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Thrift Store Swap with Happily Ever After Etc

The Thrift Store Swap

Hey y'all

The THE THRIFT STORE SWAP is finally here! I know you’ve waited patiently… so let’s get started shall we? This swap was soooo much fun! I love re-purposing things and making them pretty again… so this swap was right up my ally. But can I tell you a secret? Shhh… don’t tell anybody!

** I was scared to join**

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That’s right, I was totally freaked out. I thought “what if someone sends me something and I don’t know what to do with it?!” When I work on projects by myself it’s easy… I come up with the inspiration and I work on what speaks to me. Now I have to work on something that speaks to someone else! Eeek!

We played a game of round robin to see who would send to who… and decided that I would send an item to Carolyn of CC McAfee Perspective… while the fabulous Tracy from At Home with Sweet T would be sending me a little something something.

Which is how I wound up with this fantastic round-about thingy…

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You guessed it… I had no idea what to do! I stared at it for a while… Talked to my hubby about it (he thought I should make it into a projector for spinning pictures which was a crazy cool idea but waaaay too complicated!)… Then I placed it in the middle of my living room floor and stared at it as I walked by for a week.

Nope, still no inspiration.

I moved it to my mom’s house for a week and finally lugged it out to my new house… where I still had absolutely no idea what to do with it. I decided I would have to paint it… there was no way the yucky wood would be salvaged… but what could I do to the top that was new and exciting?

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I thought about adding a decal and researched several french antique graphics… I even took a poll asking for your votes (and had a lot of great responses!) I thought I finally had a great idea but when I printed out the graphics NOTHING seemed to fit!

That’s when the lighting bolt hit… wallpaper samples. We had just gone through the wallpaper books at work and I had an entire box of expired wallpaper books sitting in my warehouse begging to be re-purposed! Wallpaper sample books come in gorgeous patterns and are just big enough to cover the top of my funny little round-about! (Side note: when I brought the round-about to work to look at the wallpaper books one of my employees thought it was a birdhouse… which I can see now would have been an excellent re-purpose!)

I looked through the wallpaper books and found a pattern that matched my Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue paint color perfectly… and then it was off to the races!

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I attached my wallpaper sample with a bit of border adhesive (don’t worry I’ll walk you through that in a separate post!) and the angels started singing! I can’t BELIEVE how much I love the end result!

After the paint had dried and the wallpaper was glued the final step was adding pictures. I originally wanted to add wedding pictures (of course!) but I could not find my printed wedding pictures anywhere!!!

What I did find was a mixture of college photos, ski trip memories, a day at the beach from spring break and a sleepover with my best friend from high school. While the wedding pictures would have been gorgeous it was kind of the expected response… I feel like newlyweds use wedding pictures for everything. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE my wedding pictures but it was nice to take a break from the wedding and use memories. I love looking at all the good times! Go on… take a look for yourself!

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If you loved the swap as much as I did I’m sure you’re wondering what the other ladies have come up with! Check out what Carolyn of CC McAfee Perspective did with the items I sent her… or go backwards and see what Tracy from At Home with Sweet T received! I know Tracy was having a hard time coming up with ideas as well… I can’t wait to see what she ended up with!

Of course if you’d like to see what the whole gang was doing you can make the full rounds:

Five Kids, a Dog & a Blog
Mid Michigan Mom
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CC McAfee Perspective
At Home with Sweet T
The Fox & Bear Homestead

What do y’all think?! Do you love the wallpaper as much as I do? What would you have done with my round-about thingy?!

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Comments

  1. carolyn says

    July 1, 2015 at 7:53 am

    I LOVE what you did with the little round about!
    It turned out so cute!
    Worth the wait for sure!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 11:14 am

      I’m so glad it was worth the wait! Haha! I was so excited to see what the other gals came up with… The suspense was killing me! Thanks for stopping by Carolyn!

      Reply
  2. Lyn says

    July 1, 2015 at 9:30 am

    I still have no idea what the round-about thingy is, but you are so imaginative and you made it into something beautiful. I love the wallpaper btw!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Thanks Lyn! I really have NO idea what it is either… I know turnstiles were big in the 60s and 70s but they were typically for napkins, salt and pepper… Kitchen table stuff. This is not the same thing! Haha! Oh well I love how it turned out!

