I just wanted you to know that your videos have inspired me. I’m disabled and unable to afford much but I can afford chalk paint and I’ve always been crafty and artistic. I’m slowly working on making my home feel refreshed and cheerful. So thank you.
Thrift stores I’ve learned are a blessing too for fixing up a home on a budget. I wish you all the beautiful best in your creative and artful home. I’m just older on the outside now and getting into it too, finally. 😊
This is the most honest video I've ever seen from a RUclips creator, it touched my heart because I'm like you a mom who is trying to get a second income out of her talent and I tried selling furniture as a side hussle because I'm creative, I enjoy it and I wanted to save money by buying old furniture and flip it and keep it for my own use then when I was getting bored I would sell it
Another thing you could do is auction or raffle something off and have the money go to charity or a go fund me or someone you know in need. For example, there are so many people out there who need help with a deposit so they can obtain housing. There are tons of families with food insecurity. Imagine being able to gift them a subscription to a healthy meal service.
I will never attempt to sell furniture or start a RUclips channel but I love to watch others who do. I appreciate you sharing your expertise with those who aspire to do what you do. Keep up the good work!
You have been such a calm reassurance for me in my painting journey. I have done an armoire, 3 chest of drawers, mirror, two huge wall pieces, two dining tables, 2 desks. My home is much more colorful and I needed no new furniture. Next is my king size sleigh headboard and rails. Once I started I could not stop. I still work as a nurse full time but needed this hobby for my mental health. It has worked. I think you may have been the first video I ever watched…the rest is history. Thank you so much Christina!
I love this! I’m a sahm too and started flipping when my husband was deployed in 2021 and after my children were asleep. I was flipping maybe three or four pieces a month and bringing in about $1200 every month. I was so proud of myself. But I stopped flipping after finding out that I was pregnant last year and now we have 3 kids and I think that it’ll be a while before I start again. But it was so fun and I was so proud of myself. You and DIY Wife really helped me get through deployment and life these past few years. Thank you for your work!
this was very well put together, and thought out and your transparency and honesty with the public when you really didn’t need to be is very much appreciated. it is wonderful to see a stay-at-home Mama create something from the ground up and be rewarded abundantly! 😊❤
I found you in 2020 during lockdown, and your channel helped to keep a sense of goodness in the world during pandemic panic. I loved hearing your business story here. Well done, Christina!
I haven't had a job outside my home for over 12 years now. I have always just dabbled in crafty stuff and selling it so I've refinished things in the past but didn't really start until about a year ago. I am still so new to creating videos after a year, there is just so much to learn and being a single mom with no job has been so hard to balance everything. I has been a slow process for me. I hope I can start earning an income from RUclips soon. I love hearing how others have started, I find it so inspirational and pushes me to continue. Thank you!
“Hard work, a positive attitude and time.” Yes! That’s the mantra for life. Thank you Christina for this video, and your painting journey. I’ve watched your videos over the years and your tutorials helped get me started.
I love how transparent and honest this video was. I really enjoy your content; I feel inspired and less anxious to make some flips on my own furniture after watching your tutorials and product recommendations. Thank you. When you posted the video w the green desk/burnout and finding your joy, i was hoping you wouldnt quit creating videos because i enjoy your tutorials so much.I LOVE! the idea of doing flips for charity. Personally, I feel great about watching creators that help people in need. I will continue to watch your videos in support of your content and future projects. ❤
One doesn't have to flip furniture, I used to sell vintage items and vintage jewelry lots on eBay, but then life got crazy with grandchildren, so I stopped. But now things are not as crazy, I had quite a few pieces of jewelry that were broken, missing beads, and such. Now I make jewelry with those beads mostly crystal and glass, and I donate them to a charity shop that helps people pay their hospital bills. So far I have donated 50 pieces, last time I went there, there were only a few pieces left. So even small items can help. Find what you are good at, usually, those are the things that give you joy.
I can definitely vouch that people are still searching for and watching your old videos, I literally just stumbled across an old video of yours and after watching it I came to you channel and saw this story. I'll be sticking around!
I am so happy you have found the spot you need to be in right now. I have never flipped to make money and have always gifted my pieces. Your words are coming from experience and are very heart felt. I will always follow you because your darn good at what you do!
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! I Googled something, I couldn't even tell u what it was at this point, but I enjoyed it so much I went to yr RUclips site. My heart dropped when I saw the title and that it was only 7 hours ago. I watched all 23 minutes. And felt such a connection. Yr so real. And yr heart is so big. I love yr motivation. As a newly retired RN, u would have made a great nurse. I sub'd, liked, and commented. Absolutely love you. Thx for the context, I enjoyed hearing yr journey. And I am happy you've found yr path. 😊 Edit: I, too, refurbish furniture. At first, for fun and for myself, then friends and word of mouth. It is like yoga for me. My zone.
I really respect your candor, I know how hard it is to sell! I have been doing classes and love teaching, you have inspired me to focus more on the classes. Thank you, I wish you continued success in all that you do!
Thanks for posting this. It's so encouraging. Especially when you say the content you post years ago is making money while you sleep. It makes me want to put the best in every video even if it's not getting instant popularity. I don't flip furniture but I have had my old brown bedroom set since 2005 that has never made a sound! I'm currently into modern contemporary style but, to part with my perfectly good set is a no; even if a company wants to gift me a new set. I'll be following your steps to paint them over. Thanks a lot for all you do. Love and respect 😊❤
Love this video. I do this like you, because I love it and then I just give it away. It's become an expensive hobby because I don't get reimbursed for any of the paint I use or supplies to fix areas that are broken, but it keeps me off the streets at night 😅
Thank you so much for explaining that! I’ve always wondered how people make any money doing what they do!! I just guessed that it must be you all make money on the content as much or more than on the talent shown that you have on RUclips. Hope you continue to do the furniture flips and donate them! Fortunate people if they get any of them!!
Hi! I appreciate your openness and that you are a true business person. Am I jealous, heck yes, no one pays me for patient care I did 3 years ago! But your story is an inspiration .and your content is fresh! Not regurgitated stuff and reposting. I make myself mad when I click and say let's see if they have anything new...and they dont,but they got a view. You should be proud of this venture and remember that your primary job is your family!
This video was delightful! Loved hearing the details of your journey and still appreciate the beautiful work you have created even though you aren't selling your furniture. What a treasure for those who purchase your items back where they started (Goodwill, etc.) It was fun to hear about your RUclips experience too. I pray you continue to excel and prosper in all you choose to do!
You are awesome! I'm honored to hear your story this morning and i really really appreciate your sharing... Thank you for enlightening your us on you process!!! I love so much that you've shared your journey here in RUclips too. Its like a full circle kind of heart warming story... Seriously--thank you so much. I love everything you do- be proud sister!
