I Found the 10 Ugliest Thrift Store Items…But Look What I Did With Them!

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • Hi, I’m Sherry! In today’s video, I upcycle/repurpose some of the ugliest items that a variety of people found for me in area thrift stores. I asked some friends, Goodwill employees, a store owner, my son and his girlfriend, and even a complete stranger to pick out what they considered to be the ugliest things in the store. Today, in ten DIY projects, I transform an ugly lamp, plexiglass panels, a dark wall plaque, a hand painted sliced spindle, a doll desk, a ceramic scarecrow, an aluminum foil owl, a floral vase, a 1990’s oak light fixture, and a 1970’s looking wall spoon into decor that I would be proud to use in my own home. I’m so curious-would you display any of these items in your home? Please, leave a comment and let me know.
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  • @CanterburyCottage
    @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому +56

    This was such a fun video to make. I sure hope you enjoy it! It turns out that people love to pick out ugly things for me to buy, and I love trying to make them pretty!

    • @55delynn
      @55delynn Рік тому +2

      I absolutely loved the bluebird sconce! Thank you so much
      for all the great ideas and inspiration!

    • @sharonmassey9609
      @sharonmassey9609 Рік тому +2

      I enjoyed this video so much!
      I couldn’t think of anything you could do with that warty looking scarecrow but you did and it was actually my second favorite item. I love lanterns so that was my most favorite item! It made me want to find an ugly lamp two!

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @mmariemarkel7482
      @mmariemarkel7482 Рік тому +2

      @Canterbury Cottage
      I'm totally gobsmacked. You have a very talented, creative mind to have turned every ugly thing into beautiful, useful, homey items. I'm creative too, but quite a few of those things had me thinking you couldn't pull it off. Was I wrong. I would have used everything...this IF I had a home. I had a nasty fall @ a nursing-rehab facility recovering from a near death experience from sepsis, a haven't walked since the accident 7 yrs ago. I live vicariously through channels like yours. I used to be known for my curbside shopping hauls and what I created from othe people's trash. I'm so thankful this video popped up in my feed as I was looking for videos to teach me my newest hobby which is beading and jewelry making. You did such an awesome job that you got a new subbie. I am wondering if you are in my birthstone of Illinois? Evanston was where home was for the first 2 yrs of my life. Again, thanks for such an awesome video. I think I gonna go do some binge watching, to find out what else you've been playing with. 😂

    • @cherylweso
      @cherylweso Рік тому +2

      At first I thought the lamp-to-lantern was my favorite & then you made The plexiglass that came out of it look phenomenal! And I love the little doll table to planter! Just love it all! What an eye you have!!!

  • @debnem413
    @debnem413 Рік тому +41

    Again, I’m standing here with my jaw on the floor! I did really like this video and would definitely watch another one. Thank you for your inspiration and teaching us to find beauty in the “ugly duckling.”

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому +3

      Oh, thank you, Deb! I really appreciate your feedback. This was a fun video to make, but I wasn’t sure if people who enjoy watching it.

    • @angelicag2042
      @angelicag2042 Рік тому +1

      I enjoyed every minute of this video and your “wizardry “ over the unfortunate “ misfits”. I would watch many more of the “humane rehabilitation “😂 of the unwanted. My favourite? The lamp! Entertaining and educational at the same time. 👏🏼🇨🇦❤️

    • @migdaliasanchez171
      @migdaliasanchez171 Рік тому +2

      I agree with everyone Sherry! You always amaze me with your creativity and you have such an eye for turning ordinary things into extraordinary decor. Love all your videos and please do more of thrifty ugly things turned into something to enjoy. The spoon was also my favorite. Thanks for being Authentically you! 😊🙏🏽

  • @Shellie7howard
    @Shellie7howard Рік тому +1

    I think the “doll desk” is an envelope holder with a place for pens and the drawer for stamps. You always do such a great job!

  • @happystamper62
    @happystamper62 Рік тому +9

    Oh my!! Great transformations, Sherry! My favorite is the chunky vase and the mushroom plaque! Every time I watch you use printed images I want to say "Use a sponge applicator to sponge some brown or gray ink lightly around the edges to give it a more aged appearance!" I make cards and that's what I do for my vintage styled images! It just adds a little more dimension and frames it! :) Loved this video!!

  • @jansfield5314
    @jansfield5314 Рік тому

    The Spoon reminded me of a Welsh Love Spoon that a loved one would carve for his sweetheart! I love this the most

  • @susanmccoy1992
    @susanmccoy1992 Рік тому +3

    I am once again astounded at your creativity! I would definitely use all of those projects in my home!

