Thrift Flips • Trash to Treasure • Upcycling Salvaged Items • Upcycled Decor

[@martythomasg]

The shelves are really special! The paper is great! However, I would prefer the underside of the shelves be painted too.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@carolyndietrich8214]

I liked them all. I was hoping you would rub a bit of gold on the metal portion of the candle holder to accent the design.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I was really trying to keep the feel of it the same so that it matched with the vintage glass shade. :) Maybe next time! :)

[@cheryltoole5831]

Yes, always paint the underside! I always paint bottoms of trays and tables also.

[@sharongates6142]

I agree, the bottom of the shelf should have been painted. Otherwise, it was beautiful.

[@donnacurry166]

Love everything as usual but the shelf is my fave!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you!!

[@GlendaYancey]

It is amazing how the paint on the frame immediately updated the look!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Isn't it though? It was just so blah before, but I think it really shines now! :) Thank you!!

[@sungleska]

You almost gave me a heart attack with the dark wax on the decoupage paper, but it came out so cute! Scared me too! You did pick the perfect color to paint the frame on that adorable print. Yay you!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked the way the shelf turned out - I was definitely a little worried there for a second, but I loved the final result. :) And I'm glad you liked the frame, too!! :) Thank you!!

[@maryannbeatty8473]

I actually liked the piece better before the dark wax.

[@lonnawatkins7129]

The shelf is very pretty, but I really liked it with the dark wood.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Well I'm glad you thought it was pretty! Thank you!

[@melodysandy8989]

Your projects turned out great! I was amazed at how much better the picture looked just by painting the frame. Just for the record, I LOVE Gypsy Green!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked them! And I have grown to really like Gypsy green, too. :) Thank you!

[@carolvirgil9373]

What a cute little shelf! The redo was even cuter! Love the paper & color!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you liked it!! 😊

[@angelgirl8544]

I loved the shelf most. It is very pretty❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you!!

[@donnaruckman3306]

I loved them thanks for showing us your work. I love the cabinet

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

So glad you liked the cabinet! Thanks so much! 😊

[@piper-cat]

Love your projects. A couple of questions: 1. How do you keep your decoupage paper from wrinkling when you apply it to a piece? 2. What do you use to clean your wax brushes? 3. How do you decide what to price your items for resellling?

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked the projects!! In answer to your questions: 1. For fiber papers I iron them first to make sure they don't have any wrinkles - and honestly they are so thick that wrinkles really aren't an issue while applying them. For regular decoupage paper (like Roycycled), I spritz the paper with water before I apply it, and I make sure to work in sections - laying down and even coat of the patina, applying the paper, smoothing out the paper with my brush as I apply the top coat of patina, and then moving on the the next section . . . if that makes sense. :) 2. I use mineral spirits to clean my wax brushes. I actually store my brushes in about a half inch of mineral spirits. 3. I hate pricing. I use google lens a lot to help, and I research things online to see what similar items sell for. There is no exact science honestly. :)

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Rachel, love that little cabinet/table. It is adorable. Thanks for sharing

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm so glad you liked it!! Thank you!

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

So funny. When I think you should go green, you go crimalin and vice aversive. But I love how the cabinet turned out!❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Lol - Thank you! :)

[@caroltanzi29]

Rachel: that little shelf is just charming. That won’t last long in your shop. Carol from California

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@PattyPaints]

Project #1 went from brown ... to brown. But so much better! Project #2 is my favorite! It would look great in our house. We painted our walls the sort of rusty brown color of the matte and I absolutely love it. (Our last house was very colorful, so this was a big change for us.) Project #3 is my favorite shade of DIY paint.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much - I'm glad you liked my projects! It sounds like the picture really would be perfect on your walls! :) Happy New Year!!

[@teresadehaven8162]

All three projects are great and the picture is my favorite 😊

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much 😊

[@stacypolk3580]

Loved the little candlestick.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad! Thank you!

[@delwynrandall2826]

Rachel, I think you do lovely work and you seem to be the kindest, gentlest, sweetest lady. I enjoy watching you very much even if I would sometimes make different choices about making over pieces. Happy subscriber from New Zealand, Francie

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

That is so very sweet of you to say - I appreciate it!! Thank you. 😊

[@lynnpelletier4321]

RE your choice of green paint....is a ....big deal at this point in time.....great choice! Giving a light background to welcome the decoupage paper to hang out with the piece is always the right thing to do

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@janicefinch5157]

I absolutely love the cabinet, it took a little extra work, but you didn’t destroy it

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much!