Love this video. I started watching your channel a year ago when I decided to make wood signs. Your painting tutorials with chalk paint were so helpful. I’m proud of you and your success is inspiring.
Loved this video! It's very interesting how you turned a hobby into an unexpected revenue stream by perfecting your craft and teaching others how to do it. Well done!
Thank you, for being YOU! I have always enjoyed watching you work and the expert care you have given to refinishing furniture. It blesses me to hear you follow your heart in doing what you now do. God bless you and your family.
Loved this! I was probably one of those viewers in 2020… you are the first “flipper” I watched and immediately loved. Thanks for encouraging and being real. I am retired now, and do furniture painting for “fun”… made a little extra money, but no aspirations for getting rich 😂. I enjoy the process and challenges and make many mistakes….and learn. You have been a good teacher. Thank you. Mission accomplished!! - Jill❤️
Christina, I’ve been watching you for a couple of years, and have always been drawn to your warm, genuine nature. This video solidified my belief that you’re a person of great character and integrity. Please make more videos discussing your various income streams. I’m fascinated by your business model and want to learn more. I’m not comfortable with showing my face on video but maybe you’ll spark an idea within me. Thanks for all you do for so many.
Thank you so much for the honesty the realness behind the scenes; because it can seem like one person does make a good full time living by flipping furniture & gives the hopes of “its just that easy”. I love doing creative stuff like that with also 3 young kids & it just puts into perspective what actually goes into if you choose to go down that route
I recently found you and now following you. You furniture flipping is remarkable. I am inspired to start up cycling my furniture again. Thanks for taking out the time to share your flipping and content journey with us. It has given me a lot to think about if I start flipping furniture and other options. I wish you continued success and looking forward to your new content.
I love this, and would love to learn more. You were my og furniture flipper person, the one that I learn how to flip furniture well and Kasha is the one that show me I could be making them a piece of art, to not only furnish my home, but to go around looking a piece of furniture and saying I did that?. I recently almost bought a beauty and I told myself I’m not flipping for profit but to keep furnishing my home. I had to snap out it. But I still love to get an old piece of furniture and give it new life. I’m currently have 6 pieces to work in between brand new grandkids and two jobs. Need to get flipping! Thank you for your content!
Christina I watched you way back when, recently came across your channel (again). I can definitely see the change/growth in your content and in you. Happy to see your progression, and sincere honesty. Congratulations, I'm happy for you.
Love this behind the scenes video. Thank you Christina for taking us on this behind the scenes tour. Loved hearing how you got started. You are a lovely person who has inspired me through many of your videos. 🥰🙏🏻
I remember the stairway makeover. You made it look so easy that I took on my own stairway. It looks beautiful and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I learned that I can do all the same projects for my home.❤
Been a sub for quite awhile and love all of your content. Very nice that you shared this part of the journey. You inspired me to buy my first paint sprayer and gain the confidence to use it. Here we are years later and I’ve made over some beautiful pieces. What a blessing you’ve been!
This is the first video of yours that I've watched but it was one of the most honest and refreshing videos I've ever watched on RUclips. Especially loved when you spoke about using your furniture flips to help your local lower income community through donating them back to your favorite thrift store for resale. Awesome!
Thank you for this video. I am so happy you have gotten to a place that you can be creative while still making money for your family. Your videos inspired years back and I have absolutely loved my furniture flipping hobby! I have furnished our whole house with almost exclusively things I've flipped and it makes me happy every time I see the items! I also want to thank you for being a kind human and giving back to your community. ❤
This was so great- transparent and honest and down to earth. A great success story about choices to raise children at home. (Focus on choice, not everyone is meant to be a stay at home parent!). Thank you for sharing.
I found You about 3 years ago, when I started refinishing furniture. I’m a retired, widow and I put my furniture $$ away in order to do some Traveling that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. I Always look forward to your videos on UTube! Kudos to you for your generosity and keep up the Great Content👍🏼
Great story, loved listening to your journey of how you started your business. I discovered your channel during lockdown when I wanted to see if I could redo my yellow oak bannister. I was hooked after that and am now following several RUclips channels, mostly furniture flipping. I haven’t attempted the bannister yet but I have made over some furniture pieces for us. I have a couple on the go right now. I really like the idea of making over a piece from a thrift store and giving back to them to sell or give away to a person in need. I don’t need to make a business out of it and I am not going to start up making videos for RUclips but I like learning how it works and how someone can make a living from producing interesting content. 💖
How very interesting! I really appreciate your candid story -- thank you for what you are doing. You have a generous heart, fantastic skills that you share, and success where it was was due. Fascinating content. It is ALWAYS interesting to hear a back story, so I look forward to the next one. (By way, I am watching from South Africa. Keep up your good, hard work.)
Glad you are upfront about this. I picked up right away that the content creators that teach and show furniture flipping are makifn koneh with sponsorships and content creation NOT furniture flipping. I just started- it’s a lot of work. I am doing it to raise extra money and bonus- self fund the hobby
Thank you for your honesty. I'm so inspired. I've just started furniture flipping and am really drawn to content creation - you've inspired me to start a RUclips channel to share what I create and to help others to do the same ❤❤
This was soooo helpful. I started flipping (and selling) just over a year ago. And I was going to film everything for RUclips. Then I realized I really needed to focus on learning what I was doing. So I put the camera away. I still took all the before and after shots and posted them on Instagram and sold on Facebook marketplace. But I can't stop thinking about making RUclips videos. This just sealed the deal for me. Obviously it won't take off overnight. But I feel like it should definitely be a part of my furniture story. Thanks for all the inspiration.
@@Heyu7her3 its a battle. At first I would build the haggle into the price. I realized people think of marketplace like a garage sale. So I would already have my bottom price in mind. But then I realized my pieces were worth the price I was asking (a new dresser at IKEA is $300 and I am creating a one of a kind piece). Sometimes you need to wait and know the right buyer will come along and the haggling buyer isn't the right person for your piece. Good luck. Hang in there.
This video was so "real" and I can really relate. I have made-over a few pieces for myself and, as you said, to save pieces from the trash. Occasionally I think about making content, but I know there is a learning curve and additional time involved. I think you have your priorities straight and have reaped the reward!
Thank you so much. I need all the tips I can get! I just started my journey and even retired from my job of 18 years so that I could devote more time to redoing furniture. I’m not really concentrating in making money yet. I’m just trying to equip myself with the tools that are needed in order to do a good job. Like you, for right now I have been redoing my own furniture and doing some for family and friends just to get the experience. I take before and after pictures and maybe will post them on a Facebook channel that I have already set up. Please continue to share your experience.
