Winter White Christmas Church
{a Goodwill makeover}
I’ve got another Cheap & Easy project to share.
You know how the thrift stores are
loaded with those cast off
mini villages during the holiday season?
Or, maybe just village parts.
(Not to be confused with Village People)
Candy shops.
Toys stores…
and Churches.
Well, I ran across a little church for $1.50
and this is what I did with it.
The Makeover;
1. I scrubbed this in the sink with a soft brush and mild soap.
2. Set it aside to air dry.
3. Painted white.
Appropriate paint will depend on the finish of your piece.
4. While tacky, load with glitter. I sprinkled every little surface!
5. Finish with clear poly spray to seal and protect.
6. Let dry.
7. Admire the Winter White Shimmer
Optional; pat yourself on that back for getting
I’ll be looking for a few more pieces to add.
I think a little village done up
all glittery in white might be pretty cute!
Please visit the link below for more
If you make over any mini Christmas village parts, I’d love to see your before & after.
Just pop over to my Facebook page and share them!!
(No Village People makeovers though, kay?)
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ro-grammie says
I’m heading straight to Goodwill after church tomorrow!!!
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says
This is so adorable! Thanks for the tips!
sweetinspirationsbyjpdesigns.blogspot.com says
Shannon, I’ve been looking for inexpensive,little houses to add around the house. All the dollar store ones look so cheap. Thank you for the gorgeous,transformation tip….can’t wait to see more of your Holiday ideas and beautiful decor!
Liz says
Great idea! The church looks so much better now than it did before! Thanks for sharing this tip! Liz
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Shannon, what a great little church! You gave it a new fresh life! I bet that finds a special place in you home this Christmas.
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Good Time Charlie says
This is so adorable. D’oh! I was JUST at Goodwill this morning and debating whether I should buy any of that little Christmas village stuff, and paint it white. I love the Glitter addition, that puts it over the top. You are so clever!
Jessica Kielman says
This is one of my favorites! I love that you turned one of those cheap little houses into something so pretty…I want an entire village of these!
Eclectically Vintage says
Great makeover – but why can’t I leave a Village People joke? You know I’m dying to!
Kelly
Roisin says
Definitely improved. I actually think it’s cute now. Might be interesting in a Christmas centerpiece.
Sheila says
Great job. I see those little houses all the time. I can’t wait to try that. I recently bought some bottle brush trees from Goodwill that need a makeover. I will send you pics as soon as I get them done. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says
That is an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
My Little Home and Garden says
That’s very pretty; it looks as though a heavy snowfall had just occurred.
-Karen
Bliss says
I agree that a whole village of white ones would be cute. Makes me sorry I passed all those cheapies up at garage sales this summer.
YMCA…. it’s fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A….
Bliss
Patty (Patty's Pretty Things) says
I can see why you have had alot of interest in this church. Here’s mine: http://pattyspthings.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-glittery-church.html
Thanks again for the idea!
Laura @ Our Prairie Home says
I love that church!!!! Can’t wait to see how you use it in your decor this year! 🙂