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Monday, July 9, 2018

Thrift Store Upcycle Challenge & Blog Hop - Fly High


For the July Challenge - create an upcycle project using a thrift store find of $10 or less.  How fun! 





My fellow participants are


 As you can see, my project begins with a rusty, dusty collection.  The rooster and goose were purchased, but the tractor seat was a gift from my Matriarch Aunt ages ago.  If you like today's project, you will *LOVE* the tractor seat transformation!  ;-)  So, far I've completed three projects with this stuff.

 Today, though, we are talking about the Goose, which has actually become not one, but two, makeovers.  'Poor thing has a broken tail.

Feeling a bit guilty, I swiped the wings.  Please don't cry for the goose or call me Stefan.  Remember there are two transformations!  ;-)


What beautiful detail!


Dark hammered bronze was my spray paint color.  I added a few gold details with a paint pen, but they really aren't visible in the photos.


The wooden plank was flipped over from This Project and I've had that ribbon forever.  Ribbon was stapled and glued around the edge creating a frame.  Since the wings are curved, a couple of wine corks were cut in half, glued to the wings, and then they were glued to the wood.


My little project is complete!  Please come back to see the second transformation!


I need a quote to hang beside it, but there are so many good ones, I can't decide!  What is your favorite quote for wings or for flight?

Take a look at all the other participants' posts!  Wow!

;-)  -Marci

Edit:  Here are more Project Links from these items published after this post

 Honk If you Love Up Cycles

Tractor Seat Transformation




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20 comments:

  1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeJuly 9, 2018 at 6:08 AM

    What a lovely way to display vintage looking wings! I love how you framed them with ribbon!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 9, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    That ribbon is beautiful! Ribbon is one of my favorite crafting items. What a great idea to give the goose new life.

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  3. Beverly @Across the BlvdJuly 9, 2018 at 12:33 PM

    What a unique upcyle project, Marci. I love how you used the wings. My favorite quote about flying and wings is "What if I fail? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?"

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  4. ShirleyJuly 9, 2018 at 1:24 PM

    My favorite quote for wings is Isiah 40:31. Nice idea to use the corks for attaching it! I love how vintage these items are that you are giving new life.

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    1. Stone Cottage AdventuresJuly 10, 2018 at 5:15 AM

      Isaiah 40:31 is one of my favorite Bible verses! -Marci

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  5. Roseann HamptonJuly 9, 2018 at 6:27 PM

    Love your new wing art!

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  6. LaurieJuly 9, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    Marci, I love your re-purpose of those beautiful wings! It takes a creative eye to find a sorry, old and broken piece and to make something new and beautiful with it! Great upcycle! I'd say you nailed it. Pinned!

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 10, 2018 at 2:23 AM

    Your wing art is wonderful with so much texture. Great job!

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  8. Coastal BohemianJuly 10, 2018 at 4:07 AM

    Fantastic use of the stolen wings. This is a darling project.

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  9. Sew Crafty CrochetJuly 10, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    I love the wings! This is such a wonderfully creative upcycle project! And the ribbon you used is pretty, too.😊

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  10. chickenrubyJuly 13, 2018 at 7:30 AM

    such a fab transformation, i've plenty of things here i could be doing something with #pocolo

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  11. First Grade ClassJuly 13, 2018 at 11:08 AM

    I love the idea of taking something old and turning it new again. Well done. #pocolo
    tracy www.viewfromthebeachchair.com

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  12. thisiswhereitisatJuly 15, 2018 at 4:43 AM

    What a brilliant idea to recycle old material X #pocolo

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  13. Stephanie 139aJuly 19, 2018 at 4:32 PM

    What quote did you settle on? thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo

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  14. LindaJuly 30, 2018 at 2:24 PM

    Great idea

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  15. Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 2, 2018 at 5:56 AM

    Really cute! How about this: Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can fly.

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  16. Teresa BAugust 3, 2018 at 4:26 AM

    Great projects, thank you for sharing them at The Really Crafty link Party. Pinned.

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