I may not live near the coast, but summer always makes me crave that seaside, coastal look in my home. Whether it’s the soothing color palette or all the elements that give beach vacation vibes, I just can’t get enough of it at this time of year. Thankfully, there are a lot of thrifty ways to upcycle items from the thrift store into coastal home decor.Read more ›
Craft Ideas for Mushroom Decor
July 15, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Fun fact- I can’t stand eating mushrooms. But, boy oh boy…will I fill my house with decorative versions of them! And I’m certainly not the only one who feels this way, because mushroom decor is EVERYWHERE these days. Mushroom trinkets are disappearing from thrift store and antique mall shelves faster than ever before. But, thankfully, there are lots of ways to create and upcycle your own mushroom decorations and I’ve gathered some ideas for inspiration.Read more ›
Craft Projects with Shells
July 7, 2026 · By · 1 Comment
From the rocky beaches in St. Joseph, Michigan to the sugar sand shores of Southwest Florida, I’ve always collected shells. Which means I’ve ended up with a LOT of them over the years- especially during my post-college internship. And while I keep a lot of them stored in pretty bottles, I’m always looking for new craft projects with shells. And in case you are, too, I thought I’d gather some creative ideas for your seashell collection.Read more ›
Cork Crafts: Projects with Tiles, Corkboard, and Fabric
June 29, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
When people think of cork crafts, they automatically think of wine corks. And for good reason, since there are tons of ideas out there for repurposing them. But there are flat forms of cork, too- tiles, cork fabric, corkboards, and coasters- that can also be crafted with.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Silver Plate
June 26, 2026 · By · 14 Comments
Most thrift stores are positively littered with the remnants of wedding registries from days gone by. In particular, stacks of silver plate (not to be confused with stamped sterling silver) are a pretty common sight at secondhand shops. Trays, platters, bread baskets, pitchers- there are just scads of it available at thrift shops, varying in price and quality. Thankfully, today’s crafters are finding fresh ways to repurpose those silver-plated items into new and exciting projects.Read more ›
Recycled Crafts from Stuff You’d Normally Toss
June 16, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
The recycle bin and trash can are receptacles that fill up with any number of things. Some of it is proper waste, of course, but you may be tossing things into these bins that could be crafted with. From wine corks to cardboard tubes, there are loads of recycled crafts and project ideas for items destined for these bins. Instead of tossing them out, however, perhaps one of these creative ideas will grab your attention and have you retrieving them from the bins.Read more ›
Upcycling Inspiration for Nautical Decor
June 13, 2026 · By · 2 Comments
I’ve always been a fan of coastal decor. But as someone who’s lived in different parts of Florida, that often meant the soft, beachy, and subtropical version (shades of turquoise and sandy neutrals, etc.). But I also find myself drawn to nautical decor, too- an often more cold-water, boating-centric version of the style. So, I thought it was high time to hunt down some upcycled projects that exhibit the best of nautical decor in a single collection.Read more ›
Challenge Accepted: Unpainted Upcycled Projects
June 10, 2026 · 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 ›
Craft Ideas for Wooden Spools
June 6, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Once upon a time, sewing thread came wound on wooden spools. Spools of all sizes- thick and thin, tall and squat. And now, those vintage wood spools are found in antique shops and thrift store cookie tins, begging to be crafted with. Thankfully, there are plenty of wooden spool crafts and ideas out there, including these.Read more ›
Summer Crafts and Project Ideas
May 29, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Summer is here, and it’s time to celebrate the long days, warm weather, and fun in the sun (or shade). Whether you spend the season indoors or out, there are any number of DIY projects and summer crafts to help you enjoy the season. Grab your SPF, a cool pair of shades, and your creativity, and let’s celebrate summer!Read more ›
