HOW TO SAVE USED ANTIQUE | FIX OLD ITEMS AT AUCTION | SAVE THEM

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[@debbiegrounds9049]

Another great video of makeovers. The toothpick trick is something new I learned. 😊 The arches and the fix on the ceramic tree were my favorite. I’m always learning something new from you. I don’t think there’s anything that you and Chris can’t fix or refurbish. ❤😊

[@DDeeS-jx2mq]

Great job on the Christmas tree repair, looks fantastic, always worth a try.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@margaretdillinger5090]

You are one talented lady. The one set of salvage pieces looked like swans. The tree turned out prefect, but my favorite was the basket with the paper wreath. That is so beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend. 😊❤

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much!

[@kuttfam0191]

I love “repair” episodes. It was like watching my dad. He used match sticks to fill in the hole so that he could “rebuild” things . I like to use the clay to repair too! I fixed a set of “courting frogs” for my parents. One of the feet had fallen off. When I was able to match the paint, I felt so good!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you for sharing that. What a great memory. Yes.. that air dry clay is amazing stuff ❤

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I've used air dry clay to repair all kinds of things. I never would have until I watched you do it a few times! I learn so much from you!

[@toylinstlouis4533]

​@@GingerChickRehab are you selling the Christmas tree?

[@pamelajordan7868]

Great job on the Christmas tree 🎄. You can't even see the damage. Looks brand new. ❤

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you! 🤗

[@donnamcl6134]

Wow Awesome job on the Christmas tree and the little horns! I think you could fix a vinyl LP record that was broke in a hundred pieces and make it play beautifully again. TFS Loved everything in today's video.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Aww.. thank you ❤

[@griseloneal9547]

The word AWESOME is not enough. Amazing talent. That Christmas tree is as good as new. Love your channels.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much!

[@angelgirl8544]

That tree fix was inconceivable. You are a magician.

[@jeanmcbride5629]

Oh, the swans! Mwah! And the arches! The just sanded pieces. I can see them all in my house. Amazing creativity.

[@gailhannon5794]

Great repair! You can’t tell it was broken! Aw that goat is precious! Bc all of the arches came out so very pretty! Oh I love your hymnal wreath on that tobacco basket!❤ Those wooden pieces are sublime! Thank you for sharing your fixes!❤

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you ❤

[@roxiewallace2900]

It was very impressive to see how you repaired the broken items and brought new life to the others! I am learning so many techniques... Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! 😊

[@missbonimeduridesidns1793]

I love the aged architectural elements! There's a little cottage store up the street from me and it's so weird that people go there to shop the door is open, and they want you to pick out what you want and put money in the mailbox they provide for you. You would have a field day there because there is so much. There are doors and windows and old door knobs. And I feel so weird going there when there's nobody there. I'm just going to have to do it and see what happens.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh.. I would love that place for sure. I absolutely love the honesty policy 💕

[@terriallen2537]

Love how you guys revitalize these salvaged finds. Beautiful job as always😊

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbaralane7577]

Great job repairing the tree. Looks great.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you!

[@katen1228]

I’m repairing some faux lemons that had a bit of damage. Yes to the air dry clay, now to match up the lemon color.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Love that❤

[@jeanmcbride5629]

The tree fix is awesome!

[@caroleeeey]

You are a real problem solver! Love your make overs 😊

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

I always love how you see the value and things. Too many people throw out things and don't see that there's an easy way to fix it and make it beautiful. Thanks for helping to save the planet😊

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@TheJcs555]

BEAUTIFUL SAVE on the Christmas tree! 🌲 The "toothpick fix" Chris used was an excellent idea on that chest...never heard of it but glad I saw it on your site! 😎 Mixing the two paint colors was an awesome idea, Yvonne. Just another "notch" on your creative belt! 😻Love how you "aged" the tobacco basket...the wreath found a perfect home! 🏡 Do you personally check the inventory in your various booths or do you trust the the sales tickets or advice of the owner of the Antique Mall? Thanks for sharing your techniques and for answering my questions. Bless you & Chris! 💜

[@GingerChickRehab]

We are lucky that the antique mall we are at gives us a daily check of what sold that day( via email) but we do go and do physical checks weekly.. keeping our booths tidy. Restocking.. always trying to make it look it’s best. It’s also good to change and move things around.. giving it that” fresh look”

