Several years ago, I stumbled across this small decorative sled at a thrift store. Though it was slightly bigger than your typical wreath, I still planned to use it as one. It languished in our garage for a while and even survived the pre-move purge. But, I’ve FINALLY transformed it into Christmas sled decor for our front door.Read more ›
100+ Upcycling Craft Ideas in 2020
December 9, 2020 · By · 1 Comment
I’m fairly certain that NONE of us are sad to say goodbye to the year 2020. And I won’t dwell on the worst parts of 2020 that caused so much horror. But, I *WILL* spend time looking back on some of the upcycling craft ideas that my friends and I (The Thrift Store Decor Team) came up with throughout the past year.Read more ›
Upcycled Version of a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
December 2, 2020 · By · 46 Comments
I’ve always wanted to upcycle a banana hanger. What a funny-sounding thing to say, I know! But they are SO common at thrift stores- I just needed the right project idea. But as the holidays started creeping up, I wondered if I could transform one into a Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
Making a Hudson Bay Wool Blanket Out of Felt
November 29, 2020 · By · 9 Comments
As many of you know, my in-laws have a gorgeous cabin in the North Georgia mountains. Their cabin Christmas tree is always decked out in cabin style, with ornaments that celebrate fly fishing. And I always thought that an ornament that looked like a mini version of a Hudson Bay wool blanket would fit right in.Read more ›
150+ Creative DIY Christmas Gifts
November 22, 2020 · By · 3 Comments
This year has been a doozy, hasn’t it? And here we are, kicking off a holiday season like no other before it. If you’re like me, then the idea of gift shopping is less desirable than years past. And while I still plan on shopping at smaller, local shops (and Etsy), this may be the Year of the Handmade Gift. So, the Thrift Store Decor Team gathered some of our best creative DIY Christmas gifts in case you were looking for inspiration.Read more ›
Thanksgiving Sign from a Bamboo Serving Tray
November 18, 2020 · By · 5 Comments
A bamboo serving tray is not exactly a rarity at thrift stores these days. They vary in cleanliness and condition, and when I spotted a stack of them at Habitat Restore, I decided to give one a makeover as my latest project for the Charlotte Region ReStore blog.Read more ›
Picture Frame Wreath as Neutral Fall Decor
November 15, 2020 · By · 11 Comments
I recently had a chance to work with Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, which serves the Charlotte area. They asked me to create a simple project for them using something that is regularly available at their thrift stores. So, I decided to create a picture frame wreath for them, and went with a neutral fall decor theme.Read more ›
Industrial Style Decor with a Wooden Tool Caddy
November 11, 2020 · By · 16 Comments
During a trip to Habitat ReStore, I found a wooden tool caddy that was as cute as could be. I thought it was SO special and perfect for a little industrial makeover. Funnily enough, though, when I turned the corner, I saw an entire row of wooden tool caddies!Read more ›
150+ Ideas for Thrifty Christmas Decor
November 1, 2020 · By · 8 Comments
I know what you must be thinking- it’s too early for Christmas! But take it from someone who knows, if you wait until Thanksgiving or even early December to work on your holiday craft projects, they’ll never get done. With that in mind, the Thrift Store Decor Team and I pooled our favorite holiday projects into a massive collection of thrifty Christmas decor ideas.Read more ›
Halloween Terrarium in a Candle Lantern
October 21, 2020 · By · 9 Comments
It’s no secret that I love capturing the essence of holidays and season in jars. I’ve done it for Christmas (twice, if you count this project), Summer, Spring, and Winter. But, up until today, I hadn’t done one for Halloween. So, I’m rectifying that by making a Halloween terrarium this time!Read more ›