      Reply
  3. Alex says

    July 1, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I love thrifting! I am actually about to do a post about it!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Sounds like fun Alex! Thrifting is so much fun… You never know what you’re going to find!

      Reply
  4. Samantha says

    July 1, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Love what you did with it! Such a great way to display photos in your home!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Isn’t that a nice touch! I love being able to spin it and see all the fun pictures!

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    July 1, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Betsy, this is so precious!!! A little imagination goes a long way!! What else can I say, that you took what looked like nothing and turned it into a jem… sho uld I keep going? The color is great, the idea of the photos is brilliant!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:26 am

      You’re making me blush!! You are so sweet! I’m so glad you like it, I am so pleased with how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by Mary!

      Reply
  6. Lisa B. says

    July 1, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Betsy, you did an amazing job with your thrift store swap! I love that you made it not only a picture carousel but it works great as a pen/pencil/marker holder too! Lovely piece for a desk top. You definitely worked your magic on this piece! Can’t wait to see what you do for the next swap!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks Lisa! You ladies are so sweet! I love how it turned out… Even the hubby stopped in his tracks when he saw it and was like “that is not what I was expecting… It turned out great!” Can’t wait for the next one!

      Reply
  7. Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says

    July 1, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Love the idea and how it serves multiple purposes.
    Makes me think that if I do allow new/repurposed pieces into our home they should be multi-functional!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Definitely! The best pieces always do multiple things! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Logan Can says

    July 1, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I love this idea! You are so clever! My pens are currently taking up space in a drawer. I’d love to do something fun like this! You are very creative!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      I love having mine out and easily accessible… But I’m kind of weird about my pens! I love different colors and use them for crafting and journaling so I always have a lot!

      Reply
  9. Julie @runwalkrepeat.com says

    July 1, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    What a fun way to show photos! It turned out so cute.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks Julie! I love to display pictures everywhere… So this turned out great!

      Reply
  10. Alex from Sew, Simmer, and Share says

    July 1, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    This turned out so cute! I’ve never seen a “roundabout thingy” before, but I love that it does double-duty as a pen holder and photo display!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 1, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Haha!! I’ve never seen one of these before either… Hence the highly original name! Maybe one day I will learn what it’s called but since Google didn’t know I’m not sure anyone does 😉 either way I love how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Becki S says

    July 2, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Oh my goodness. This is fabulous. I love love love what you did. I am so awful about starting projects but not finishing them (insert my husband who will reluctantly finish things). This looks like a wonderful swap but I just don’t know that I would ever find inspiration!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      That’s the challenging part… Figuring out what to do with something someone else sent you! Haha! Luckily it tinted out great… I can’t wait for the next one!

      Reply
  12. Linh {A Beautiful RAWR} says

    July 2, 2015 at 6:55 am

    OMG what an amazing job on that find! I would have never been able to pull this off. Such a sweet way to display your pics.
    Linh
    http://abeautifulrawr.com

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 9:33 am

      Thank you! I love being able to see my friends and family as I work! You’re so sweet!

      Reply
  13. Caroline @ In Due Time says

    July 2, 2015 at 6:58 am

    I love the color you painted it! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 10:31 am

      Isn’t it pretty? Working at Sherwin Williams I am always seeing new colors I just have to try… I knew bracing blue would be pretty I just had to find a project for it!

      Reply
  14. Steph says

    July 2, 2015 at 7:25 am

    So imaginative. You can get some real gems from thrift shops. Great work 🙂

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 8:17 am

      Thanks Steph! I love thrifting for that exact reason… You never know what you’re going to find!

      Reply
  15. Suzi T says

    July 2, 2015 at 7:30 am

    That is so cute. Seems wallpaper is back in vogue everywhere!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 10:32 am

      It was the perfect solution for my little round-about! Haha! The sample was the perfect size and free!!

      Reply
  16. Maggie says

    July 2, 2015 at 8:02 am

    I love how great this turned out! And the pictures on the side make it so personal! I’m inspired to go see if I can find something similar at my flea market 😉

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 9:33 am

      Good luck Maggie!! If you find something awesome let us know… I want to see pictures 😉

      Reply
  17. Melanie Pickett, Flying Blonde says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Oh my, that is genius! Nicely done. I’m also a Michigander (formerly north and now western). I love this idea of swapping items and using your ingenuity to create something! I’d love to join in something like this.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Melanie! The swap was definitely fun… We are going to do another one soon so maybe you can join! Can’t wait to see how it goes!

