The $5 to $20 Challenge: Can Thrift Store Flips Really Quadruple in Value?!

In today’s we find several items at the thrift store for less than $5 each. Our challenge is to transform these pieces into stylish home decor, to quadruple their vale. Can we use items from my crafting stash to upcycle and repurpose these pieces and sell them for four times what we paid? Our mission is to transform a large metal vase, a jewelry box, two small gold picture frames, a framed floral print, a heart cut-out stool, a cutting board, a glass clock (missing the clock!), and a wood tri-fold mirror. Be sure to let me know which upcycled item you think is worth the most!
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[@laurieowen8696]

I love the trifold mirrors. Even more, I love your "never quit," disposition. If you don't like where it's going, take a leap and change it.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, that’s so nice of you to say! Thank you, Laurie! 😊

[@nikkideathe6867]

You amaze me with your ability to "see" what a old piece could be if redone. You are an inspiration to me

[@janetdavis5619]

I think the tri mirror was adorable and worth way more than 4 times what you paid, I also loved the stool and metal vase, but everything was so inventive and will sell for more too, Sherrie, good job❤❤❤

[@BCWilliams]

Sherry, there are artists, there are crafters, then there is you - a Composer of Subtlety. I just love your inspiring work! ❤

[@kajnadams]

I think the tri-fold mirror was the biggest change and best profit!

[@gailhannon5794]

Oh my I love the little jewelry closet cabinet!❤ The glass clock case is beautiful!🎉The cutting board is just sweet!😊 I agree with you about the tri-mirror! Gorgeous!🎉 And, the vase is simply lovely ❤ The floral prints are sublime!😊 How sweet is the doll blanket pillow on the stool?!❤I really like the bird prints in the frames!❤

[@maryellenyork2819]

I love them all, but the tall vase is stunning!

[@serenakoleno9338]

My favorite as well. So pretty!❤😊

[@elizabethrocha975]

I don't know much about increase in value, but I know my favorite projects were both sets of picture frames. You are amazing. Your Virtual Neighbor, Liz

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Liz! A good floral or bird print is hard to resist!😊

[@carolynb3180]

Well, you did it again, Sherry! I cannot decide which one I like the best because I love them all! I would still love to live next door to you. Thanks for sharing your craftiness!

[@kathryntrapman3917]

Love them all, but I think the transformation and the cute cottage look of the trifold mirror is a favorite.

[@mauriemartin6080]

The mirrors was my favorite but every piece was fantastic of course. The $12.40 price in my opinion was low for a couple of them but I'm in CA & used to things being more expensive. And our Goodwills have gone completely mad. You have to know if you can get something cheaper at Home Goods. Lol❤❤

[@amyhoff1501]

The little stool is adorable and I also like the picture with the William Morris print

[@loumac]

I work in a thrift store (in Australia). Only a few of us are allowed to price items to stop what you are seeing with the crazy prices. My favourites are the jewellery cabinet, mirror shelf, and cutting board. I would pay much more than four times the original price.

[@pennyhays4547]

I was blown away by the makeover of the trifold mirror!

[@Elizabeth-arb22]

Me too! at first I was thinking, Oh gee, how can she possibly transform that? The end product is just beautiful!

[@mariejohns1387]

Oh my goodness!! Those floral pictures are absolutely gorgeous! I would pay as much as $50 for those!!

[@lauraparker3324]

Wow, my favorite was…wait for it. ALL OF THEM!! Great ideas. Every time I watch a video by you I have to pause myself, go gather all the supplies and plan a mission for a project to do!! I love how you inspire all crafters to think out of the 📦

[@mikki3961]

I adore the little stool and the cutting board is wonderful too.

[@ruthfitzwater-cn3vc]

I have moved right past those really outdated jewelry box cabinets so many times. Now I will be hunting for one! I love how it turned out with the black paint and book pages inside and the sweet little floral “vase.” The tri-fold mirror is a close second. As always, you continue to amaze us, Sherry!

[@judymills7157]

Once again, you've blown them all out of the park! No way I can pick a favorite!!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Judy!

[@Martbez1]

I absolutely love the 3 panels mirror. I can't believe that was under $5. Like you said, it's s really strange how they price things at goodwill stores. You are so talented. ❤

[@greatestever6738]

I thought the little gold oval picture frames came out beautiful combined with the larger frames. That's the reason I love your channel. I am not creative to see things like that. Plus I admire your taste in artwork. Also green mirror was a winner.

[@judithstonier9872]

You definitely made these pieces worth 4 times the original price my favourites were the first one and the tri fold mirror 😊❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much, Judith! 😊

[@debrap947]

Definitely the metal vase, it is gorgeous, and a close second for me is the green triple mirror project. Great job Sherry!

