TOP 20 DIY TRASH TO TREASURE | DECORATE FOR FREE IN 2022

[@tonistark4169]

I like that you’re relatively new and make mistakes. Lord knows, I do! It adds to your personality as a YT’er and DIY’er. I like you take chances with art acrylic paint and just go for it! That’s my kind of DIY! I’m new to some items and love the thrift store even though my husband would rather me junk my moms Antique’s that she bought and refinished 🤬. I do have a large mirror with a gold leave type paint but the frame that doesn’t match our appliances and light fixtures. So I’m going to paint it silver so it’s not so shiny. We have a brass lamp on the piece but mixed metals are in so rather than get rid of it and buy another mirror at GREAT expense so why not tackle it with silver spray paint? I think it will take the silver paint and if it’s too bright, I’ll use some textured spray paint and go for it! I like repurposing thrift store items as their “trash is your treasure”! It’s been hard to let go of her pieces since she died and the Ethan Allen furniture is lovely (and expensive), I want to either sell it or change the old timey drawer pulls and re-pad her chair pads as they are a dark chartreuse color even if it goes with our SW rug. Picking a color will be a challenge! Haha! You do have good ideas and will continue to learn. Even though my niece does water color abstract on canvas very beautifully, it may not be possible for her to do a piece for us. But I’ll try. What’s the worse that can happen? Try, try again! I look forward to your newer ideas too! Best of luck! Woodworking is no joke! I will say you’re thorough with your explanation! ❤️❤️❤️ Edit: I’ve seen DIY’ers use spackle MIXED With paint. Maybe easier and one step making sure it’s thinner consistency!

[@fthurman]

I'm vegan and even *I* love antlers as decor. Shedding is absolutely natural, it's a process they go through with absolutely no input from humans. I just wish I lived in an area where they were more common to find!

[@fthurman]

Someone on the east coast send me antlers - I'll send you drift wood and sea glass in return! 😅

[@alpenkelley6029]

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[@azizahyunan8462]

​@@fthurmano my ...om KO know.. Love om

[@Jb.art1]

That terracotta pot, I did a bunch of them with that same look. I used joint compound; it's super cheap compared to spackle; you can purchase a 2L tub for CAD 6. I find that you can make it thin and smooth, and smoothing it out makes those pitting textures.

[@kristin4241]

Amazing DIYs...I need to find some beautiful rocks...tons of great ideas, thanks for sharing!

[@theSchwowinsnest]

Just found your channel! I am so excited 😉 will be watching all of your previous videos too! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@naomia.medina1071]

I love each one of your projects, not just this ones, but also from your other videos. The only thing I hate is that the videos come to an end. I dont like to hear🙉 when you say "now for my last project..." 🙈 There's something about your videos that are so addicting to watch and always eagerly waiting for the new one... Love you Ana Sofia. Thank you so much for sharing your high end projects.

[@angelicamaria6715]

You’re the best, no question about it! All your projects are my vibe😃👏

[@charlenemock333]

All that mod podge is is glue and water. You mix one bottle of SCHOOL GLUE to 1/2 bottle of water.(the same bottle the school glue was in)

[@gailbradford305]

The cereal box magazine holder was cute. A piece of stained scrap board cut to fit the bottom and glued on could add weight to keep it stable and add a little more design.

[@juletacook8393]

I used FedEx or USPS large mailing box instead of cereal box. But I cut to shorten it. It's more sturdy and hold the magazines better.

[@terrytt2932]

I pretty much love them all but the bench is a miraculous recovery. You do absolutely fabulous work! Unlike others that THINK they are making and posting "high-end" DIY's, YOU are!! thanks so very much!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thank you so so much!! Your kind words are appreciated over here!!!

[@astan3164]

Everything is superb and high end. These do not look like DIYs, but something you'd see in a decor magazine. Your content is top tier and interesting. You are truly gifted.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe thank you so much!!!

[@astan3164]

@@FiaGarciaDIY You're welcome 😊

[@dandrapena2534]

I agree, very talented. Thank you for sharing with us! 😉

[@elizabethquintanilla7258]

These diys are absolutely well done, eco-friendly 👏. I really like and learn from your projects, thank you for sharing your precious time. Blessings

[@AdrianaSilva-cf5lk]

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[@MilkyClayGALAXY]

Easy to use but hard to invent ☝️ Thank you so much for this video! Wish you have massive success 🙌

[@betsyulbrich7362]

Just found your channel recently. Wanted to tell you that you do beautiful work. Thank you for sharing with us!❤️🐝

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe thank you so much Betsy!! You are so sweet!

