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Posted on January 1, 2024January 1, 2024

2023 in Review | Favorite Projects and Memories

With 2023 officially at an end, I'm taking a look back at some of my favorite finds, projects, and memories from the past year. New year, neutral color palette I started off 2023 by packing away all of the red and green holiday decor that was left over in my booth at Brown Street Emporium …

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Posted on September 19, 2020October 4, 2020

From garage sale find to DIY Halloween sign

If you don't like what the sign says, paint over it.

Posted on July 25, 2020September 24, 2020

Painted grain sack stripes on a vintage thread box

So long, boring beige. Hello, beautiful black and white!

Posted on June 6, 2020June 7, 2020

Vintage inspired painted lampshade

A vintage logo and a little chalk paint gave this faded lampshade a chance to shine.

Posted on May 29, 2020September 24, 2020

Chalk paint on fabric: Fourth of July dishtowels

Some people go all out decorating for the Fourth of July. I am not one of those people.

Posted on May 12, 2020July 8, 2020

Barn quilt patio rug from vinyl flooring

No barn? No problem. Paint a barn quilt patio rug for your deck.

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Welcome to Wisconsin Magpie. I’m Lisa, the creator of this site.

A history nerd and profligate collector, I spend way too much of my free time at thrift stores and garage sales, salvaging other people’s castoffs. When I’m home, I’m attempting to use power tools I have no idea how to operate and undertaking craft projects well beyond my skill level. Sometimes they actually turn out.

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