Felt Succulents in Thrifted Planters
Seven years ago, in the earliest days of my blog, I published a tutorial for felt succulents. But like all the blog posts of that time, the photos were dark, blurry, and otherwise terrible. So, I...
View ArticleWinter Sign for Cozy Home Decor
When I spotted this wood plaque at Goodwill, I absolutely intended to something Christmas-y with it. But like all Decembers, my crafting window opened and closed and it was January once again. So, I...
View ArticleEasy Upcycling Ideas for House Storage and Organization
Getting your house organized and under control is always a good idea. But the weeks following the holiday hoopla is my favorite time to really focus on it. And, of course, I use all kinds of repurposed...
View ArticleDecorative Cork Board for the Home Office
Between working from home and “virtual school”, the home office has never been more important than it has been for the past year. Of course, that’s if you even HAVE a designated home office or...
View ArticleFairy Garden Furniture from the Junk Drawer
A reader recently asked (on my Facebook page) if I had ever upcycled a pizza saver. You know, those little plastic pieces that keep a pizza box from caving in on the toppings. And I instantly...
View ArticleMy Craft Book, “Crafting with Flannel”, is Now Available!
The wait was long, but I’m THRILLED to announce that my craft book, “Crafting with Flannel”, has been officially released and is available for purchase! After so many production delays due to all of...
View ArticleDIY Coin Purse from Crocheted Potholders
Several years ago, I upcycled a pair of crocheted potholders into a DIY coin purse. It was SO cute (the potholders were clock faces), but I can’t find it anywhere. So, I decided to make myself a new...
View ArticleRecycled Paper Crafts for Vintage Ephemera and Other Upcycled Paper
Paper is such a great craft supply, isn’t it? Easy to source with innumerable variations, it’s definitely an unsung hero in the world of DIY, even for upcyclers like me. I especially love vintage...
View ArticleSeed Storage Box from a Wooden Recipe Card Holder
I know I’m not the only one who flocks to all things “wood” at the thrift store. Shelves, boxes, cutting boards- they all lend themselves to upcycling. And this country-style recipe box was no...
View ArticleTabletop Greenhouse from a Floppy Disk Holder
Several years ago, I repurposed a muffin tin as a seedling tray and it worked beautifully. And while I could have done that again this year, I wanted to try out an experiment. You see, my friends at...
View Article150+ Upcycling Ideas for Garden Projects
It’s that time of year again, when those of us in the Northern Hemisphere start to feel the excitement of Spring. The days get longer, the yard gets more colorful, and all of a sudden, EVERYTHING YOU...
View ArticleChive Blossoms from Sweet Gum Tree Balls
Back in February, I created a nature craft project post for the Charlotte Region Habitat ReStore blog. As part of that post, I added some sweet gum tree balls to a glass vase that I’d thrifted from the...
View ArticleMid Century Makeover on Wooden Cigar Boxes
Once upon a time on my blog, I upcycled a cigar box into a ring holder for my dresser. But I didn’t touch the exterior; rather, I just worked inside the box. So, when I recently found a pair of… Read...
View ArticleWildflower Seed Bombs for Earth Day
Have you ever re-repurposed something? In other words, you repurposed an item…and then decided to repurpose it again as something else. Well, to celebrate Earth Day this year, I decided to re-repurpose...
View ArticleRepurposing Ideas for Face Masks
While we’re not there yet, my hope is that in the near-ish future, we won’t need to wear face masks constantly. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to wear them until we’re at comfortably safe place! But, if...
View ArticleClam Shell Bowl with Baking Soda Paint
Have you noticed that large clam shells have gotten weirdly popular as home decor lately? They’re turning up everywhere! So, when I spotted this scalloped wooden bowl at Goodwill, I wondered if I could...
View ArticleBoho Pillow Covers from Upcycled Sweaters
If you read my book, “Crafting with Flannel”, then you know that I recommend thrifting for flannels during the warmer weather months. Well, the same goes for other cozy clothing, including sweaters!...
View ArticleMetal Magazine Holder as a Repurposed Planter
It’s that time of year again, when everything I see at thrift stores becomes a planter in my mind. That’s definitely what happened when I spotted this metal magazine holder at one of the Charlotte...
View Article150+ Summer DIYs and Thrift Store Makeovers
If you’re anything like me, then you’re looking forward to a MUCH more exciting summer this year than last. From visiting family to spending time with friends, this summer holds so much more promise....
View ArticleCleaning an Old Cutting Board to Make a Cabin Sign
When you find a wonderfully old, heavy cutting board at the thrift store, it’s hard to pass it up. But what if it’s SO well-loved that it borders on “gross”? Well, that’s what happened to me recently...
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