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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