Soup, beans, coffee- tin cans are a staple in our pantries and ultimately our recycle (or trash) bins. But if you want to save some room in your bins, then set aside those cans for some of these tin can crafts and project ideas.
Craft Ideas for a Beachcomber
June 6, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
So, you’re a beachcomber and you’ve gone for a walk that resulted in handfuls of coastal treasures. Seashells, driftwood, sea glass, and more. Perhaps you want to craft with them or find ways to display them in your home. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place with plenty of inspiration for all of your treasures.Read more ›
Fantastic Organizers to Upcycle for Your Entire Home
May 27, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
When people ask me how to start upcycling, I always go back to organizers and storage-type projects. Because a lot of things can organize and “hold” items, whether they were originally meant to or not. The bottom line is that the thrift store is FULL of potential organizers and holders; sometimes you just need the right project idea to see it.Read more ›
Inspiration and Upcycling Ideas Before Your Next Thrift Store Run
May 23, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
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 ›
Upcycled and DIY Mid-Century Modern Decor
May 10, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Mid-century modern decor, with its clean lines and atomic symbols, is as popular as ever in today’s homes. Reproductions and modern-made versions inspired by MCM styles fill trendy home decor stores. As authentic pieces get harder and harder to find causing prices to surge, many of us are taking an upcycled or DIY spin on things using items found at thrift stores. So, if you’d like a little mid-century inspiration before your next thrifting run, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Mother’s Day Gifts to Make This Year
April 25, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
No matter how old you get, your mom will always appreciate Mother’s Day gifts that are handmade by you. It’s just part of the Mom Code, I suppose. Thankfully, there are all sorts of upcycled gift ideas that look so fabulous, your mom might not believe you made it by hand. Ready to be creatively inspired?Read more ›
Quick and Easy Fabric Crafts with an Upcycled Twist
April 22, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Whether you sew or not, fabric crafts are a favorite creative pastime for many crafters. There are so many inexpensive sources of fabric, too- the remnants bin at a fabric shop, the linens rack at a thrift store, or even old clothing from your very own closet. So, if you’re looking for some new crafty inspiration, then this collection of upcycled fabric crafts will have you reimagining all your scraps and yardage into unique and clever projects.
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 ›
Upcycling Ideas for Doilies
March 26, 2024 · By · 12 Comments
Doilies are something that a lot of us inherit, find in Grandma’s home, or even spot in thrift stores. But from there, what to do with them? Especially if these handmade doilies don’t really fit into our current-day decor style.Read more ›
My Best Thrifting Tips
March 19, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Over my years as an upcycling blogger, I’ve been asked to give thrifting tips on more than one occasion. And I always try to give insightful advice or suggestions when I answer. But the truth is this: successful thrifting is never guaranteed, no matter how many tips and tricks you read about or try. Like gambling, there is a lot of chance and luck involved. But there are ways to improve your odds of having more scores and better hauls when you go thrifting. These thrifting tips may not be revolutionary to some, but they’re good reminders before your next secondhand shopping adventure.
