As the holiday season winds closer to the big day, it’s easy to run out of time for all the crafts and projects you had hoped to make. But maybe some of these easy Christmas crafts will be just the ticket to fulfilling your creative dreams before the holidays come to a close. From ornaments to display ideas and everything in between, these festive craft projects are the perfect way to scratch that crafty itch in a thrifty way.Read more ›
Christmas Gift Decorations from Cabinet Doors
December 16, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Christmas mantelscapes are all the rage and can range from simple to bodacious, depending on the decorations you choose. But if you’re looking for a thrifty way to fill up a mantel easily, then let me show you these Christmas gift decorations that I made using cabinet doors from the Habitat ReStore.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Christmas Decor
December 14, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
It’s definitely that time of year again: the stores are filling up with holiday trimmings and Christmas songs are playing everywhere. And while there’s no shortage of Christmas decor to choose from at the big box stores, making your own decor is always in style. Especially if you’re thrifty like me and prefer upcycling or repurposing something from a thrift store or that you already have. Here are some delightfully festive upcycled Christmas decor ideas to spark your creativity.Read more ›
Upcycled and DIY Christmas Ornaments
December 8, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Ornaments are a favorite craft project to work on as Christmas approaches. There are so many items you can upcycle into DIY Christmas ornaments, and an ornament party is a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends and family. Here are some sweet and whimsical upcycle ideas for handmade ornaments using items from the thrift store or tucked away in a drawer or cabinet in your own home.Read more ›
Upcycle Ideas for Tabletop Christmas Trees
December 5, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Tabletop Christmas trees are one of my favorite kinds of holiday decorations. While I certainly appreciate a big tree full of ornaments and lights, I’m always drawn more towards a smaller version. Whether it’s the “mini” aspect that wins me over (because I *DO* love anything mini) or just the ease of dealing with a smaller tree, they’re simply easy to love. Plus, there are all sorts of ways to create your own tabletop tree using any number of things from the thrift store.Read more ›
Christmas Plaid Projects
December 3, 2024 · By · 6 Comments
Christmas and plaid go hand-in-hand, so it’s really no surprise that there are a lot of tartan-inspired holiday decor projects out there. From Buffalo check to red and green patterns, there are plenty of Christmas plaid ideas to incorporate into your decorating plans. And if upcycling items from the thrift store is your cup of tea, then this collection of plaid projects is definitely for you.Read more ›
Crafting and Decorating with Vintage Christmas Ornaments
November 29, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Vintage Christmas ornaments are as popular as ever, aren’t they? Antique store vendors can’t keep enough of them in their booths and modern makers are recreating their designs. We just can’t get enough of those vintage glass ornaments with their mercury glass patina in a rainbow of colors. Thankfully, there are tons of ways to display vintage ornaments that go way beyond your Christmas tree.Read more ›
Christmas Wreath Ideas
November 25, 2024 · By · 1 Comment
Nowadays, we have a wreath for every season and holiday. But no wreath is as iconic and classic as the Christmas wreath, if you ask me. And while the traditional ring of Christmas greenery is always a festive choice, there are a lot of other Christmas wreath ideas to consider. Especially if you love to upcycle and repurpose unexpected elements as door decor. If so, then this collection is definitely for you!Read more ›
Rustic Christmas Decorations with Wood Slices
November 22, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
Believe it or not, but this project is yet another one that I’m pulling out from the never-published archives. To put it in perspective, this was a collaboration with DecoArt and…A.C. Moore craft stores. Remember them? Anyway, the purpose of the partnership was to create a Christmas craft with their selection of wood slices.Read more ›
Upcycled Christmas Craft Ideas
December 21, 2023 · By · 1 Comment
The sales are starting, the lights are going up, and that can only mean one thing: Christmas is coming! And to celebrate this festive and glorious season, a few Christmas crafts are in order. And to keep everything thrifty and on budget, these Christmas craft ideas are all upcycled and repurposed.Read more ›
