Upcycling thrift store finds just got more fun for me. Since I became an independent designer for Chalk Couture I look at things a little differently. Now I found myself asking: How can I update this thrift store find with Chalk Paste or Ink? (What is Chalk Couture?)
I think that painting will always be the fastest, cheapest, and most impactful way to update a thrift store find.
The Rules:
- Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
- There’s no monthly theme.
- There’s no budget to stick to.
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Kathleen | Our Hopeful Home – Jennifer | Cookies Coffee and Crafts
Deborah | Salvage Sister & Mister – Jeanie | Create and Babble
Gail | Purple Hues and Me – Michelle | Our Crafty Mom
Denise | My Thrifty House – Sue | A Purdy Little House
Marie | The Inspiration Vault – Michelle | Michelle James Design
How to update thrift store finds with Chalk Couture
Materials (affiliate links are included):
- wooden thrift store find
- chalkboard paint
- Chalk Couture Chalkology Paste
- Chalk Couture Transfer
Step 1 – Find a wooden thrift store item to upcycle!
This is what I found. A wooden mail sorter? Organizer? Not sure exactly!
But I thought it would be a good candidate to paint and use as a mail/coupon organizer.
Well, whatever it was, it’s getting a makeover. Obviously, the thrift store thought it was Bric Brac -whatever that means! Is it related to knick-knacks???
Step 2 – Paint
I grabbed a bottle of chalkboard paint and brushed on a couple coats.
And it’s looking better already with just two coats of chalkboard paint.
Step 3 – Use chalk markers
I used a white chalk marker
to label each section. Am I the only one who gets to the store and realized that I forgot the coupon book? Every. Single. Time.
to label each section. Am I the only one who gets to the store and realized that I forgot the coupon book? Every. Single. Time.
Step 4 – Add a finishing touch with Chalk Couture®
I chose a simple little flower stencil to add a bit of floral whimsy to the top of this mail sorter.
And to keep with the simple look, I used white Chalkology Paste. I smoothed it over the silk-screened area of the transfer, removed the excess chalk paste and removed the transfer while the chalk paste was still wet.
I gave it a quick shot with my hair dryer to speed up the drying process. I’m so impatient!
I couldn’t wait to get it hung up! No more forgetting coupons!
And now for more thrifty goodness!
Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!
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This looks fantastic, I need something like this so I can see it so it reminds me. I love the flower you added.
Oh, I love me some chalkboard paint projects! Fun makeover.
I love all of the treasures that can be found in the wood aisle of the thrift store. This is a handy little piece made handier with the chalkboard paint. It looks great.
This turned out really nice. What a difference chalkboard paint and a fun stencil design can make. It is perfect.
For .99cents how do you say no? I like the idea of creating a coupon organizer that is in the line-of-sight. I’m constantly — CONSTANTLY — forgetting coupons. Super cute idea! And I see things like this at the thrift store all the time so it would be an easy idea to duplicate.
Thrift store wood finds are such hidden gems! Adding chalkboard paint is a brilliant way to make them even more versatile