  • @anamiller5778
    @anamiller5778 Рік тому +1

    Hi! All your transformations were terrific. I loved the lamp and the spoon. Please, continue to share thrift store transformations. I really enjoy the uniqueness of all your projects.

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, Ana! I do try to be unique, so I really appreciate your comments!

  • @Katt560
    @Katt560 Рік тому

    My favorite was the spindle. It was beautiful and I love that you preserved some of the original hand painted details.

  • @nancypeteja6560
    @nancypeteja6560 Рік тому

    The 1st lamp, the plant desk, the blue bird spindle, the spoon( without the ribbon, it hides the pic), and the mushroom pic...those were my faves!!

  • @jannyedens1254
    @jannyedens1254 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful pieces my favorite was the lamp bace turned into a lantern ❤

  • @carriealexander-lagrange2630
    @carriealexander-lagrange2630 Рік тому +2

    So creative! I loved the lantern and the “doll desk” makeover!

  • @mitzimitchell6813
    @mitzimitchell6813 Рік тому +1

    I was wondering what you were going to do with the spoon. Beautiful.

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому

      Thank you, Mitzi! I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it either. I often start projects by painting the item and just hoping that an idea will come to me! 😜

  • @sandrastaton19
    @sandrastaton19 Рік тому

    I would use all of them in my home! You are so, out-of-the-box creative, and such a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing these projects on your channel.

  • @karapedersen1927
    @karapedersen1927 Рік тому

    I loved the the spoon frame transformation it was definitelymy favorite, but also liked the lantern and the mushroom.

  • @mitzimitchell6813
    @mitzimitchell6813 Рік тому +1

    Yep. Love the fern box.

  • @katherinepereira9088
    @katherinepereira9088 Рік тому

    Where do I start? the lamp transformation into a lantern was just brilliant! The IOD transfers on the plexiglass were stunning. The framed owl - pure genius! Personally, I would have any of these in my home. The spoon - OMG the spoon! You did it again!

  • @pambeecy5475
    @pambeecy5475 Рік тому

    Oh my goodness, I am in awe of your talent!! I think my favorite is also the wooden spoon along with the beautiful fern artwork you made with the frame. So much fun to watch your transformations!

  • @MickeyC321
    @MickeyC321 Рік тому

    Yup, the mushroom and owl are my two top favorites. Great ideas and fun!

  • @cindydavis597
    @cindydavis597 Рік тому

    I am amazed by your creativity. I would not have thought any of these would end up so pretty. Thank you.

  • @11212lala
    @11212lala Рік тому

    The mushroom plaque and spoon were my favs. But I’d put any and all of these in my home! Such creative ideas! Cool challenge too! 😊

  • @BeckyErnst
    @BeckyErnst Рік тому

    I can not pick a favorite. As usual, you hit it out of the park.
    I love the fabulous things you create.

  • @susantwitchell163
    @susantwitchell163 Рік тому

    The spoon is my favorite project....but then I really like everything you create.

  • @pennyleydic7105
    @pennyleydic7105 Рік тому

    Everything turned out so beautiful! I think my favorites are the spoon and the spindle.

  • @victoriadevereaux8450
    @victoriadevereaux8450 Рік тому

    I just love the little wooden pench and the lamp!

  • @joanwallace1373
    @joanwallace1373 Рік тому

    The lamp and all the projects you got from it is my very favorite. Great job!

  • @patriciasimon270
    @patriciasimon270 Рік тому

    They are all so beautiful. I would use every one of them in my home.

  • @ruthfitzwater-cn3vc
    @ruthfitzwater-cn3vc 11 місяців тому

    Yes, please! More ugly item videos-they are so inspiring and give such great ideas for things we might find. Love your creativity, Sherry, and everything about you! Congratulations on the 200k subscribers!! No surprise there.

  • @karolynlove2796
    @karolynlove2796 Рік тому

    Sherry, I probably have said this before more than once, but you NEVER stop amazing me with your vision and talent!! I only wish I had it to make my thrifting more fun! But, because I don't, I'll get my ideas from you!! Thank you so much for shring your God given talents!!

  • @glendawidmer5167
    @glendawidmer5167 Рік тому

    I love the spoon project and the little house.

  • @monicakimsey5664
    @monicakimsey5664 Рік тому +8

    Just wanted you to know that I lost track of the number of times I literally said “Wow” during this video. 😮

  • @sylvialangworthy1435
    @sylvialangworthy1435 Рік тому

    Such amazing transformations, the lamp into a lantern is great. The plexiglass transfers were lovely. And I agree, the spoon is a favorite. Thank you for doing this video and seeing more would be great. 🤗

  • @juliarichmond5904
    @juliarichmond5904 Рік тому

    I think my favorite was the fern. Really cute. Someday I would love to see your “stash.” It must be a treasure trove!

