Believe it or not, but a lot of fantastic Halloween craft ideas originate from thrift store finds. From baskets to light fixtures, ceiling fan blades to books, thrift shops are full of future spooky projects. And if you need a little inspiration before the eeriest (and best?!) holiday of the year, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Crafts to Make from a Vintage Map
October 7, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Long before GPS units and smart phones existed, we used atlases and road maps to help us get from place to place. Following those maps was a quintessential part of each and every family vacation we took throughout my childhood. And now as a crafty adult, I still love a good vintage map…including crafting with one. Thankfully, there are all sorts of upcycling craft ideas for them, and I can’t wait to show you some of my favorites.Read more ›
Easy and Upcycled Fall Home Decor
October 2, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Thrifting for Fall home decor (or upcycled projects that become fall decor) is one of my favorite things to do. In my opinion, it’s the best season of the year and there are simply SO MANY WAYS to decorate for autumn. The following upcycle projects are just scratching the surface of ideas out there, but they’re a great place to start on your Fall home decor.Read more ›
Spooky Season Crafts
September 29, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Most of the upcycled Halloween projects that I’ve made over the years are more “cutesy” than spooky. But a few eerier crafts have snuck in nonetheless, perfect for crafters who want more “eek” than sweet. So, if you’re looking for a few creepier crafts for Spooky Season, then you’ve definitely come to the right place.Read more ›
Wine Cork Crafts
September 24, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Let’s face it- wine corks have a way of adding up! But throwing them away seems wasteful, so we all end up with an overflowing bag of corks. Here are some ideas and wine cork crafts that may inspire you to reuse them in crafty and creative ways.
Thrifty Ideas for DIY Home Decor
September 19, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Everything is more expensive these days, and yes- that includes thrift stores, too. And while their prices have gone up along with everything else, I still view thrift stores as the best (and most affordable) source for furnishing my home. Perhaps some of these ideas for DIY home decor will inspire you to go thrifting in search of unique and project-worthy decor for your space, too.
Craft Projects from Flannel Shirts
September 7, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Flannel shirts are one of those types of clothing that lends itself beautifully to crafting after its wearing days are done. Whether it’s the fuzzy feel of the fabric or the (typically) plaid designs it sports, crafting with flannel shirts is very popular- especially as cold weather approaches.Read more ›
Glass Bottle Crafts and Upcycling Ideas
August 29, 2026 · By · 15 Comments
In the time when I lived in Greenville, SC, our county stopped recycling glass. While we adjusted our shopping habits to accommodate that, it wasn’t easy to avoid glass bottles and jars. Which meant I am ALWAYS trying to think of different glass bottle crafts and ideas to upcycle the glass in our recycling bin.
Upcycle Ideas for Throw Pillows
August 24, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
One of my favorite ways to spruce up the couch or a chair is to add a few throw pillows. Seasonal or decor-driven, changing them out always makes a room feel refreshed and more interesting. But constantly purchasing new throw pillows isn’t something I’m in the market to do- let alone storing all of them, too. Instead, I’m all about making my own pillow covers and DIY pillows using thrifted and unexpected items. And these upcycle ideas are proof positive that there are endless ways to create unique, upcycled throw pillows.
Quirky Fiber Craft Ideas
August 19, 2026 · By · 2 Comments
While traditional forms of fiber craft (such as weaving and embroidery) have made a comeback over the past few years, modern makers are exploring new and unusual applications of weaving, stitching, and other forms of fiber craft. And since I love to tinker around with different fiber crafts and creating with yarn, twine, and string, I gathered these fun upcycled fiber crafts to spark some new ideas.Read more ›
