Transforming Trash Into Treasures: Epic Thrift Store Upcycles

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@my3heartsjjj]

I just want to thank you for keeping your projects on household items, homemade and budget friendly, I've lost interest in other crafting channels because they start using brand names. I understand they get promo, so typically it's out of budget for most. You continually keep your projects so that anyone can do it! And your work is beautiful if not way better than the fancy brand names! Absolutely love your channel 🎉❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you’re enjoying! ❤️

[@LindaMarquette]

Your creations are BEAUTIFUL!!! You tend to upscale vintage items EXACTLY the way I do!!! We are kindred spirits!!! MY FAVORITE CRAFTER BY FAR!!! GOD BLESS YOU !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy my work!

[@jacquelinedickey8852]

What?? No way!! Don't pay any attention to those comments! You guys are BOTH amazing. I have watched each of you go through good times and bad. You are going through life just as you should. Sharing and taking care of each other.

[@kaylisperry6454]

She looks like she is having fun and I love to see people upcycle rather than stuff ending up in landfills. If folks bought more recycled/upcycled items and passed on plastic, etc..we would all be better off for it. Good work!

[@carolwhite9795]

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[@ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM]

Oh Deidre, that upcycled cabinet is beyond beautiful. It is my absolute favorite. The contrast is gorgeous.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@creatief_met_daantje]

Wat een geweldige ding heb je gemaakt. Ik heb al wat ideeën over genomen. Heel erg bedankt. Groetjes uit Nederland

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching so glad you enjoyed

[@sandrapowis510]

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[@GenExRemembers]

You have such an eye for things! You're so creative, this is fast becoming my favorite channel.. Definitely my favorite DIY channel.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@jesgreen]

Love all of them. My mom taught my sister & I that thrifting is like treasure hunting. We have now taught our kids. I have things that my mom upcycled that are dated that I've upcycled. Helps me feel close to her. Ty for some wonderful ideas. Merry Christmas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

The hunt when thrifting is so fun glad you are sharing with your kids

[@tanyabobino9724]

M C C GUN DR VACUUM GO D DR SEC C XYLOPHONE

[@debrasabalewski9144]

With any can of paint if you take a nail and bang holes in the groove of the can the paint will go back into the can and you'll have a lot less waste and it will be a lot cleaner when you go to put the cap back on. Best hack I ever got

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@katheleenjohnson990]

Love the candle stick idea

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too!!

[@kathyhaydysch9875]

Lovely video. I could sit and listen to you all day. Your designs are just charming and so fun to stitch. I am going to try your wonderful finishing idea of putting a small inside lid of box. Congrats on your new sweet baby. Grandchildren are our reward for getting older. Sending prayers for your husband.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@isabelladelange4126]

You are the best I have ever seen you inspired me so much thanks you are awesome 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cyndykeithley3435]

First time seeing your amazing video. Im so impressed with your creativity and speed. Love all your recycled projects! New subscriber! Nice to learn about your homemade recipes for paints! Thanks!

[@carolchiocchi8843]

Ditto!🤗

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ welcome

[@barbarakenziesmith5949]

Someone please give Linda Spenser a cookie. She sounds unhappy. Deirdre- great job and wonderful positive attitude, as always. We can ALL learn from you. Merry Christmas!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for the kind words.

[@artisticthoughtsbyelena]

Hi Deidra, just a suggestion, if you want to stiffen your doilies, you find, you can dip them in some Elmers glue, shape them, and they dry stiff. Holding the shape they were created for.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip

[@janjones4772]

Everything is just beautiful,I love them all, I just can’t believe how you put a napkin on a candle , using wax paper, it’s so pretty. I gotta learn this idea, I don’t have one of those machine the prints labels and other ideas, that is so neat, also gotta learn how to transfer to other items, Love all you did.👍👍Thanks for sharing with me, the big dummy,♥️♥️♥️😀

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@janjones4772]

I would. Have bought the picture of the wagon,so neat ,I loved it just as it was, love old barns too., love all your old wood too. Turned out great. ♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!

[@tamarajans]

The teacup and saucer candle holder was so awesome! 😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@GenExRemembers]

That jewelry box makeover is unbelievable. I LOVE this channel.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@sandyschneider6792]

I saw a shovel turned into a woodpecker head by a metallurgist too. Most adorable re-use I have ever seen. This shovel was adorable to!! I cleaned out a family farm from 1898 forward. I kept some things. Now I have some ideas and kniw what some people bought fir recycling. It was a fin learning adventure during the sale!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you’re inside the video. Thanks for watching.