Great video and so informative. You are incredibly open about how you earn a living, and so honest and realistic. In my former life (72 years old now) I had my own business and stayed home with our daughter and earned a living doing what I loved. And my husband loved my business and was proud of the fact I did it. And what a role model for your kids. You just totally rocked this!
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been enjoying your makeovers and the process only as of last month, April. Your editing, content and explanation, etc is perfect which led me to do my first piece last week, May 24 th. I stared to tap into my creative side in March and all the you tube videos led me to yours. I wish you all the best and so excited for what the future has for you.. God bless!!
Thanks so much for this open dialogue on how you earn as a public “furniture flipper”, I am actually very interested in the business how you use the other methods to hustle and make ends meet. It’s so wonderful that your husband was supportive when you decided to go for growing your channel / social media presence on RUclips. I love watching your videos, even though I’m not really an active furniture flipper. Thanks so much! ❤
Thank you for sharing all this. I listened from beginning to end and enjoyed every minute. The key to your success is your magnetic personality and beautiful smile. I am retired and probably won’t buy new furniture again either. I have many pieces from my mom’s house that I planned to work on in between all the quilts that I quilt on my new long arm quilting machine. Retirement is awesome. Thank your for all your help with my hobby.
Love doing just that…learning, growing and changing up decor for my home as well as for family and friends!!! Thanks Christina….you have a lovely approach to enjoying your life and a generosity of spirit in sharing with others!!👏🏻🫶🏻😻💃🏼
Dear Christina, I think you were one of the first flippers from whom I learnt many things. I eventually embarked on the daunting task of flipping our complete dining room: table, cabinets, chairs etc. I then moved on to the living room. Long story short, we some guests recently who were pleasantly surprised by the complete makeover. Thank you for teaching me and explaining every step so clearly that even a beginner, such as myself, could make these transformations. 🙏
Hi Cristina, I've learned a lot from you and we are starting to do renovations on our home and I think all that I have learned is helping me make decisions and chose colors and furniture. I would much rather buy second hand furniture than new because I can shape it to my taste.
I watched way back in 2014!! Your videos started me on my journey and gave me the courage to make over a dresser for my babies room! Thanks for this video.... I am also in the working full time/kiddos/family/life... AND doing furniture. So this was refreshing!
Hey Christina. I remember your banister redo, I fell hook, line and sinker. I think it's great that you found your career in all this. I would love to see more content on your new path. Thank you. Keep moving forward, Thank you😊
Thank you! This was very informative and I really loved hearing that you are now able to enjoy the creative process, make money and give your beautiful pieces away to those who need and appreciate them!! I would definitely like to hear more about your revenue streams. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this video, Christina. I've been following you since 2020 - and you're one of only about 4 furniture flippers I watch regularly. Your content is exceptional and inspired me to start doing some makeovers of my own. I'm retiring from a corporate career in a couple of weeks and had been wondering if I could make a bit of income from furniture flipping. Your video came at the perfect time, and now has me rethinking my strategy a bit. I love that you donate to a place that helps out those in need in your community. Lots to think about and apply to my own situation. Again, thank you! I would love to hear more about your story!
7:40 PM I am RN and I recently retired from nursing. I just hate to spend money on new furniture because it is not made well. Thanks for sharing your tips and your success. I wish you well my friend! Jules
Christina I absolutely loved your video!! Thank you for sharing your journey and breaking it down. I think that is so helpful to people to understand the real story behind peoples success.
Thank you for making this video! I enjoy your videos, I enjoy your personality, your voice is so calming! You are a very beautiful lady inside and outside!! ❤
I ran my furniture business for about 7 years full time. I made an ok income, but came to the realization that it’s far more about sales and marketing than the makeover. I did it, learned a lot, but my wrists and shoulders were wearing down. Now, I just do it for me. Or to fund any extras I want. But I’m so glad for the experience, and, like you, will unlikely buy much new. Older stuff tends to be better made, better quality. Glad to watch this video, and learn your story. :)
🙌 So happy for you. Funny, I think I got the bug around the same time with Annie Sloan and distressing. Started off reupholstering furniture and then need to refinish the wood and then here we are. Flipping on the side - first for me and then to make a few dollars to pay for a trip or other bills. Your videos are great. Love learning new tips and you are always enjoyable to watch! Best to you and your business!
Hey girl.. you and I were on the flip fb groups together years back! So nice to see you grow. This biz can def be done full time since there’s tons of people who want to commission their pieces. I have always done it as a side gig but if I had the space and time, I would definitely be doing this job seven days a week making lots of money. It depends on your area. It depends on your style. So many things, but clearly with your talents and how beautiful your work is, you could definitely been doing this full-time. But it is overwhelming.!
So glad I stayed until the end and heard the best reason I agree with you, do it because you enjoy it! I started watching you because it shows in your work.
I used to sell painted furniture. I loved the painting but not the sales - especially when peoPle tried to bargain with me. I can't do that well. When I was selling furniture, it was new furniture, hand painted and designed by me. By the time I was done selling it, I made nothing. I made my money on giving lessons (this was before youtube). I love watching your videos. I love the idea of taking something old and making it new. It starts out as a hobby. You have to like the actual procees. Its wonderful that yoh are donating your pieces. Thanks for this video
I have watched so many of your videos. I watched one of your other videos on how to make money on RUclips. It was so informative and interesting and this video was also. So enjoyed hearing about your journey and admire your success and of course your beautiful work. I have watched many of your older videos too. I love your work and I don’t flip furniture. I have several inherited pieces of furniture that I would love to makeover and that is what brought me to your channel. I do want to try it. I have been watching the videos you have for beginners especially the ones with the Beyond Paint (?) product. Anyway, love your content and I will keep viewing your videos and supporting your channel. Thank you!
Great video. Thank you for being so transparent. You are incredibly talented. I love how you created a career for yourself out of doing things you love. I donate alot to my church for needy families in the community and it is a great feel good factor to it. I would be interested in more videos like these!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your channel has taught me a lot. I inherited a lot of so so furniture from my mother - nothing heirloom - and I plan on this summer making over them. Thank you!!