      Reply
  18. Meg @ Green With Decor says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:56 am

    This looks so great!! I love what you did with it! What a fun project!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 2, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks Meg! I’m tickled that you like it!

      Reply
  19. Tatum says

    July 5, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    This is such an awesome idea for a swap, and wow! You did an awesome job!
    xo,
    Tatum
    thepace.co

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks Tatum! I was thrilled with how it turned out… I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  20. Tracy Snyder says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Betsy it turned out great! Glad you don’t hate me for sending that. 🙂

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      July 7, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Haha! That’s okay Tracy I wasn’t sure what to do (as you know 🙂 ) but it turned out great! Very fancy 😉

      Reply
  21. JAsmine says

    August 1, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Love projects like these especially when they’re so affordable!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 3, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Affordable is definitely important! That’s what I love about our swap… It’s $10!

      Reply
  22. Rebecca says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    WOW!! This is totally impressive and I never would have thought to do what you did!! I love thrift store shopping and refurbishing things so this was totally up my alley! 🙂 I shared earlier this summer on my blog about a “porch redo” that my mom and I did with a set of thrifted chairs 🙂 (http://www.caravansonnet.com/2015/06/camp-porch-chairs-for-our-1901-cabin.html) and you have definitely inspired to keep searching for buried treasure! Thanks so much for sharing!!
    Stopping by from the Blogelina Commentathon and so glad that you are in my group!
    Blessings, Rebecca 🙂
    http://www.caravansonnet.com

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:32 am

      I love how your porch turned out… so cute! It’s so much fun to meet other gals who love to thrift and re-purpose as much as I do! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet words. I love meeting all the gals from the commentathon!

      Reply
  23. Rachel G says

    September 23, 2015 at 1:26 am

    Wow, I like it! That turned out really cool!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:33 am

      You’re so sweet Rachel, Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  24. Allison says

    September 23, 2015 at 4:31 am

    Wow! That turned out really cute! I’m the worst at anything DIY or crafty or repurpose-y so I think your idea was brilliant! Sounds like a cool exchange for everyone involved!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:34 am

      The swap is always a fun exchange.. I love working with the other gals on it! Thanks for stopping by Allison!

      Reply
  25. andi says

    September 23, 2015 at 4:56 am

    i love anybody who can do these craft and doover thingies 😀

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:34 am

      Doover things… I like it! You’re so sweet Andi, Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  26. Deanna says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:19 am

    This is amazing! You definitely transformed this thingy into something lovely!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:10 pm

      I just wish I knew what it was! Thanks for stopping by Deanna!

      Reply
  27. Riva Sue says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:45 am

    I love the idea of trading thrift store items for reuse.

    At first I thought this was an end table in the before pictures because I couldn’t really tell the size.

    I like the way you made it into a pen holder as well as a picture carousel.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      It’s definitely hard to figure out what it is at first… it’s such a weird little item! That’s the fun of the swap though… you never know what you’re going to get!! Thanks for stopping by Riva!

      Reply
  28. Val @ Love My DIY Home says

    September 23, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    Wow! You did a beautiful job on your piece! I’ve thought about joining one of these too, but like you I’d wonder if I would like to piece sent to me and what I would come up with. I bet you are glad you stepped out and did it! You are very creative – kudos to you!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      I finally just had to take the leap and hope I’d figure it out! Luckily you have about a month to work on your item… so that’s plenty of time to figure it out! Haha! Thanks for stopping by Val!

      Reply
  29. Teresa says

    September 23, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    What a clever and creative idea! Great way to repurpose something.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      You’re such a sweetheart! Thanks for stopping by Teresa!

      Reply
  30. Renee says

    September 23, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    I love what you did to your round-about thingy! I remember my mom having something very similar when I was a child. She had flowers in the middle and pictures of us all the way around. Seeing yours brought back those sweet memories 🙂 I really like the way you have your blog set up too! Great Job!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Wow, that’s the first time I’ve heard someone say they recognize this little thingy-ma-jig… I’m so glad it brought back sweet memories for you! I’m also really glad you like the blog set up… I’ve really been working on it lately! Thanks for stopping by Renee!