[@mightyisis6620]

Thank you for serving! Nurse are the heart of the hospital and any organization. You are great at these DIYS. BRAVO.

[@donnad9278]

You are amazing at seeing potential in a piece. I loved every single one of these! Like that’s anything new 🤷‍♀️ Oh & those antlers I remember so well 🤨-😂🤣 I had to laugh on how you nipped it in the bud before it became a topic this time. Love it 🤣😂 Hope you & your precious family are doing well. Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of these beautiful high end DIY’s. I appreciate you!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Hahaha you know I had to!!! Thank you so much for your support miss Donna! You are the best! Seriously!

[@andreasmith1828]

So I have been binge watching your DIYs and taking screenshots of everything I want to make. Let’s just say I have a lot of screenshots 😍 Great job at these!!

[@MaidInCanada333]

More great DIYs! I know I've said this before, but you're so creative and original. I love seeing this kind of content that's not just a repeat of what everyone else is doing.

[@kelbrl18]

I'm so happy I can across your channel! All of these ideas are fantastic and look just stunning.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Yay!!! Thank you!!!!

[@katherinepereira9088]

I love simple DIY's and I love thrifting. Just stumbled onto your videos and now I am a subscriber.

[@sali6522]

I think the cannisters would make a very high end trash can. Might try it for my Master Bathroom.

[@katig.4094]

All your projects were fabulous! Don’t forget, we all have certain creativity in us because we are made with the image of God in us, and He is the most amazing Creator. Blessings 🥰

[@kitfranzman4860]

You have a great imagination and so talented. If you don't want brush marks, Benjamin Moore makes a self leveling cabinet paint. Clients really love it as no brush marks. That bench turned out as professional looking as the experienced furniture restorers on You Tube videos.

[@LifewithDjena]

I rarely comment on DIY videos for some reason 🙈 but I had to on this video. I literally loved every project. You are so creative and make the most simplest of things chic. You have a new subbie 😍

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe thanks so much for your positive feedback!!!!

[@luisavilas-boas2164]

Hi! Do you still speak/understand portuguese? It would be a lot easier for me to comment your videos 🙈 Loved it! I never thought that a rock with a pull would look this good 😍 Love from Portugal

[@ChicReal]

Your DIY's are super CHIC so creative, brilliant and absolutely upscale quality. Love your channel!! 💕💕💕

[@bananapuffin8940]

Love the bench! What a find! We bought a pew when our church was changing to chairs and sat it in the sun to naturall bleach which worked well, but took a summer to do, it’s vanished and kept outside now and we love it

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Wow!! That’s so cool!!

[@christinemartin8771]

J’adore ce que vous faites Mais c’est dommage qu’il n’y est pas de traduction afin de pouvoir bien choisir le matériel Continuez c’est vraiment trop beau!!👍

[@deborahbills3912]

You are so talented and creative! I can’t believe you are not an interior designer by profession! If only Maryland was closer to Texas, I’d ask you to come tell me how to upgrade my house. Your neutral colors and clean lines are totally my vibe.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thank you so much for your support!! Nursing is definitely where my passion truly lies but this is definitely a hobby I enjoy to do as well!!

[@mommygarcia9137]

Wow Sophia ! Your diys look so beautiful & high end ! They look like you spent a lot of money to purchase them !! Love them all !

[@donnad9278]

She is definitely a beautiful, amazingly talented young woman. Love her channel

[@carolburton5853]

Great job. So many techniques and concepts that could be adapted to other projects. I really appreciate how you share your small disappointments along the way too. It shows us, not only how to watch out for such little problems, but also how to remedy them. Keep up the great work! 🌟 💫 ⭐️

[@Simphome]

I love all those DIY ideas. Very helpful and inspiring!

[@isaiahmartinez4311]

Olive oil, cream of tar tar and baking powder work better then goo gone! Mix in equal parts and rub, rub, rub…

[@TheMaoraki]

Because the video is huge I would suggest to put some photos from the finished project before the process..its time consuming to watch all the instructions and try to find where is the final project.

