I am joining what may just be one of the best challenges ever – The Thrift Store Throwdown. 15 thrifting pros are participating in the challenge all about finding great junk, sharing it with others, and repurposing it. (I mean really, doesn’t it sound fun already!)
Each of us had $15 to spend at a yard sale, thrift store, and flea market on a diamond in the rough. Then we shipped our finds off to one of our fellow thrifters. Over the next few weeks we will all be transforming our thrifted goodies into something amazing and of course sharing the final reveals with you. Can you see why I am excited?
I was lucky enough to receive a big box from Randi at Dukes and Duchesses. Dukes and Duchesses is a new site to me but I quickly discovered that Randi is a master at repurposing thrifty finds. Definitely my kind of girl. She had tons of great projects to check out, but these are a couple that really stood out to me.
This herb terrarium is made from a Christmas ornament – how smart is that! A big row of these hanging in your kitchen window would be amazing.
And this cloche made from an old globe. I am a sucker for anything made from maps and globes, so this one is definitely going on my project list.
So what thrifted treasure did she send me? I was super excited to come home to find a box waiting for me on my porch.
And inside, swathed in bubble wrap, was this little ceramic cow head.
How cute is this guy! He’s actually kind of cute the way he is, but I’m really excited about figuring out how to transform him.
One thing is for sure – he is getting a dose of color one way or another! I’m definitely open to suggestions – what would you do if this guy was yours?
Want to see what thrifty finds I picked up and mailed off? (I’ll admit it, a small part of me totally wanted to keep it for myself!) You can see all of the thrifted treasures including what I sent to Shop at Blu at the links below.
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How fun is that? I wish we could do a huge thrifting challenge that you could participate in too, but for now I’d love to hear any suggestions you have for my sweet little cow!
Deborah says
That bull is so cute! I can’t wait to see what you do!!!
Carrie says
Thanks! I am excited!
carol says
Love that white cow but can’t wait to see it colorized!
Carrie says
Me too Carol!
Amy @ My Life From Home says
That’s a tough one because I love him the way he is!! Can’t wait to see how you change him.
Carrie says
Thanks Amy! He is really cute but I think I can make him even cuter!
Rachel Teodoro says
I’m with you, I love him just how he is. But coat of paint might be kind of cool too. Blue is my suggestion.
Carrie says
I love blue so there is a very good chance that will be a part of this!
Tammy says
How cute is he! I don’t know that I would do anything to him…maybe add a box wood wreath around his neck and add some wording to the plaque.
Carrie says
That would be really cute Tammy!
Paula says
This is a tough one. Is it big? The cow looks very small but the box looks large.
Carrie says
Paula, he is pretty small – maybe six inches across. The box was big because of all the bubble wrap to keep him safe!
Cecilia says
Oh fun! I did one of those challenges once. It really forced me to think outside the box. As for your cow, I have no idea what to do! It’s so adorable the way it is. Looking forward to seeing the transformation!
Carrie says
Thanks Cecilia! So far this has been a lot of fun – hopefully my little cow looks cuter when I finish and not worse!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
So excited to the Thrift Store Throwdown blog hopping with you. I can’t wait to see what magic you make happen with your sweet little cow’s head!
Carrie says
Thanks Ashley!
Randi says
I can’t wait to see what you do with the bull. I loved it and almost kept him!
Carrie says
Randi, I don’t blame you a bit! He is so cute!
Sue at Blu says
So much fun! I love your little cow head! Can’t wait to see his transformation!
Carrie says
Thanks Sue!
Courtney@ All Things New Again says
Moo! Paint him hot pink. Just kidding…I paint everything hot pink. I’m sure you will come up with something awesome for him (her?). Can’t wait to see it! Isn’t this fun?
Carrie says
Haha, I could similarly say I paint everything turquoise. I think I need more hot pink in my life!
Jeannee@shepherdsandchardonnay.com says
Carrie, I think you already won the challenge because you received the CUTEST item! I would hang him on the wall and consider the challenge won! LOL !
Carrie says
I know – he is so cute already! Hopefully I can think of something good for him!