This is where I stand up and introduce myself - "My name is Kim and I am a thrift store junkie". Seriously, there is nothing I love better than getting a bargain or finding the perfect item at the thrift store for next to nothing. One thing that I am always on the lookout for is alterable items. On my last trip to the Goodwill Outlet, I found these fabulous wood blocks. I knew right away that they would be perfect to alter ---- the design stopped far enough away from the edge that it would be a breeze to cover up. Then when I got my hands on the brand new release, Baby Steps, well......let's just say it is a match made in Heaven!
This is what I started with:
Then I cut 60 squares from the patterns of Baby Steps:
Using my chalk ink pad, I inked around all the edges:
Then using my favorite liquid glue, I adhered all the squares to the blocks making sure to get the glue as close to the edges of the paper as I could:
Then I punched out stars, hearts, and circles and added the alphabet stickers from this fun sticker sheet:
This is my end result - won't these look adorable in my new grandbaby's bedroom?
What fun things have you found at thrift stores? I would love to hear all about your thrifty finds - even better - share with me a link of something you have created repurposing, recycling and reusing!
Supplies Used:
#1603 12 x 12 Expression Cardstock Stickers
#1605 - Sweet Dreams
#1606 - Totally Adorable
#1607 - Perfect
#1608 - So Adorable
#1609 - Flash Cards
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awesome...love this idea...
Posted by: ANNETTE A. | July 22, 2011 at 07:31 AM
great idea! love it!
Posted by: Tamikko Gordin | July 22, 2011 at 09:26 AM
I will be on the lookout for blocks now. too cute! I like to look for metal file boxes at thrift stores to alter too.
Posted by: Lynn D | July 22, 2011 at 01:52 PM
This is adorable Kim. I came here to the SS blog b/c of your blog and I'm sad that in my one hour to "walk the show" I didn't even see a Simple Stories booth....wahhhh....it looks amazing. Thanks for pointing me to the blog Kim.
Posted by: Cathy | July 22, 2011 at 09:26 PM
I love how they turned out Kim. You did good work here :)
Posted by: Shelly | July 23, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Kim these are AMAZING. So beautiful in person...they looked awesome in our booth. They are thick, solid and awesome! Thanks for sharing your creativity...
Amber :)
Posted by: Amber | July 23, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Just saw a video of your Simple Stories scrapbook line from Two Peas! Love the concept definatley will look for your paper!The four new designs are Awesome! Love Generations!!
Posted by: Michelle Hooker | July 24, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Love the baby block project. I reused a wooden box from specialty teas to make a shadow box with the Little Girl line. Love finding new uses for things!
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I love antique stores and looking for lace, buttons and other fun stuff, Sarah
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