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Flea Market Decor from Repurposed Finds

There are few things in life that I really get excited about. One of them is a true #trashure hunt. Every so often I head to the flea market, not looking for the obvious, but the stuff that everyone overlooks. Ya know, the junk. Today, you are in for a treat! It’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday and I’m going to show you what I do with this pile o’ “junk” by turning into flea market decor. Not only will I create for you, but you’ll also see what my gal friends are up to at the bottom.

Flea Market Finds before Repurposed Creations by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

First, I started with this mesh screen. When I find old screens or mesh anything I snatch them up for one purpose…stitching. My apologies for the fuzzy pic…I was in a rush!

Mesh Fry Sifter Before Makeover | prodigalpieces.com

STITCHIN’

Also, if you’ve followed me for long, you know that I truly enjoy embroidery and the therapy it provides. For the mesh screen, it was the same as the last time I created a woolly sheep on a sifter screen. Time to get my stitch fix!

Embroidering Mesh Sifter | prodigalpieces.com

Finally, after a bit of fun, I have a new woolly creation that makes me smile. I hope it does for you too!

Repurposed Mesh Sifter Turned into Wooly Sheep Wall Art by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Wooly Sheep Embroidered Art on Repuposed Mesh by Prodigal Pieces |

In the first place, can you blame me for being a little bit hooked on these woolly creatures? In the past I’ve even made some from spindles and sweaters seen in this post. Additionally, for the burlap, I used these wonderful, laminated burlap sheets you can stick in your printer. In addition, I used to make my own by ironing burlap onto freezer paper, but these are handy too.

Hand-Stitched Woolly Sheep on Mesh Screen by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

PROJECT 2

Next, let’s focus on found object #2. Do you know what it is? Let me tell ya. Once upon a time things were done by hand and when dried corn needed sifted, this was the way to do it.

Antique Corn Sheller Before Repurpose by Prodigal Pieces for Flea Market Decor | prodigalpieces.com

This, folks, is a corn sifter, and as you can imagine has seen many hard days on the farm. Cool, huh? Meanwhile, let me show you what I turned it in to. mwahahahaha…

Repurposed Antique Corn Sifter Message Center for Flea Market Decor by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

This here is a bonafide trashure message center. Next, I take the found bread pan from the stash pictured above, and attach it to the sifter, then added a bin pull. Likewise, my horseshoe was from my stash of goodies, and the antique buttons are now magnets to use for this and that.

Upcycled Farmhouse Corn Sifter Turned Message Center for Flea Market Decor | prodigalpieces.com

Additionally, you can even tuck some goodies inside the back of it as well. I had fun creating this one and making it have a whole new story. Imagine the stories it could tell or the stories it heard while being put to use. So cool.

Repurposed Metal Art Antique Corn Sifter for Flea Market Decor by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

PROJECT 3

Last, but not least are those trowels. The moment I spotted them I grabbed them up. Funny thing is, the vendor looked me queerly…little did he know, right?

Rusty Trowels for Repurposed Decor by Prodigal Pieces for Flea Market Decor | prodigalpieces.com

A good cleaning was in order and just like I did to that cake pan above, I gave them a clear coat. This helps slow down the rust action and prevent it from coming off. You can also leave it as-is too.

Spray Polyurethane to Seal Rust | prodigalpieces.com

Last, once they’re ready to go, I use my drill to attach them to a gorgeous piece of reclaimed barn wood from my repurposed sewing machine table.

Attaching trowels to barn wood for Flea Market Decor | prodigalpieces.com

With this in mind, I then add a piece of reclaimed oak for the top and a pair of corbels to the ends. You can see how to build a coat rack like this in my step-by-step tutorial HERE in this post. Now I have a funkified trowel coat rack to add to my flea market decor. Woot!