  • @kateskatch-all2524
    @kateskatch-all2524 Рік тому

    I would love to see more of these videos. The bench with the drawer was my favorite!

  • @amberlamoine1
    @amberlamoine1 Рік тому

    You have to be one of the most creative people here on UA-cam! I always enjoy seeing what you come up with even if all projects are not 100% my style. I love your channel so much!

  • @travelwiththehales
    @travelwiththehales Рік тому

    I like the spoon as well. I mirror in the frame would look good as well.

  • @mechelegill4651
    @mechelegill4651 Рік тому

    I am blown away by then again. I always am. You make gorgeous decor.

  • @chistinebinning6768
    @chistinebinning6768 Рік тому

    I pick every single one, they’re all beautiful. You have got a great eye for seeing how you can create something new, out of something so ugly. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Have a wonderful week.

  • @merryaijlman7833
    @merryaijlman7833 Рік тому

    You did an amazing job with your transformations . It is so exciting to see how much your channel has grown. Every week is a real treat for all of us. ❤😊

  • @yourwhatnotshop_Carrollton
    @yourwhatnotshop_Carrollton Рік тому +1

    You never cease to amaze me with your transformation ideas! Love all of these!

  • @Sword_and_Crown
    @Sword_and_Crown Рік тому

    Absolutly agree , that little Vase was beautiful before. 🤷🏽‍♀️ and nothing beats that rabbit from another Video a little time ago 🐰

  • @debnordstrom7681
    @debnordstrom7681 Рік тому

    I would use the spoon sconce, and especially the mushroom picture!! ❤

  • @bobbieprairie6173
    @bobbieprairie6173 Рік тому

    I just love watching your transformations and my favorite was the spindle, unfortunately I was too late, some lucky person had already claimed it. Keep sharing as we continue to enjoy and learn from you.

  • @gloriastage1635
    @gloriastage1635 Рік тому

    As always you amaze me with your ideas. I loved the bird house with the picket fence and the spoon. Those items I would put in my own home. ❤

  • @carrie3537
    @carrie3537 Рік тому

    Sherry, You are brilliant! I love the spoon, but I also love the lantern. And yes, I would love to see another video like this one.

  • @sandidebruycker61
    @sandidebruycker61 Рік тому

    One project is better than the other! Great job.

  • @debratyler6849
    @debratyler6849 Рік тому

    I have a hard time visualizing what things can be, but every once in a while I get a revelation. Lol! When you saw a lantern in that lamp, you were so right. That frame really did look like a mushroom. Great job

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart8217 Рік тому

    Sherry, you hit it out of the ball park. What awesome transformation you did on ugly items. Far too many favorites to give. Yes, I would have many of these cuties in my home.
    Your amazing girl!
    ♥️😊👍👍🌟🌟🌟

  • @lorelynleisure4048
    @lorelynleisure4048 Рік тому

    I loved what you did with the different parts of the lamp. What a fun video! Thank you!

  • @emilyherr6011
    @emilyherr6011 Рік тому

    All of these are great! Sherry, you're so creative! I would love to see you do this again!

  • @amandapittar9398
    @amandapittar9398 Рік тому

    I loved all of them. You have a very beautiful and lateral way of transforming things. I admire the way you are not afraid to deconstruct to remake and recreate. If I’m feeling “stuck” in my own creative path, I watch your videos amongst others and I get all happy again. The spoon frame is gorgeous. Do you ever put a piece of protective glass or transparent plastic over the picture? Or is it not worth it? Maybe it would make it too heavy..
    You have quite lovely craftsperson’s hands, I love the shots of your hands at work! Keep up the amazing crafting, you make so many people happy xxxx🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊

  • @andrearobbins9450
    @andrearobbins9450 Рік тому

    The lamp was my favorite! You did the same thing I would have with the plexiglass but I didn't think of turning the frame into a candle.
    The "gourd scarecrow" obviously won the ugly item contest because so little could be salvaged.

  • @JenniferBtheGroove
    @JenniferBtheGroove Рік тому

    You are insanely Talented and full of Creativity! So Happy to have found your channel, Thank you

  • @leamonroe-odette1997
    @leamonroe-odette1997 Рік тому

    Loved this challenge! The lamp projects were my favorites.

