THRIFTING DECOR TO MAKEOVER AND USE FOR CHRISTMAS 2024 • THRIFT SHOP GOODIES

[@donnashaw7315]

I think what Julie meant by "let the kids play with" was simply that it's ok if they "handle" it. The kids aren't going to play with these like they would doll houses or fire trucks, but they will relate to the pieces of the nativity when they're listening to the story. And as the adult reads, it'll be ok when they puck up the baby Jesus or a Wiseman without giving Julie a heart attack. She didn't ruin anything, so retract the claws and stop snarling (I can't believe how mean people are now a days). Her grandchildren know her style, and they love it. They'll remember all the wonderful things Grandma made and did for them for the rest of their lives.

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Your comment summed this up so well and is exactly what I meant. Thank you ☺️

[@jeannesandner548]

I think it looked better the original way with color. Much easier to make out who they were.

[@ThrilledThrifter]

That is something I was worried about losing but in person you can tell better than the camera is showing.

[@debratyler6849]

I personally would've left the nativity the way it was, that way the children could see the faces and who they are supposed to be. I love the concept of them being able to see it when you tell the Christmas story though.

[@patricialangford2802]

The nativity set looks good, but it would have been hard for me to paint over all those sweet details. Anyway, Merry Christmas. I love nativity sets, I have several, too.

[@rosemaryvalenti7880]

I agree with some of the comments. Childten love color. I think you get too much into everyting matching your decor If your grandchildren played with it before they must have liked it There was so much nice detail. Now it is a decor piece

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! The kids love it but they do love their little people nativity I have more lol. So this one can be for my decor on a shelf next year.

[@sandialexander9612]

How sweet! Your grands will get to play with the nativity and understand the true meaning of Christmas!

[@soblessed6438]

Julie you did a great job on the Nativity . Matches the Angel so well. I’m so glad to see when parents and grandparents teach their children about Jesus at a young age. So important. You all are such a wonderful family. Have a blessed evening. ✝️🤗🎄

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@sandrajoyner6474]

I used to have a nativity set that came out each Christmas season. My son, who is over forty years old, as a little boy, used to tuck the baby jesus in his bib overalls and carry him all over.

[@kimhart220]

Beautiful

[@bonniegurganus5180]

Great job on nativity Julie

[@gordonsmith146]

I had my doubts at first, but it really turned out cute!

[@WingsInc]

It looks great. I like better this way. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethcrooms2006]

It turned out so good! I need a wooden one for my great grand children

[@ColetteBrown-wh2gd]

You did an awesome job! I wish I had your inspiration and talent! Your house is beautiful.

[@rhondamartin123]

Lovely!! There’s kids will like playing with it as you tell the Christmas story.

[@sandyprice921]

I liked it better the way it was

[@julirowe9529]

I think it looks beautiful!!!

[@brendarobinette3786]

I love the nativity. You did a wonderful job. It's your house and your choice of decor. It fits in perfectly. I'm sure the grandkids will love it. Ignore the negative comments. My motto is if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all.

[@susanwelch2237]

That naivety set is gorgeous!! I love it! The added trees makes it so beautiful!

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you!

[@SharonSmith-qc3hv]

How precious for your grandchildren. Just perfect. Sharon in Texas

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Awe; thank you Sharon! ❤

[@kareneachus8630]

Very Pretty!

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@helen3652]

Love the colour change to look like the angel

[@mrsnickson]

They will love it and create so many good memories 😊

[@staceymartinez3388]

So precious

[@drumminghands6356]

I thought the colours on the nativity were very primitive colours. That rusty red and sagey green are solid primitive. Children like colourful toys. Painting them white is mistake. 😮

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! The kids love it but they do love their little people nativity I have more lol. So this one can be for my decor on a shelf next year.

[@MarleyBryant-g2p]

What a great idea to offer a resilient nativity so your babes can play, understand and appreciate the miracle of Jesus. Blessings to all from Australia.❤

[@karen-r2r]

Julie , It looks great! ❤ Nice Job.

[@lorettaacton9374]

It looks so cute the kids will love they have their own

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@cretapoole857]

Perfect. Diy well done.

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you so much!

[@jennifertaylor5776]

🎄🙏💕 Julie how clever you are I wasn’t sure what you were going to do but now that I’ve seen the end resolved I think it’s absolutely fabulous especially with the small trees. It looks wonderful thank you for the inspiration.🙏👋🇨🇦

[@sheilascobee4530]

💞 I love it!

