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How to Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Treasures

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utah chapter.

Being able to go to a thrift store and find something that is unique, beautiful, and functional brings my wallet and I so much joy. Whether you are newly out on your own, or in need of a small vamp to your life but you don’t have the means or desires to buy everything brand new, thrift stores can be your best friend. Knowing what to buy and how to turn it into something you can be proud of is the trick. Just know before hand, almost everything you buy from a thirft store will have to be DIY’ed in one way or another. Since I am an entrepreuner for all things DIY, here are some ideas of how to flip your new thrift store find:

Mirrored Nightstand:

Use Tulip Fabric Spray Paint:

Add fabric to outsides of drawers:

Make it look vintage:

Mix silver and gold:

Change a dresser to a bathroom vanity:

Good luck and happy DIYing collegiettes™!

Her Campus Utah Chapter Contributor