Are thrift stores full of things you can upcycle and craft with? Yes. But will you have a brilliant idea right there in the store and know to grab the right pieces? Not necessarily! If you’re armed with some inspiration and upcycling ideas before you go, though, well…your thrifting trip might be more fruitful. Here are some fabulous repurposed projects to help spark a few ideas before you head out the door.Read more ›
Inspiration and Upcycling Ideas Before Your Next Thrift Store Run
May 23, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Challenge Accepted: Unpainted Upcycled Projects
April 16, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
When most people think about upcycling items from the thrift store, they usually envision painting as the main part of the process. And while paint is involved in a lot of thrift store makeovers, it’s not the only avenue to take. So, in honor of Earth Month, I thought it’d be fun to put together a collection of upcycle ideas that are unpainted. From home decor to garden whimsy and fashionable accessories, there are a lot of ways to repurpose those thrift store finds without the help of paint.Read more ›
Upcycled Projects as Boredom Busters
January 26, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
As winter drags on, boredom can easily set in. You’ve read the books, you’ve watched the shows, and you’ve played the games- now what? Simple upcycle crafts are a great way to disrupt the cycle of screen time- and perhaps these projects will be the boredom busters you’ve been looking for.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 ›
100+ Upcycle Ideas and Projects
December 14, 2022 · By · 6 Comments
I know it doesn’t seem possible that yet another year is drawing to a close, but indeed it is! Which means the time has come for the Thrift Store Decor Team to reflect on our best and favorite projects and upcycle ideas from 2022! (Which makes this post a great one to keep in mind when you’re about to step into a thrift shop or estate sale.)
Crafts to Make When It’s Hot Outside
August 19, 2022 · By · Leave a Comment
The entire Thrift Store Decor Team has been bemoaning the same thing recently- “It’s too hot outside to work on projects!”. In fact, you may have noticed that the last few projects that I’ve posted on the blog required very little (if any) time outdoors. And we thought our friends and readers might ALSO be looking for craft ideas that can be done inside at this time of year.Read more ›
100 Repurposed Projects for Your Home and Garden
December 8, 2021 · By · 9 Comments
And just like that…2021 is coming to a close! It’s been a transformative year for me, personally- my first book was released (!!!) and we bought a house here in the Charlotte area. But it’s certainly been a challenging year once again. So, I won’t dwell on this past year’s low points But, I *WILL* spend a little time looking back on some of the repurposed projects that my friends and I (The Thrift Store Decor Team) came up with throughout the past year.
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 ›
100+ Upcycling Ideas from the Thrift Store Decor Team in 2019
December 11, 2019 · By · 5 Comments
If you are a subscriber to my blog, then you may have noticed a theme on the second Wednesday of each month. That, my friends, is what we call “Thrift Store Decor Team” day! Some of the best upcycling bloggers around (aka, the Thrift Store Decor Team) get together and throw a little makeover party with upcycling ideas for all their secondhand finds.
