One of the most popular pages on my website is this one on Creative Reuse Centers, which lists out the stores state by state. Folks are really leaning into these craft thrift stores, and I couldn’t be more excited about that. So, I decided to create a project specifically using something I always see at Creative Reuse stores: the yarn ball.Read more ›
Jewelry Storage Ideas to Upcycle
August 15, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
When someone asks me about easy upcycling projects to try, I always recommend something in the realm of organization and storage. There are so many thrifted finds that can be turned into “holders” of sorts, with or without additional hardware. And these jewelry storage ideas are all excellent examples of that- because they’re all upcycled and started out as cast offs on the thrift store shelf.Read more ›
Repurposing Ideas for Fall Decor
August 12, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Pumpkins and acorns and fall leaves- Oh, My! It’s that time of year again when stores stock their shelves with Fall decor and pumpkin spice makes its triumphant return. But here’s the thing- some of the best Fall decor starts at a thrift store first and gets transformed into something amazing.Read more ›
Upcycling and Decorating with Vintage Brass
August 9, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
You may have noticed in recent years that vintage brass has made a comeback in a very big way. What had once been banished to the back of thrift store shelves is now front and center in vintage boutiques. Vintage brass candle holders, lamps, mirrors, and more are once again in vogue. But what to do with all of it? Well, let’s go through a few ways to decorate with or upcycle it all together.Read more ›
Upcycled Projects with Vintage Sheets
August 6, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Every time I see vintage sheets hanging on a thrift store rack or piled on a shelf, I’m immediately drawn to them. Whether it’s the weathered softness of the weave or the nostalgic memories of the retro patterns, I simply can’t help myself. Which means I’ve amassed my fair share of them in my fabric stash! But that’s ok, because there are TONS of ways to craft with and upcycle them. Here, let me show you some of my favorite projects.Read more ›
Cardboard Crafts and Project Ideas
July 31, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Cardboard- boxes, tubes, and otherwise- is one of those things that can really add up in the recycle bin. Or, in the case of boxes, be hard to get rid of “because it’s a really good box”, leading to box hoarding! But there’s a third option to consider- cardboard crafts because it’s such a fantastic canvas for any number of upcycle ideas and craft projects. Here are some inventive ways to repurpose cardboard in creative and functional ways.Read more ›
Nautical Style Summer Garland
July 28, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Usually when I think of doing a summer décor project, the colors lean into typical coastal hues. Aqua, tan, white…you get the picture. But this time was a little different- because I wanted to create a summer garland of sorts, but with a nautical theme.Read more ›
Crafting with Silverware
July 25, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Vintage silverware, particularly silverplated silverware, was once a staple of bridal registries and homes up and down the block. Nowadays, of course, convenience and easy care means stainless steel rules the roost. But if you should find any older flatware at the thrift store on the cheap, it’s definitely worth snapping up. There are TONS of ways to upcycle and repurpose it- into jewelry, yard and garden decor, and so much more.Read more ›
DIY Earring Holder from a Coffee Pod Holder
July 15, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Over the years, I’ve upcycled a lot of different things into jewelry storage. From necklaces to bracelets to rings, I’ve assembled quite the collection. But not a DIY earring holder…until today. Because when I spotted this coffee pod holder while thrifting, that’s what I immediately thought of.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Vintage School Supplies
July 12, 2025 · By · 53 Comments
I have a soft spot for vintage school supplies (and office supplies)- anyone else? So, I snatch up old school items whenever I see them at thrift stores. And once Fall arrives, I can’t help but get nostalgic for all things “Back to School”. From shopping for new clothes and school supplies, to the sounds of a marching band at a Friday night game. Read more ›
