earlier this week I shared with you my Easy Football Field Party Table that I made with $4 worth of felt, some white masking tape and some numbers. And it was a hit! Add in some homemade football bunting and you’re ready to go. All for a few bucks.

Tip #4 – Use Free Printables! There area TON of them out there, from wrappers to boxes to toppers! Shop around on Pinterest and you’re sure to find just what you need. I’ve pinned a few of my FAVORITE printables on our Football Pinterest Board!

Tip #5 – Shop Your Home! Lucky for me I have a huge sports fanatic in the home, so finding footballs and jerseys and 49ers memorabilia is so very easy. So if you’re in the same boat, walk around your house and pick up football or sports related items to complement your party’s decor! It really adds a fun and personal touch. That’s exactly what Lisa from The Goodwill Gal and Popcorn Served Daily did to update her Goodwill hutch for the big day. And remember I told you I had something FUN to share? Well Lisa shared this fabulous video with me earlier this week – Superbowl Decorating Ideas! And today she’s allowing me to share it with all of you! Take a quick peak and if you like what you see, be sure to subscribe to her channel. She’s a wealth of thrifty, but fabulous, decor and party ideas!

Well I hope you enjoyed the tips! I’m getting things ready for the big day and will have some fun things to share with you on Monday, the day after, so be sure to check back!

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January 24, 2013

{Thrifty Thursday) 10 Goodwill Valentines Projects

Hi friends! It’s Thrifty Thursday again, and since we’re in Valentines mode (have you been following along with the fabulous 14 Days of Valentines series?), I thought I would round up some fabulous projects that were done with items from Goodwill – or that could be from Goodwill! Let’s save those bucks this holiday season, but still decorate and celebrate in style!

:: diy cupcake stand by the lettered cottage ::

:: valentine’s mailboxes by the anderson crew ::

:: valentines mantel by red barn candle company ::

:: valentine’s day teacups by pep n’ paperflowers ::

:: button heart art by fern creek cottage ::

:: valentines hutch by the goodwill gal ::

:: pretty in pink chandy by the goodwill gal ::

:: valentines framed art by just pleased as punch ::

now you know you always see mason jars at goodwill…

:: valentine mason jar craft by uncommon designs ::

:: valentines mason jars by crescendoh ::

I also found this cute Valentine by Goodwill of Omaha, isn’t it fun?

Well I hope you’re feeling inspired to head to your local Goodwill and update your decor for Valentines! I know I am! Happy thrifting!

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January 10, 2013

{Thrifty Thursday} 10 Terrific Goodwill Upcycles

Hi friends! Welcome to Thrifty Thursday! Today I’m sharing with you some amazing Goodwill Upcycle projects that I have found that I knew you would love just as much as I d0! I’m trying to get my thrifty mojo back and find some upcycle inspiration for the new year. And what better way then to check out some other amazing projects? Let’s take a look!

Sweater Bag from goodwill sweater to messenger bag by craft nectar

Clock from Frames double framed clock by the hand me down house

goodwill mirror to chalkboard by fancy frugal life

hutch makeover by the goodwill gal
and ps – the goodwill gal makes over this hutch each season with items from Goodwill! you can check them out here!

lamp makeover by delighting in today

coffee cart makeover by a lotta junk in my trunk

cd rack to dollhouse by the daily b

owl upcycle by balancing home

upcycled chandy by the tall chick

desk makover at wow! goodwill

Aren’t they fabulous? Do you feel the need to hit up your local Goodwill now? I know I do! Do you have any fun upcycle projects that you have done or are planning! Share it with us in the comments – I’d love to hear what you’re up to!

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December 20, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} No-Sew Thrifted Tablecloth Tree Skirt

Hi friends! This just may be my last Christmas project to share with you – our Thrifted Tablecloth Tree Skirt! For our tree skirt this year, I didn’t want to spend a lot of time or money, and since we’re sticking with neutrals for our Christmas color theme, I wanted the tree skirt to coordinate. I got the idea when trying to come up with a way to find material that I didn’t have to transform into a circle. Naturally, a round tablecloth came to mind! I did shop my favorite stores for some inexpensive round tablecloths with fun patterns (oh there are so many fun options), when I realized I wanted something much simpler, and something I could find much more inexpensively at my local Goodwill.