[@lisachiboroski9930]

Great projects, cute cabinet…btw I LOVE that green! Nice job as always Rachael.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much!!

[@caroltaylor3261]

I feel the projects were amazing. Nice to brighten up the frame and a lovely print. Love the little corner cabinet! Great job!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@deemanolaros6036]

All are so cute! I was holding my breath during the waxing of the shelf. Your patience is admirable. It really turned out beautifully.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I was a little worried there for a second, lol. I'm just glad it turned out like it did! Glad you liked it, too!! Thank you!

[@lgcushman9154]

Lovely projects. I lived in Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls for six years.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked them! Thank you! And I love Coeur d' Alene. I worked over there for many years. :)

[@paulamasland1612]

Your remakes are great. Very helpful ❤😊

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@connietowler3725]

The shelf came out very pretty. The candle is very pretty. Thank you...

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

You are so welcome! Thank you! :)

[@shannabauer]

Sorry, forgot to comment on your picture. I thought it was aged to perfection and absolutely perfect. That was my favorite. Have a great weekend and see you next year.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!! :)

[@kiwiann47merlington25]

All of them are beautiful

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@TheVintageHydrangea]

Love the green cabinet & all the others

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad! Thank you!

[@lauragreer5240]

These projects are really cute! I like the flower picture the best. It reminds me of some pictures my mom had hanging in our house.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Glad you liked them! Thank you!! :)

[@SunLlamaMama]

The shelf turned out beautifully. Updating an antique really brings it around to a very special piece. Glad you decided to paint before papering, gives it a very crisp look. Also, I use big nail file to trim off the excess edges.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked the shelf. :) It was definitely a fun project to do!! Good idea with the nail file!! Thank you!

[@MichaelLouisell]

Loved the shelves so much! My wheels are turning. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked them!! Thank you!

[@teresawilliams914]

I love the shelf I'M a fan of anything green

[@KarenYauney]

Such Blessed talent you have. Thanks for sharing

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!

[@Bbj44]

Just bought the identical shelf two weeks ago at an estate sale it does have an identical top piece that fits in those holes . So glad I came across your video gave me an idea how to do mine .

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

So glad I could be helpful! Good luck with it - and thank you!! :)

[@debrahurst1319]

I loved the decoupage paper the without the dark wax.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

There were a few others that agree with you, lol.

[@carolyn8716]

Oh I thought the shelves looked good w just the green paint and the white paint! A little distress and you gave that piece a new life! After the decoupage I thought, ok. But the dark wax and it looked old dirty and grungy. At that point you could have left it the original way without cleaning it and it would have looked the same-down someone’s basement for the last 50 years. I loved the crinoline frame though! You have a nice touch…the table was just a miss for me today. ❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Well thanks for the feedback! :) Happy New Year!

[@JillianNorwood]

Really lovely projects! That shelf is so sweet!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lynnharrell9598]

FYI, you could paint the mat in project number 2. Perhaps in spring green.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

The last time I painted a mat, it bowed from the moisture..... since then I only buy pictures that have mats that are a color that I feel I can work with. :)

[@cynthiasmiley7745]

Cute little candle holder.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you! :)

[@shirleyjohnson3397]

These transformations are great. My fav was the little shelf because it was a challenge and I'm alway up for a challenge too. ThankU for sharing 😊

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

You are so welcome - I'm glad you liked them!! Thank you!!

[@Rebelhomeland]

Great projects there! Green of almost all kinds are my favorite! The little shelf is so neat! If you painted the bottom of the shelves. It could even be hung above something small.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much! 😊 And I left the bottom of the shelves the wood because I enjoy the contrast, but I suppose someone could paint them if they wanted! :)

[@piper-cat]

Here's another vote for the contrast! Good job!@@theeclecticcottagespokane

[@alicepike7046]

Shelf and picture turned out beautiful❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@ruthdasch7636]

Everything turned out great.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@paranormalnora]

I love what you did with the shelf

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad! Thank you!

