Have you ever heard of a Thrift Store Throwdown or Swap???? I am participating in my first! This swap has been organized by Deborah of Salvage Sister and Mister.
How Thrift Store Throwdown Works
A group of 15 bloggers have been challenged to go shop at their local thrift store! Right??? How much better can this challenge get! Each blogger must purchase an item or items totaling $15.00 and ship to another blogger who is participating in the challenge. Each blogger must transform the item(s) that they receive into something fabulous! The excitement culminates with 15 individual blog posts on what each blogger selected for their partner to transform and 15 more posts revealing how each blogger transformed their Thrift Store item!
My Happy Mail Arrived!
My package arrived and it was a good size! What could it be??? My mind was racing as I attacked the box!
My items came from Carrie who blogs at Lovely Etc. Carrie must have started her blog ages ago because she has a wonderful array of posts on DIY, decorating, upcycling, crafting and home tours. Here are a few of my favs from my visit to her blog. Carrie has a wonderful eye…get over there and check her out!
My package contained a darling little rustic stool! I had all sorts of colors and textures going through my head as I removed it from the box. I could relax a little now knowing that I didn’t have to upholster anything! Check out my first upholstery experience HERE.
As I went to move the box, I realized there was something else inside! Another goodie! A beautiful vintage wooden picture frame.
Hmmm…more of a challenge to create something unique using both items! My mind is racing with ideas! I will be working on this project over the next few weeks. Feel free to comment below on any ideas you might have! I would love to have your input!
What do you think I selected at the Thrift Store?
I shopped at the thrift store that is one block from my store, The Blue Building Antiques and Consignment. Convenient right?? And sometimes dangerous.
This thrift store has really raised it’s prices over the last few years. It has gotten very difficult to find resellable items here. However, every few weeks, if I am persistant, I hit the jackpot. This trip was a good one. Here are the items I found and selected for the challenge:
A silverplated serving tray for $9.99! And this industrial-ish stool for $4.99.
Since I had to ship the items, I was somewhat limited on size and materials. I found some great nightstands and side tables and chairs for $6.99 but shipping would be outrageous! So I decided on the tray and the stool since they would be easy to package. I also felt confident that these metal items would arrive for their makeover in good condition. I shipped these babies off to Stephanie at One Mile Home Style. Stephanie, like me, is DIY blogger. She has some wonderful projects for you to check out. I love this one on how to make pillows from a placemat!
Here’s another project I think you will love:
After checking out Stephanie’s blog I simply CANNOT wait to she what she does with these thrift store treasures!
Oh the anticipation and excitement! And now to decide on a project! I have a few ideas. Be sure to check back for the my final reveal and to see what Stephanie created with the tray and stool! On July 25th, all 15 bloggers will post their reveals for this Thrift Store Throwdown! Clink on the links below to see what everyone is starting out with! See you again…on July 25!
Here are links to the other 14 bloggers. Check out their blogs to see what they recieved!
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What fun pieces… Can’t wait to see what you do with them!
You got two great things and I can’t wait to see what you do with them!
Thanks Paula! Back atcha! The suspense…right??!!!
That Frame is lovely and unique! The stool is cute too! I am sure you can work wonders with either! I look foreward to seeing what you create!
Jeannee
This is so much fun! You received some great items too…can’t wait for the big reveal!
That little stool is just too cute! I can’t wait to see what you end up doing with your goodies!
Thanks Randi! I’m anxious to see your “leather in action”! Haha!
Good luck with your transformations! I had so much fun choosing what to send and can’t wait to see what you do with them. I guess the real challenge is they are already cute as is, but I know you will figure out something great!
Yes!!! These are great items as is! I have a store and have been asking my customers for ideas. I’m starting on them today! Thanks for the perfect selection of items!
Ooh! I love the little stool. I am having so much fun tonight checking out everybody’s “goodies” … Can’t wait to see what you create!
I just got through them all myself! Can’t wait!
Some girls have a real challenge!
I cannot wait to see what you make with the items that you received. This is such a great idea. And, that camera made into lamp is amazing. Thanks for sharing that photo of it. Just love that idea.
Thanks Tammy! How am I just seeing this?? LOL!