You can never show your mom—or that special mother figure—too much love… or too much thrifted creativity. This simple DIY transforms a “perfectly fine” lampshade into something artsy and amazing using paint pens and a personal touch.

Make your mom (or a special mother figure) smile brightly with a gift that blooms from the heart. A vibrant plant in a flowerpot transformed with Goodwill-found fabric is a thoughtful way to show your love—and your creativity. 

Inspired by this magical kingdom, a Goodwill-found lamp was transformed into a one-of-a-kind statement piece—complete with shimmering gold dragons and a castle tower marked with an “M” for Milo.

A plain Goodwill-found Eiffel Tower canvas gets a lively upcycle using silk flowers and paint pens. This tall, slim canvas now says, “Oh-la-la!”—with the Eiffel Tower itself acting as a giant lattice for florals and vines.