Serger Thread Cone Candy Corn Décor
In my neck of the woods (The Carolinas), relics of old industrial textile mills are common at vintage stores and thrift shops. So, it’s no surprise that I run across old serger thread cones pretty...
View ArticleRusty, Junky Plastic Pumpkins
This post is sponsored by Rust-oleum, who provided a Rust Finish Metal Effects Kit by Modern Masters at no charge to me. All opinions are my own. I have to admit- on certain junk or antique pieces, I...
View Article30+ Upcycling Ideas for Old Books
What to do with old books – upcycle or leave alone? It can be a controversial topic (the repurposing of books) and one I’ve grappled with myself. I am a casual collector of vintage books, particularly...
View ArticleTweed Acorn Decor with Nut Bowl Caps
While putting together a collection of Upcycled Fall Décor projects for a blog post, I ran across this oversized acorn decor project that I just fell in love with. It’s not my originally idea...
View ArticleLaundry Room Decor with a Vintage Washboard
While I am no stranger to upcycling vintage washboards, I have yet to create anything for my laundry room in my nearly 5 years of blogging. So, when I found this large brass vintage washboard at a...
View ArticleWooden Spindle Ornaments from an Upcycled Mug Tree
Last year, I upcycled a broken mug tree into a tabletop Christmas tree…but had set aside the remaining “arms” for another project. Well, I’m happy to say that I’m FINALLY upcycling those coffee mug...
View Article30+ Upcycled Christmas Home Decor Project Ideas
If there’s anything I’ve learned in my years as a blogger, it would be that (A) just about everyone loves Christmas home decor projects, and (B) ESPECIALLY if they’re upcycled or repurposed! And since...
View ArticleKitschy Retro Christmas Wreath with an Upcycled Food Tray
Funny story- throughout the past year, I found one plastic Christmas tray after another- some vintage-y, some less so. They were cheap and festive, so I bought several with no actual project ideas in...
View ArticleUpcycling Old Yearbooks into Halloween Spell Books
There are a LOT of tutorials for DIY Halloween Spell Books out there, and I’m not here to reinvent the wheel. But, I’ve wanted to create my own versions for a while now and it wasn’t until I found a…...
View ArticleChristmas Tree Baskets Upcycled Two Different Ways
Earlier this year, long before I was even THINKING about holiday projects, I found this set of nesting Christmas tree baskets. As I mulled over different makeover ideas, I realized they could be used...
View ArticleChristmas Porch Decor with DIY Candy Canes
There are a few Christmas “staples” that I’ve never created for my blog, and candy canes or candy cane decorations are one of them. And honestly, I had no earnest intentions to do something about...
View ArticleThrift Store Decor Team Projects – Best of 2018
Instead of posting new thrift store makeovers and upcycles, the Thrift Store Decor Team has gotten together to bring you a HUGE collection of upcycling ideas. We’re revisiting a few favorites from the...
View ArticleChristmas Card Holder and Farmhouse Christmas Decor
Sometimes my Christmas projects are really “out there” as far as upcycling ideas go, but this one is, perhaps, not so “out there”. BUT, it was fortuitous for many reasons, which I’ll explain...
View ArticleWinter Decorations Inside Industrial Light Fixtures
Even though I’ve already made waterless snow globes before, I wanted to make a NEW version. You see, I found these industrial light fixtures (or jelly jar lights) at my Habitat ReStore and thought...
View ArticleUpcycling a Christmas Wreath into a Winter Wreath
I didn’t intend on making a winter wreath this year…but the thrifting fairies clearly had different plans. During the holidays, one of my local thrift stores had an abundance of plain, beat up...
View ArticleUsing Barnwood to Fix a DIY Birdhouse
Several years ago, I saw a “junk shop” decorative birdhouse in an antiques shop. And while I didn’t make the purchase, I never forgot how cute it was. So, when I found this broken DIY birdhouse while...
View ArticleUpcycling a Ring Box into Valentine’s Day Decor
It was pretty funny if you think about it- shortly after Valentine’s Day last year, I kept finding the same ring box while out thrifting. It hailed from Kmart and apparently the recipients didn’t care...
View Article30+ Craft Storage / Craft Organizer Projects
I’m fairly certain that one of the universal truths in the crafting world is that craft supply or craft room organization is a CONSTANT struggle. Whether it’s beads, small bottles of paint, sewing...
View ArticleIndustrial Heart Decorations for Valentine’s Day with Heart Shaped Cake Pans
As I was going through my Valentine’s Day projects, I realized that every single one was red and/or pink. And while that’s not exactly shocking (it IS V-day, after all), I wanted to switch it up and go...
View Article30+ Upcycling Ideas for Vintage Light Fixtures
Vintage light fixtures are a source of constant upcycling inspiration for me. Whether a glass globe, swag chandelier, porch light, or otherwise, there are endless repurposing possibilities for them....
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