Hi Christina, that was such a nice presentation on why you do what you do. I completely understand and enjoy your videos and will still watch you. Keep up the great content, it is very helpful. I have end tables, an entry table and a master bedroom set that I am getting ready to tackle for myself, and your tutorials are so supportive and encouraging. Never too much jibber-jabber like on some other channels who just talk, talk, talk about stuff that’s non-related to the project or drag out the refining project. You rock!!!🎉👍🥰
This is a great avenue for coaching on content videos 😊 Really useful to get an idea of income for content. You can see why it’s difficult for those who have become the victim of RUclipss cancel culture where there channels have been shut down for producing content that really has views with a different political slant ..ie conservative / Christian voices than what RUclips will allow to be displayed. So furniture is pretty safe content .. and I guess most DIY is pretty safe content for all political groups as we all can enjoy making old furniture beautiful again. Love that you followed your passion and developed your vision and that it has led to a new career in content creation/development. As I said to another furniture flipper once … when we cast our bread on the water … who knows which piece of bread will be the one to bless us with a good return for our labours . Congratulations Christina I’ve watched since 2021 off and on through these kind of videos I’ve learned a lot … Sunday I just finished my first prehung door … it was going to be simple slab door switch but jam as a mess so .. got my furniture flipping tools out .. took out door jam and watched 5 RUclips videos … it came out pretty awesome to my shock … it works perfect and is all level… now I’ve bought 6 more pre-hung doors and will do the whole house interior. It’s people like you that makes these achievements possible by sharing your content and tips … for now I’m still learning maybe content one day but seeing your progression is also very inspiring … so bless you and thank you .
Thanks for being so straightforward about your thoughts and business. I feel the exact same way about rescuing pieces and updating them for current use. There are so many useful items at just one Goodwill store. I could keep busy for a lifetime. Why buy new? I learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!
Yes i would love another video like this. I have been a pd member for 2 years and loved every minute of it. You are truly an inspiration. Im excited to continue to follow your journey ❤
Thank you. You encouraged me to re-finish pieces for our retirement home. This is something that I never thought that I would enjoy, but we've enjoyed both the process and the results. Cheers.
Thank you for sharing what you are doing. I am a UTube fan but have a variety of interests. But I enjoy listening to people who have totally switched their profession from something they went to school for but due to circumstances they are now doing something they love instead of something they like. Life takes turns and curves but it all about learning and teaching. And people who are doing what you are or did are really helping others. Who knows what you will do in 10+ years, but your children will always think you are a master of many things. 😊
You’ve done so wonderful in such a short time. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos so much and feel like I would be able to do that type of work as I learned a lot from my husband who created such beautiful furniture throughout our home. Everything he made is solid wood or furniture grade plywood. No one taught him. He just “knew” how to do it and I was always helping him when he would make something. I have a complete workshop. I just need to get motivated and get started. I wish he would have taught me more or let me actually use his tools but I think he was afraid I would get my fingers in the way.thank you for showing me that anything is possible.
I've just found you and I sure plan to dive into the rest of your videos and dig for your secrets! Thanks for great information and inspirational hour!
This is such an interesting video. Great to get to hear the back story and how things work currently. You are a great inspiration to so many people so keep up the good work and all the amazing make overs.
Hi Cristina - ThankU for sharing your story. I really learned alot because I paint and flip furniture just as a side hussle. And it's great for me as a senior citizen to add a little more to my income. I love painting old pieces that I find curbside or given to me and making them pretty and reselling and keeping them out of the landfield. The business part is not for me but I love the painting part to keep for myself or flip. I follow you and wish you continued success. 😊 ThankU for your story!
I am pretty sure you are one of the first furniture flippers I ever watched... along with Kacha and The Reclaimed Heirloom. I have painted lots of furniture and sold it but I don't feel like I have come even close to an expert flipper. Every piece is literally a new adventure with fingers crossed!! Thanks for sharing your story. I love stories!
I'm a flower farmer and I have yet to see a farmer who is making profit without creating content. They clearly get tired of creating content though, obviously it's a ton of work
Very few people seem to understand the time and work that goes into refurbishing furniture. Not to mention the high cost of paints and other supplies. Tough racket if you are looking to get a fair price.
Hi Christina, I like this video because you really touch on the reality of furniture flipping I have experienced. I like to create and reimagine. Yet, I do not enjoy the selling process and people coming to my house. I have slow down and will flip something that I truly love and enjoy. Also, I have a part time job that helps me sustain my household, if I don't feel like flipping anything. I was doing it more often but I started feeling the burn out. Thanks for all the information. Your videos have been the first videos I even watched about flipping furniture, It helped me through the pandemic a lot.
Love this video!! I’ve been following you along for a little while now, was super happy when I found you on Instagram this past fall. I’m a SAHM and Ive started doing little projects around my house, turned an old dresser into a tv stand and your videos helped me along with getting a nice finish on it. Also inspired me to sell some pieces, like you said it’s not an income per say but being able to contribute the tiniest amount of money makes me feel good so I can completely relate to how you started! Very inspiring! ❤
Loved hearing your story! I like that you are so generous with your talent and give back to your community. You inspired me to try flipping not for profit but to giveback. We have a similar charity in my TN neighborhood. I have donated a lot of items and one item I bought and made over for my parents when they moved to an assisted living home. After they passed away in 2019, I donated it to Habitat Restore and when I was in there a few weeks later they had priced it at $25! I was surprised that they thought it was worth that much money.
I am a long time fan of urs and I was worried u were gonna stop doing furniture or making videos. Lol..ur one of my very fav..glad ur not leaving youtube❤
You've definitely inspired me! I found your channel during the pandemic, which I binged 😆, and I also have your course which is super helpful. Thank you so much Christina!! 💜
Yes! Flea Market Flip got me into flipping furniture (and mid-century modern stuff), too. I've really lucked out with finding great stuff out for trash and (fortunately) under priced at thrift shops.
I just wanted you to know that your videos have inspired me. I’m disabled and unable to afford much but I can afford chalk paint and I’ve always been crafty and artistic. I’m slowly working on making my home feel refreshed and cheerful. So thank you.
Thrift stores I’ve learned are a blessing too for fixing up a home on a budget. I wish you all the beautiful best in your creative and artful home. I’m just older on the outside now and getting into it too, finally. 😊
Same. It's hard being on disability and her videos also inspired me
@@marielucier7982 This is the best part of it. 2nd life furniture. Recycling furniture that would otherwise be in a landfill!
She had a video I watched thats for beginners and not much to buy im going to give it a try to see how much it cost.
This is the most honest video I've ever seen from a RUclips creator, it touched my heart because I'm like you a mom who is trying to get a second income out of her talent and I tried selling furniture as a side hussle because I'm creative, I enjoy it and I wanted to save money by buying old furniture and flip it and keep it for my own use then when I was getting bored I would sell it
Another thing you could do is auction or raffle something off and have the money go to charity or a go fund me or someone you know in need. For example, there are so many people out there who need help with a deposit so they can obtain housing. There are tons of families with food insecurity. Imagine being able to gift them a subscription to a healthy meal service.
@@LilyBecca raffling is illegal unless your a charitable organization.