[@donnabell5669]

It's difficult to choose a favorite, however; the tri-fold mirror has my vote. You are one very creative lady. Thank you for sharing your ideas and God bless you and your family.😅🎉

[@spbrown04]

The very last project with the picture frames. You continually surprise me.

[@kblack8770]

Sherry, Judging by all the sold signs I would have to say yes all your creations are worth 4X the purchase price. I love all your creations. Monday cannot come soon enough. Have a Blessed and safe week.

[@poodlegirl55]

My favorite was the cutting board but I love lavender. I have so much in my garden right now, full of bees.

[@tracyshumaker8272]

I love all of these. The tri-fold mirror was a good source of inspiration because I just got one from my mother in law’s house, she passed away this past April. But I have to say that the stool stole my ❤

[@janeywebb8342]

I’ve noticed a a lot of thrift stores in the Midwest have extremely high prices now, it’s ridiculous !

[@ellenswartz7203]

I’m not surprised to see all the products from today’s video have been sold. I loved the cutting board and the mirrored stand. They were all beautiful.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Ellen! You are so kind!

[@cinder8290]

I loved the tall vase and the little blue stool. ❤

[@ginacrusco234]

Sherry, I think this is the best work you've ever done. I love all the projects, but I think you've increased the value the most on two pieces that I consider art and not simply craft: the glass piece with jewelry and purple flower, and the frames within frames.

[@terriallen2537]

Hello Sherry! Love your revamps in the thrift items. Yes, it's ridiculous how much greed Goodwill is showing. They've lost sight of the meaning of a thrift store. My fave was the mirror candlestick shelf. I love all the others too. You never disappoint and enjoy your creativity so much. Thanks for sharing your talent 😊

[@jennbidwelledwardson2885]

I think the rise in thrift store prices is due to all the resellers on KZbin going to their local Goodwill, cherry picking items and showing their value & what they sold them for. So yeah, thanks to KZbin thrift stores are evening out the odds. I'm not criticizing Sherry, she is flipping pieces that might otherwise languish on the shelf. She puts a lot of work into the projects as well. It's a different business. But dirt cheap bargains at the thrift are no longer a guarantee.

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

I think the rise in prices is because of minimum wage increases. They're also competing with the lower end junk from Walmart, Ross, TJ maxx, dollar tree, etc. Whatever the market will bear.

[@noraleestone2859]

Wow, Sherry! 😲🤯 I'd say all those items were worth 5 or 6 times their original value. 🥰The folks who bought them still got a bargain at 4X the original cost. Especially the pictures, because they were added to from your stash. Your creativity and skill were priceless, as always. 🤩💯 I loved all of them, and couldn't pick a favorite. ❤ I'll be here again next week, waiting to have my mind blown again. 😂😘 Bye for now. 👍👋

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, you are so sweet, Nora! Thank you for all those kind words! 😊 (P.S. I’m doing book inspired crafts next week , and I think I came up with some really fun ideas that I can’t wait for you to see!)

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Sherry, so many FABULOUS UPCYCLES in this video❣️ I especially loved the crystal and velvet frame for your dimunitive floral pearl brooch, the 2 floral and 2 bird picture makeovers, and the darling lavender 💜 cutting board...my favorite colors are purple and green‼️💜💚💜💚*

[@patriciamalone3553]

I am astonished at the prices in these thrift stores. Everything is donated and these stores are supposed to be affordable for low income folks.

[@beverleymeyer7899]

I really liked the trifold mirror shelf and the two floral prints. Everything you do is so creative.

[@Bev167]

I think the triple mirror shelf might be the best money maker. I think it could go for $40-$50 if not more. I love love love the picture flips. Everything is just lovely ❤

[@Jean-sv6kk]

The larger floral pictures are amazing. But then again, ALL your projects turn out amazing!!!❤❤❤❤

[@janethayes1908]

The stool is my favorite!! Sooo cute!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Jane! I was so glad to finally find a use for that doll blanket!

[@christinehillebrand3667]

I can`t believe how much inspiration you generate ! All pieces are gorgeous !

[@kathyortiz4302]

My favorites is the frames and stool, but everything came out beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@debkincaid2891]

Of course, they're all beautiful! I think my fave, however, is that tri-fold mirror. In love! ❤❤❤

[@murlepeterson6028]

The dark wood items flipped so well ! Otherwise in my area they'd be thrown away. Love the new box & cutting board ! The hearts are another tricky item to updo to sell . Yes! I so remember having to have heart wood decor ! Was all the rage !

