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June 2, 2016 By Sherry

Thrift Store Candlestick Makeover Tutorial

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I took a pair of ugly thrift store candlesticks and transformed them into beautiful chalk painted candlesticks.

This is my thrift store candlestick makeover tutorial.

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I took a pair of ugly thrift store candlesticks and transformed them into beautiful chalk painted candlesticks.

 

I took a pair of ugly thrift store candlesticks and transformed them into beautiful chalk painted candlesticks.

I was out thrift shopping last week, and I saw two candlesticks that were the shape of the ones in the store.  They were about $1 each.  They were hideous, but that does not matter because I am going to paint them.  Also, it doesn’t matter if they are not wood like the ones in the store because after you chalk paint the candlesticks, they will look like wood.

I took a pair of ugly thrift store candlesticks and transformed them into beautiful chalk painted candlesticks.

I had purchased some beautiful and old earrings and pendants earlier because I am always wanting to put bling on things to dress it up.  It’s called Champagne taste on a thrift store budget!

I took a pair of ugly thrift store candlesticks and transformed them into beautiful chalk painted candlesticks.

Instructions

I painted the candlesticks with two coats of Waverly Chalk Paint and the color was called Pool.  Distress the candlesticks with a 220 sanding block.  They looked similar to the ones in the store but I decided to put some bling on the candlesticks.

I used hot glue to attach the jewelry to the candlesticks.

I think they turned out beautiful!  This thrift store candlestick makeover was super easy, super cheap, and I have a pair of candlesticks that you will not find anywhere else.

 

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Comments

  1. Theresa says

    June 2, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    I think your upcycle turned out great!! Love the color you picked & the jewelry accent. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. See you again soon.

  2. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    June 3, 2016 at 6:21 am

    Your candle sticks turned out super cute! I love that color. I will have to look for it next time I go to Walmart. Your added touch of bling looks perfect on the candle sticks.
    My hubby says I’m cheap as well. But I see nothing wrong with it, you get what you want at a much lower price, and have fun in the process.

  3. Cynthia Chilson Finger says

    June 3, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Now that’s quite the transformation. Enjoy your “new” candlesticks! They’re beautiful!

  4. Karren Haller says

    June 3, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Wow, I am in love with your new candlestick holders, great inspiration for some brooches I have, now to find the candlesticks. Pinned!!

    This is a perfect post to come share and I would love to feature this next week on my #OMHGWW I hope you will stop by and Linkup. But also on my #OMHGFF too.

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Karren

    • Sherry says

      June 3, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Thank you so much, Karen!!

  5. Beverly says

    June 3, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I love these, Sherry! I’ve used Waverly Chalk paint for lots of projects. It works great and I like the price! I often take photos of items I see in stores and then go on a thrift store hunt for something to use to make a similar decor piece. I love the bling you added to these! Perfect finishing touch! I hope you’ll share these at tomorrow’s Snickerdoodle Sunday Party.

    • Sherry says

      June 3, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      From visiting your blog, I can see we have a lot in common. I will be linking up with you this weekend! Thank you!

      • Beverly says

        June 6, 2016 at 8:13 am

        Yes, we do! I’m delighted that you shared this with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday, Sherry!

  6. Ali B says

    June 3, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Saw this on the DIY Crush Link Party and had to stop over to see the before. The after is so cute!

  7. Jessica says

    June 3, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I am in LOVE with the color that you chose for these! They turned out so beautifully! I wish I had your vision to be able to see what things could be instead of what they are!

  8. Debrashoppeno5 says

    June 3, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I think the candlesticks look wonderful. And one really nice thing is they are not mass produced but uniquely yours. That adds character and style.

  9. Carol says

    June 3, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    These are gorgeous Sherry! I love the bling on them and the color is so soothing and beautiful. You did good!

  10. Pili says

    June 4, 2016 at 2:25 am

    Sherry, you know I fall in love with everything you do and those candle holders are no exception. Love them!! There’s no need to pay quite some money to buy something everyone has when you can visit your fav thrift store and make something unique and classy.

    Thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration, hope you have a lovely weekend!