I will never attempt to sell furniture or start a RUclips channel but I love to watch others who do. I appreciate you sharing your expertise with those who aspire to do what you do. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
You have been such a calm reassurance for me in my painting journey. I have done an armoire, 3 chest of drawers, mirror, two huge wall pieces, two dining tables, 2 desks. My home is much more colorful and I needed no new furniture. Next is my king size sleigh headboard and rails. Once I started I could not stop. I still work as a nurse full time but needed this hobby for my mental health. It has worked. I think you may have been the first video I ever watched…the rest is history. Thank you so much Christina!
I love this! I’m a sahm too and started flipping when my husband was deployed in 2021 and after my children were asleep. I was flipping maybe three or four pieces a month and bringing in about $1200 every month. I was so proud of myself. But I stopped flipping after finding out that I was pregnant last year and now we have 3 kids and I think that it’ll be a while before I start again. But it was so fun and I was so proud of myself. You and DIY Wife really helped me get through deployment and life these past few years. Thank you for your work!
this was very well put together, and thought out and your transparency and honesty with the public when you really didn’t need to be is very much appreciated. it is wonderful to see a stay-at-home Mama create something from the ground up and be rewarded abundantly! 😊❤
Thats what I call total honesty, thanks for that.
Now I know why I still watch your videos 😊
Love that you gift back to such a cool thrift store that actually helps people. 🧡
I found you in 2020 during lockdown, and your channel helped to keep a sense of goodness in the world during pandemic panic. I loved hearing your business story here. Well done, Christina!
I haven't had a job outside my home for over 12 years now. I have always just dabbled in crafty stuff and selling it so I've refinished things in the past but didn't really start until about a year ago. I am still so new to creating videos after a year, there is just so much to learn and being a single mom with no job has been so hard to balance everything. I has been a slow process for me. I hope I can start earning an income from RUclips soon. I love hearing how others have started, I find it so inspirational and pushes me to continue. Thank you!
“Hard work, a positive attitude and time.” Yes! That’s the mantra for life. Thank you Christina for this video, and your painting journey. I’ve watched your videos over the years and your tutorials helped get me started.
Thanks for your support, Kimberly!
I love how transparent and honest this video was. I really enjoy your content; I feel inspired and less anxious to make some flips on my own furniture after watching your tutorials and product recommendations. Thank you. When you posted the video w the green desk/burnout and finding your joy, i was hoping you wouldnt quit creating videos because i enjoy your tutorials so much.I LOVE! the idea of doing flips for charity. Personally, I feel great about watching creators that help people in need. I will continue to watch your videos in support of your content and future projects. ❤
I'm definitely not quitting. Riding the wave like I have the last 10 years. Thanks for your encouragement.
One doesn't have to flip furniture, I used to sell vintage items and vintage jewelry lots on eBay, but then life got crazy with grandchildren, so I stopped. But now things are not as crazy, I had quite a few pieces of jewelry that were broken, missing beads, and such. Now I make jewelry with those beads mostly crystal and glass, and I donate them to a charity shop that helps people pay their hospital bills. So far I have donated 50 pieces, last time I went there, there were only a few pieces left. So even small items can help. Find what you are good at, usually, those are the things that give you joy.
I can definitely vouch that people are still searching for and watching your old videos, I literally just stumbled across an old video of yours and after watching it I came to you channel and saw this story. I'll be sticking around!
I am so happy you have found the spot you need to be in right now. I have never flipped to make money and have always gifted my pieces. Your words are coming from experience and are very heart felt. I will always follow you because your darn good at what you do!
Thanks for your continued support, Dar!
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! I Googled something, I couldn't even tell u what it was at this point, but I enjoyed it so much I went to yr RUclips site. My heart dropped when I saw the title and that it was only 7 hours ago.
I watched all 23 minutes. And felt such a connection. Yr so real. And yr heart is so big. I love yr motivation. As a newly retired RN, u would have made a great nurse.
I sub'd, liked, and commented. Absolutely love you. Thx for the context, I enjoyed hearing yr journey. And I am happy you've found yr path. 😊
Edit: I, too, refurbish furniture. At first, for fun and for myself, then friends and word of mouth. It is like yoga for me. My zone.
I really respect your candor, I know how hard it is to sell! I have been doing classes and love teaching, you have inspired me to focus more on the classes. Thank you, I wish you continued success in all that you do!
Thanks for posting this. It's so encouraging. Especially when you say the content you post years ago is making money while you sleep. It makes me want to put the best in every video even if it's not getting instant popularity. I don't flip furniture but I have had my old brown bedroom set since 2005 that has never made a sound!
I'm currently into modern contemporary style but, to part with my perfectly good set is a no; even if a company wants to gift me a new set. I'll be following your steps to paint them over. Thanks a lot for all you do. Love and respect 😊❤
Love this! Thanks for sharing.
I have always wondered about how the RUclips system works so I really appreciated your candor and transparency, Christina. Thanks so much!
Love this video. I do this like you, because I love it and then I just give it away. It's become an expensive hobby because I don't get reimbursed for any of the paint I use or supplies to fix areas that are broken, but it keeps me off the streets at night 😅
Thank you so much for explaining that! I’ve always wondered how people make any money doing what they do!! I just guessed that it must be you all make money on the content as much or more than on the talent shown that you have on RUclips. Hope you continue to do the furniture flips and donate them! Fortunate people if they get any of them!!
Hi! I appreciate your openness and that you are a true business person. Am I jealous, heck yes, no one pays me for patient care I did 3 years ago! But your story is an inspiration .and your content is fresh! Not regurgitated stuff and reposting. I make myself mad when I click and say let's see if they have anything new...and they dont,but they got a view. You should be proud of this venture and remember that your primary job is your family!
This video was delightful! Loved hearing the details of your journey and still appreciate the beautiful work you have created even though you aren't selling your furniture. What a treasure for those who purchase your items back where they started (Goodwill, etc.) It was fun to hear about your RUclips experience too. I pray you continue to excel and prosper in all you choose to do!
You are awesome! I'm honored to hear your story this morning and i really really appreciate your sharing... Thank you for enlightening your us on you process!!! I love so much that you've shared your journey here in RUclips too. Its like a full circle kind of heart warming story... Seriously--thank you so much. I love everything you do- be proud sister!
Love this video. I started watching your channel a year ago when I decided to make wood signs. Your painting tutorials with chalk paint were so helpful. I’m proud of you and your success is inspiring.
Loved this video! It's very interesting how you turned a hobby into an unexpected revenue stream by perfecting your craft and teaching others how to do it. Well done!
Thank you, for being YOU! I have always enjoyed watching you work and the expert care you have given to refinishing furniture. It blesses me to hear you follow your heart in doing what you now do. God bless you and your family.
