How to Score the Best Flea Market Finds
Posted by Sep 11, 2016
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Potential for Use
When looking for items for upcycling projects, I focus on the material, shape and potential use. It’s a good idea to ignore the color, as that is something that can always be updated. I grabbed up this three-tier basket when I saw it, even though the color didn’t appeal to me at all. A few coats of spray paint and I had the perfect storage for my rubber stamps. Click here to read more about how I transformed this basket.I love nothing better than
to head out on Sunday mornings to search for treasures. I started out
collecting trims and buttons for my papercrafts, many of which you'll find in my Etsy shop.
We dream of owning a stone farmhouse one
day, and so I am always looking for furniture, décor and kitchen items with
which to furnish it. Some of them come home with me, others are just ideas for
future purchases. Along the way I’ve
found many items we use on a daily basis. As a crafter, I am always looking for
creative ways to store my supplies, and I find the bulk of my storage solutions
while thrifting. Some I use as-is, others I update a bit.
Sturdiness
Make sure to check the
sturdiness of the item you’re thinking of purchasing. If it’s wooden, be sure check for damage from chipping, rot or
termites. Turn items upside down, try out all the moving parts, and decide
whether you can repair an item that might have a fault. This wooden sewing
basket was missing a couple of screws which we replaced, and now it’s pressed
into service in my scraproom holding embellishments.
Measurements
If you're heading out
to look for storage items, make sure that you measure of the spots where you
need them at home, and walk the flea market with a measuring tape to ensure that the items you
find will fit!
I love baskets, and
will buy them whenever I can. I can always find a use for them! I thought the
color and pattern on this wicker basket was quite ugly, but I loved the shape,
the fact that it was intact, and also the price of about $1.50!
As Is
With some of the items I’ve
found, I don’t need to do anything but put them in place. This vintage bread
basket functions perfectly as-is to store rolls of paper.
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