  • @theladynextdoor313
    @theladynextdoor313 Рік тому

    I loved these projects! Bravo Sherry!! They’re all cute! Yes more of these please, you have a fantastic creative gift 🙌🏼💕.

  • @m.cooper1372
    @m.cooper1372 Рік тому

    my favorite is the box that held the spoon and also the spoon.

  • @jk-mx7so
    @jk-mx7so Рік тому

    You have such brilliant and creative ideas - every project ended up looking beautiful.

  • @carollewand510
    @carollewand510 Рік тому

    What an ingenious mind you have for crafting items I wish I had. Can't wait until your next project.

  • @pdmullgirl
    @pdmullgirl Рік тому

    Hi Sherry! Your transformations of all that thrift stuff was really impressive. You made some really nice things. I enjoyed watching this one.
    ❤️💜💚

  • @TRS325
    @TRS325 Рік тому

    Would love to see more of these videos! You do a fantastic job getting rid of ugly!🤣

  • @amandagemmill-strauss7333
    @amandagemmill-strauss7333 Рік тому +1

    I love this idea of getting strangers to pick your items! Great video

  • @arciafrench993
    @arciafrench993 Рік тому

    Yes please , more of these types of videos, I have so many ugly items in my stash so I could use your inspiration. Morel mushrooms are my favorite so I’m partial to that plaque.

  • @tracyrodriguez4793
    @tracyrodriguez4793 Рік тому

    This was a fun video. Yes, please more like this. My favorite is the plexiglass IOD floral transfer. Great idea for that one. The floral fit the 70's plexiglass. Nicely done

  • @marthacarter3368
    @marthacarter3368 Рік тому

    I loved them all. Love to see more videos like this. Very creative and an inspiration to do them myself. Thank you!

  • @kathyortiz4302
    @kathyortiz4302 Рік тому

    Everything came out beautiful, I love how you transformed everything ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mistystewart4948
    @mistystewart4948 Рік тому

    Such great transformations! My son forages and grows mushrooms and he would love that mushroom picture. I am sure he would find a place to display it.

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому +1

      When I was a kid, my family would go “mushroom hunting,” and since I was little and low to the ground at that time, I often found some!

    • @mistystewart4948
      @mistystewart4948 Рік тому

      @@CanterburyCottage We love to forage. I showed your creation to my son and yep, he LOVES it!

  • @Prettynickle
    @Prettynickle Рік тому

    Oh my goodness Sherry these transformations are amazing!! You are theeeee most clever upcycler! Mind blown! I really liked every one of them. Yes yes please do more of these ugly item videos.
    I'm still thinking about an old cradle I found at a thrift store. So I love the ideas you come up with every time!!!! How do you do it!

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much, Robyn! You are always so very kind! I once had a vintage doll bed that I put on top of a shelf and staged with books and a faux plant. Your cradle might be too big for that, but perhaps, you could do something similar. Maybe do something so that it doesn’t rock and turn it into a planter.

  • @donnafoster2022
    @donnafoster2022 Рік тому +1

    You’re such a clever lady! It’s easy to see that you enjoyed the creative challenges you set for yourself in this video. I hope you’ll do more like this. That spoon was adorable, but I was perhaps most surprised by the plexiglass panels transformation. As usual, well done!

  • @dochubbell
    @dochubbell Рік тому

    Favorites: spindle, mushroom picture, fern box in that order. You can make the darndest things look greaat. That is why I watch you all the time. Good video.

  • @lucymacdonald8828
    @lucymacdonald8828 Рік тому

    I, too, think the large spoon is my favorite. And yes, I would hang that in my home... Good job on all the challenges...

  • @coinkydink3984
    @coinkydink3984 Рік тому

    I really think you did a great job with all the uglys, but the spindle with the bird was the best. Very good job!

  • @dexiecarter1537
    @dexiecarter1537 Рік тому

    I just loved everything, but the spoon is my favorite!! You are so talented ❤️

  • @lisadawson2652
    @lisadawson2652 Рік тому

    It is truly magical to which u transform all of these projects ❤

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Рік тому +1

    Love them all, you are so talented and creative, really like this type of video

  • @bblemoyne
    @bblemoyne Рік тому

    Amazing the things you did with all that ugly to turn them into something beautiful!

  • @kelly7390
    @kelly7390 Рік тому

    Love this video! And the vase looks amazing!! I think you are wonderfully creative and so inspiring!!

  • @robindembski8567
    @robindembski8567 Рік тому

    Loved the mushroom print and frame

  • @teresabreedlove3819
    @teresabreedlove3819 Рік тому

    I never comment because I normally watch from my tv, however, I had to go on my IPAD to comment. You are the most creative crafter that I watch. I am always amazed with your transformations, but this time I am like WOW! If I did not see it I would not believe it. You are a crafting genius. I think the ugly spindle was my favorite.