The honesty and clarity of your path is inspiring! 🙏
Loved this! I was probably one of those viewers in 2020… you are the first “flipper” I watched and immediately loved. Thanks for encouraging and being real. I am retired now, and do furniture painting for “fun”… made a little extra money, but no aspirations for getting rich 😂. I enjoy the process and challenges and make many mistakes….and learn. You have been a good teacher. Thank you. Mission accomplished!! - Jill❤️
Christina, I’ve been watching you for a couple of years, and have always been drawn to your warm, genuine nature. This video solidified my belief that you’re a person of great character and integrity. Please make more videos discussing your various income streams. I’m fascinated by your business model and want to learn more. I’m not comfortable with showing my face on video but maybe you’ll spark an idea within me. Thanks for all you do for so many.
Thank you so much for the honesty the realness behind the scenes; because it can seem like one person does make a good full time living by flipping furniture & gives the hopes of “its just that easy”. I love doing creative stuff like that with also 3 young kids & it just puts into perspective what actually goes into if you choose to go down that route
I recently found you and now following you. You furniture flipping is remarkable. I am inspired to start up cycling my furniture again. Thanks for taking out the time to share your flipping and content journey with us. It has given me a lot to think about if I start flipping furniture and other options. I wish you continued success and looking forward to your new content.
Your decision to serve/teach others your talents is such a gift! Thank you.
Thank you! 😊
I love this, and would love to learn more. You were my og furniture flipper person, the one that I learn how to flip furniture well and Kasha is the one that show me I could be making them a piece of art, to not only furnish my home, but to go around looking a piece of furniture and saying I did that?. I recently almost bought a beauty and I told myself I’m not flipping for profit but to keep furnishing my home. I had to snap out it. But I still love to get an old piece of furniture and give it new life. I’m currently have 6 pieces to work in between brand new grandkids and two jobs. Need to get flipping! Thank you for your content!
Christina I watched you way back when, recently came across your channel (again). I can definitely see the change/growth in your content and in you. Happy to see your progression, and sincere honesty. Congratulations, I'm happy for you.
Thank you so much!!
Love this behind the scenes video. Thank you Christina for taking us on this behind the scenes tour. Loved hearing how you got started. You are a lovely person who has inspired me through many of your videos. 🥰🙏🏻
I remember the stairway makeover. You made it look so easy that I took on my own stairway. It looks beautiful and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I learned that I can do all the same projects for my home.❤
Been a sub for quite awhile and love all of your content. Very nice that you shared this part of the journey. You inspired me to buy my first paint sprayer and gain the confidence to use it. Here we are years later and I’ve made over some beautiful pieces. What a blessing you’ve been!
Love this! Thank you.
This is the first video of yours that I've watched but it was one of the most honest and refreshing videos I've ever watched on RUclips. Especially loved when you spoke about using your furniture flips to help your local lower income community through donating them back to your favorite thrift store for resale. Awesome!
Thank you for this video. I am so happy you have gotten to a place that you can be creative while still making money for your family. Your videos inspired years back and I have absolutely loved my furniture flipping hobby! I have furnished our whole house with almost exclusively things I've flipped and it makes me happy every time I see the items! I also want to thank you for being a kind human and giving back to your community. ❤
This was so great- transparent and honest and down to earth. A great success story about choices to raise children at home. (Focus on choice, not everyone is meant to be a stay at home parent!). Thank you for sharing.
I found You about 3 years ago, when I started refinishing furniture. I’m a retired, widow and I put my furniture $$ away in order to do some Traveling that I wouldn’t otherwise be able to do. I Always look forward to your videos on UTube!
Kudos to you for your generosity and keep up the Great Content👍🏼
Great story, loved listening to your journey of how you started your business. I discovered your channel during lockdown when I wanted to see if I could redo my yellow oak bannister. I was hooked after that and am now following several RUclips channels, mostly furniture flipping. I haven’t attempted the bannister yet but I have made over some furniture pieces for us. I have a couple on the go right now. I really like the idea of making over a piece from a thrift store and giving back to them to sell or give away to a person in need. I don’t need to make a business out of it and I am not going to start up making videos for RUclips but I like learning how it works and how someone can make a living from producing interesting content. 💖
This makes my heart happy! Would love to see you keep growing in your craft.
How very interesting! I really appreciate your candid story -- thank you for what you are doing. You have a generous heart, fantastic skills that you share, and success where it was was due. Fascinating content. It is ALWAYS interesting to hear a back story, so I look forward to the next one. (By way, I am watching from South Africa. Keep up your good, hard work.)
Thank you for this comment!
Glad you are upfront about this. I picked up right away that the content creators that teach and show furniture flipping are makifn koneh with sponsorships and content creation NOT furniture flipping.
I just started- it’s a lot of work. I am doing it to raise extra money and bonus- self fund the hobby
Omg. Thank you. I love painting, but just can't deal with what it takes to sell. I need to develop income streams, and this is helpful.
Thank you for your honesty. I'm so inspired. I've just started furniture flipping and am really drawn to content creation - you've inspired me to start a RUclips channel to share what I create and to help others to do the same ❤❤
This was soooo helpful. I started flipping (and selling) just over a year ago. And I was going to film everything for RUclips. Then I realized I really needed to focus on learning what I was doing. So I put the camera away. I still took all the before and after shots and posted them on Instagram and sold on Facebook marketplace. But I can't stop thinking about making RUclips videos. This just sealed the deal for me. Obviously it won't take off overnight. But I feel like it should definitely be a part of my furniture story. Thanks for all the inspiration.
How do you even make money off Facebook Marketplace? Everyone is always trying to negotiate down
@@Heyu7her3 its a battle. At first I would build the haggle into the price. I realized people think of marketplace like a garage sale. So I would already have my bottom price in mind. But then I realized my pieces were worth the price I was asking (a new dresser at IKEA is $300 and I am creating a one of a kind piece). Sometimes you need to wait and know the right buyer will come along and the haggling buyer isn't the right person for your piece. Good luck. Hang in there.
This video was so "real" and I can really relate. I have made-over a few pieces for myself and, as you said, to save pieces from the trash. Occasionally I think about making content, but I know there is a learning curve and additional time involved. I think you have your priorities straight and have reaped the reward!
Thank you so much. I need all the tips I can get! I just started my journey and even retired from my job of 18 years so that I could devote more time to redoing furniture. I’m not really concentrating in making money yet. I’m just trying to equip myself with the tools that are needed in order to do a good job. Like you, for right now I have been redoing my own furniture and doing some for family and friends just to get the experience. I take before and after pictures and maybe will post them on a Facebook channel that I have already set up. Please continue to share your experience.
It has been a long slog and she realises now what she wants to do now. Well done Christina. You are a genuine lovely person.
So pleased you are ‘paying it forward’ and making a good living. We’ll done you and thanks for all the advic3 and help.
