Back in the Summer of 2014 I rounded up 15 items that I gave an entirely new life to. That post is one of my most popular, so it thought it was time to go digging around my archives to bring you 15 more ideas for transforming ordinary items into new treasures. Enjoy!
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Let’s start with this recent post using a thrift store shutter:
…as part of this cute shelf:
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This Yard Sale Cigar Box…
makes a convenient place to hang your keys:
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This lamp was part of thrift shop swap challenge…
I turned it into this sweet memo board with the addition of a frame:
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This old flatware chest had seen much better days…
But luckily I came along and turned it into a functional storage piece:
Stinky Gross Flatware Box Makeover
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Another challenge I participated in was a one-tool challenge, where we could only use a drill. I decided to repurpose these spindles I found at an estate for $2:
into these whimsical wind chimes for my garden:
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This cabinet door was a left over from when we had to replace the cabinet above our fridge to accommodate our new taller one:
(Oh that UGLY floor!! SO glad we put hard wood in here…see that chaos HERE)
My Hubby knew better than to toss it, I turned it into a functional piece to store necklaces:
Cabinet Door Turned Necklace Holder
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This past Fall I was challenged to make something out of these items:
The sweater became this adorable Owl and squishy pumpkin:
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became a fun Garden Feature:
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This old $5 window…
made a perfect shelf:
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This $30 thrift store headboard…
made one beautiful Mason Jar Blue Bench:
Mason Jar Blue Headboard Bench
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This next project was another one power tool challenge using a jig saw. I turned this frame and drawer front…
…into a perfect landing spot for my kids’ backpacks:
Curbside Drawer turned Organizer
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This hotel headboard I found at the thrift store for a mere $4…
became an awesome Bed & Breakfast sign:
Headboard turned Cottage Inn Bed and Breakfast Sign
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Here’s another inexpensive headboard…
that by adding a few pretty knobs, became a functional piece to hang coats and such:
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An old picket fence I scored curbside…
can be so many things! Here I used one large section to create this Vintage-Inspired Beach Rentals Sign:
Turn and Old Fence into a Vintage Inspired Sign
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And finally…
I turned one of these frames and this polka dot estate sale scarf into a pretty tray for my dressing table…
This would be a great way to display a treasured scarf!
If you liked this post, here are 15+ more ideas for transforming everyday items into one-of-a-kind treasures:
I hope you enjoyed looking back through projects of the past with me!
I’ll be back soon with the after of this antique beauty:
I did something a little different instead of replacing the glass!
UPDATE: Check out how this pretty cabinet turned out HERE now!
XO,
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Rose L. says
So many great creations. I certainly look forward to 2016’s ideas1
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Rose! XOXO
Sue says
Love every one Christy!!! And how are you liking your hardwood floors by now? We have carpet and are thinking of changing to engineered hardwood. xoxo
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Sue! I love my hardwood floors! They are holding up fantastically so far. The engineered hardwood is definitely the most bang for your buck. 🙂
Angela says
fabulous ideas- I love every single one!
Christy K. James says
Thank you so much, Angela! XO
Chris says
These are all such wonderful ideas! My two favorite are the flatware box and the bench!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Chris! Those are favorites of mine too. 🙂
Cheryl says
Love, love love all of these! You are so talented!!
Christy K. James says
You are so sweet, Cheryl, thank you!! XOXO
Joanne Taggart says
Thanks Christy for a beautiful post. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE the dresser with the fabric inlay! I have a little table with two drawers that I’ve been wanting to do something with for years and now know what to do. And you’re right. Who knew fabric would be easier to work with than paper. And you can fall in love with fabric. I can sew a straight line and sew a button but that’s about all. But when I walk into a fabric store I fall in love with everything! And thank you for mentioning the home-made chalk paint. I can do that!
Christy K. James says
I’m so glad you like it, Joanne! I love the way fabric can transform so many things, and I am just like you…I could spend hours in a fabric store! 🙂
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
As always, I’m amazed at your creativity! I love your March madness series, and can’t imagine how you do it all! Pinning & sharing these so awesome ideas!!
Christy K. James says
Aww thanks so much, Wendi!! XOXO
ananda says
omg christy your home and garden is a combo of the most charming b&b inn, boutique store, and little cafe all combined!! LOVE your creativity!!!
Christy K. James says
You are so sweet thank you, Ananda! XO