Thrifty Thursday---My Recent Finds

I am joining Leigh's Thrifty Thursday party over at Bloggeritaville. 

Be sure to go over there and check out all the other thrifty finds and get prepared to be inspired.

My finds are before they are redone, but they are from a few recent thrift trips.

The candles were found on clearance at Kmart for $1 each.  It's hard to see, but they are sitting on a burlap placemat, found at Publix for $1.19.  (These got redone this weekend so be sure to check back to see the final prouct.)

These candle sticks were picked up at His House (like Salvation Army for those who may not have them in your area) and were .25 each!  (These, too, have been redone and placed on my mantel that also got a makeover---post coming soon)

This arrangement was found at Steinmart.  It was previously a display so they had it marked $3!

You can't beat that for some Spring flowers, and a very nice basket (that looks like Longaberger).

Now, here is my BIG find.

I found this 'TV cart' at His House and the sticker said $10!

I almost squealed with excitement!

Can you stand it?!!?

It is in the midst of getting redone.  It has taken me longer than expected b/c that joker can soak up some paint (and yes, I did prime it first) and the sides have so much detail. 

I am hoping to get it finished before Mother's Day so I can use it for our family brunch.  Can you guess what this will be?

That is it for now.  Sorry to jumble several finds in one, but they are recent or current projects and future posts!

Thanks for stopping in and as always, I LURVE comments.  ADORE.

Thrifty Treasures Monday-His House finds

Here are my recent Thrifty Treasures from His House. I really LOVE that place and they're starting to know my face....uh ohhhh.

I am joining Rhoda's Thrifty Treasure Monday party. Go check out many other great finds there!

I got all of these (6 items-one you'll see below) for $6!

I got two outfits for my son for this Winter (all clothes are $1 at HH), the chunky candle stick, and the coverlet (that I have been looking for for Daughter's new room)--can you believe that bedspread was only $1!?

Add this sweater to the above to equal 6.

It's hard to see but there are clear sequins around some of the circles.

I normally don't buy clothes for myself at HH, but this stuck out to me for some reason and it's well made, in need of washing is all.

See the close up of this set of four snowflake dishes!?!?! $1

And I am loving the color, although I typically don't 'do blue' for Christmas....

I couldn't believe the price. The candlestick has already gotten a makeover so can't wait to show you...maybe Transformation Thursday??

Thanks for stopping in...

Reid

A Small Transformation and DIY project

I am participating in Kimba's DIY Thursday and Gina's Transformation Thursday parties.

I found this at His House and they man only charged me .50 they are starting to 'know' me and that's scary.

It had a scary looking flower arrangement in it that I pulled out before I even got it in the house.

I spray painted it black and put these Fall looking flowers in it and hung it in my kitchen.

Here is it's new home and I can see that the motif will change from season moodto season mood.

Thanks for stopping in!!! And please don't forget to check out Transformation Thursday and DIY Day for more great ideas.

Letters and Numbers Party

I am joining the party at Vintage Junky today. Go check that linky party out, here.

I am SO into letters and numbers that I hope my house doesn't become too over the top with them. :)

See the collection of frames I got from His House?

I love these 'old' frames and for $ .50 - $1.00 each you really can't beat them!

I got all these for $2.00.

For this party I am showing you the biggest one on the right, the one that was empty (and they actually only charge me $.50 because it had no picture in it...haha. Little do they know!).

Sorry I don't have a 'during' photo.

I recently happened upon alot of old canvas bank bags (again, sorry no 'before' pic) and couldn't think what to do with them. I have a few ideas, but this one popped in my head first.

In short, I cut the bag so that I had a pretty clean (they were dirty from old coins) area to work with. I starched and ironed the area I wanted to paint on. Then, I stapled the canvas to the frame (some trial and errors here, more to come on that).

Then, I stenciled the numbers on the canvas and viola!

I have big plans for several of these frames, that include pictures and more numbers. Stay tuned and/or come back!!! (please!)

PS---I am LOVING numbers and letters these days so you're likely to see more soon!

PSS-if you want to know the significance of the numbers, be sure to leave me a comment and if I get at least 20 comments (I know, sad huh), I will do a giveaway for your own personalized framed number(s)! And that will be my first giveaway so be sure not to miss it!

And lastly, I promise!, don't forget to check out the other ideas at the Numbers and Letters party here!

I am sure I will join again in the future! LOVE numbers, letters, and symbols!