Great video and so informative. You are incredibly open about how you earn a living, and so honest and realistic. In my former life (72 years old now) I had my own business and stayed home with our daughter and earned a living doing what I loved. And my husband loved my business and was proud of the fact I did it. And what a role model for your kids. You just totally rocked this!
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been enjoying your makeovers and the process only as of last month, April. Your editing, content and explanation, etc is perfect which led me to do my first piece last week, May 24 th. I stared to tap into my creative side in March and all the you tube videos led me to yours. I wish you all the best and so excited for what the future has for you.. God bless!!
Thanks so much for this open dialogue on how you earn as a public “furniture flipper”, I am actually very interested in the business how you use the other methods to hustle and make ends meet. It’s so wonderful that your husband was supportive when you decided to go for growing your channel / social media presence on RUclips. I love watching your videos, even though I’m not really an active furniture flipper.
Thanks so much! ❤
Glad it was helpful! Check out my podcast @cypress_room where we talk in depth about content creation.
Thank you for sharing all this. I listened from beginning to end and enjoyed every minute. The key to your success is your magnetic personality and beautiful smile. I am retired and probably won’t buy new furniture again either. I have many pieces from my mom’s house that I planned to work on in between all the quilts that I quilt on my new long arm quilting machine. Retirement is awesome. Thank your for all your help with my hobby.
Love doing just that…learning, growing and changing up decor for my home as well as for family and friends!!! Thanks Christina….you have a lovely approach to enjoying your life and a generosity of spirit in sharing with others!!👏🏻🫶🏻😻💃🏼
Dear Christina, I think you were one of the first flippers from whom I learnt many things. I eventually embarked on the daunting task of flipping our complete dining room: table, cabinets, chairs etc. I then moved on to the living room. Long story short, we some guests recently who were pleasantly surprised by the complete makeover. Thank you for teaching me and explaining every step so clearly that even a beginner, such as myself, could make these transformations. 🙏
This warms my heart so much! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Cristina, I've learned a lot from you and we are starting to do renovations on our home and I think all that I have learned is helping me make decisions and chose colors and furniture. I would much rather buy second hand furniture than new because I can shape it to my taste.
I watched way back in 2014!! Your videos started me on my journey and gave me the courage to make over a dresser for my babies room! Thanks for this video.... I am also in the working full time/kiddos/family/life... AND doing furniture. So this was refreshing!
Hey Christina. I remember your banister redo, I fell hook, line and sinker. I think it's great that you found your career in all this. I would love to see more content on your new path. Thank you. Keep moving forward, Thank you😊
Thank you! This was very informative and I really loved hearing that you are now able to enjoy the creative process, make money and give your beautiful pieces away to those who need and appreciate them!! I would definitely like to hear more about your revenue streams. Thanks again!
I appreciate your honesty and genuinely! You are real, talented, and I am one of you faithful followers. I appreciate you!
Thank you so much for this video, Christina. I've been following you since 2020 - and you're one of only about 4 furniture flippers I watch regularly. Your content is exceptional and inspired me to start doing some makeovers of my own. I'm retiring from a corporate career in a couple of weeks and had been wondering if I could make a bit of income from furniture flipping. Your video came at the perfect time, and now has me rethinking my strategy a bit. I love that you donate to a place that helps out those in need in your community. Lots to think about and apply to my own situation. Again, thank you! I would love to hear more about your story!
Thanks for being here, Joyce. I'm glad it gave you some things to think about.
7:40 PM I am RN and I recently retired from nursing. I just hate to spend money on new furniture because it is not made well. Thanks for sharing your tips and your success. I wish you well my friend! Jules
Christina I absolutely loved your video!! Thank you for sharing your journey and breaking it down. I think that is so helpful to people to understand the real story behind peoples success.
Thank you for making this video! I enjoy your videos, I enjoy your personality, your voice is so calming! You are a very beautiful lady inside and outside!! ❤
I ran my furniture business for about 7 years full time. I made an ok income, but came to the realization that it’s far more about sales and marketing than the makeover. I did it, learned a lot, but my wrists and shoulders were wearing down. Now, I just do it for me. Or to fund any extras I want. But I’m so glad for the experience, and, like you, will unlikely buy much new. Older stuff tends to be better made, better quality. Glad to watch this video, and learn your story. :)
It is definitely hard on your body. Thanks for watching.
🙌 So happy for you. Funny, I think I got the bug around the same time with Annie Sloan and distressing. Started off reupholstering furniture and then need to refinish the wood and then here we are. Flipping on the side - first for me and then to make a few dollars to pay for a trip or other bills. Your videos are great. Love learning new tips and you are always enjoyable to watch! Best to you and your business!
Hey girl.. you and I were on the flip fb groups together years back! So nice to see you grow. This biz can def be done full time since there’s tons of people who want to commission their pieces. I have always done it as a side gig but if I had the space and time, I would definitely be doing this job seven days a week making lots of money. It depends on your area. It depends on your style. So many things, but clearly with your talents and how beautiful your work is, you could definitely been doing this full-time. But it is overwhelming.!
So glad I stayed until the end and heard the best reason I agree with you, do it because you enjoy it! I started watching you because it shows in your work.
I used to sell painted furniture. I loved the painting but not the sales - especially when peoPle tried to bargain with me. I can't do that well. When I was selling furniture, it was new furniture, hand painted and designed by me. By the time I was done selling it, I made nothing. I made my money on giving lessons (this was before youtube). I love watching your videos. I love the idea of taking something old and making it new. It starts out as a hobby. You have to like the actual procees. Its wonderful that yoh are donating your pieces. Thanks for this video
I have watched so many of your videos. I watched one of your other videos on how to make money on RUclips. It was so informative and interesting and this video was also. So enjoyed hearing about your journey and admire your success and of course your beautiful work. I have watched many of your older videos too. I love your work and I don’t flip furniture. I have several inherited pieces of furniture that I would love to makeover and that is what brought me to your channel. I do want to try it. I have been watching the videos you have for beginners especially the ones with the Beyond Paint (?) product. Anyway, love your content and I will keep viewing your videos and supporting your channel. Thank you!
Great video. Thank you for being so transparent. You are incredibly talented. I love how you created a career for yourself out of doing things you love. I donate alot to my church for needy families in the community and it is a great feel good factor to it. I would be interested in more videos like these!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your channel has taught me a lot. I inherited a lot of so so furniture from my mother - nothing heirloom - and I plan on this summer making over them. Thank you!!
Hi Christina, that was such a nice presentation on why you do what you do. I completely understand and enjoy your videos and will still watch you. Keep up the great content, it is very helpful. I have end tables, an entry table and a master bedroom set that I am getting ready to tackle for myself, and your tutorials are so supportive and encouraging. Never too much jibber-jabber like on some other channels who just talk, talk, talk about stuff that’s non-related to the project or drag out the refining project.