So I headed to Goodwill on the search for a simple, neutral, round tablecloth. And I found one – for just $2.99! What a deal. I took it home, gave it a wash, then went to work.

What you’ll need:

Round tablecloth
Scissors
Fabric pen
Fabric tape

And the steps:

I folded the tablecloth into fourths to find the center point and market it with a fabric pen.
I then traced a circle around the center point and a line from the center point to the end of the tablecloth.
I then cut along the line all the way to the end of the center circle.
I used fabric tape to seal the seam on both sides of the cut.
I then cut the center circle into eighths (like a pie) and used triangle cut pieces of fabric tape to tack in the inside.
Then I wrapped the tree skirt around the base of the tree – and voila! Cheap and easy!

And here’s how it turned out…

Super simple, but honestly just what I was looking for. I love the simple ruffle on the outside, and the fact that I didn’t have to do anything to get it there! Now just to wrap some presents to put under that tree…are you all finished up for the holidays? I know I have more shopping to do! Wish me luck!

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November 22, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} DIY Mercury Glass Trees

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing with you how to make your very own DIY Mercury Glass Trees – great for this year’s holiday decor! Can you believe that Christmas time is upon us? It’s time to deck those halls! And this season I’m still in love with all of the mercury glass I’m seeing in designer stores. But in order to save a few bucks, you know I like to DIY!

When I shared my DIY Mercury Glass Pumpkin project for the Fall, one of my Instagram buddies suggested I use the same effect on glass Christmas trees! So you know that I’ve been scouting my local AZ Goodwill stores since that time! And now that it’s that time of year – I found them! I found two hollow glass trees that were just perfect for this project. And with each only costing $1.99, this project is a steal! And this time I added in a little DecoArt Americana Zinc paint to the process to try to give that imperfect look of real mercury glass. I kind of love how it turned out! So here’s how you can make your very own…

What you’ll need:

Glass Tree
Krylon Looking Glass Spray Paint
DecoArt Americana Zinc Acrylic Paint
Small Spray Bottle
Water

And the steps:

Mix 1 part water and 1 part zinc paint in a small spray bottle
Spray blotches of paint into the glass and let it dry a bit
Once somewhat dry, spray numerous light coats of the Looking Glass spray paint into the tree until well covered
And you’re done!

And here’s how they turned out…

So fun, right? I’m loving these in my house right now. I can’t wait to get all of my set up done and figure out the most perfect place to feature them! So what about you? Are you crafting your holiday decor or buying this year…or a little of both?

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October 25, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} A Twilight Inspired Halloween Display

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing with you our Twilight-inspired Halloween Display. Are you a fan of Twilight? I have to admit that I just love the books! So I thought it would be fun to mix in a little vampire-fun into our dining room for Halloween. Now why on Thrifty Thursday? Well as most of our Thrifty Thursday posts go, many of these pieces either come from our local AZ Goodwill, the dollar store or were repurposed. Here’s the breakdown…

1) This DIY Cloche was made from a $3 cheese dome from Goodwill, a repurposed plate and a dollar store candle stick. And the garlic to keep those vampires away were cut off a string of fake garlic also found at Goodwill for just $1.

2) The spider candlestick is from Hobby Lobby, at 40% off seasonal items this candle was just $1! And the candlestick I picked up for just $2 at Goodwill.

3) Our very own Knock-Off Pottery Barn Mercury Pumpkin that we shared with you last week. Project cost, around $8!

4) Perfectly spooky black bird from the dollar store.

5) Twilight books: you got it, repurposed from my personal library!

6) Little skull I picked up at Ross for just $3 for 2, sprayed with a little Krylon Looking Glass spray paint as well for that mercury effect.

7) And lastly our trusty large tray was just $3 from Goodwill.

