Every now and then, I am so inspired by another blogger’s project idea that I can’t help but try a version of it myself. I just thought these spindle carrots were SO adorable as farmhouse Easter decor that I really wanted to make some myself. And when I found these wooden bobbins / large wooden spools, I knew right away that they were meant to become faux carrots.Read more ›
Creating a Milk Bottle Vase with Vintage Milk Caps
April 3, 2019 · By · 45 Comments
When my County stopped recycling glass, I became a more mindful consumer. But as much as I tried to avoid glass containers, I was intrigued by a certain brand of soup. I thought the glass bottle slightly resembled a milk bottle, so why not try the soup and create a milk bottle vase at the same time?Read more ›
30+ Upcycling Ideas for Spring Home Decor and Spring Crafts
March 10, 2019 · By · 6 Comments
Even though Autumn is far and away my favorite season, I always reach a point each winter where all I can think about is Spring, Spring, Spring! And friends, that time has once again arrived. To usher in its colorful and sweetly scented arrival, I wanted to collect some Spring home decor ideas to share with you.Read more ›
30+ Upcycling Ideas for Garden Planters / Garden Pots
February 21, 2019 · By · 3 Comments
As an upcycler, I absolutely LOVE incorporating vintage treasures- especially ones in disrepair- into my garden decor. And I am by no means alone- using antiques or secondhand items as garden planters or garden pots is so popular, that big box stores are stocking their shelves with “new made to look old” garden items. But save yourself a trip, head out to your garage or shed, and you may just have the perfect piece to use. Read more ›
Harvest Basket Upcycled into Flower Basket for Front Porch Decor
April 11, 2018 · By · 31 Comments
For this month’s Thrift Store Decor Team project, I decided to make some front porch decor to welcome Spring. Mild weather is settling in nicely around here, and I wanted to celebrate that with a fun and easy project that would bring fresh color to the porch. I found a harvest basket (or peach basket) at a thrift store and decided that I’d use it as a flower basket filled with Spring flowers on our front porch.Read more ›
How to Make an Easter Wreath with a Door Basket
March 14, 2018 · By · 46 Comments
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you are all-too-familiar with my Junkin’ Journey series- where I travel to towns across the South in search of wonderful treasures and shops to explore. On my most recent adventure to Durham, North Carolina, I found this door basket at a quaint little thrift shop. And right away, I envisioned it as a colorful Easter Wreath that looked like an Easter basket.Read more ›
5 Minute Craft – Easter Decor in Hobnail Milk Glass
March 11, 2018 · By · 42 Comments
Hobnail milk glass is one of those things that you can actually find in thrift stores from time to time. Some people collect it, but plenty do not…and while I don’t snap up every piece I see, I couldn’t help myself with this oblong dish that I recently found.Read more ›
Metal Candleholder Nest Decor with Speckled Eggs
March 1, 2018 · By · 30 Comments
I don’t know about you, but Spring is front and center in my mind. The trees are budding, the daffodils are in full bloom, and even my husband’s allergies have kicked in. So, I’m kicking off the season with a fun and SUPER simple spring project idea. A few months ago, I snagged this metal candleholder from Goodwill and knew immediately that I would repurpose it into bird decor / nest decor for Spring decorating.
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Cottage Style Decor for Spring with Embroidery on Screen Mesh
April 27, 2017 · By · 87 Comments
Whenever I’m in a creativity funk, I head into my garage or Craft Room to do some tidying up and rearranging when this happens. Why? Because I usually unearth something long forgotten and it’s the shot in the arm that I need to get back in the proverbial (crafting) saddle! And that’s how I decided to upcycle an old window frame into cottage style decor with a Spring twist, using doilies and embroidery on screen mesh.Read more ›
Vertical Herb Garden with a Standing Shower Caddy
April 20, 2017 · By · 47 Comments
Last month, I introduced my three-part upcycled herb garden series with Part 1- by sowing herb seeds in rusty, thrifted muffin tins / pans as starter pots! But several weeks have since passed and it’s time to bring you Part 2, which involves another repurposed thrift store find: A standing shower caddy.
