Discover a world of creativity with upcycled thrift store art diy projects. Transform tired pieces into stunning new statements!
Welcome to the World of Thrift Store Makeovers! I think we have featured about 5000 unique and fabulous creations so far here at The Cottage Market and you just don’t seem to tire of them…so they shall continue! Well today we are taking a little different slant on Thrift Shop Makeovers. Today it is all about Awesome Upcycled Thrift Store Art DIY Projects! You know those walls of abandoned art at your Local Thrift Shop…many pieces looking very tired and dated? Well here’s GREAT news…we have an array of different DIY’s waiting for you to breath NEW life into. If you like traditional art…colorful art…POP art…modern art and everything in between…you need to check this out. Who knows…you next Art Statement Piece just might be in that stack at the Thrift Shop! Oh…I have to mention all the fun you will have as your channel your inner Van Gogh! All of these DIY’s bring out your creative side and there is NO wrong way of doing it! So… grab those Art Supplies Check out all these amazing ideas and then Create! Spoiler Alert… you are going to have tons of ideas of your own!
How to Make A Gallery Wall From Thrift Store Finds – Honestly Modern
Let’s start off with the best Upcycled Thrift Store Art DIY PROJECT… simply visit your favorite Thrift Stores, Garage Sales, Flea Markets and more and collect your favorite art bargains. While you are there… shop for some awesome frames in case you want to change the frame your pieces are in for more pizzaz! Try to snatch up varying sizes. Then when you have a nice amount start designing a Gallery Wall that can grow. It’s that simple! You can do themed Gallery Walls (I know someone that collected Dog Paint By Number Paintings and created a whimsical Wall Gallery). Your options are as many as grains of sand. Of course you can go eclectic and choose items that you like because you like them (that’s my favorite option)… and the list goes on. You never know what you are going to find when you walk into that shop… check out the treasure that lie within!
Embrace The Viral Ghost Painting Trend – Mid Michigan Moms
Time to get your Halloween ON!!! I for one think this trend is so much fun that everyone should try it! It was VIRAL in 2023 and I think it will still be hot in 2024 for sure! Just look for a Thrift Store painting that you think you can add some ghosts to and while you are add it a few bats and more! How fabulous is this one with a Momma Ghost and Baby Ghost walking on Halloween! LOVE IT!!! With the addition of a black and white awning… orange flowers… ghosts … bats and more this piece is fresh… fabulous and whimsical! You can also go the scary way too! Just have tons of fun with it! Drop by here for inspiration!
DIY Goodwill Print – Ashley Ann Photography
Here’s yet another version of a Thrift Store Painting transformed by the Paint By Number Philosophy! With simple acrylic paints (budget friendly) you can use your favorite palette and follow the inspiration that waits for you on the “seasoned” post! … oldie but goodies) This piece was so popular… the upcycled version is still being offered as a print for sale… Love it!
How To Update Thrift Store Art – Our Southern Home
Christy is here to show us that you just might find some prints or paintings in the Thrift Store that you love but they look too old … worn and yes… sometimes filthy so you tend to pass on them. Well she spotted two pieces at $3 a piece that fit the description above and she snatched them up and brought them home! She proceeded to “clean” them up which she will show you step by step and in the end… perfection for her wall!!! So maybe next time… don’t leave behind something that you loved because of the condition… with a little TLC… the outcome just might be perfect for you!
Paint By Numbers Thrift Store Art – Honestly WTF
I absolutely LOVE this!!! Wait till you see what this pretty piece of Thrift Store art looked like before Erica worked her magic! She is going to show you each step she took and also gives you reference to yet another tutorial for turning Thrift Store Art into a masterpiece. You will have tons of relaxing fun…just like being a kid again painting by numbers! So when you are in the Thrift Store the next time…look at those piles of old discarded art a bit more closely…look into their soul and I bet you will find a picture-perfect subject to create with. There is also something fabulous about giving a piece of forgotten art new life! ENJOY…you just might find your inner Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh…
How To Make A Lettered Chalkboard – Thistlewood Farms
Here is a cool approach to bringing Thrift Store Art back to life. Look for paintings that have the colors that you love and complement your home decor…doesn’t matter if there is a blemish…or stain…or some fading…because KariAnne is going to tell you how to create one of these fun Quote pieces of art! You could choose 1 word…2 words…3 words or more and in the end you are going to have something pretty special! Love this technique and I do believe you will have tons of fun with it too. Get ready to create!
Thrift Store Art Made Modern – Jennifer Perkins
Now… if you are looking to add a Modern Art Spin to your home decor… this is the makeover for you. John Jennifer as she adds a touch of POP art to traditional style paintings from the Thrift Store! This time you will be using paint and cut paper mosaic pieces to create with. It’s fun and fresh! You can pick any colors… shapes and more! Once you pick the piece of the painting you want to mosaic you will be on your way! This would also look cool done to more modern art pieces too! It’s not for everyone… but it could be for you! ENJOY!
How To Makeover a $2 Thrift Store Painting – Country Living
Now it is time to hop on over to Country Living where they will show you yet another fun technique to spruce up a piece of dated Thrift Store Art. It is whimsical and will encourage you to delve into your imagination and just have fun! Check it out…sure wish we could all see what you create!
How To Make Easy Floral Art From A Thrift Store Painting – Live Love DIY
This one is an oldie but a beauty…If you want to give a traditional piece of artwork from the Thrift Shop a new look…one that fits a more contemporary feel…you are in the right place. See how this piece is transformed over at Live Love DIY! Get those acrylics out…paint brushes and channel your inner Monet!!!
Thrift Store Quote Art – Life As A Thrifter
Life as a Thrifter has yet another approach…just by taking a piece of Thrift Store Art and adding a little quote to it…you create something new and fresh! Now close your eyes and think of all the awesome things you can create with this simple method! With this method…the world is your OYSTER…you can create anything your imagination conjures up!
Song Lyric Wall Art – A Beautiful Mess
The girls over at A Beautiful Mess are taking song lyrics and bringing them to life on Thrift Shop Art! Check out their technique and you will be singing your favorite tune and then hanging it up in a special space. You are not going to believe how simple this method is…you will find yourself using it with other projects too!
Painting Over Thrift Store Art with an Altered Art Style – The Buzzed Artist
This one is simple fun! You can come and see how Amanda goes through her thrifting process and chooses which picture she will alter! Her style is whimsical and cartoony! When she is finished with her art it provokes questions and curiosity! You will get tons of ideas here that you might want to try in your own style!
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