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому +1

      Teresa, that is so sweet of you to go to the extra effort to leave a comment! Thank you so much for those kind comment. I had so much fun making this video, so I am really pleased that you enjoyed it!

  • @nancydeibert2513
    @nancydeibert2513 Рік тому

    That was great. I would love to see another.

  • @clairetravers2400
    @clairetravers2400 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed this. Would love to see more ugly transformations! I liked the fern frame the best.

  • @judithwhite3705
    @judithwhite3705 Рік тому

    Using the frame separate from the spoon has my 👍. I'd have like to see the spoon separated from the decorative handle. Using the bowl of the spoon with a frame also has my bote. The decorative handle would be great almost by itself in a frame

  • @cathyfletcher722
    @cathyfletcher722 Рік тому

    I loved them all and love your video's like this. My favorite was the little desk..

  • @xiomiminer
    @xiomiminer Рік тому

    Loved this concept,and you pulled it off great.i enjoyed it very much.Would like more

  • @ForestSageStyles
    @ForestSageStyles Рік тому

    You are very creative. Thank you

  • @christinaknepler2932
    @christinaknepler2932 Рік тому

    They all turned out great!

  • @theresacarter1033
    @theresacarter1033 Рік тому

    Thanks Sherry great job and everything!

  • @smoothsailingmp
    @smoothsailingmp Рік тому

    Plexiglass.... beautiful. You might even make them different lengths and make them into wind chimes or put large suction cups on the outside of your slider to hang them as sun-catchers😊

  • @kimberlyj.stornello8828
    @kimberlyj.stornello8828 Рік тому

    I adore the spindle!!!

  • @melodypanek448
    @melodypanek448 Рік тому

    My favorite were the egg and butterfly transfers

  • @ibaber
    @ibaber Рік тому

    I love your channel. You are so creative! I also share the same passion and love to give a second life to items that would end up either in the thrift store or in the garbage. I rescued several pieces of furniture from a home that I bought (I think the lady was a bit of a hoarder but most items left were broken...). I found this beautiful mahogany table but no legs.... So I used the legs of another piece of furniture that was badly damaged. This was my first furniture flip idea. It turned out very nice and the table is still sitting in my living room!

    • @CanterburyCottage
      @CanterburyCottage  Рік тому +1

      I love that you combined the best parts from two tables! I have a set of legs in my garage that are waiting for the perfect top!☺️

    • @ibaber
      @ibaber Рік тому

      @@CanterburyCottage thank you so much for making these videos. I am glad I found your channel. It inspired me to restart renovating furniture and items. I recently refinished a metal glass bowl that was scratched. I used chalk paint (white and grey) and used a hummingbird silk stencils for the center part. It looked like an expensive bowl now!

  • @rosemaryhelm1350
    @rosemaryhelm1350 Рік тому

    Everything was great you are so clever ☺ ❤

  • @kay5667
    @kay5667 11 місяців тому

    Hi,I have just found your channel and I love it. Your challenges are fantastic. Thank you from Australia.

  • @Talkingtreasuresvintage
    @Talkingtreasuresvintage Рік тому

    Amazing transformations! ❤

  • @senyagwynn8121
    @senyagwynn8121 Рік тому

    I love the idea of upcycling ugly stuff from goidwill Sherri!! If anybody can make something ugly beautiful from the thrift store it is you!!❤ I loved the little house shadow box and the transformation of the spoon was amazing!! The fern shadow box was beautiful as well!!❤ You are so creative!!❤ Tfs❤❤ I would add everyobe of these to my home!! The lantern and plexiglass florals were brillant!!

  • @peggycomer1
    @peggycomer1 Рік тому

    I would love all of them in my own homde. You are amazing.❤

  • @loumac
    @loumac Рік тому

    Love the fern frame!

  • @sarahbecker927
    @sarahbecker927 Рік тому

    I love them all. Such a fun video to watch!

  • @heatherjoalvarez314
    @heatherjoalvarez314 Рік тому

    The mushroom black is actually my favorite

  • @vickiebillingsley7842
    @vickiebillingsley7842 Рік тому

    I would use the mushroom frame after the fix I really liked it

  • @yolandaperezvelez5988
    @yolandaperezvelez5988 Рік тому

    Great diy you are awesome such much talent ❤

  • @alenazima7474
    @alenazima7474 Рік тому

    My favorite was the spoon, also 👍🏻😁