The red and green decorations are packed away which means it’s time for all the heart-shaped red and pink decor! And for us crafty types, there are all sorts of fun upcycling projects we can make as Valentine’s Day decorations- and they start from thrift store finds.Read more ›
Crafting with Vintage Jewelry
January 3, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Vintage jewelry, or any jewelry you no longer wear, is often too pretty or sentimental to give away. There’s always the hope of finding an orphaned earring’s mate or finally getting around to fixing a broken clasp. But if you’ve decided that crafting with your vintage or broken jewelry is the best course of action, then maybe these ideas will inspire you.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 ›
DIY Gift Ideas for a Handmade Holiday
December 20, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
True, not everyone appreciates the thoughtfulness behind a handmade gift. But for those who do, it’s always nice to have a few DIY gift ideas to choose from at this time of year. That way, you can get started on those handmade presents early enough to gift them on time. Perhaps this collection of potential gift ideas will help you get ahead of the curve this holiday season.Read more ›
Christmas Craft Projects for a Festive Holiday Season
December 18, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
As the holidays loom in the not-so-distant future, it’s definitely time to start thinking about the Christmas craft projects you want to work on. We’ve all learned that hard lesson of waiting too long to start and then before you know it, time runs out. Thankfully, these festive repurposed crafts will definitely inspire you to rummage through a few drawers and closets and start crafting up a storm in no time.Read more ›
Thrift Store Crafts and Upcycle Ideas
December 13, 2023 · By · 6 Comments
Every year around this time, I slow down and reflect on how the year shaped up for me (business-blog-wise). This year, in particular, is special because my website turns 10 years old at the end of December. Which means I’ve been upcycling and working on these thrift store crafts for an entire decade now!Read more ›
Buffalo Plaid Decor Projects
December 4, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Buffalo plaid is everywhere these days, isn’t it? What was once considered more a staple of lumberjacks is now a pattern found on everything from rustic decor to Christmas ornaments. Even the color combination has moved beyond the traditional red and black. So, if you’ve been looking for ways to infuse some buffalo plaid into your own home, perhaps these ideas will inspire you.Read more ›
Greeting Autumn with Fall Signs
August 23, 2023 · By · 1 Comment
I have to admit, I never really jumped on the “Signs for all things” decorating bandwagon. Live, laugh, love was something we naturally did- not advertised in our house. But…but…I have made exceptions during autumn and upcycled a few Fall signs along the way.Read more ›
Concrete Craft Ideas
July 26, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Using concrete as a craft supply sounds far more intimidating than it is. With the right setup at home and a few basic supplies, making concrete crafts to use as home decor is easier and far more doable than you may think.Read more ›
40+ Upcycling Ideas for Coffee Lovers
May 19, 2023 · By · 3 Comments
Several years ago, I put together a blog post that was full of upcycling ideas for wine drinkers. It showcased all kinds of projects using corks, wine racks, glasses, and more. Since it was awfully fun to put together and well-received by my readers, I thought it might be fun to do it again. But this time, the collection of projects would be geared towards coffee lovers and all things associated with a cup of joe.Read more ›
