Where to find projects to upcycle? Thrift stores, facebook marketplace, craigslist or even your own home!
sand paper 80 or 100 grit; removing wood or paint, shaping and refinishing
Acrylic paint; works well on wood with little to none odor
Paint stripper; removal of thick paints
Lacquer thinner; removal of sheen on surfaces
Hot Glue Gun; securely placing décor (string, ribbon, buttons)
Glue Sticks; don't forget the gun doesn't come with glue
Stencils; unique writing
Paintbrushes; a set of brushes for different uses
Nail variety pack; you just never know when you need to fix something
Hammer; fixing and refinishing is key here
Canvas; paint your own picture and sell it!
Fabric; adding little details for a unique look
Painters Tape; absolutely a must for pristine look
Gorilla Glue; for heavy duty gluing
This is a great #beginners list to stock up on! That way when you come across a project in a #thriftstore then you already have all of the supplies to get started right away. It's so nice to just have this stuff on hand. It's generally a one time purchase for a long long time. I linked great products on #Amazon to each description to help you get your cart ready.
The products linked are of great quality with high reviews and lots of research done by me. Considering I have been doing this a while I have been able to find what works and what doesn't for work.
Personal Experience
upsell, upcycle and repurpose
I'm a stay at home mother with a housekeeping business on the side. I'm new to both blogging and house keeping. I must say I was weary about DIY crafts before I started. I often asked myself "Is this going to look good? I hope this isn't a waste of time.". Luckily I overcame those anxieties and just got started on it.
As soon as I begun I was on a roll. I found myself enjoying it so much that I found purpose everyday in finishing/starting new projects. I was able to really let myself go and that is such an important thing to be able to do.
The products linked above are what got me started in the upcycling crafts. The supplies is long-lasting and well worth the price for your own health and sanity.
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