THE REVEAL

Reclaimed Barn Wood & Trowel Coat Rack with Shelf by Prodigal Pieces. Get the DIY tutorial at prodigalpieces.com

DIY Repurposed Trowel Coat Rack with Reclaimed Barn Wood by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Not only does the rusty patina paired grab my heart, but also the time-worn reclaimed wood makes my heart pitter-pat. Are you smitten with patina too? As is the case with most of my creations, all three of these items are available in my shop, along with many other furniture, vintage finds, and handmade goods.

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Rustic DIY coat rack made from repurposed trowels and reclaimed wood by Prodigal Pieces | Flea Market Decor | prodigalpieces.com

Upcycled Trowel Coat Rack with Shelf by Prodigal Pieces | Flea Market Decor | prodigalpieces.com

Barn Wood Coat Rack with Upcycled Trowel Coat Hooks by Prodigal Pieces | Flea Market Decor | prodigalpieces.com

In addition, pin and share my flea market decor to inspire others to make their house their home. It really can be done on a budget.

Do you love flea market decor? Check out how 3 different creations were made out of repurposed finds & all on a budget by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

By the way, this vintage Broyhill hutch desk is going to get a new lease on life. See the after HERE.

Broyhill Hutch Desk Before Makeover by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Likewise, stay tuned to see and be sure to sign up for my newsletter. PLUS, you will get your FREE Furniture Buying Checklist and special discount to my online shop. Finally, it’s time to see what the other blogger ladies have for you below!

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Also, more DIY projects like my flea market decor:

Flea Market Finds Repurposed Into Farmhouse Decor by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.comWith a can of spray paint, you can update those flea market finds in no time. By Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Comments

  1. Tami Gail says

    Lovin’ the trowels. My father and brother both were carpenters by trade… though they are both gone, we have many of their tools. This just gave me a great idea for some of their old trowels that are collecting dust. Thanks friend.

  2. Donna Gonzalez says

    As always, I love what you create out of “nothing”. From you, I’ve learned to pick up small bits at the flea market, but I’m still waiting for the creative lightbulb to go off. Thanks for the inspration!

    • Larissa says

      That so awesome, Donna! I love to hear those kinds of stories. Thank you!

  3. Debra Wise says

    How dang cute these ideas are!!

    • Larissa says

      You are so fun, Debra! haha…thank you for making me smile. 😀

  4. Marie says

    When I saw the before picture last week I thought what in the heck could she possibly make with that pile of rusty goodness. As always, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity! Never in a million years would I have thought of these ideas. Girl, you are a junk repurposing rock star! pinned

    • Larissa says

      A bunch of junk, right? ahahaha!! You are my awesome support. Thank you!

  5. Marcie Lovett says

    Trowels as hooks? Genius!

  6. Marsha L says

    I couldn’t imagine what you were going to do with that pile of junk. Very creative.

  7. Minnie McCoy says

    Happy Tuesday,
    I just wanted to say how much I love your ideas. Always fun to see what you come up with and it is always wonderful when I find a like minded gal that can see the value and beauty of thing that others call trash. My family always give me a call to see if I have a rebirth idea for items before getting rid of them.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings to you!
    Minnie

    • Larissa says

      Hi Minnie! I’m so happy to hear from you. Yes, so fun to meet those with like-minded creativity. Have fun!

  8. suesan says

    I love them all so much! You always inspire me and I love that little woolly sheep so much! Great ideas.

  9. Charlene says

    Great ideas, except… the horse shoe is upside down! You are spilling out all the good luck !!!!!

    • Larissa says

      Laurie, you are the best. Thank you for all your encouragement!

  10. janet a phillips says

    i absolutely love all of your ideas-your site is amazing-enjoy all of your posts

  11. Jeanne Engebretson says

    Love your ideas! So fun to see what you come up with next!

    What kind of screws did you use on the trowels? Did you pre-drill the holes? How did you do that?

    Thanks!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you! I just used self-tapping metal screws to anchor them in. They go right through.

  12. Lori says

    ALL of these made me smile! Well done, Larissa!

  13. p says

    Now those are some amazing ideas !! I Love the wooly lamb so much 🙂

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