[@sylvialangworthy1435]

Awesome pieces! Even my hubby was impressed! Loved all the wood pieces and how some got a lot of change and some minimal. Just right. Thank you for sharing your process. 🤗

[@shellydehart8217]

I do the same thing. If something is broken or needs a little fix I’ll buy it anyway n sometimes I’ll get it cheaper. I think you did a super job on the Christmas tree n ram. It’s kinda fun doing it that way. At least for me. Oh my, what a great imagination you did on the arches. They definitely look like they’ve sat around for years aging. The other salvage pieces were good looking too. I think I need to order the white milk paint. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟🌟

[@debbieambrose5528]

It is amazing how you make everything look so good. Would love to see you do something with black chippy milk paint. You briefly mentioned and haven't seen anything done with the black. God Bless.

[@pattyruth14]

You’ve really upped your game with refurbishing wooden things. The Christmas tree was a great fix, well done!

[@user-de6em7rg5f]

enjoyed watching you transforming everything into something so pretty.. Thank you for sharing.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much for watching

[@jeannewatkins4074]

I am the same on some things. I will fix them. We have used the toothpick thing. You did a phenomenal job on the horns and the Christmas tree. Loved the Arches. We can never find a screw driver around here. I have been doing some tidying up and found about 15 of them. I found two with old wooden handles. I am going to mount them to some barn wood for display.

[@wg146]

Wow! The tree turned out so beautiful. I love those trees.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@judyluchies2492]

Wow awesome, turned our perfect ♥️🥰❤️the window pieces are beautiful, love what you changed the tobacco basket to look like, all turned out great

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@RachelMichel-r4g]

Wow that’s a great job on the repair!

[@ellenl5626]

After fixing that black swan the Christmas tree must have seemed easy! I was able to fix a friend's Buddha statue after watching that video. Yvonne I have started using the Antiquing Glaze after watching you, and agree it's a great product.

[@cristamcmillin5227]

Absolutely loved how you can make those pieces chippy white and look sooo old!! Great and awesome job!! All the chippy white items are my favorite ❤️

[@richiej5884]

I am in awe on how you repaired that ceramic Christmas tree! I had to watch, rewind, watch and rewind to find any differences and I could not! Beautiful job!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much!

[@tarynkriebel319]

I have two small church window things that I cannot figure out what to do, I think they were from hob lobs. They are only bout 12 in high

[@DDeeS-jx2mq]

"Swan" architecture is amazing, are these sold or in your booth, unique repurpose for sure?

[@GingerChickRehab]

Yes .. they are in my booth ❤️

[@faithward1757]

I would have passed that tree up, now I know they can be repaired. Love those pieces that looked like swans. Love all your videos.

[@jadestone8552]

Great saves for pieces that would possibly end up in the trash. I liked all of the pieces today. Thanks

[@donnadozier4294]

Love this video. They all turned out really nice. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dorothybeaty3638]

Watching your videos is like my pie at the end of the day. I can't go a day without watching.

[@GrammyM]

Christmas was tree turned out perfect, never know it was broke, The Hooby Lobby piece looks like a perfect and imperfect antique now, so cool!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@cherylstringfellow6220]

I enjoy your video s so much. Good job repairing and redoing everything. Too bad I don't live close enough to visit your booths.😊😊

[@GingerChickRehab]

🥰❤️

[@2222dw]

You really have got the touch!

[@rhondawillis3019]

You are so talented. I loved the repairs, I have a piece that I need to fix. Hope it turns out just as well. Love your videos.

[@thecrazylifeandtimesofacra2629]

oh my i was garage sale shopping today i found a sheep i immediately thought of you and i bought that sheep i couldnt help myself hahaha i found so many goodies today i was glad because it was a wet miserable day it kept people away i think and i got to pick the cream of the crop at the 3 sales we went to one was a church rummage sale one the lady just gave me a lot of good crafting supplies for free i was wow ok i can always use that kind of stuff she was so nice

[@GingerChickRehab]

That’s awesome.. yep.. it’s just weather we’ll worth the hunt. And it paid off.. PS.. we where at an outdoor auction in the same weather😉

[@tonihasson9418]

BRAVO!!! You are amazing!! Thanks for sharing ;)

[@hazel1960]

Perfectly perfect I would put on the wooden piece you said for candle little natural bottle brush trees

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Great repair job on the tree!

