Hello, sweet friends! Boy do y’all know how to shop!! Yesterday’s one-day sale in my shop was a HUGE success, and it may take me the rest of the week to get caught up on orders! My stock is looking pretty shabby right now, so I may be shipping some orders from the Dixie Belle warehouse… just a head’s up! I thought today was the perfect time for a few smalls for the holidays!
These six thrifted finds will all be getting mini holiday makeovers:
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Mini Holiday Makeover #1
The first item up for a brand new holiday refresh is this basket I paid $6.25 for at the thrift store:
It’s on the larger side, and I knew it would be perfect for a Christmas upcycle!
I started by giving this basket a liberal coat of Voodoo Gel Stain in Up in Smoke to tone down the light color. It comes in a squirt bottle, so I just squirted it on and used my wax brush to get it into all the weave:
Then I dry brushed it in Cotton:
I knew this basket would be perfect for holding one of our Christmas trees:
This tree was also a thrift store find several years ago. I found it in the off season, and it was like brand new in the original box for only $6!
I love the lighter look of this basket now…
Here it is all aglow…
Mini Holiday Makeover #2
Next up is this pair of frames I picked up for $7 for both:
I love to display past holiday photos, and these were perfect candidates for a Winter Wonderland makeover!
I started with the darker one and primed it with Rustoleum spray primer.
Then I gave it two light coats of Rustoleum Robin’s Egg. As soon as I applied the second coat, I added white glitter while the paint was still wet:
I transformed my mini Christmas Village Set the same way. I found this glitter at Hobby Lobby a few years ago.
This was perfect to hold this sweet Christmas picture of my boys:
This was taken in 2012…they were just babies!
I did the second frame very similarly, except I did that one in Rustoleum Satin White:
Cutie!
It’s harder to see the sparkles on this one in the photos, but they make it so festive!
Mini Holiday Makeover #3
Next up is this rocking horse I picked up for $3.25:
You know I grabbed it up quick! I just love it!
This got a couple of coats of Cotton and a mini transfer for a fresh new look:
The mini transfer is from the set of Classic Vintage Labels that I use all the time.
If you take a peek at the before, the body of the horse was light, and as you can see here, the distressed areas are darker:
That’s because I faked the distressing! I totally cheated the distressed look using a distressing block.
Mini Holiday Makeover #4
This next mini makeover is a piece I picked up because I loved the saying on it…
So true, right?
After painting the frame in Cotton, it made such a cute addition to this Christmas vignette in our kitchen:
Life really is so much better with cookies!
Mini Holiday Makeover #5
And finally, I picked up this sign for $3.25:
I often pick up signs that have a nice shape to them when I see them. I knew I could paint this one up to say something different.
I started by giving it two coats of Barn Red:
Then I used my Silhouette to cut out a phrase I liked. I created my own, but the Silhouette Design Store has a ton of designs you can download and cut.
I cut this one on contact paper and lined it up on my sign. Then I gave it two light coats of Rustoleum spray paint in Satin White:
After the second coat and while it was still wet, I added white glitter to the letters:
Then I removed the contact paper right away:
Because I had already added glitter, I didn’t have too many options for sealing it, so I used Rustoleum’s clear matte spray sealer.
I added it to this simple greenery wreath and voila!
Let’s jingle!
I tried to show the glittery letters, but it’s hard to see here…
It is really pretty in person!
And that’s six mini holiday makeovers complete!
Lyla wanted to jump in and wish y’all the happiest of holidays!
She posed so nicely, but I feel like I’m getting some stink eye lol.
I hope you enjoyed these simple makeovers today! You can transform your own dated decor that you already own and give it some holiday flair!
Enjoy the rest of your week, and I’ll see ya Thursday with this cabinet door I repurposed:
UPDATE: See the fun makeover I gave this cabinet door HERE now!
XOXO,
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Janette Deans says
Some gorgeous stash again, love the signs. Your Lyla is a beauty, so sweet. x
Christy says
Thank you, Janette! Lyla thought I put that there just for her ha ha! XOXO
Nana Diana says
Really cute little makeovers, Christy. My favorite picture though is Lyla. She is as cute as can be! Have a wonderful week. xo Diana
Christy says
Thank you, Diana! Yes, Lyla stole the show just sitting there waiting for her photo ha ha! Enjoy the rest of your week too! XOXO
Janice Holt says
I love these festive makeovers but what do I not like that you do–nothing of course. Great job as usual. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Christy says
Ha ha thank you, Janice!! Thanksgiving was lovely…and thankfully, I didn’t have to host! Enjoy your weekend, my friend! XOXO
Patti says
Love each one of these festive make-overs! And I definitely see a hint of stink eye! Ha ha!