[@BlondeQtie]

6) i love how all people seem to reach an age where they go „that is actually a good box“ 😂 i am the same, a good quality box is just nice!

[@pattipaquette8395]

Love cement jug! Your ring on stone awesome idea!tin very elegant and great idea with styrofoam ball. Your memory box turned out awesome. Great table find ....beautiful teamwork. Love the gold on the rocks! Keep your dyi’s coming! I enjoyed seeing the process and your clear directions! You are very cleaver . And your antler candle wow! The cereal box.....darn i just bought one to hold my foil wrap etc, i could of made one.! Cute cork box....everything i just loved ALL your DYI projects with cinnamon jug what happens with you dust?

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! That’s a good question! I haven’t had any issues with the cinnamon coming off! Maybe I’m not dusting hard enough lol thank you for your support!

[@yourconnection9303]

Amazing. You're a real inspiration! Thank you!!!

[@MartinBuster-cp5oe]

I'M INLOVE HOW YOU DECORATE THE DIY PROJECT.ALL ARE SO ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.

[@heidil.4651]

I started watching expecting the same old same old and could not put my phone down till the video was over. This was AWESOME!!! BTW a paint brush can also be used for the gold leaf to remove excess.

[@claudiamandini]

Congratulations!!! You’ve been SO ORIGINAL!!! You are really creative! Loved these ideas!!

[@His_ChristieRose]

Oh me, oh my, I spot with my little eye! I am definitely doing the jug technique on a couple of thrifted vases. Also, lately I’ve spotted rocks out and about that I thought would be awesome decor. I’ve always left them behind. I’m not going to do that anymore. Thank you.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe thanks so much love!!!

[@aviewer9516]

DIY from someone with excellent taste!!! Love it! So glad I found you! Keep up the great work! Subscribed!!

[@miznahalbogami7969]

You are really amazing, creative, I discovered your channel today and I am very happy with this discovery 🥰

[@luperodela9668]

Absolutely love every single DIY! Hard to choose my favorite!! 👍😍

[@sandrabuford5280]

Oh My, these are all fantastically beautiful!!! How amazing everything is. I love them all and enjoyed this so much😊! God Bless.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thank you so much!!

[@vickidunkle3698]

I agree with all of your viewers. I think you look at the world in a very organic way and appreciate creativity in nature itself! Your eye for decor very much matches mine and everything you do is very unique a d classy! Thank you ! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@teamtakefive]

The bamboo! Love this idea to hang my inspiration pages. I’ll use my fishing line. I will be revisiting this particular post to utilize many other projects you showed.

[@SometimeAgo65]

These are great projects!! I was thinking that it would be cool to cover a big canister, like the metal one you painted, with the rope & add some type of leather handle. It may be quite a bit of work but it would be gorgeous!! 💗

[@suecox2308]

Classy and beautiful DIYs, as always. So many great ideas here but the rock paperweight was perhaps the most surprising and I think it's my favorite! I love the little ring handle on top.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thanks so much Sue!!! I appreciate you!!

[@HomeFrugalicious]

Sue, I agree she makes beautiful and classy DIYs! 😍

[@r-e_mii]

As this is months old I don't know if you'll see this but paper maché can be done with diluted glue or flour as the medium along with the paper.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Oh wow thank you for this tip!!!

[@angelamajor4034]

The best thing for papier-mâché projects is liquid starch! One ingredient! Be sure your paper is torn in fairly thin strips! Works perfectly every time! Let each layer dry overnight!

[@rasberryfields2132]

Everything is so professional and pretty! Will definitely borrow these ideas! P.S. Fabric softener can be used to paper mache'! Messy, but easy! Keep the ideas coming! Also, I have found that dollar stores will give you the boxes that look like your magazine holder! 🙏 Bless you!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thanks for the tips!

[@valeriemorris5335]

I live for your videos on Sunday. Everything you do is so well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@Queenann06]

Absolutely loved all 20 Thanks for sharing

[@StacyTlaughitinandlaughitout]

This was absolutely awesome every idea was popping the bamboo was perfection definitely renter friendly thank you for sharing sending positive vibes from Cali btw thank you for your immeasurable contributions to nursing !🙏🏾🥰

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe you are so sweet thank you so much!!!

[@sassyess696]

I’m in love with simple projects here, the paper weight, the painted boxes and cork box, the rope covered foam ball all turned out so beautiful. I am totally inspired to try and replicate these as I think I have all the necessary pieces handy!

