A few weeks ago, I scored an adorable vintage mail holder at a garage sale for $3. Here’s how I gave it a makeover to match my style and decor.

Thrift Store Finds: What You Will Need

  1. An old item from a thrift store or garage sale that needs a makeover
  2. Spray paint. Spray paint isn’t the greenest craft supply, so opt for low VOC spray paint, if you can.
  3. Sand paper

How To Do It

  1. Lightly sand your item. In my case, I didn’t sand a lot because the surface was pretty rough.
  2. Spray paint it the color of your choice. I chose a nice and neutral cream color.
  3. If you want to give the piece a shabby chic look, you can use sand paper to distress the edges like so:

Isn’t it adorable now? Plus, it only cost me around $5-$6. What thrift store finds could you buy make over instead of buying new at big box stores? Make a mental check list and then go to garage sales and thrift stores to find your items!

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