[@roxiewallace2900]

I love the cutting board the most, but also the (first two flips) small cabinet and mirror shelf! Your ability to see how an item can be updated and turned into something else is such a gift! I look forward to your videos every week!!😊

[@shellydehart8217]

Oh my, those were some great makeovers that it’s hard to decide which was my favorite. Yes, that in lay you did on the vase was so pretty. I’ve been wanting to try doing that but I haven’t built up enough confidence. That cutting board you did with the lavender was so cool. Just the whole process at how you did it impressed me. Never seen that done before. Sherry, you’re just full of surprises. You keep me in my toes n I love that. You deserve a big gold star n much more. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍🌟

[@danamatsukawa4762]

The two flower pictures are my favorites.

[@cecileroy557]

I love how you go about removing "this or that" when it's not part of your vision. You just get in there with whichever of your tools will work best, then you use some proverbial elbow grease to pry the offending part off. AND - quite often the removed piece(es) will be added to your stash for possible use on another project! ❣️😉

[@maryingles347]

I love seeing the updates to the older pieces - especially the tri-fold mirror! The tall metal vase turned out so beautiful!

[@shannoncook9915]

So many great ideas but that vase & pics with tissue were my favs.

[@DenniseHeeren]

the mirrored shelf turned out great; and definately worth more than the quadruple price

[@joannsnyder6667]

Your stash always has everything you need to transform your creations! You have such patience to make each piece a work of art! Loved the mirror wall hanging. The vase… let’s face it… I love everything that you do!😉

[@suehess6846]

It's a toss up between the vase with the paint inlay and the stool. Love them!

[@laheebk]

I love how you create gorgeous artwork from boring or outdated pieces. I was so happy when you removed the transfers from the mirrors 😂😂😂😂

[@OmaStudioArt]

Hard choice for favorite but I'll go with the floral prints. So pretty.

[@janashe8600]

All 4 pictures& the heart cutting board are sure winners, but the little stool I absolutely adorable!!!

[@BarbWaltz]

I’m torn between the 2 floral prints and the little stool! I love both projects!! Guess it’s a tie for me! Loved this video!❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yay! Thank you! I was so glad to finally make use of that old doll blanket! 😊

[@sandyheredia3027]

Everything turned out lovely, but my favorite also was the double mirror with shelf and cutting board😊

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

You and the channel “Kathy Jo’s DIY” channel are Both are such amazing creators!!! 😍💪🏼 The stool is beautiful! So many of those are in our local thrift stores.

[@elizabethbeyer466]

The floral picture remake is definitely something I will do

[@romahahn-robinson5469]

I just think you do amazing work, your imagination is spot on!! I love everything you do!! My favorite would be the mirror box and the pictures!!❤

[@donnamcl6134]

Dang it Sherry by the time I get to watch EVERYTHING is sold out! Bad for me GOOD for you! You have such a creative mind. Love everything you do. TFS

[@KJ-wh8fu]

Adore the sweet stool!❤ That and the vase have the greatest increase in value, IMHO. Brilliant projects, as always!

[@Cherie5353]

I absolutely loved the green trifold mirror makeover. My favorite ❤

[@colleenbuechler6080]

I love the stool! My daughter likes the black arched box with the yellow flowers. She's 8 years old and loves your Channel (when I let her watch) 🤗

[@alicejump2290]

Not only for thrift store finds, I have multiple frames with ratty looking mats, so what a transformation! I have old small gold frames with no dresser spots to display them, I am picturing them displayed in larger frames! Thank you again! That large vase was spectacular!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Alice! I’m so glad I could give you an idea for your small frames!

[@vickinoeske1154]

I find the little stool so charming.🩵🩵🩵

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Vicki! (I was glad to finally find a use for that doll blanket!)

[@mariep4018]

I really like that little stew. It’s so pretty now. And I like the metal vase. Also, those are my two favorites.❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Marie! I was so glad to finally find a use for that old baby blanket!

[@mariep4018]

@@CanterburyCottage Your welcome. I find you to be a great inspiration to me ever since I started watching your videos, I have come up with some pretty creative home Decour myself. So I thank you for that and I love just about everything that you create out of all your thrift fines. You’re one of the most interesting people I’ve ever come across.👍

[@janmcguire5268]

Oh, I can’t pick just one! But that green paint is just lovely!

[@bonniebonnie7149]

They are all gorgeous, but I especially like the heart cutting board and the William Morris dark blue and white mat! You continue to amaze me with your ideas!