[@marialykkejensen4080]

Just a tip ,instead of using your fingers for the vase you can use a sponge to dab it on with. Love your diy's. 👏😀

[@just_toko]

I love the magazine holder DIY, but I'm curious to know what you did for the inside? Do you just leave it with the cardboard showing or do you try to hide it?

[@shoshanachavab]

There is no more horrible decor than animal horns. Ewwww

[@carolinecasey6490]

Your ideas and talents are amazing. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@scarletteroseproductions6964]

After spray painting, do you use a finish coat to seal it? I just sprayed my paper towel holder gold (matte finish) and not sure if I need some transparent coat to protect it?

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Yes!! Always seal!! I usually just you a spray sealer and it works well for the most part!

[@brandyhuckabee1382]

These are such fantastic DIY’s! I’m glad I just found your channel

[@joequiller8792]

Thanks for sharing you did a awesome job on each item I really like that bench what a fantastic find, stay safe and blessed.

[@ekaterinapopova1326]

I have seen a lot of these already but it was a pleasure to see those flips again so I got new inspiration! I've noticed that I wasn't subscribed yet(omg!)so I fixed that☺️ Also I didn't know you are a nurse (and a mum and a wife of course). In these crazy times we live in I guess it's very difficult to make content for a you tube channel. So thank you for your wonderful and inspiring work 🤗

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Lol thank you so much for subscribing!!! And for your kind words

[@simplyjoyfully]

That Coffee Table!!! And the rocks ROCK!!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe yay!! Thank you!

[@BeverlyHighland]

It’s only free if you already have the stuff

[@michellemull6363]

Seriously these are amazing ideas amazing dupes kudos to you and thank you for sharing the inspiration and awesome creativity with us God bless

[@psngh4209]

Wow .. very inspirational and finally some DIYs that are worth putting effort into my fav was the rock ones which are totally doable for beginners.. thanks a lot for sharing 👍👍

[@katevines721]

I’ve loved your channel …. Everything is right up my street! I’m going to be giving a few of your ideas a go … thank you for sharing, love from 🇬🇧

[@myriamgurza9148]

Grandioso! Me encanta!! 😊

[@katherinestephens7674]

so look forward to your posts...everyone is always elegant...truly inventive Thank You

[@mariaespinoza3377]

Beautiful ideas congratulations

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[@bicklebutterworth142]

Ps the bench looks like an Ercol bench, very expensive even second hand

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe thank you so much!!!!

[@junerobbins6871]

If you don't mind the mess and having to clean your surface afterwards, peanut butter works wonders to remove glue labels. It's way faster too. I love this cord wrapped ball. I've made smaller ones for my Christmas ornaments. I say less is best over less is more, which is an oxymoron ! The book end stones ate totally awesome. I love this idea. I've seen antlers used as bases for crystals and made into pendants that are drop dead gorgeous. I haven't seen them used as you've done here though. At first I didn't think I'd like it,, but when you finished it I did. You are a very creative thinker. Your pieces are unique. Keep it up.

[@swaters5127]

Thank You. Always a hassle.

[@rachelkoiks]

I remember I went away to college and I was like, people curb side just leave decent stuff. NOBODY does that where I’m from. Literally that curb side find AS IS would be on Craigslist for $50. I wish IKEA shipped to where I live. That’s why free finds aren’t a thing here. It’s usually an addict who stole it, that’s where you’ll find good deals. And Habitat for Humanity is a joke. Costs more than Target furniture Other than that I really enjoyed this video. Rocks, tree branches, and cereal boxes? Yep that I can get ahold of.

[@simoneshlomi3869]

Hi! Nice to meet you! I loved all of the projects! Just subscribed. I loved the look of the round pull on the stone! I also like to use leather belts in my diys , I pick them up at the thrift store. Good luck in your new home!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thanks so much Simone!!!

[@lindacomer2296]

Love your simple ideas and LOVE that you don’t take 30 min to show how to do simple projects. ❤️

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Lol thank you Linda!! I try to keep that in mind!