[@shannabauer]

Rachel, oh my gosh the little candle holder turned out really nice. My heart about stopped when the picture just about fell out of your hands, good catch gal!! You must have gotten a standing ovation from your faithful viewers on that catch. I know I was clapping for your snag. The major leagues need to sign you up for catches like that. LOL The cabinet turned out outstanding. When you put the dark wax on the paper and stood back, I was stunned (probably like you were) and thought you were going to have to sand off the paper and start again. Nice come back on that, it turned out just beautifully, Another standing ovation was heard around the states as people viewed that. hehe Don't know if leaving the wood tone behind the paper would have given you the same effect or not, as I haven't ever worked with the heavier paper. Just seems like it would have been too dark. See, you found the correct path by a happy accident. Hope you and your husband have a wonderful New Years! See you on Tue my friend.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I tell you - I have always been pretty proud of my reflexes, and they definitely saved me in that instant!! :) My heart definitely skipped a beat (or two), though!! And I was SO nervous about using the dark wax over the paper - I have done it with the Roycycled papers, but hers aren't as fibrous as these - and yeah, for a second I thought for sure I had ruined it! haha - thank goodness for the magic of clear wax!!! I am so pleased with the result, though. For me it was the perfect solution for toning down the too bright white that it was before. And I love the mix of the colors in the paper - it's so happy! :) Anyway, thanks for your thoughtful comment as always, and I hope you have a wonderful New Year!! :)

[@philomenafowler833]

Just discovered your channel, love these thrifts, you made a really beautiful transformation ❤thanks for sharing your amazing talent. X

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!! I'm glad you found me! Welcome!! :)

[@kimcollins9462]

The cabinet turned out great. My heart sank right along with yours but it turned out great. God bless

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much!

[@b.l.wilson9724]

The shelf and it’s color ❤❤❤❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Yay! Glad you liked it - thank you!!

[@carolsopinski4549]

Love that little shelf and the color that it turned out❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm so glad! Thank you!! 😊

[@brennadoyle879]

Loved green cabinet.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!! :)

[@linmims3049]

Love the little shelf, I think it turned out lovely.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you! :)

[@judyeldridge5786]

Loved them all

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Yay! Thank you!

[@marvineblackburn7846]

That shelf is so cute!! ❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much!

[@renaecarpenter1298]

The cabinet turned out adorable!!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!!

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

It's me again, I love your projects and what you do to them... I loved the corner cab and the candle holder! Wish I lived closer. I just ordered me some BigTop !

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

My husband is on his way to the post office with it now!! :) Thank you!!!

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

AWESOME!!!!! Thanks hubby!@@theeclecticcottagespokane

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

He's a keeper! :)

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

You are blessed!! Have a wonderful New Year to come...I cannot wait to see what you have coming....@@theeclecticcottagespokane

[@Mo-mr8vv]

You have a lot of patience! Love the shelf!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbaraleventhal8571]

I loved the process you showed of working through your vision for the piece, and then adjusting for what the paint and wax actually looked like. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much - I appreciate that! :)

[@BuffyLittle-ch2rw]

❤ the green shelf!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

So glad! Thank you!! :)

[@pattycarosi9618]

Like everything but the cabinet just because I am not a fan of anything green. For the right person they will love it. Love your channel. 🌴

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thanks so much!! And green is definitely not a color for everyone, lol!! :)

[@julierichards136]

Yes. Inside of shelves should be green.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you for your thoughts! :)

[@deemanolaros6036]

Happy New Year 🎉 Looking forward to seeing your videos next year.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Happy new year to you as well!! Thank you!!!

[@annettedavis2809]

SIS THE GREEN IS IN. I PAINTED MY BAR CART GREEN ITS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked it!! :) Thank you!!

[@monique6549]

Loved all of these projects!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sharronschornagel2714]

All three are great.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much! :)

[@joycebryant7837]

Love your channel, the cabinet

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

So glad! Thanks so much! 😊

[@debbieschultz9768]

I’m a new subscriber. You projects turned out spectacular! TYFS❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Welcome! Glad you found me! :) And thank you!!

[@MsAmanda9389]

The shelf looks amazing!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Yay! I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!! 😊

[@audramoore8679]

I liked how all the pieces turned out, but I love that framed picture! I enjoy your videos! Happy New Year!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year!!

