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Five Dollar Thrift Store Transformations

Holy moly have I been lucky while thrifting lately!  I noticed that most of my finds are about $5.00, so I thought I’d put together a quick round-up of my most recent five dollar thrift store transformations.

$5 Thrift Store Transformations

Painted Glass Vases

If there is one thing you can get for CHEAP, it’s a glass vase from a thrift store.  You can find them for $2.00 or less a piece.  Just add a little paint on the inside and you have a whole new look to match your décor.

DIY Pedestal Bowl

This is a popular craft on Pinterest and probably one of the easiest ones to do!  Look for a candlestick and a plate or bowl and glue them together creating a new flower vase, party platter, or jewelry holder.

Upcycled Wooden Bowls

Add a little paint to a boring wooden bowl to transform it into a new modern set… and it’s dishwasher safe!

DIY Rope Vase

Hot glue rope to a thrift store vase for a nautical look.  This is a quick and easy craft that can be completed in fifteen minutes!

Hand Painted Wooden Bowl Knock Off

Recreate an expensive designer hand dipped bowl by painting the bottom of a wooden thrift store bowl.  I added a gold stripe for a little extra flare.

Refurbished Thrift Store Furniture

A little sanding and spray paint can go a long way!  Give a little life to an outdated piece of furniture to give it a fresh new look.

Mirror Makeover

Transform an old mirror into a serving tray by painting it and adding cabinet hardware.

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  1. pattie says

    June 5, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I love these ideas! I’ll definitely be doing some at home – they’re so easy! My fav is the bowl and candle holder.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 5, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you Pattie!

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  2. Jill says

    June 5, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    I need to bring you over all my junk so that you can transform it into treasure! Amazing projects you have created.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Uh, yes please!!!!! 😉

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  3. Blondie says

    June 6, 2013 at 6:11 am

    Dinah… these are wonderful. I’m glad I am following you now. You share great inspirational ideas.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 6, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Thank you so much, Blondie! You are too sweet!

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  4. Sharon Garofalow says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    I love that mirror turned tray!!!! Such a great idea!

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