Christy says
Thank you, Patti!! Right? Ha ha! XOXO
Sue says
I love how these smalls all turned out, it is so amazing to me how a little paint can change the mood and feel of a project! Cats have such curious personalities, thanks for sharing your sweet cat with us!
Christy says
Thank you, Sue! So true…a little paint goes a long way sometimes. Glad you enjoyed seeing miss Lyla! She is never far out of the picture but decided to hop right into it this time! XOXO
Cyndi says
These all turned out beautifully. Great ideas! And I love that photo of Lyla. 🙂
Christy says
Thank you so much, Cyndi! XOXO
Roberta says
Love them all! I was thinking of you when I was at the goodwill bins. There were many wooden signs. I picked them and then put them back as I am trying to downsize all my STUFF. But i regret it now. 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, Roberta! You showed great restraint by putting those signs back lol. XOXO
Toni says
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Loved what you did with each and every item! Have to tell you…I don’t follow anyone but you. Keep up the great ideas and Merry Christmas and all the best in 2024.
Christy says
Aww I love that SO much, Toni! Thank you!! Enjoy the Christmas season…it is flying by already! XOXO
Sherri says
These makeovers are gorgeous and so inspiring! Thank you for making me laugh with your Lyla’s “stink eye” comment; I’m still chuckling!
Christy says
I am so glad you enjoyed them, Sherri! Thank you! And she is definitely giving that vibe, right?? Ha ha! XOXO
Lizzy says
I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I love the white rocking horse. I just ordered Dixie Bell in Cotton and I’m looking forward to trying it.
Christy says
Hi Lizzy! I saw your order come through. Cotton is so clean and fresh for sure, and that horse could be used anytime of year! XOXO
Lizzy says
You’re right, it could! Glad you received the order. 🙂
Christy says
XOXO
Marcie Lovett says
How nice to make some things you can keep for yourself, Christy. Well deserved! I love the basket, and you can use it all year round, too. The border details on the red sign are fabulous, now that you can see them. And I can’t believe you found another horse! The faux distressing is perfect for it. Your house is already looking warm and wonderful for Christmas.
Christy says
Thank you, Marcie! Yep, I kept a few of these this time lol. What a great horse after it was painted, right?? I still have to decorate the outside, but the inside is ready! Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO
Rose Lefebvre says
Such cute ideas! I love just about all you do!
Christy says
Aww thank you, Rose! I really appreciate that! XOXO
Debbie in TX says
These are wonderful makeovers, and that basket is so stunning. Superb job! Great to see Lyla is in the holiday spirit : ) I know she can’t wait to terrorize your Christmas tree! Lol
Thanks for sharing!
Christy says
Thank you, Debbie! I was so excited with how that one turned out and my thrifted tree fit it so nicely! Lyla actually doesn’t care about the tree…thank goodness, but my last cat, Holly who lived to be 20, loved to climb it lol! XOXO
Cecilia says
Love them all! Wow! That basket is big and perfect to hold your tree! Love the glitter touch; it is very festive. ???? I think the red sign might be my favorite but then I love red!
????Cecilia
Christy says
Thank you, Cecilia! That basket was such a great find! And I love red for the holidays!! XOXO
Naomi Shelton says
Christy, I love all of those, especially the picture frames w/photos from past Christmases. Such a sweet idea! Thanks for sharing the ideas. Hope your holidays are extra special!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Naomi! I’m so glad you enjoyed them…have a lovely weekend! XOXO
Jeanne says
Glad you kept the saying on the sign. We need cookies! 🙂
Christy says
Ha ha oh yes…chocolate chip cookies are my weakness! XOXO
Jackie C says
I love every single one of them! Let’s jingle might be my favorite, but Lila stole the show! She’s such a pretty girl. Hard to believe 10 yrs ago your handsome boys were still babies! Time passes so quickly that we don’t realize it in real time, only when it’s past. Seems like I went to bed at 40 and woke up at 60, nvm that almost another 10 yrs has passed since then ????
Christy says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Jackie, and thank you! She is never far out of the frame but decided to jump on in there this time lol. And yes!! I was at my sister’s house today and she had her grandbaby. We were talking about how when you are the mom of those young babies, time stands still and you are just trying to get through each day. But now, we know how fast those days go! Bittersweet for sure! XOXO
Catherin says
Love your smalls so much!! Especially this time of year!!
Thank you for your inspirations!
Christy says
I am so glad you enjoy them Catherin, thank you!! XOXO