Button tins and boxes were a staple of most homes when I was growing up. Used for mending and making clothes, they were something that most mothers and grandmothers had with their sewing supplies. These days, I, too, keep a collection of buttons- not necessarily for mending tasks, however. But rather for button crafts like these- because there are some amazing ways to upcycle all those gorgeous vintage buttons.Read more ›
St. Patrick’s Day Garland
February 19, 2026 · By · 2 Comments
Once upon a time, foil paper doilies like these were all the rage when it came to seasonal decorating. I can distinctly remember red foil hearts for Valentine’s Day, gold foil bells for Christmas, and yes- green foil shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. So, when I stumbled upon this vintage pack of shamrock doilies, I decided to turn a few of them into a St. Patrick’s Day garland for our mantel.Read more ›
Craft Ideas with Vintage Fabric
February 15, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Vintage fabric and linens are such a great source of material for anyone who enjoys fabric crafts. Whether you sew a lot or a little, there are lots of projects that put those retro linens to terrific reuse. And if you’re lucky enough to find a pretty bed sheet at the thrift store, then you’ll get a lot of yardage for very little cost. So, if you’ve been looking for some upcycle inspiration for tea towels, bed sheets, and other vintage fabric, then this collection is just what you’ve been waiting for.Read more ›
DIY Plant Pots from Glass Light Shades
February 11, 2026 · By · 18 Comments
Ever since I first started this blog way back in 2013, I have ALWAYS loved upcycling old light fixtures. Unsurprisingly, these glass-and-metal shades caught my eye as soon as I saw them in Habitat ReStore. And right away, I knew they were destined to become DIY plant pots for our home.Read more ›
Craft Ideas for Thrift Store Glassware
February 7, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
In life, there are very few guarantees. Unless, of course, you’re talking about glassware at thrift stores. Because I can guarantee you that every thrift store on Earth has a plethora of glass. Vases, stemware, dishes, and more- there is a LOT of it and it’s usually pretty cheap. Thankfully, there are a ton of glass craft ideas for all of that glassware- let me show you a few of my favorites.Read more ›
Connecting with My Community Through Little Free Libraries
January 29, 2026 · By · 8 Comments
Little free libraries, in my opinion, are one of the greatest “inventions” of the modern age. If you aren’t familiar with what they are, they are honor-system lending libraries that pop up in neighborhoods, parks, businesses, schools, and more. Often house-shaped, they are small cabinets on a post- unlocked and unguarded- filled with an assortment of books that anyone can take. The hope is, of course, that you leave one if you take one.Read more ›
Book Crafts and Projects
January 25, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Books have a way of adding up, don’t they? Whether it’s the stack on your nightstand or the thrift store shelves that are stuffed with unwanted hardcovers, there are definitely more books than there are concurrent readers. Thankfully, there are a lot of book crafts you can make with the ones you don’t plan on re-reading (or ever reading in the first place).Read more ›
How to Make Ribbon Bookmarks with Old Costume Jewelry
January 22, 2026 · By · 2 Comments
Truth be told, I first published a blog post about ribbon bookmarks nearly 12 years ago. It was such an old post that I figured a lot of friendly folks had never seen it before. So, I decided to republish it on my website today.Read more ›
Creative Ways to Upcycle Sweaters
January 9, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
From cotton to wool, cable knit to colorful, sweaters offer lots of crafty opportunities long after they aren’t wardrobe-worthy. Whether they shrunk in the wash or a snag got out of hand, there are a plethora of ways to upcycle sweaters. So, if you’re in the market for some creative ideas for the knits you no longer favor, then you’ve definitely come to the right place.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Non-Christmas Winter Decorations
January 1, 2026 · By · 43 Comments
Decorating your home after Christmas can be a struggle. At first glance, a winter aesthetic seems barren and uninviting, which can seep into your home decor. But, I’m here to tell you that there are plenty of winter home decor ideas and non-Christmas winter decorations that are gorgeous and give you that cozy feeling of “hygge”.
