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Home » Trash to Christmas Treasure
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November 29, 2012

Trash to Christmas Treasure

Filed Under: Christmas, Frugal Find, ReStore Deals

I love taking trash and turning into a treasure…and a Christmas treasure is even better!

I made a trip to ReStore a few weeks back when they were having a 20% off sale.  I love these sales…they make a good deal even better!
I found this old tool box (for just over $2) and if you’ve been following me, you know I like tool boxes (like this one and this one on my porch too).

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I know…it’s not much to look at…but, DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE???

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Using a little bit of greenery, a string of lights, some dollar store raffia, berries from this thrifted arrangement that I’ve been cannibalizing, it began to look better.

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But, the icing on the cake was of course, a burlap bow.

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It’s like a Christmas miracle…just kidding!
I LOVE IT!!
Blessings,
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  1. Sue@House Pretty says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I WANT THAT!!! Oh man, I'm never going to look at toolboxes like that again the same way. Now, you know what? At first I thought you were going to say you were going to fix it up and give it away for a Christmas gift!

    And, JUST in case you didn't get it by now, I SO love that, lol!

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  2. Crystelle says

    November 30, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    YES! That is so perfect for that old toobox. I really like the lights you added!
    Looking good!

    hugs x
    Crystelle

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  3. Tami Michel says

    November 30, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    C u t e !
    Tami @ Curb Alert!

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  4. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says

    November 30, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Oh Carrie, that looks perfect, I agree the burlap bow completes it

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  5. Feral Turtle says

    November 30, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Very pretty. Looks like there are some pretty good deals at your re-store. Cheers

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  6. Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen says

    November 30, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Love it! 😉

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  7. ColibriNB says

    November 30, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Great vision for that toolbox – it looks great !

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  8. Linda Bouf says

    November 30, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    This is awesome. Funny I was just talking to my nephew who is going to a tag sale and I asked him to look for anything that I could put outside decorations in, something old. And here is your post doing exactly that. Love it. I'm following you and would love to have you follow back also. Thanks so much. Linda

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  9. Janet says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Love that! What a great creative makeover.

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  10. Roisin says

    November 30, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Cute and rustic. Love the burlap with all the red and green.

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  11. Melissa SerendipityandSpice says

    December 1, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    That's fantastic! I love the rustic look with the sparkling lights!! Visiting from TT&J… Pin-fest starts tomorrow- I hope you'll stop by. 🙂

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  12. Gallamore West says

    December 1, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I LOVE it!! Burlap is one of my favorites too and it's the perfect finishing touch on that gorgeous shabby red tool box. Found you at Tatertots & Jello, and I'm loving our blog! I'm going to follow you on Facebook 🙂
    xo,
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

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  13. mamamonki says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Terrific Transformation! I would never have thought of that!

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  14. Carol says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    That is so clever and looks great with the greenery, berries and lights! Of course, that bow is the icing!

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  15. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    What a wonderful find and a gorgeous project. Came over from The Gunny Sack. The bow is fantastic!

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  16. Patti @ Pandoras Box says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    very clever – looks like it is something that brings back tons of memories from your childhood!! Happy Holidays!

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  17. sew sweet vintage says

    December 4, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Cool Carrie!!! Rustic and festive:) Stop over and check out my new craft-o-mainiac post http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2012/12/upcycled-denim-christmas-stocking.html

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  18. A Little Knick Knack says

    December 7, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    This is such a great look! I love rustic-meet-chic. And burlap is my favorite! I gave you a feature! Have a great night.

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  19. Shelly Andrade says

    December 8, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Carrie, this is WAY cool! LOVE it!!

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  20. SweetPepperRose says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Great up cycle and love the RED!

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  21. online singapore florist says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Trash to Christmas award is shown on the post here. Have a look at it

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