And here’s how it turned out…

What do you think? My husband even complimented the display, now THAT is something!

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October 11, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} Halloween Tulle Spider Wreath

Hi friends! Another installment of Thrifty Thursday here, and today it’s Halloween-themed! It’s slowly but surely starting to look like Halloween in the Sneed household. I feel so behind! I shared by DIY Halloween Chalkboard Signs with you last week that are sitting on part of my mantel, and I should be finishing up my other mantel project soon to share with you the whole kit-and-kaboodle!

Now you know I love to make fun, festive wreaths out of tulle. And Halloween is no exception! This Thrifty Thursday I was lucky enough to pick up a wreath form from my local Arizona Goodwill for just $.69! Add in some black tulle from Hobby Lobby (at 50% off) and a dollar store web with spiders and you have yourself one spooooooky spider wreath!

To make the wreath I simply cut strips of tulle at about 12 inches in length and tied them around the form until the entire form was covered. I then stretched the spider webbing over the back of the wreath. Now you could secure the web with hot glue; however I found that it stayed put just as is. I stuck a spider in the center and tied some extra web at the top to hang it by! Thrifty, quick and easy! My favorite kind of project. If you’d like a picture tutorial, be sure to check out my first tulle wreath post!

Perfectly spooky, right?

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September 20, 2012

{Thifty Thursday} A Fall Frame

A few months ago I posted about some of my weekly local Arizona Goodwill thrift findings. Among that group of items was a gold wooden frame I picked up for just $2.99! Back then I had thoughts of painting the frame and making it into a wreath; however, I’ve since had a change of heart. I actually really love the aged golden color of the frame. And instead of a wreath, I’ve made the frame into an interchangeable frame for my Instagram photos!

Now you’ve seen the frame before from my Instagram Mantel, but I thought I’d put together a quick post on how I hung the photos and updated the frame for Fall! To set up the frame for photos I simply removed the pane of glass (it didn’t come with any back boards) and bent down the prongs holding the glass in. I then tied the ends of two lengths of twine and secured them to the back of the frame (which is wood) with push pins. And just like that, if you grab a few small clothespins, your frame is ready for your pictures! I wanted these pictures to be “Fall-themed” so I downloaded some pictures we took of the family at the pumpkin patch last year! Such fun memories and I think it’s so cute to showcase those pictures right now. Lastly, I added a few small leaves with clothespins to add to the Fall feeling.

It’s now ready for my Fall Mantel! I’ll be posting that soon, so stay tuned!

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September 13, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} A Fall Centerpiece

It’s that time of year again! Well, at least for most of the country. Here in Arizona it’s still warm and Summer-y but I’m trying to get into the Fall “mood” by drinking my favorite Pumpkin Spice Lattes and breaking out the pumpkin decor! For this Thrifty Thursday I thought I’d update my newly decked out Santa Fe Tablescape by just changing out the centerpiece with some thrifted Fall decor.

I found this awesome large pumpkin cookie jar at my local Arizona Goodwill for just $3.99! I was so excited, it’s such a great piece! So I layered a table runner and a piece of burlap that we already had and placed the pumpkin jar on top of a small tray I also found at Goodwill for just $2.99! I wanted the pumpkin to have a little height to it so that I could wrap the base with some fall leaves that you can find (and should be on sale right now) at your local Hobby Lobby or Michaels. And this is how it turned out! I love the warm colors and how it’s now got me in the mood to add a few more pumpkins to the house. Up next? The mantel! So stay tuned!

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August 23, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} DIY Keurig K-Cup Coffee Organizer

Hi friends! Do you LOVE coffee like I do? Well I’ve been a huge fan of Keurig and the K-cup for a few years now, and today I’m sharing with you a quick, cheap and easy way to make your very own DIY Keurig K-Cup Coffee Organizer!

