Painting over a painting thrift stores

Going thrift shopping is always an adventure. You never know what you might find while digging through a bargain bin of shoes or a barrel full of backpacks and belts. If you’re lucky, you might even stumble upon a piece of artwork that’s worth displaying in your home. And even if you don’t think any of the pieces are up to par yet, you might be able to give a painting new life by adding your own flair to it.

9 Awesome Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Paintings

My favorite subject in school was art. During my senior year all the AP art studios had studio spaces in one big room. We had free creative reign to decorate as we wished. I shared a spot with a guy named Chris (not the Chris I married). I ate most of my lunches in the

Modernize a thrifted painting with this easy thrift store art makeover tutorial! Stencils and paint make it easy.

I love to browse the thrift shops in my neighborhood, but sometimes find myself stuck on the creative possibilities of an item. I know it has potential but am equally aware that if I don’t have a clear cut idea that I want to execute, it will likely end up in a pile in the back 0f my closet. With this in mind, I rounded up a few DIY upgrades for items I come across frequently. 1.

Check out these DIY upgraded thrift store art pieces.

I found this oversized art for $14.99 and was originally drawn to the frame only. But over time, I didn't' have the heart to paint this old canvas...even if it…

Nothing adds character to a space like art. Make like a savvy DIYer and take thrift store art to another level.

Thrifted art is so easy to come by, but often it needs some TLC! Learn how to update thrift store art with 1 simple step for a vintage look.

Take a thrift store or yard sale painting and make it your own!