[@HomeWithJay]

Very nice..I would put a thin ribbon on the angels neck. ❤Tyfs

[@MarshaNewcomb-xm3gx]

Love it Julie! Good job!

[@Sheilatrakat]

You did a great job. I love how you show love for your family💞

[@Stephanie-eh3pl]

Amazing. Don't we just love us some Jesus! Amen What a great look w/the Angel & trees on the wooden table. Love & Blessings Always Julie

[@jacquelawrence6874]

woap pop pl

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! And absolutely!

[@elizabethcrooms2006]

Use 220 grit sandpaper on the edge to cut the edge out then stepple the paint on, and smear, and wipe.

[@heatheryoung9949]

I have a nativity set I got at the Dollar Tree about twenty years ago. I been thinking about painting them as well. Yours turned out beautifully.

[@kathyeason7463]

Thanks for sharing Julie very pretty. ❤

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@kayburris8464]

Julia it looks so good, matched the Angel so well. All the tree bring it to life. Love it know the kids will love it too.

[@suzantherrien3708]

Awesome job love all your ideas Grandkids will love it ❤❤

[@berthavillegas4287]

Awww .....The Nativity looks beautiful ❤

[@rhondagrant2399]

Good Job!

[@belindapalmer3132]

I remember when you thrifted this Julie so sweet and you made it look gorgeous on the Table with the Angel and Trees love it ❤

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@lauragarrette9220]

Hi Julie so beautiful ❤️ ur grandchildren will love it to play and it also has the meaning of Xmas 🎁 always Laura thank u

I think your grandkids love you and they will have fun with that nativity❤

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@pickingandgrinninggram5742]

I love to watch your videos!! I was wondering why you don’t use sandpaper to do yer distressing?

[@judybaker718]

Beautiful!!! 💕🙏🕊🇨🇦

[@bernicope10]

I love the wood stained look. 👍👍👍

[@marilyn9155]

PS the kids’ table set up is adorable! I have that little pine tree in the tin can from HL too !! Love the angel You did a great job I want one of those !

[@joneswdmj]

How sweet. I can hardly wait to have grandbabies to sit special things out for. It all looks great.

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you!

[@beverlygrimmett8749]

Julie, I think your Nativity scene looks great. I love the color ........

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you so much!😊

[@BobbieD]

Love it Julie love how the children can learn the true meaning of Christmas 😊❤

[@CarolynS.Cooper-io4jw]

So special for your grands ! ❤

[@donnashaw7315]

I love it, Julie. Wish i had your vision for how to refurbish and style. I think you could take an old rusty nail and make an operating bicycle out of it. ❤

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! That's so sweet!

[@HBSVMom]

So sweet 🎄⭐️

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@marilyn9155]

I’m fine, thank you . What a lovely way to teach your babies about the nativity. Precious. The re-painted pieces are beautiful , Julie. You sure do work to make everything so special. You have such skill, talent and creativity ! Thanks for sharing !!! Loving this series. See you tomorrow!❤xx

[@cathyperez49]

Absolutely lovely!

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@cherikohout9556]

Oh my goodness I love it !! I have the Avon nativity scene bought it from my daughter when she was 4 & she is now 54 grandchildren have had it & now my great granddaughters have it makes my heart so happy we have used it thru the years !! Thank you for sharing your talents with us 🎄Merry Christmas to you & yours !

[@vickibrown5645]

I like your change for styling. It looks great. But I’m like a few others in that I wonder if the kids would have liked it better with colored clothes etc.

[@veronicahartman1751]

Julie, the Nativity is so much more appealing. I love how you look past the current colors and it looks adorable. So fitting for the grandchildren. 🎄

[@maryhalliday7739]

The nativity set turned out so pretty. I found one thrifting not too long ago, it was all ceramic and painted the wildest colors plus baby Jesus was gone. I knew I could paint it. But left it there. So I am still on the hunt for one. I do have one that has teddy bear faces so I just keep using that one. The grands are gonna love yours..❤😊

[@phyllispatterson9034]

Love it

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@dorothybunot5994]

You should get some little twinkley lights for the trees from dollar general

[@nenadominguez4359]

👍🏻❤️🎄

[@jadestone8552]

Question, don’t you need to polycrylic those wooden pieces so they can be washed off if they get sticky or dirty from the kiddos playing?