[@kristinaexpat3843]

You really have a great eye for color and the different ways you layer them are so stunning!!! I’m really impressed! Thanks from Portugal!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@2525joanne]

I love all your ideas..I'm from Yorkshire England..I've tried lots of upcyling ..you are my favourite you tuber..❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@noracalvert9786]

I can't stress enough how you are probably the best and most true DIYer on KZbin. I get so fed up and frustrated with the pretend ones that run to Dollartree and buy, say a sign, come back and just repaint that nice sign, spending $10-$20 to add a bobble or two, and then say, "I just love this and hope you do too"! Meanwhile they have just spent a fortune redecorating an already perfect piece, that cost $1 to begin with. That's not DIYing. That's just redecorating expensively and foolishly. A true DIYer takes nothing and creates something with little or no expense.And one of the best of all is the fact you're Canadian, in a predominately American field of wanna-bees. I now have a whole section in my notebook dedicated to your channel that is full of every helpful hint, hack and useful bit of information, and my New Year's Resolution for 2024 is to watch every one of your videos. Here I go, and please keep those videos coming. ❤️❤️❤️ (🇨🇦😉)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh my! Such a kind message. I really appreciate it and this is why I love my channel! Thanks so much xo

[@noracalvert9786]

You’re most welcome. You’ve earned it! And teaming up with Canterbury Cottage is brilliant. I’m sticking with you two gals

[@allisonkeppel9894]

Totally agree! I recently ran across my first video and have binge watched for days!

[@lghanson4519]

Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I appreciate this ❤️ thanks for watching

[@debbiegreen2414]

I love the tinted glass. Beautiful

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too!

[@jonimosteller8946]

Love your tips , pretty things 🧡💚💙

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!

[@lorit4320]

Love the little white mirror you upcycled. So cute!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@maleficent2993]

I love 😍the wooden wall sconce that you added scrap book paper to? The hack for thinning the paper is brilliant!!! Thanks for showing me that my 'hoarding because I know I can turn it into something else' disorder lol. I love to breathe new life into old pieces

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@Jennifermcintyre]

Wow! So many great ideas for people to use on whatever they come across! Watching at 2x speed to fit into my day!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed

[@Jennifermcintyre]

@@OurUpcycledLifejust got to your pottery comment! Ceramics was my favorite elective classes at the Junior College! Check into the Raku technique firing… I think you’d really love the look and how there’s always random results/ surprises! Such a useful hobby to take up!

[@janjones4772]

This picture is gorgeous,that you dabbed painted on ,just Love it, Beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I enjoy all your ideas, and I love the reduce, reuse, and recycle vibe!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!

[@catherineskis]

That tool box...what a cool idea!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so too!

[@faithtaylor612]

Thank you Stephen!! ❤️❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@ajb.822]

Hi ! Thanks for all your instruction and inspiration ! For sprinkling cinnamon on projects, I was thinking using a shaker would be nice. Then, realized most shakers have too-big of holes, you'd definitely be shaking tons out. So, either a salt shaker with tiny holes or make own. For anyone who's not done something like this for other reasons/came across it, It's nice to know you can make any container into a shaker by drilling small holes into the lid. To avoid injury etc., hold the lid steady using a pliers or vice grips etc. and have the lid upside down, on a surface like scrap wood which you won't mind drilling into a tad when u go thru the lid. Then, use a drill bit that looks about the size of the hole u want, erring on the too-small side. Idea #2 : secure a bit of cheesecloth or window screen around a jar etc. - alone or under a flip-open lid. Idea #3: Place cinnamon into a sachet bag/reusable tea bag type bag, and "puff" cinnamon over your project ( be careful not to inhale ! ). Store in a container between uses.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Some great tips thanks 😊

[@annal2702]

Un réel plaisir pour moi d'admirer toutes ces transformations !!! Qui de plus s'inscrit totalement dans ma philosophie de récupérer, transformer et arrêter de consommer encore et encore..... Faire et transformer apporte un tel autre plaisir. Même si ça devient Très encombrant 😂 Un grand merci de France pour ce moment de divertissement relaxant

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@BoopnBudgets]

I just love how creative people are!! 😊❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@papabear2515]

I’m really happy I’ve found your channel. Even though I’m not so much of a farmhouse person, I really appreciate so many of your techniques that inspire and inform me! New subscriber! Thanks so much! ❤ Kathleen USA

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@RashmisABCD]

Happy new year, Great upload, you showed very well, beautiful presentation, best wishes for your lovely channel, have a wonderful day, lk

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Same to you

[@saundrathurman8494]

Some of the greatest ideals I've seen in a lone time,thank you and Merry Christmas..♥🤍💙

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy holidays!