      Reply
  31. Sandy Sandmeyer says

    September 23, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    I’m not really sure what I would have done with the object you got, but love what YOU did with it. I’m not much of a DIYer, so I would have been pretty stumped myself.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Trust me, this gal was definitely stumped on this one! Luckily I finally figured it out! Thanks for stopping by Sandy!

      Reply
  32. Aly says

    September 24, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Ah! I love it!! This is great. You are so crafty, I never would have thought of doing that!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      You’re so sweet… thanks for stopping by Aly!

      Reply
  33. Beth McIntire says

    September 24, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Wow, I’m amazed at your creativity! I buy clothing at thrift stores but don’t usually look for other things.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      There’s a whole other world beyond the clothes rack! Sometimes it’s full of junk but sometimes you find a diamond in the ruff! Thanks for stopping by Beth!

      Reply
  34. Wendy says

    September 24, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    What a great idea! I love what you did with your thrift store find! I enjoy arts & crafts, but I’m not a great DIY kind of gal–though I wish I was!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Sometimes it just takes a little bit of time to figure it out… but the world takes all kinds! Thanks for stopping by Wendy!

      Reply
  35. Ms Orange says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Super creative! I love that you had this $10 challenge. Easy, fun & so personable!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      The $10 was the best part… things don’t have to break the bank to be awesome! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  36. Mary says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:54 am

    What a great idea. I love going to thrift stores. You have talent and very creative.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      You’re so sweet, thanks for stopping by Mary!

      Reply
  37. Jeanie Erwin says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:54 am

    What a wonderful result! Actually, know what something once was can inhibit ideas for what it can be! I love that you create with such beautiful abandon. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      That’s a great point… if you don’t know what something was meant for you can come up with a completely unique use for it! Thanks for stopping by Jeanie!

      Reply
  38. Jeremy says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Great idea! That is definitely challenging the DIY in me. Looks great!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      I’m glad you love it! Thanks for stopping by Jeremy!

      Reply
  39. Princellar B. says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:46 am

    What a really cool idea, I wish I was creative like that but I’m not. How often do you do these swaps?

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 26, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      The swaps are so much fun!! It’s fun to figure out how to make-over such weird items!! We do four swaps a year… each one about 3 months apart!

      Reply
  40. Georgia Lynne says

    September 26, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Oh…I love, love, love what you did with the round thing!!! I never would have come up with that idea myself, but you surely re-purposed the item into a one-of-a kind beauty!!!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      You’re making me blush… thanks for the sweet comments Georgia!

      Reply
  41. Michanda says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Thrifting is the best way to find the most unique things and then you use them to become crafty! I love it!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Such a great perspective… you really do find the most unique things when you’re thrifting! Thanks for stopping by Michanda!

      Reply
  42. Maegan Dockery says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Oh my gosh, I love the end result! I am creative, but I don’t know if I would have been able to come up with something this adorable! This is such a fun idea, and I’m excited to check out what the others came up with for their projects!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      The best part of the swap is checking out all the projects… have fun on your rounds! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  43. Erlene says

    September 26, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    You did a wonderful transformation of the round thingy. I like how you personalized it and used wallpaper you had on hand. Great job!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:52 am

      Thanks for the sweet words Erlene, I love how it turned out! Especially the pictures… I love seeing my friends and family each time I go for a pencil!

      Reply
  44. Anne-Marie says

    September 26, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    I love what you did with that thing. (I have no idea what it once was or was supposed to be)

    Even more, I love the story of your adventure. What fun! And what a fun memory each time you look at it and use it!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:47 am

      That’s ok Anne-Marie… I still have no idea what it is either! Either way I still like how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by… and for the sweet words!

      Reply
  45. Alexandrea says

    September 26, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    Wow! I LOVE what you did with it! Kudos for not giving up and coming up with something super cute and creative!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:46 am

      This one definitely took a little perseverance!! I’m so glad it worked out! Thanks for stopping by Alexandrea!

      Reply
  46. Autumn says

    September 26, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I absolutely love thrift store shopping too. I am so impressed with what you did with this project. I was really curious what you would do with it, but I love how you put photos and changed the colors! Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:45 am

      If you were curious as to what I’d do with it… I was twice as curious!! I love having the photos on my desk every day… I think it turned out great! Thanks for stopping by Autumn!!

