Artificial Topiary Trees in Vintage Candlesticks for Spring Decor
Do you ever spot something at a thrift store, see the price, and start laughing maniacally to yourself because the thrift shop is crazy? Crazy for thinking someone will pay the price on the tag? Well,...
View ArticleUpcycling Projects and Ideas for Bohemian Style Decor
It seems as if the current trend of Bohemian style decor is a direct result of backlash against farmhouse decor. Whereas farmhouse style decor is very neutral at its core, boho decor is vivid in color...
View ArticleTole Painting a Large Serving Tray for Spring Decor
Now that I’m doing the right thing and staying home, I can’t breeze by a thrift store for project inspiration. Instead, I went “garage shopping” and decided that this large serving tray was ripe for...
View ArticleThrift Shopping for Botanical Decor or Garden-Inspired Decor
With a new season comes a new opportunity to Thrift the Look for another style of home decor. And as Spring approached, my blogging friends and I decided that Botanical Decor or Garden-inspired Decor...
View Article40+ Crafts with Waste Materials and Household Supplies
A month ago, I didn’t envision putting together a collection of crafts with waste materials to share on my blog. But with (hopefully) all of us confined to our homes right now, I thought it might spark...
View ArticleUpcycling a Decanter Tantalus as an Herb Saver
As you know, my garage is the only “thrift store” I have access to right now. So, it’s been fun for me to discover all of the treasures that I’d collected but not yet upcycled. When I came across this…...
View ArticleStenciled Sign Inspired by a Vintage Pay Phone
Long-term quarantining is, quite honestly, the best thing that has happened to my garage in a long time. It’s the only thrift store I have access to and I’m uncovering things I’d long forgotten about....
View ArticleHow to Designate Your Yard as Certified Wildlife Habitat
As an animal lover and biologist (on paper), it’s no surprise that our yard is very wildlife-friendly. Not only do I love to watch the birds and other critters, but our indoor cats do, as well. Many...
View ArticleBraided Bracelets from Vintage Handkerchiefs
Making my own jewelry has been a staple in my life for about as long as I’ve had motor skills. I’ve obviously graduated from the friendship pins and bracelets of childhood. But, this project is nearly...
View Article30+ Upcycling Projects to Use as DIY Gifts for Mom
No matter how old I get, my mom still loves receiving handmade gifts from me. Whether they are for Mother’s Day, her birthday, or Christmas, handmade gifts are always a hit for her. And given...
View ArticleDIY Greeting Cards from File Folders
Spring and early summer bring a plethora of family holidays and birthdays in my world. But the last thing I want to do right now is linger in a grocery store looking for the perfect cards for everyone....
View ArticleCloisonne Vase Inspiration with Florist Vases from the Thrift Store
Florist vases are a staple at most thrift stores, aren’t they? On one of my thrifting excursions (many, many months ago), I came across a shelf that was exploding with them. And for whatever reason, I...
View Article30+ Upcycling Projects for Vintage Linens
Vintage linens such as vintage tablecloths, sheets, and pillowcases are dangerously easy to collect and full of upcycling possibilities. While other vintage items have become more and more scarce at...
View ArticleAmerican Flag Decor with a Buffalo Plaid Stencil (AND an Announcement!)
I’ve made several projects with a buffalo check stencil, but they were always meant for end-of-year decor for the Fall and Winter. So, I’ve been yearning to use that same stencil for a warm-weather...
View ArticleAntique Diving Helmet from Recessed Light Housing
For the first time since very early March, I went thrifting. Now that we’ve moved to a state with stricter rules, I finally felt more comfortable to go inside a thrift store. So, I headed to Habitat...
View ArticleDecorative Sailboats with a Weaving Shuttle
One year ago, I had gathered up the materials I’d need for this project. I had a couple of weaving shuttles and clear vision for transforming them into decorative sailboats. But right as I was getting...
View Article35+ Upcycled Clothing Ideas
One of the most common and well-stocked sections in thrift stores is the clothing department. As a society, we go through clothing at an untenable pace, mostly because it’s cheap and poorly made. And...
View ArticleUpcycling a Clam Hod as a Pumpkin Basket
Truth be told, I didn’t know that this kind of basket was called a Clam Hod when I first spotted it. All I knew was that I spotted a certain shape that I could tease out as a pumpkin. After… Read more...
View ArticleMy Crafting Book is Available for Pre-Order!
I don’t normally send you an email if I don’t have a new project post (or Junkin’ Journey) to share. But I am so excited to share this news with you. My first book, “Crafting with Flannel”, is now...
View ArticleFall Door Wreath from the Lid of a Wood Cheese Box
Once I felt nicely settled in our new home here in Charlotte, NC, I treated myself to a quick, safe trip to a longtime favorite antiques mall called Sleepy Poet. I always, ALWAYS, find a project or...
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