[@lynncole2663]

LOVE THE YORKIE 🥰

[@OurUpcycledLife]

She was my sidekick. Unfortunately we lost her in July and I miss her so dearly.

[@mrsgallegos615]

The glass staining technique you did is fabulous!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@rman10002]

Lady, you are very, very, VERY good at this. Amazing ideas. And you seem like a real sweetheart. Thanks for my new favorite channel. 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!❤️

[@Jackie11779]

Always such wonderful information!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pingquana5941]

Omg all of these are so smart and beautiful. I cant wait for my home in the future i’m going to have so many cute trinkets and it’ll be so cosy and homey and i’ll use THESE hacks when i want to improve or make things look more belonged to!❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching so glad that you enjoyed the video

[@sharonblac]

Deidre: I love all your creative ideas! And also that in essence you are recycling and making things beautiful! I, personally, am going to do the candle-napkin project! Thanks so much!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Excellent!

[@judyluchies2492]

Love all of these thank you Blessings 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇♥️♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy.

[@avamarrelli2598]

Really pretty and nice to not see the gold foil center for a change. The colors are beautiful. You were making me a nervous wreck holding the molds while pouring the resin😅. This is the first time I’ve seen your video and I enjoyed watching. Thanks

[@retabates3799]

You have some really great ideas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnaharrell6794]

Love the old oil lamp upsycle.vamazing. i love your channel. Keep up the amazing job. We love you. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@janeschreiner5000]

This is my first time on your site and I am absolutely inspired! You actually gave me an idea for something else I plan to do. Thank you! The idea to use the lint remover to steady the jar is wonderful.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I'm so glad! Welcome 🤗

[@MaryLove-y9s]

I love all your pieces ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@jansfield5314]

Great ideas, love them! thank you for sharing 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@midgeleigh7289]

I love love your videos ! As a beginner crafter I'm learning a lot !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks! So glad you enjoy the videos.

[@debrahurst1319]

By the time your video ends, I will have forgotten my favorites. Although I love all of them, my favorite was the frame and your own artwork made out from your paper that protects your work area. 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh thank you!

[@Nana1959.]

Your candle sticks are beautiful! Great upcycled thrift store finds. Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@rosalindalozano233]

That leg!!! Wow!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right!

[@JudyMeadows-dv9on]

I love your free cabinet now

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@vivianbunch1963]

Great job on that old print!👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks glad you enjoyed

[@kymerwin8870]

You are the best at this! Tina is great too!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@janetteireland9801]

Lovely cathy happy new year and all the best for you and your family in 2024❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy new year!

[@BudgetsWithELMA]

You are blessed with a talent❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much

[@nessawilliams4859]

Love all the projects! Can I use the cling wrap method on a canvas?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@nessawilliams4859]

Can you show this method or share link where you demo’d it?

[@lulasnest2215]

Lula'sNest Just subscribed and 👍👍! Your projects are interesting and beautiful. I've got some of the old junk you used. I hope to be inspired!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for subbing!

[@janjones4772]

Everything is so beautiful, such great ideas, my brain just doesn’t work as well any more, but Love watching you design, love it all, your so talented, really enjoy you.😃👍👍🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️😃🥰

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@anitaassad4499]

Hi hi from Johannesburg south Africa. Love your upcycle ideas.

[@BugzBetty]

This just popped up in recommended videos and so glad that i decided to watch your video and you have given me a lot of great ideas for some upcycling projects. I will have to go to some of your new videos and also watch the old videos too. Thank you for the great ideas and inspiration to get me back into crafting ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bobbieholtzclaw5146]

Loved these projects the blue frame and butterflies --- awesome.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@heatherpollard3809]

Thank you, this was a very useful video. I am new to spraying and this helped a lot. I thought I might be over preping;now I have seen how you work, I am encouraged, thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janjones4772]

I just love this little Spooky jar, it’s so cute, I save ever jar, or bottles, also cans, I have painted on a few jars, use them for pencil holders, I’ve never really done anything with these things, I just can’t throw them away. Do you or can you print a lot of things and sale them so we can buy them, some one told them she bought a bunch from a lady, she just does this and it adds up she said. Sounds like a good idea., thanks. 👍♥️♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That is awesome!