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of going thrift shopping at a local Goodwill with the lovely Andrea of Worley House and Laura of Pink Cake Plate. And it was so much fun! Not only did I score some great vintage Pyrex, but I also came across this empty spice rack. And a while back a friend of mine and A Night Owl contributor, Jen, mentioned that she had seen where you could upcycle an empty spice rack into a K-cup holder! I’ve always been on the lookout for a good and stylish K-cup organizer, but I’ve never wanted to pay $20-$30 for the plastic organizers I’ve seen out there, so I knew this was my solution!

The price tag on this old thing was $1.99. But lucky me! The day we visited Goodwill was 50% off Saturday! So for just $1 I knew I had a steal. I gave the rack a good washing, let it dry, then sprayed a couple of coats of spray paint (my go-to medium of choice) and voila! Pretty and functional!

I’m just so happy with how it turned out. And now that it’s sitting next to my Keurig, full of my favorite Starbucks Verona K-Cups, I think I love it even more! What do you think?

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August 8, 2012

{Project Home} An Instagram Mantel

Well, it’s about time that I updated my mantel. If I’m completely honest with you, I still had the decor from the 4th of July still up. Until this weekend. Until I was finally inspired to update it when I received a beautiful print from the ladies behind Well Said. You can check out this lovely “Life is” print on Etsy and stay tuned for information as to how you can win your own 8×10 print from Well Said!

So I paired the “Life is” print with my fun Holga camera on two little boxes I picked up from Hobby Lobby. Then on the second shelf I took added a topiary upcycle and twine “S” from my Easter Mantel, and a frame that I picked up a few months ago from Goodwill. I simply added two rows of twine and used small clothespins to hang a few of my favorite Instagram pictures!

So how do you think it turned out? I really enjoy it, first that my mantel is updated, but also that it’s something that is versatile. I can see updating the pictures here and there to keep it fresh. And it all started with inspiration from a Well Said print.

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August 2, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} You’ve Got Mail

I don’t know about you, but my family is the WORST about bringing mail in and letting it land on the counter…TOTAL pet peeve of mine. I knew I needed to find something I could mount on the wall to get the mail off the counter for good. Well the heavens parted one day at Goodwill when I was thrifting and I found this little guy for around $1 I believe. I remembering being SUPER SHOCKED about the sticker price…constantly surprised about the treasures I find…one man’s trash really is another man’s treasure! 

For this project I wanted to keep the basic feel of the piece but it needed some sprucing up.

My materials included black matte spray paint and porcelain pens from Micheal’s. Only problem with the pens was that one didn’t work {peroxide green} and the other was too dark {burnt orange.} I selected these because they match my Tuscan theme {aka they were out of white} but since they didn’t work out I just had to roll with it and I actually thought a glossy grey might be nice. In entered my American Apparel nail polish {Echo Park…used to live here BTW.}  Because if you know me I like to get things done even if it means getting creative!

First I applied a much needed coat of matte black spray paint to give a nice even + finished look and let that dry for a bit.

Then I free hand painted on the raised metal part of the box, let dry and VIOLA! I was considering leaving it as is but I think my additions give it the needed touch!

Do you have a thrifted find that you need to revamp?

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July 19, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} I Love Lamp

I was thrilled when I stumbled upon this lamp found a lamp I was stalking at the Goodwill and was able to purchase it on a 50% off day making it a whopping $3.50.

I knew exactly what the plans were for this gorgeous piece.  To spray it head to toe from light bulb insert to wall plug in a ballet pink spray paint. 

People these types of lamp stands {$78 WHHHHAT!? LOL} cost bookoo bucks…so being able to get this look for under $10 {including supplies} = WINNING! 

Now get out there and find your lamp stand + tell it I lamp you and it will beautify a room for you!  

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June 14, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} An Easy Owl Upcycle

A few months ago, I picked up this cute little owl from my local Goodwill…

I debated leaving him as is, I mean, I love his coloring; however, once again I found he wasn’t being put on display in our house because the colors just didn’t jive. In order to give him a new life out and about in our home, I decided to use the leftover spray paint from my Vanity Tray project from last week for a little owl makeover…

And here’s how the little guy turned out!

And already he is front and center on our kitchen island, nestled in with our bowl of faux fruit and mail basket (also Goodwill scores).

