Trash to Treasure

Finders Keepers!

kelleysdiy

If you have been looking through my projects you know I love to recycle and repurpose. Whenever I go to a thrift store, garage sale, or even find a discarded treasure on the curb, I always look at it in a different way then it’s previous use. I can almost promise you, once you complete an upcycle/repurpose, you will never look at a item the same way again! Always think outside the box .

So, here are some repurposed and upcycled items that were once trash, and turned into a treasure.

I found this treasure discarded on the side of the curb.  You can see it is cracked, broke in half, pump doesn’t work, and filthy. Would you have picked it up?

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I knew I could do ‘something’ with it! You just don’t overlook something like this….here is what it looks like after the repurpose.

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You can find the tutorial here…https://kelleysdiy.com/2016/09/30/upcycled-fountain/

I also found these discarded on the curb, would you have picked them up?

This is what I did with these plastic, filthy chairs:

Here are some more of my before and afters you can find under my ‘Trash To Treasure’ category:

I found this brown dining chair discarded on the curb, filthy ugly, now look at it:

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Don’t you just love that fabric! This is what I did to my black computer chair:

I may spray paint the legs in a gold, bronze, or silver….haven’t decided yet! I had this bench I wanted to blend into my decor….so I chalk painted it and added glaze.

I believe your front door tell a lot about your home. Here is my front door redo

I love the color…it just pops!

Stainless Backsplash

Love those Giani Countertops!kits One kit which includes everything! Rollers, sea sponge, sandpaper , paints…everything you need to do your counter tops!

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Again, Giani White Diamond kit, Homax tub n tile on the sink, painted the cabinets and put new hardware on. Check out more of my re cycles and re purposed treasures!

Here are some ideas to re purpose furniture:

Lawyers’ Bookcase

This antique cabinet serves as a handy nightstand with its ample storage, wide counter space and tons of character.
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Wood Soda Crates

Four old soda crates make a combination coffee table and shadow box. The crates were attached to an old table base, then a piece of tempered glass is laid over top.
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Dewey Decimal Table

This side table brings together many elements and styles. Retro metal legs were attached to an old library card catalog cabinet, then a mirror was placed on top for a little glamorous flair.
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Pinball Wizard

An old pachinko game was repurposed into a conversation-piece table. To make the transformation, ornate legs were simply fastened to the bottom of the game.
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Log Slices

This pair of accent tables was made using rough-cut lumber and old metal chair legs. Design by Joanne Palmisano.
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Reverse Stencil

There’s almost nothing paint can’t fix. Floral patterns were blocked out over the original wood finish while the whole table was painted white. The results are earthy-looking flowers on a crisp white palette.
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Outdoor Table

Old coffee tables are a perfect addition to a front porch. Look for a flea-market special and use a high-gloss, exterior paint that will stand up to the outdoors.
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Front Door

An old door finds new life as a coffee table. The rustic finish is perfect for a family room — you can put your feet up, spill soda on it, not use your coaster – it doesn’t matter – it’ll all add to the natural, rich patina. You’ve seen front doors used for so many projects like headboards and tables.
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From the Typing Pool

Old metal typewriter tables can often be found at flea markets and antique shops. These sturdy structures are a perfect height for a bedside table.
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Barn Wood

Weathered timbers make a solid table and can go with many styles – rustic, old world, contemporary, eclectic and more. The angle cuts on the legs of this table give it an Asian flair.
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Pink Spool

A little pink paint helps turn an industrial wire spindle into a combination coffee table and book rack.
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Wood Crates

Two old crates stacked on an industrial cart make a portable shelf. The hinged openings make it easy to hide away clutter.
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Did I inspire you? Hope so!!! If you have a before and after project…I would love to see it…as other would….come on…inspire us!

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Published by kelleysdiy

I love creating new ideas. And now that I am happily retired, I have lots more time to create them! Whether its crafts for decorating my home, or up cycling items I find at garage sales, thrift stores, and even on the curb, and turning them into something wonderful. The creative juices flowing in my head are almost always in overdrive....so many ideas! I love sharing my new ideas with all of you! So please follow me and let me know how I'm doing! I hope I can inspire you.....and if I do....send me a pic. I would love to see your creation.

23 thoughts on “Finders Keepers!”

      2. That’s how it has been with me. I disliked pink but now my bedroom is light grey with blush!!! The rest of my home is so different. Tropical colors outside is awesome! Bright, bold colors! I too am more subdued in the home….but lots of light!

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    1. Thank you so much! I am so glad you loved it! It’s amazing what you can upcycle…..better than putting in landfill. I love the succulents in there too. Thank you so much for checking out my projects! ❤️️

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    1. Thank you. I wish I could find a ‘curb find’ to work on every weekend! I don’t understand why people sometimes throw out perfectly nice stuff! With some elbow grease and paint, most stuff can become beautiful again. I am still in a cast so I can’t drive, but I do have a friend that takes me cruisin around the alleys. haha.I’m showing how to DIY, and It’s so much fun. She never even lifted a can of spray paint. We found a piece a couple of days ago, broken up, but it could be something special again!

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      2. Oh thank you so much for saying that Lana, I appreciate it so much. I started this site to show others how to upcycle for less with curb finds I found. I am so glad you are enjoying my blog, thank you! ❤️️

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