[@julsjewels3185]

Cray 4 Retro uses Testors model enamel paint to touch up her ceramic boo boos.

[@Zero-yx7zo]

Those would be beautiful with christmas floral on them

[@mylittlecoloradocottage]

Great video so many great tips for repairing items from small little animals to wooden corbels. So inspiring.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Hope it was helpful!

[@sherrymcsherry2984]

You’re the queen of chippy. Great enhancements.

[@kellihull7600]

Wow! Isn’t it crazy how we can make DIY/Flipping life so much harder than it needs to be?? These turned out beautifully! I just received a new shipment of milk paint, I bought a non pigment one because why not…. How do I use it???? 😂

[@GingerChickRehab]

Lol.. why do things easy🥴 What’s a non pigment paint? 🤗

[@kellihull7600]

@@GingerChickRehabit non pigment milk paint by sweet Pickens

[@marthajones7265]

Love how you make things look more vintage. Great job!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you! 😊

[@linmims3049]

Absolutely LOVE the swan like decorative pieces, they are beautiful, a long with the last two pieces, so lovely!!! Thanks for helping me see the beauty inside a beast. Your ability to see beyond the ugly duckling to the beautiful swan is just amazing! And I hope to be able to do the same one day. xx

[@GingerChickRehab]

🥰

[@trinadorcheus1719]

Amazing as always. Love your channel.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much!

[@angelgirl8544]

I want to start seeing your collectibles in the cubby behind you. Maybe not every cubby filled but a healthy amount. Just my humble opinion.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh.. maybe you don’t watch my other channel.. I shared what I’m going to do with the cubbies there. 😉

[@angelgirl8544]

@@GingerChickRehab I watch everything y’all do. Maybe I missed what you said. Whisper it. I won’t tell a soul. Promise (fingers crossed).

[@shirlrebert4469]

Great repairs The 1st two pieces would look great styled with Christmas wreaths on them

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@DonnaHarmon-x4j]

I found mine in a garbage canvas on the road, moved. It, stopped and picked it up.

[@tlur8813]

Love all of salvage pieces!!❤❤❤

[@GlendaYancey]

The tree repair was unbelievable!

[@GingerChickRehab]

That’s awesome

[@rbirkheimer59]

Really good pieces to work with. You are so good with the dirty everything they really do look old. I really don't think anyone could tell they weren't. So many I would love to have. Chick, ya know your stuff. God Bless. Hugs, Rebekah

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you ❤

[@ceceliadunfee4985]

You can also use a golf tee to fill the screw hole.

[@GingerChickRehab]

Oh.. yes!! Most definitely

[@iluv2sew278]

I love these videos that show how you fix things. I love watching you paint…you make it look so easy. I haven’t tried milk paint yet but you’re tempting me😂. Was so glad I got to visit with you at your antique booth yesterday.. it made my day!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

You won’t be disappointed

[@deedeepiller6723]

Yvonne, you are amazing at fixing and upcycling salvage pieces! Love the Milk Paint on them..❤❤

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@HIGHCRAFTLLC]

Question, how much did you actually sell it for? And how much did the stuff you used to fix it with cost. How much more money goes into supplies than what you actually profit?

[@GingerChickRehab]

That’s a lot of questions.. I just like to share the process.. 🤗 there’s probably plenty others out there that do the business side.. sorry

[@marleekosanke145]

My heart be still, I love all of them ❤❤❤

[@fridaemilsson8868]

You are so inspiring. Love this 😍

[@janashe8600]

Yvonne I love to watch & see how your mind works with all of your finds. This gives me additional ideas!

[@GingerChickRehab]

❤

[@paulavanduynhoven8951]

Wow that Christmas tree repair looks amazing. Love your chippy projects too ❤

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@conniekirkland4425]

This is a great reason why you should not throw things out before trying to fix them,beautiful job on the Christmas tree and the rest of the treasures!!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@joannpilgrim1425]

I just love all your videos.

[@ginacrusco234]

Your crackled and crazed paint job on the arch piece was just beautiful!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you so much!

[@bettybutler1686]

The wreath! How do you make it? Everything is beautiful

[@GingerChickRehab]

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[@homebodyheaven6114]

After 20 years of reselling I have learned to fix most anything.