Don’t you just love him?

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June 7, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} Knock-Off Urban Outfitters Cut Lace Vanity Tray

So a few months ago, you might recall that I found this lovely little antique oval mirror tray from Goodwill for just $1.99! Since I purchased it, it’s sat in my home office, unused. However, while doing some productive Pinterest research a couple of weeks ago, I came across this little lovely from Urban Outfitters:

Urban Outfitters Cut Lace Vanity Tray

Instantly I realized what I wanted to do with the tray – and yes, it involved spray paint! I purchased Rustoleum white lacquer spray paint since I was going for a high gloss look.

And just a few coats later, this is now what I have…

Pretty and functional, what do you think? Not bad for a $1.99 Goodwill score!

featured at knock off decor

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May 24, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} A Patriotic Tulle Flag Wreath

Patriotic Tulle Flag Wreath at A Night Owl

Well I bet you weren’t expecting to see something so fluffy and festive on this Thrifty Thursday, now were you? And you might be asking, how does this cute lil thing have anything to do with Goodwill or thrifting scores? Well I’ll show you! A couple of months ago I picked up this brown yarn-wrapped wreath from my local Goodwill.

Not only was the pricetag a thrifty $1.99, it also happened to be 50% off Saturday, so once de-yarned, I walked away with a perfectly good straw wreath form for just $1!

And now with the upcoming holidays, I knew just what kind of wreath I wanted to make with it…a fluffy and fun American flag! I purchased a roll each of red, white and blue tulle and from Hobby Lobby (which also happens to be 50% off this week, even more thriftiness!), along with red, white and blue ribbon. I cut 16 inch lengths of tulle from each color, gathered three at a time and tied around the wreath form. I alternated red and white on 3/4 of the wreath, and just blue on 1/4. For a full picture tutorial check out my first tulle wreath post!

I then hot glued ribbon to the back to tie in a bow to hang the wreath from and voila! Here’s how it turned out…

I hope you love it as much as I do!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, American Flag, Memorial Day, Thrifty Thursday, Tulle, Wreath · Tagged With: Goodwill

May 3, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} My Goodwill Finds

Hi friends! It’s been a busy busy week! So this week’s Thrifty Thursday is not a cute project that I’ve made from my Goodwill or thrifty finds; however, I do have a few cute things to share with you that I got from Goodwill this week!

Up first is a lovely, chunky gold frame. It came with a pane of glass, but right now I’m thinking paint and a possible new wreath for the front door? Just $2.99. I also picked up this cute little jewelry box. I’ve been obsessed with finding a fixer-upper since I saw one in Anthropologie. Knock-off Anthro jewelry box post coming soon! That was just $1.99. And last, but NOT least a brass three-tiered hanging wire basket! SCORE! I’ve actually wanted one of these since the last time I stopped in Sur La Table and they had these baskets hanging all around the check-out area. LOVE! But this one was only $2.99…how could I pass up?

Have you come across any fabulous thrifty finds lately?

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April 26, 2012

{Thrifty Thursday} A Chalkboard Serving Tray

Hi friends! Welcome to another installation of Thrifty Thursday! Once again I’ll be sharing with you a thrifty find that I have upcycled into something fun, and today it’s a chalkboard serving tray. I picked up this cute little silver tray from my local Goodwill a couple of months ago. It had quite a bit of wear, but at just $2, I couldn’t pass it up! I had bigger things in mind for it…

So today I finally got around to fixing her up! I cleaned the tray, used frog tape to tape off the inset of the tray, then taped newspapers to the outside to protect the edges.

Then just a couple coats of chalkboard spray paint and voila! A perfectly cute little chalkboard tray that looks adorable in our kitchen!

Now since I just painted the tray this afternoon, I still need to give it 24 hours to dry before using chalk on it. However, I can see something like a menu or cute saying in its future…

What do you think?

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Posted by Kimberly · 25 Comments

Filed Under: Project Home, Thrifty Thursday · Tagged With: Goodwill

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