Duck Tale DIY | Thrift Store Knick-Knack Redo [Video]

It’s a duck tale DIY! A knick-knack duck tale.

I found a duck.

He looked like a duck from the ’70s or ’80s and probably lived many years in a country kitchen. Now, he was cast off to Goodwill, which is where I found him.

I wouldn’t say it was love at first sight, but I saw the potential.

With a little updating, I thought I could give him a new life…and so I embarked on an easy thrift store redo!

This is my duck tale but you might have nesting birds, a turtle, a fish, people, a tree, or any knick-knack that catches your eye.

Supplies for the Duck Tale DIY | Thrift Store Redo

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• A ceramic or porcelain knick-knack – in my case it was a duck
• Multi-surface acrylic paint or spraypaint
• Red ribbon

It’s a Duck Tale DIY | Thrift Store Knick-Knack Redo Video Tutorial

Duck Tale DIY Directions

Step 1: Clean Your Knick-Knack

I used a little rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to just clean any dust, grease, or grime that might have been left on the duck.

Step 2: Paint

Once it dried, I used the multi-surface paint, with a sponge brush and did 3-4 coats. The beach and feet needed a little more coverage than the rest of the body.

Step 3: Tie a Ribbon on It

Once it dried, I tied a simple red ribbon around the neck and…VIOLA!

That is an accent piece I would have sitting around my house!

That’s it! I told you it was easy!

Now, go out and find yourself a knick-knack to makeover!

Have fun with it! I’d LOVE to see what you make! Be sure to share it over on my Craft Klatch Facebook Group! It’s Free!

Other Repurposed and Recycled Projects!

If you enjoy a project that gives an old item new life, I have some fun ones for you!!!

• Repurpose Candle Jars
• Pallet to Coastal Decor
• DIY Gumball Lamp
• Paper Clip Coaster
• Recycled Garden Flower Art

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