[@marycoffee7366]

The two William Morris matted botanical prints increased the greatest in value IMHO😊

[@elainecivi6786]

It's crazy how the Goodwill pricing got so expensive. We can't even afford to shop that our thrift stores anymore. We need to pick and choose, you did a great job! My favorite is the tri-fold mirror. I love that dainty green color. And the price was very very affordable.

[@dwanagriffith6701]

The tri fold mirror is my favorite

[@jayrodkey8482]

Everything was beautiful! I really loved the crystal clock piece makeover.

[@sallyvandergraaff5622]

I think every made-over item was worth at least five times what you paid for it, but my two favorites were the trifold mirror (less is more) and the large vase. Well done! Thanks for the inspo.

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

Absolutely amazing thrift flips. I always love how classy and elegant you make these items that otherwise would be thrown away. Thanks for sharing your lovely talent

[@annawebb-f3g]

All of them are worth more. Everything is absolutely beautiful. All are my favorites Thanks for sharing ❤❤😊👍💯

[@karenromero7345]

Your "transformations" are amazing!! I think the tri-fold mirror and pictures were my favorites!

[@charlotteturner7959]

I love that tri fold mirror. Great projects.

[@patdrenowatz8773]

The vase is GORGEOUS 😯😯😯 and the framed prints are too! Toss up between the two updos on most increase in value💖💖

[@lilliann3705]

Everything you recreate is so original and lovely. I loved the mirrored piece, the metal vase and the 2 similar wall art. You inspire me to get going on the many items I’ve always thought I could do something with but never saw their true potential. Because of your beautiful videos and the creativity you display , I’m seeing their potential in a whole new way. Thank you.

[@gingerannamae6308]

The mirrored shelf and jewelry cabinet turned out lovely, and I really like the way you combine separate pieces in projects. You're one of the best on KZbin, and I enjoy your videos immensely. Thanks for the inspiration. 🤩💕

[@sportshots8393]

Super transformations! The floral flips were my favorite and I think the most profitable 😁

[@thedabler8470]

The tri-fold mirror is so sweet! The metal vase was genius, that is worth WAY more than your 3x’s the cost mark up. Hitting it out of the park again Sherry!

[@constanceblair6625]

I just love the reinvented jewelry box so much!!!!

[@janefisher576]

Loved the tri-fold mirror and the frames.

[@itzasunnyday4me]

For me it was a toss up between the jewelry box and the trifold mirror shelf.. All the makeovers definitely greatly increased the value of the item. A definite win for this challenge.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you! The one time that I decided to buy only cheap items, I really struggled to find any that I liked!

[@margaretdillinger5090]

Hi there. In crease in value I think the vase. It’s gorgeous. Then again the trifold looks amazing. I loved the small frames in the bigger ones with the beautiful birds are my favorite.😅. Then again all the flips just went from junk to high end works. 😊❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much, Margaret! 😊

[@serenakoleno9338]

You did great! To be fair, though, you added a lot from your stash and supplies. Good thing they are worth much more money when you finish with them. The cutting board was adorable, but would be nicer with a smoother surface, looks a bit bumpy. You are so professional, the teacher in you, showing the techniques so clearly. Can't wait for summer school to be done so I can do some crafting of my own. ❤❤😊😊

[@chalmadanes405]

The stool is precious

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Chalma! I was so glad to finally have a use for that old doll blanket!

[@mariedunn3774]

I love the tall metal vase with the paint inlays❤

[@jackiehogan693]

It's a toss up for me between the vase and the mirror Sherri. All of them look great.

[@lorenef.samson8636]

They were all wonderful, but that tall vase was my absolute favorite. Thank you for all your great ideas and teaching.

[@cherylweso]

I do love the merrier 💕👍🏻 I would have walked past that, now maybe something like it will be on my walls!

[@lorijonerad857]

Every project you did was so elegant and simple stunning!! My fav was the little stool❤❤❤❤❤ I was so happy that you used the lumpy stuffing! It gave it a more vintage feel. Thank you for sharing!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked the lumping stuffing, too!😜

[@farmhousefrugally]

The stool & cutting board ❤❤❤❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks!

[@Crawfordrusticcreations]

I pass by the jewelry boxes like that and now, I'll grab one. Also, the trifold mirror was a gorgeous flip. 😍 To be honest, they were all great!

[@kimphilpin1062]

The glass clock holder with the brooch was a great idea, loved the chopping board. The mirror shelf is so cute. Oh who am I kidding I love them all.

[@JackieBurnsCreations]

Wonderful work on all the projects and they are definitely worth more than the price you put on them. I love the redos on both sets of pictures.❤😊

[@mariemathews7794]

My faves: cutting board and 2 floral prints.