You rock!!!🎉👍🥰
This is a great avenue for coaching on content videos 😊 Really useful to get an idea of income for content. You can see why it’s difficult for those who have become the victim of RUclipss cancel culture where there channels have been shut down for producing content that really has views with a different political slant ..ie conservative / Christian voices than what RUclips will allow to be displayed. So furniture is pretty safe content .. and I guess most DIY is pretty safe content for all political groups as we all can enjoy making old furniture beautiful again.
Love that you followed your passion and developed your vision and that it has led to a new career in content creation/development. As I said to another furniture flipper once … when we cast our bread on the water … who knows which piece of bread will be the one to bless us with a good return for our labours . Congratulations Christina I’ve watched since 2021 off and on through these kind of videos I’ve learned a lot … Sunday I just finished my first prehung door … it was going to be simple slab door switch but jam as a mess so .. got my furniture flipping tools out .. took out door jam and watched 5 RUclips videos … it came out pretty awesome to my shock … it works perfect and is all level… now I’ve bought 6 more pre-hung doors and will do the whole house interior. It’s people like you that makes these achievements possible by sharing your content and tips … for now I’m still learning maybe content one day but seeing your progression is also very inspiring … so bless you and thank you .
Thanks for being so straightforward about your thoughts and business. I feel the exact same way about rescuing pieces and updating them for current use. There are so many useful items at just one Goodwill store. I could keep busy for a lifetime. Why buy new? I learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!
Yes i would love another video like this. I have been a pd member for 2 years and loved every minute of it. You are truly an inspiration. Im excited to continue to follow your journey ❤
Your story is inspiring… my furniture flipping and refinishing has always been about the joy as well…
Yay for you!! This is a gradual success story…it evolved over time, and was right for you. Congrats!!
Thank you. You encouraged me to re-finish pieces for our retirement home. This is something that I never thought that I would enjoy, but we've enjoyed both the process and the results. Cheers.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing what you are doing. I am a UTube fan but have a variety of interests. But I enjoy listening to people who have totally switched their profession from something they went to school for but due to circumstances they are now doing something they love instead of something they like. Life takes turns and curves but it all about learning and teaching. And people who are doing what you are or did are really helping others. Who knows what you will do in 10+ years, but your children will always think you are a master of many things. 😊
Thank you for sharing! I'm happy you were able to stay home with your kids and learn new skills to teach others. Blessings on your journey
Thank you so much!
Wonderful to hear such a truthful account of how all this really works! I enjoyed it.
You’ve done so wonderful in such a short time. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos so much and feel like I would be able to do that type of work as I learned a lot from my husband who created such beautiful furniture throughout our home. Everything he made is solid wood or furniture grade plywood. No one taught him. He just “knew” how to do it and I was always helping him when he would make something. I have a complete workshop. I just need to get motivated and get started. I wish he would have taught me more or let me actually use his tools but I think he was afraid I would get my fingers in the way.thank you for showing me that anything is possible.
I've just found you and I sure plan to dive into the rest of your videos and dig for your secrets! Thanks for great information and inspirational hour!
This is such an interesting video. Great to get to hear the back story and how things work currently. You are a great inspiration to so many people so keep up the good work and all the amazing make overs.
Hi Cristina - ThankU for sharing your story. I really learned alot because I paint and flip furniture just as a side hussle. And it's great for me as a senior citizen to add a little more to my income. I love painting old pieces that I find curbside or given to me and making them pretty and reselling and keeping them out of the landfield. The business part is not for me but I love the painting part to keep for myself or flip. I follow you and wish you continued success. 😊
ThankU for your story!
I am pretty sure you are one of the first furniture flippers I ever watched... along with Kacha and The Reclaimed Heirloom. I have painted lots of furniture and sold it but I don't feel like I have come even close to an expert flipper. Every piece is literally a new adventure with fingers crossed!! Thanks for sharing your story. I love stories!
I so relate to this, Kellene. Keep growing!
I haven’t been able to sell. Most people are looking for free where I am.
Fingers crossed .., I hear you !!! Made me laugh… same!!
I'm a flower farmer and I have yet to see a farmer who is making profit without creating content. They clearly get tired of creating content though, obviously it's a ton of work
Very few people seem to understand the time and work that goes into refurbishing furniture. Not to mention the high cost of paints and other supplies. Tough racket if you are looking to get a fair price.
Hi Christina, I like this video because you really touch on the reality of furniture flipping I have experienced. I like to create and reimagine. Yet, I do not enjoy the selling process and people coming to my house. I have slow down and will flip something that I truly love and enjoy. Also, I have a part time job that helps me sustain my household, if I don't feel like flipping anything. I was doing it more often but I started feeling the burn out. Thanks for all the information. Your videos have been the first videos I even watched about flipping furniture, It helped me through the pandemic a lot.
Thanks for sharing all this. I appreciate you being here.
I love your videos. Your directions are so clear and concise and provide all the information needed for someone to try it themselves.
Love watching and hearing the whole story! ❤
Very informative and really underlines that building your brand and content is hard work! Congratulations!
I loved Flea Market Flip too! Loved the talk! I love it when people follow their hearts and gut. Blessings from the southern Oregon coast.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Very inspiring for myself and other people trying to do the same. ✨🌺✨
Love this video!! I’ve been following you along for a little while now, was super happy when I found you on Instagram this past fall. I’m a SAHM and Ive started doing little projects around my house, turned an old dresser into a tv stand and your videos helped me along with getting a nice finish on it. Also inspired me to sell some pieces, like you said it’s not an income per say but being able to contribute the tiniest amount of money makes me feel good so I can completely relate to how you started! Very inspiring! ❤
I love this Erika! Thanks for sharing. 🥹
Loved hearing your story! I like that you are so generous with your talent and give back to your community. You inspired me to try flipping not for profit but to giveback. We have a similar charity in my TN neighborhood. I have donated a lot of items and one item I bought and made over for my parents when they moved to an assisted living home. After they passed away in 2019, I donated it to Habitat Restore and when I was in there a few weeks later they had priced it at $25! I was surprised that they thought it was worth that much money.
Thanks for watching! Love this story about your makeover. ❤️
I am a long time fan of urs and I was worried u were gonna stop doing furniture or making videos. Lol..ur one of my very fav..glad ur not leaving youtube❤
You've definitely inspired me! I found your channel during the pandemic, which I binged 😆, and I also have your course which is super helpful. Thank you so much Christina!! 💜
Yes! Flea Market Flip got me into flipping furniture (and mid-century modern stuff), too. I've really lucked out with finding great stuff out for trash and (fortunately) under priced at thrift shops.
That is awesome!