[@janice2866]

I just subscribed to your channel I don’t know why I haven’t seen you before but it was a great find for me. I love your aesthetic it’s so calming exactly the way I would decorate my house if I was able to. Your DIY’s are simple and achievable and your big projects are fascinating to watch. Everything you take on comes out so professional you have an amazing talent and we’re very lucky that you’re sharing it with us. By the way your voice is very soothing I’ve been watching you for the last couple hrs lol 😆

[@kristieryal8814]

I am literally sitting here with my mouth open! LOVE LOVE LOVE these projects!

[@vidag9822]

You’re amazing 👌 I see your videos since your very first beginnings In KZbin !! 🌹🌹. And I still admire your creativity, your beautiful projects . May god bless you and yours as well .

[@aushinaree]

I have seen Barb from the shabby tree use a lot of cinnamon to make the rust look

[@claudiamandini]

@Fia Garcia DIY Wouldn’t ir be a good idea, to “shape” the bottom of “rock” (instead of searching for a convenient shaped one), using some cement, just to give a rock, a flat bottom. It could be used as door stop, or to avoid the tablecloths goes flying with the wind.

[@allthethingsnikki]

I just found your channel and I am soooo excited. I am moving in March and I am looking to do a ton of DIYs. I have an 8 year old and he looooves all things DIY. If you have any fun suggestions for kids and new apartments... Please share🙌🏼💛 Thanks a million.

[@cosmicplanter]

Wow so many great DIYs, loved watching them, thanks !!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Thank you so much Joke!!!

[@lorriebest181]

Great ideas. Could use a little more experience with some items e.g. gold leaf and others. Videos would be half as long, without all the SERIOUS word wasting...wow

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

Your finishes and upgrades have inspired me to refinish an old Sears sewing ma hine. My grandson in Pennsylvania found a dilapidated sewing machine.He gave it to me for my 75th birthday in June! Thanks to you and Jon and my daughter here in Connecticut I feel confident to upgrade the table it came in! I have

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

I will send you before and after photos when complete!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

YES!! I can't wait to see good luck!!

[@junesteuterman2818]

I love the bench, great find and great job!!

[@maureenpomeroy7293]

I love this video! Your projects come out so great! I find furniture on the curb very often. It's so much fun flipping trash into something beautiful.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe thanks I appreciate it!!

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Great ideas. Loved the ball.

[@ann-kristingrdahl2348]

Thank you for inspiration! Regarding papermasje’, I just use Wheat flour and water, blend it to a porriage consistency, and this is a child and environmently friendly glue, and tear news paper into pieces, dab this into the homemade glue and cover the botle or whar you want to cover. You most go for several layers. Let dry. Blend sand into the paint to get å rough look.

[@cyndeem55]

All of these DIYs are so beautiful! And they really do look unique and very high end.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Awe thank you so much!!!

[@tracydelhaye1432]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. They are certainly unique. I've seen so many of the same, boring old things but you've done something original. I really enjoyed your video and will certainly watch any others that you post.

[@lauriebertrand9319]

Wow! These are the best DIY’s I’ve seen. They look very high end. Thank you for sharing! You’re very talented.

[@gwendurden5096]

Early american or espresso would be really pretty

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Oooo espresso. I might try that for an upcoming project!

[@plantsoul1605]

Regarding the spice vase...if you have grout or hole filler putty, you can give the vase a little texture. I used tile grout on mine and they came out great. Just know that if the vessel is large, the grout will add weight to it.

[@karenmann4825]

Do you mind sharing the link for the the drawer pulls you used in the 2nd and 3rd diy? I absolutely love everything you do. You are truly talented. Thank you.

[@kylie-anneconnell4350]

I’m pretty sure she mentioned that IKEA accidentally sent her an extra pull for the second project and she said she has been collecting odd drawer pulls for years. I hope this helps you 😀

[@maryrautenberg2506]

love the ball with the macrame rope.....What size rope did you use? I searched your amazon link, but the rope looked smaller than what you used?

[@adobeblue4360]

Thank you for the video and the projects. I am going to try a few. I don't know if you know this but you are out of frame for many of these projects. For the wall sconce with the candle project particularly, I couldn't tell what you were doing or if there were any special construction tips. In some projects, you cannot see the project at all.

[@kim-pd4fy]

Binging all you’re videos!! This was great!! I’m definitely going to try some of the antler DIY s. Ty so much for your amazing ideas !!!

[@HeartofaHummingbird]

Do you have to use a sealant over the black chalk paint?

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Yes absolutely!!!