[@janefisher576]

Loved the picture.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad! Thank you!

[@juliebee61]

I'm from Idaho and I hope to come visit your shop!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

That would be lovely!! :)

[@deborahwillis1396]

I would re do the shelf unit ….dont think it looks as good as it could Rachel - not to your usual standard

[@shannabauer]

The was very polite, constructive criticism.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Well if there is one thing I have learned, it's that not everyone will like everything I do. Fortunately I like it. :) Thanks for watching. Happy New Year!

[@deborahwillis1396]

Happy New Year to you too.🎉 you ask for comments and if we like or not ~ so l believed you really were interested and do sincerely hope that is the case - or is there a note of defensivenes I detect?

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Not at all! :)

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

And I want you to know that I do appreciate you taking the time to comment - even if what you had to say isn't exactly what I wanted to hear. So thank you. :)

[@maciaslaura204]

Hi.love the number 3 project 😊

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

So glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@youfounduswi]

I really liked the shelf before you put the paper on. The contrast between the dark wood and the green was beautiful. But maybe there was a reason that was not possible.love your videos!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I do think that green is wonderful with dark brown. :) I'm sorry if you didn't like the paper!! I'm glad you enjoy my videos, though! Thank you so much for being here!! :)

[@Bluviolet7392]

Beautiful shop ❤

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@Martbez1]

Hi Rachel, yes, that dark wax on the bright decoupage paper was a good decision - love that corner cabinet.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@ellenrawls7557]

So nice. Wish I knew how to do this

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@maureenlevesque4898]

The pictures frame what a little paint can do.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I know - such a huge difference! Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@danawatts3479]

Gorgeous 😍

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you! 😊

[@UnfrozenCavewoman]

Just found your channel. This was so fun to watch. Just subscribed! I had seen a technique recently where the excess decoupage paper is burned off with a march instead of sanding. Have you ever tried that? I’m wondering if that would have worked for the green shelf?

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Well, welcome! Thanks for subscribing!! :) And yes, I have used the burning technique . . . I actually did it for a video a while back for fall. :) I don't know if it something I would want to try on furniture but it worked wonderfully on my small projects!

[@Pherine1]

I enjoyed watching this video, I have the corner shelf, so now I will tackle it, can you tell us if the pieces sold?

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked the video. :) And it is so very hard to keep track of what sells and when sometimes - especially since I have the shop and two booth spaces, lol.

[@LM-qs6eq]

IMO the flower pictured needed a color to the frame, but to each their own.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I love that different people like different things! :)

[@pamelahamilton6132]

Nice work!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@MaryAnnMakes]

Just found your channel. Yay!

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Welcome!! Glad you found me!! :)

[@rosemarycastillo1856]

I liked them all 👍🥰❤️🌹

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Yay! Thank you!

[@thecutestlittlething]

New subscriber here! Great work on all the projects 👏

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Well, welcome! Glad you found me!! :) And thank you!!

[@thecutestlittlething]

Thank you! I'm glad I found you too.

[@JaneTaylor-it5vg]

Maybe paint the underside of the shelves. Good job.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@berthahobler2003]

You are always sharing with us have HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉🎉🎉2024 .🎉🎉🎉😊

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you! You too!

[@annettedavis2809]

LOVE IT. YEA

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!! :)

[@elainereynolds7701]

Great Video...

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@anitasmith3063]

love the video

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Yay! That makes me happy to hear. Thank you!

[@teresawilliams914]

Wow the dark messed it up

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Lol . . . . I thought the paper looked way too bright before and I really loved the way the dark wax helped tone it down - but I guess everyone is different! :)

[@charlotted6247]

Happy New Year Rachael. 🎉🎉🎉 Great save on the table. Now we all leaned something. You always have great products.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you - that's so nice of you to say! :) Happy New Year to you, too!!

[@TA-lb9ew]

That brown wax can really mess up a piece. Sorry not digging how it turned out. Good luck with that.

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you!

[@debiegordon3787]

🤍Really enjoyed THIS episode w all the cabinet mishaps, bc that's the way it sometimes really goes✅✅✅Turned out GREAT🤍

[@theeclecticcottagespokane]

Thank you so much!! :)