[@joycenielsen4800]

I love what you do

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks ❤️

[@robbiediles4242]

Your Treasures are lovely especially the egg carton roses and the piece of furniture also the music was very relaxing😊😅❤❤😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@TheSouthernLady777]

The little white wagon would work for any holiday.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it sure would

[@anaferguson5135]

Beautiful!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you!

[@Rose-v6x]

I like the flutterbys and the blue. My friend and I are into the blues right now. Theres gotta be a spiritual message in there somewhere! 😂❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@ownandbehappy]

I have to be honest, the halloween vase was so stressful to watch. I thought it was going to be a disaster until it came together in the very end. It looks amazing! Blew my mind😅.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching so glad you enjoyed

[@kaylisperry6454]

Lol. Yes It was a hot mess to watch. It looked ok on video with flowers but by itself...just don't look close.. definitely Dollar Store type project best left for jars or like here, an inexpensive vase.

[@Dibriz-nails]

Fantastic thank you for sharing

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@selenaupson7773]

Loved them all. The painting was amazing

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JillianNorwood]

Such awesome upcycle ideas!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@sheilaeskridge9393]

Thank you for the time, creativity and inspiration for looking at old items with potential! I love thrifting and have had an eBay business for 10 years selling vintage collectibles. I definitely will be using some of your inexpensive techniques to redo items for my home! And, I’ll be checking out your Etsy shop for the graphics.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you enjoyed!❤️

[@vickieeck9089]

You are amazing!!! Learn something every time I watch your channel!!😍😍😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I'm so glad!

[@katharinavonzitzewitz826]

I love your picture project- I just would kind of paint the wooden frame golden...😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea!!

[@catherinebond2779]

I love your ideas they are creative and beautiful thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@pattywolfe4586]

I just wanted to let you know I just came across your channel for the first time today and YES I subscribed .....you are so talented and have inspired me to get my creative juices flowing....have a blessed 2024✨🥳✨✨✨

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@shellydavis1943]

Looooooooove your amazing eye and talent

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@number1bettyboop]

Love Love Love the packing tape on scrapbooking paper, so amazing. I can’t find napkins for decoupage. I do have “loads” of scrapbooking paper. THANK YOU

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@elizabethszwed7851]

Love Love Your Channel ❣️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@sweethaven1929]

Love love all your ideas thank you💕💕💕💕❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanjones7486]

I've never seen so many great ideas! Will be a viewer for a long long time!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@catlandstraysandferals2844]

ilove your videos!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@lucyguilbeault4768]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video! I can now look at anything with an open mind! I seem to have a problem finding the right paint brushes to do the job. I am also from Ontario, Canada and would love to know where you purchase your brushes. I also have many picture frames that I can't seem to part with and after watching your video, I can now turn them into something I can enjoy. Thank you so much for these inspiring hints, tips, and money-saving techniques! You are my favorite DIYer!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much for the kind words - I'm happy to hear you're enjoying the channel!

[@Brunse61]

I really enjoy all of your videos! You have amazing ideas!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@chantel410]

Thank you so much got some great ideas from you!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@Rocksyrose]

Hello New subscriber here I love watching things being transformed from the former way to a different transformation. I will disagree with the transformation of those beautiful small vases @ 15:34 the colors were so vibrant.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kathywasson]

I love all of your crafts❤

[@TerriWilliams-z4x]

Hi just come across your channel and I loving your ideas n items u are up cycling as it’s different from other channels as they all kinda do same stuff so nice n refreshing to see you do different items. Keep doing great job my lovely Hugs n luv from uk .

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@rainygirl777]

🌺 love all of these! 🤩

[@OurUpcycledLife]

❤️

[@MariaMartins-me3oj]

Beautiful ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolinagrammy2735]

I'm really enjoying watching this while I work on the last of my Christmas projects. You really helped me think out of the box and how to do these kinds of things on a small budget. That's exactly what I have lol I was able to sell a few things when I finally gathered up the courage to post some for sale on Facebook marketplace. I'm finding so much to up cycle not only at the Goodwill stores, but I'm having great success finding things at the Habitat for Humanity store. I haven't even had a chance to check out my local Thrift stores because I'm finding so much at these stores. Thank you for the inspiration to do what I love the most and allowing me to make money to supplement my disability check. You are amazing and I'm a subscriber for life lol Merry Christmas to you and your family. Sending you lots of love from North Carolina.❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it and glad my tutorials have been helpful :) This is why I love sharing my DIYS

[@damarismarzan5833]

Thanks I love your ideas❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!