[@bettyloar2238]

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[@maesams6212]

Pretty

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you!

[@marygrantham9894]

If you use sandpaper it works better than the spoon

[@kristabeeson4517]

It looks good Julie, very rustic. The kids will enjoy them. The animals should be seen so the kids know Jesus came to earth for us all, even though we're not perfect ❤

[@lavaynepepper5454]

Hi Julie, I’m enjoying your channel in OKC. Think it’s wonderful you thrifted the nativity with the grands in mind…mine would enjoy it too! Here’s a suggestion for what it’s worth…when I use Waverly antiquing wax on a project that has “grooves” that I want to be darker, I put a little water in the wax to thin it. It runs into the cracks better and I wipe off excess. If I need it darker I just do it again. Might give it a try. Thanks for the work you put into these videos. You brighten my day!

[@conniemalone8939]

I myself think the kids would have much preferred it with the Color paint! That white or black or brown is dull and no interest to the kiddos! Everything don’t have to match your decor! Just my Opine! Yeah Girl I think u did mess it up! The kids r only gonna see blocks of white wood?????

[@maesams6212]

Yes. Looks a bit boring to play with

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! The kids love it but they do love their little people nativity I have more lol. I definitely don’t think I messed it up. This one can be for my decor on a shelf next year.

[@madzabinga8382]

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[@91livinginthelight]

🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@justMe-fp8pg]

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[@monicaoro6183]

I found a thrift nativity with the baby Jesus, but was missing a wise man. I just put that sad duo in a drawer and used the family. I have 2 thrifted nativities I let my grandboys play with. They also love my little " fairy gardens? plastic Christmas village. I love having stuff out they can play with.

[@ThrilledThrifter]

I love that you let your grandkids play with your Christmas treasures too!

[@eunicenield9631]

Sand paper works good for distressing.

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Yes, I was too lazy to go get it 😂

[@Martha-vx8bj]

Ok, it turned out lovely! I don't know why I was so anxious that it wouldn't. The pieces look like old unfinished wood. I hope you will run across a stable or shelter to add next year.

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you so much! I think It really did come together nicely 😊

[@elizabethgove3503]

I would have just left it with the original design not everything needs you be up cycled

[@kissy0828]

No different than Montessori, minimalist type of toys/wooden blocks. Some kids gravitate towards color, for some kids it’s too overstimulating. Julie I think your meaning and motive for the nativity set for your grand babies is all that matters. Not the colors. Happy holidays! ❤

[@johntrevino3531]

You need a shiny 🌟

[@annieg9636]

I wouldn’t have painted the nativity.

[@darettablack3794]

Julie,what a beautiful transformation I think they turned out really nice. You always do a great job.😊. God bless and have a beautiful weekend……….🎄♥️🎄

[@gloriabrown4439]

Girl, you tickle me. Your DIYs turn out like mine. I liked them with color. But, it’s personal preference.

[@DeanaPerkins-d8x]

The Nativity is perfect. The kids will love playing with it. Great job...love the angel 😇 ❤️ ♥️ ❤

[@ThrilledThrifter]

Thank you! 😊

[@kittykatty2898]

Julie I love your channel and everything about it, but I have recently had a thought that struck me. People are using words : " Thriftmas, Vlogmas etc" but should we really? I am a Christian as you and your family and if we think about it , the word Christmas comes from two words : Christ and Mass ( holy Mass). So adding " mas" to trivia words like thrifting or vloging or so , it does seem wrong, doesn't it? There is no holiness or mass here. And I think we should stop using them "new" words on purpose as Christians and replace them with something else. What do you think? 💝

[@leahcurrier8179]

Are the animals little pigs?? Jewish people probably didnt own pigs. They didnt look like sheep to me. Odd.

[@ladyd8339]

The Nativity set suits your decor, but I think you lost the personality of each individual in the scene by making them all look the same!

[@sandymorris6450]

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[@lydiafeagans7186]

♥️♥️♥️

[@theresaramos2788]

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[@cherikohout9556]

Oh my goodness I love it !! I have the Avon nativity scene bought it from my daughter when she was 4 & she is now 54 grandchildren have had it & now my great granddaughters have it makes my heart so happy we have used it thru the years !! Thank you for sharing your talents with us 🎄Merry Christmas to you & yours !

[@JanieDearien]

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