Give those plain paper mâché pumpkins a seasonal glow-up. With a little paint and glaze, you can transform basic craft store finds into realistic, pumpkin-patch-worthy décor that feels cozy, sustainable, and one of a kind.
Author: Stacy Verdick Case
How to Remove Craft Paint and Restore Vintage Roseville Pottery
Today we’re diving into a throwback DIY—fixing a “crime of the 90s” and bringing vintage crocks back to their original glory. So in the 90s “country” decor had a different look. For some reason we needed to paint charming hearts or barns or ducks on everything. Unfortunately the Roseville crocks weren’t spared. In the early…
Rescue Mission: Turning a Forgotten Thrift Store Craft into Kitchen Décor Gold
What started as a sick day and a $3.50 thrift find turned into a charming kitchen makeover with texture, transfers, and a lot of heart. See how I gave this abandoned mail sorter a second chance!
As Seen on FOX 9 Good Day: 5 Must-Have Tools to Fix Your Thrift Store Finds
I had the absolute pleasure of joining FOX 9 Good Day to share my favorite tools for fixing up thrift store treasures! If you caught the segment—welcome! And if you’re just getting started on your DIY journey, I’ve got you covered. These are five of my most-used, beginner-friendly tools for updating vintage furniture and secondhand…
From Forgotten Tote to Garden Treasure: A 75¢ Makeover
A 75¢ thrift store find turns into a sweet garden tote with Irish Garden paint, vintage transfers, and a bit of glaze magic. Proof that even the roughest pieces can bloom.