[@GingerChickRehab]

❤

[@jaynebrown693]

Oh, oh, oh…. The incredible, DELICIOUS architectural pieces…🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 What a great decision to paint the windows ….. fabulous! What an amazing TRUNK too ! Another drooling video! 🧡🧡🍂🍁🍂🧡🧡

[@anitawells3705]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@elainereynolds7701]

My Favorite is the tobacco basket with the wreath... Second Favorite is the wood chest that the screws had to be replaced... GREAT VIDEO.

[@CharlesRoseberry-s8n]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Valerie77777]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful.....Love your techniques and the entire process!

[@chandazargo2302]

😊

[@bobbieholtzclaw5146]

I am so happy when I go to you tube and there you are. I love all you do.

[@GingerChickRehab]

❤

[@francasimonetta3849]

Wow you are amazing the Christmas tree fix and the little black goat was perfect love watching you ❤

[@kayhassler9438]

Excellent repairs!

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thanks!

[@crystallowery3507]

The reason the black-and/or white works so well is because no matter what color scheme your customer has, it’s gonna go in with their decor. Very smart ❤

[@kaymccormick2279]

Wow on the tree

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Your "salvage" finds arches turned out incredible Your green and blue mixed paInt looks to me like teal. Gorgeous color in any event. I always put hanging hardware on my pieces. They sell much better than if i leave them as shelf sitters. People in my area don't buy shelf sitters! Question: when you put repaired items in your booth (like the tree), do you put that on the price tag?

[@GingerChickRehab]

Nope.. I write as is on the tag.. and see if they can find the repair 😉

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

@@GingerChickRehab perfect!

[@trenamccloud3213]

I been in alot of.old homes in West Virginia and your pieces look exactly like I've seen aged and painted over time. How did you come up with this process? The tobacco basket and wreath was perfect. How do you price a piece like that?

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you.. just a lot of trail and error.. just trying things until I achieved what I was looking for. Prices depend on the piece..

[@trenamccloud3213]

@GingerChickRehab Thank you. I'm working on my first resale location so I'm trying to learn as much as I can.

[@cathyjackson5959]

Watching but had to stop. Not sure if Chris has done this before with them Phipps head screws. I spay mine with W-D 40 and let sit for a minute and usually works.

[@marilynlovett2327]

I love all those old salvage pieces when you got finished with them. I love using them in my decor because it’s different.❤

[@wildnanafarm]

I have my grandma's Christmas tree and the top of it is broken also. It is packed away for the season but next year I am going to fix it. Thanks for sharing the repair

[@nancypeteja6560]

The church windows were beautiful. Sometimes, a small repair can make a difference! TFS. 😊❤

[@hilary6893]

Yvonne, I love how you salvage and value the things that others throw away. You give me so many ideas for things. TFS 🙏🏽🎄🤍

[@jeni3940]

I wish I had your skills and vision! You did an amazing job on the Christmas Tree!!

[@burghbrat3319]

I rescue broken things, too. And that includes dogs that others don't want. They are all treasures. Just need someone to recognize the potential and love them back to what they can be. Thanks, Yvonne.

[@cindyhester9823]

I wonder if you could do the dry brush layered technique would work on old wood paneling that is in my house… Would you recommend that? Would you sand first or put a sealer first then start? I’d like it to be lighter. I am not in a position to replace it right now and there is nothing wrong with it. What do you think? What would you do?

[@kerid9658]

My tree just like that broke in exactly the same place. I repaired it and put textured snow onbthe branches. Great job

[@junerobbins6871]

I have a cermac woman whose upper arm has a rather big chip in it. I've thought about repairing her like you did with this Christmas tree. Thank you for showing us how to repair these pieces.

[@catherinemahone8841]

❤ all the projects! My husband collects old wood handled screw drivers & we use them all the time!

[@susanguyer8146]

You just have the magic touch. All of those pieces are beautiful with their own personalities. ❤

[@GingerChickRehab]

Thank you

[@Rosa-bd8xk]

Are you a retailer for fusion paints?

[@GingerChickRehab]

I am not.. I buy from The Painted Heirloom.. her links in my description ❤

[@brendaphilyaw3677]

Everything looks great! Love your attitude!

[@deborahtaylor-baker844]

Great job on all the repairs. Loved all the salvage pieces .

[@pamfaircloth5284]

So fun watching you fix and make salvaged items into amazing decor!

[@KatyMaynard-iv8gn]

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