    • Sherry says

      June 4, 2016 at 11:13 am

      Thank you for saying that Pili! You have a great weekend also!

  11. Lynn Spencer says

    June 4, 2016 at 5:25 am

    Sherry…I do wish we lived closer to each other…we could have such a fun time thrifting and crafting! I love what you did with these candlesticks and that wee bit of black and red peeking through is really perfect. And the bling…well who doesn’t look better with a little bedazzling!? Well done my friend.
    Wishing you a lovely weekend!
    Hugs, Lynn

    • Sherry says

      June 4, 2016 at 11:13 am

      I agree with you, Lynn! I have always thought that we think a lot alike, we have the same taste. I look forward to spending time with you at Haven!

  12. Gina says

    June 4, 2016 at 8:56 am

    These candlesticks turned out fabulous! I think that the chalk blue is such a perfect color. And I love the way you dressed them up. 🙂

    • Sherry says

      June 4, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Thank you Gina!!

  13. LaVoice says

    June 4, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    What a difference a little tender care can do for things. Great job.

  14. Sam-Raggedy Bits says

    June 5, 2016 at 4:55 am

    These turned out beautifully! I love the bling you added! Just perfect 🙂

  15. lorraine Williamson says

    June 5, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    love love love it especially adding the bling to it makes it uniquely your own thanks for sharing have a great week I’m lorraine I’m visiting from happiness is homemade have a great week

  16. Linda says

    June 6, 2016 at 8:40 am

    Love your creativity. That pool color is so pretty. Adding the bling really transform the candle sticks to elegance.

  17. Maria Brittis says

    June 6, 2016 at 9:40 am

    LOVE it so much! Are you selling them, you should!
    Thanks
    Maria

  18. Fiona - Coombe Mill says

    June 6, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I love how you have changed these candlesticks, the colour of paint and the distressing work so well and a little bling does given them a real list too. Popping by from the real crafty linky party and would love you to join me for #Trash2Treasure too.

  19. Mary says

    June 7, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Yay for thrift store make overs. A budget for decorating is a must and when you can do your own DIY them you have $ more to play with.!!

  20. Sara Syrett says

    June 7, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! Visiting from http://www.twelveonmain.com. Have a great week!

  21. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    June 7, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    I like that you have champagne tastes on a thrift store budget Sherry. These made over candlesticks really do look like they belong in a high-end store. Beautifully done. Pinning and sharing.

  22. Katrin says

    June 8, 2016 at 2:11 am

    The colour you chose is so pretty, especially for the summer season I think! What a difference to before! And the “bling” you added made them so much more unique! Lovely!

  23. Celeste | The Whole Serving says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:58 am

    My daughter just said to me this morning that she wants to go thrifting. Maybe we’ll do that this weekend. I always amazed at how something simple can be turned into something spectacular.

  24. Teresa says

    June 9, 2016 at 5:16 am

    Those are just beautiful! Thank you for sharing them at The Really Crafty Link Party! Pinned!

  25. Christine says

    June 9, 2016 at 7:18 am

    Beautiful, loving the color you chose too!

  26. twochicksandamom says

    June 9, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    Lovely makeover! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

  27. Lisa says

    June 12, 2016 at 7:35 am

    I love thrift store finds that I can makeover like this! The paint you used is gorgeous and I’m going to have to grab some the next I am at Walmart. I have some wooden candlesticks that desperately need cheering up. Thanks for linking up on Happiness is Homemade and we’ve featured your tutorial this week!

  28. Christine at Must Love Home says

    June 12, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I love your makeover…and you are so right that they started out hideous! I laughed when I read your comments about being cheap…I saw myself in those comments…hilarious! I also use the Waverly chalk paints from Walmart…they are very well priced there! I am coming over from Snickerdoodle Sunday where this post was featured – yeah! Have a great week!!

    • Sherry says

      June 12, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Thank you for the feature, Christina! I am glad someone else get’s being cheap!

  29. patti says

    July 6, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    Wow, those are gorgeous! I wish I had the ability to see the potential in thrift store uglies.

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