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Give your thrift store finds a classy makeover with this easy project.
I have a thing for tacky knick knacks. I especially have a thing for tacky owl knick knacks. Sometimes I want to make them not so tacky with this little "trick".

Posted by peacoatsandplaid from Big Lake, Minnesota, United States • Published See peacoatsandplaid's 8 projects »
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  • How to create art / a model. Thrift Store Knick Knack Makeover - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start with any piece of thrift store knick knackery. The uglier, the better.

  • How to create art / a model. Thrift Store Knick Knack Makeover - Step 2
    Step 2

    GIve it a few coats of paint in your choice of color. Let dry completely between each coat. This particular piece took about 3 coats of paint.

  • How to create art / a model. Thrift Store Knick Knack Makeover - Step 3
    Step 3

    Mix your choice of glitter with Mod Podge.

  • How to create art / a model. Thrift Store Knick Knack Makeover - Step 4
    Step 4

    Add a little or add a lot of glitter, depending on how sparkly you want your piece to be. Paint your piece with the glitter/Mod Podge mix using a paint brush. Let dry completely.

  • How to create art / a model. Thrift Store Knick Knack Makeover - Step 5
    Step 5

    Put it on display, sit back and enjoy the compliments that will soon come pouring in.

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