      Reply
  47. Robin says

    September 26, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I love what you did with it! That’s so beautiful, let alone creative.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:44 am

      You’re making me blush!! I’m so glad you like it! You’re so sweet Robin, Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  48. Cindy Magee says

    September 26, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    This is such a fun idea! So cute!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:43 am

      You’re so sweet Cindy, Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  49. Shani says

    September 27, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I think the wallpaper idea definitely worked out. You are quite creative! I am terrible with coming up with ideas like this.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:42 am

      I’m so glad you liked the wallpaper… it was so hard thinking of a great idea! Once you come up with one it hits you like a ton of bricks! Thanks for stopping by Shani!!

      Reply
  50. Brian says

    September 27, 2015 at 11:52 am

    wow! the roundabout way worked so well and I am glad it did. The was really a clever way of doing things. Its a first and from now on, we shall call it “Betsarized Thrifting”.

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    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:37 am

      Thanks Brian! “Betsarized Thrifting” is my new favorite term… I think I’ll have to use it on the blog! Thanks for stopping by! Loved your post for the commentathon… Christian Grey’s reviews on amazon? Hilarious!

      Reply
  51. Amy @ItsAMindfulLife says

    September 27, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Such a fun event and such a great project! It looks great! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:35 am

      I’m so glad you like the project… it was so much fun! Thanks for stopping by Amy and for your sweet words!

      Reply
  52. Chicki says

    September 28, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Ok so that was soooo cool and seems really fun! You absolutely made it gorgeous! You’re awesome!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:09 pm

      You’re making me blush… thanks so much for the sweet comment!

      Reply
  53. Nicole Tugrul says

    September 28, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    LOVE how it turned out! It’s a great way to display pictures and be useful at the same time!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      Form and function is the best… thanks for stopping by Nicole!

      Reply
  54. Lori @ Frog's Lilypad says

    September 28, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I love the wallpaper and what a cute way to display photos! My Dad has the vintage photo cubes that belonged to his parents. Everybody loves flipping those cubes to show different pictures when they visit.

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    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      My Dad has photo cubes like that too… I can remember looking through the photos as a little girl! Thanks for stopping by Lori!

      Reply
  55. Kelly says

    September 28, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    What a cool idea! You did a great job with the pics! I am inspired! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      September 28, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      You’re so sweet, thanks for stopping by Kelly!! I love how the pictures turned out!

      Reply
  56. Just Plain Marie says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    I don’t have a crafty bone in my body, but I can enjoy what others do. I LOVE what you did with that!

    Reply
  57. Trudie says

    September 28, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Wow you did a great job! It was neat to see what you changed it into. It is beautiful!

    Reply
  58. Amanda says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:25 am

    I love this idea! It’s so cute! That would be perfect for my desk!

    Reply
  59. Kelsie says

    September 29, 2015 at 11:33 am

    What a cool idea! I’ve never heard of a “thrift store swap”, but how fun is that? You did a great job!

    Reply
  60. Kayla Shown-Dean says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Wow! This is so cute! My mom actually had one of these when I was little…just an old brown one. I always thought it was kinda neat, but I love what you’ve done with it.

    Reply
  61. Maureen says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:19 am

    I love what you did with this “thingy”! You not only got a fun picture carousel but also a very functional pen/pencil holder to pretty up your desk! Well done 🙂

    Reply
  62. 204 Park says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    This project turned out SO well! Love love how you finished it 🙂

    Reply
  63. Katy says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:10 am

    I love thrift store shopping, and recreating. My family gets a little tired of all the things I bring home to repurpose, but most of the time, they love what I recreate for them.
    Thanks for the share, and all the other items were really cute, too!

    Reply
  64. Corinne Rodrigues says

    October 1, 2015 at 5:55 am

    I love how you turned it into something pretty and useful as well. Wondering what it was supposed to be in it’s original form though? 😉

    Reply
  65. Margarita Ibbott says

    October 5, 2015 at 12:03 am

    I love when I see up-cycle items and the blog about it. I’m a big fan of the Thrift store. I frequent them here in London, Ontario.

    Reply
  66. Nancy says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Lovely project! I would still be staring at it trying to figure out what to do!

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      August 24, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      Trust me… I stared at it for several weeks! Thank goodness inspiration finally kicked in! Thanks for stopping by Nancy!

      Reply
  67. Kim says

    February 21, 2017 at 6:51 am

    I love what you did with it! Very cute and a great new storage solution for your desk.

    Reply

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