If you build it, they will come: true for baseball movies and true for backyard birds! Because if you have feeders, houses, and water sources, birds will definitely make their way to your yard. Here are a few DIY ideas to get you started.Read more ›
Projects with Upcycled Clothing
January 4, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
When your clothing gets damaged or you simply outgrow it (all those snacks!), it’s easy just to toss it in the trash or the donation pile. But thrift stores get overburdened with piles of clothing and they definitely don’t want anything with stains or holes. Thankfully, there are lots of ideas for upcycled clothing that extend the life of your fashions while keeping them out of landfills.Read more ›
What to Do with Old Socks
December 27, 2023 · By · 5 Comments
Many households need a place to put socks. As a mom of five, we have a lot of socks passing through the laundry room on any given week. Most socks come out of the dryer and quickly find their match, but what about those sitting alone for months in the sock bin?Read more ›
Leather Crafting with Belts, Bags, and Scraps
December 26, 2023 · By · 1 Comment
Leather crafting is something I’ve played around with for many years now, in part because I hate the idea of any leather going to waste. Whether it’s a worn leather belt, a damaged leather bag, or scraps from an upholstery shop, I just want to see every last bit put to good use.Read more ›
A Very Vintage Christmas
December 17, 2023 · By · 6 Comments
When it comes to decorating for the holidays, I’m all about Vintage Christmas. Sometimes that means using actual vintage Christmas decor around my home, but that also means upcycling vintage pieces in a festive, merry way. And if you also enjoy vintage holiday trimmings, then this collection of decorating ideas and upcycling projects is definitely for you.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 ›
Plaid Cooler Ornament from a Wooden Spool
December 6, 2023 · By · 12 Comments
For as long as I can remember, I have coveted a miniature Skotch Kooler. Originally from the “My Merry” line of vintage toys, it is as cute as it gets. And since I continued to come up empty-handed, I decided to see if I could recreate a plaid cooler from a wooden spool.Read more ›
Easy Sewing Projects with an Upcycled Twist
December 5, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Thrift stores, yard sales, and even your own closets are filled with any number of fabric sources. From old clothes to table linens and everything in between, these secondhand materials are absolutely perfect for any number of easy sewing projects. Not only are they inexpensive fabrics, but if they’re blemished in some way, then they’re ripe for repurposing with a little bit of sewing magic. Here are some great sewing projects that are simple, approachable, and perfect for a beginner.Read more ›
29 Simple Christmas Crafts to Make at Home
December 3, 2023 · By · 6 Comments
The festive season can be such an expensive time of year. Costs can spiral with gifts to buy and friends and family to entertain. One of the areas in which you can save money is by creating Christmas crafts for gifts and home decor.Read more ›
Christmas Tree Decorations: Ideas and Inspiration for the Holiday Season
November 29, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
For many of us, putting up the Christmas tree is not only the start of the Holiday season but also sets the tone for all our Christmas decorating. While some choose a different tree style each year, others cherish the tradition and the memories attached to old, well-loved, and re-used Christmas tree decorations. But for all of us, our trees are a quintessential part of our holiday home decor.Read more ›
