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Make a Christmas Tree with recycled cardboard
You can make your own Christmas trees from cardboard and craft paint. These are so thrifty and also eco-friendly! You can paint them any color to match your decor and add some glitter or sequins if you like but they look really good either way. Materials: Cardboard ScrapsChristmas Tree ShapesExacto Knife and fresh bladesWhite GlueCraft […]
Create a Thanksgiving Table with Thrifted Finds
I am all about those warm Thanksgiving memories right now. We may be starting to lose some of the formality of the traditional Thanksgiving gathering from what our parents and their parents experienced but I think that all of the preparation and getting out the good china gave the day an importance. I like the […]
Easy Paper Treat Cone To Make For Thanksgiving
When I was a kid I thought that Thanksgiving was just an okay holiday. It is wedged between Halloween and Christmas, so it was after the letdown of eating all your glorious riches of Halloween candy. With nothing but a month of excruciating suspense stretching out before you after paging through the Sears catalog and […]
Make a Vintage Cocktail ring
With the holidays coming up why not try this easy and fun DIY for a cocktail ring from vintage earrings? I once was riding home from work on a crowded train when a man sat down next to me. Usually there is minimal talk among strangers on the train, just a polite “Hello” or “Excuse […]
Vintage container garden
Sometimes you can find the most beautiful containers for plants at thrift shops or garage sales but the problem is… no drainage holes. If you ever tried to grow a succulent in a cute tin you know this is a death sentence for your poor little plants. Here’s a way to plant in a closed […]
Make your own custom stamp
There is something so satisfying about stamps. Is it the act of applying ink to a block of wood and instantly creating an image? Is it the anticipation of seeing if the inked image will be good or a complete fail? Is it the question that pops into your head… “okay, what else can I […]
10 Ways to add creativity into your day… Everyday
If you are feeling that creative itch but you just can’t find the time here are some easy ways to squeeze in some creativity everyday. Color at lunch. Bring your coloring pages or book, color pencils or markers in a convenient pouch so they are easy to carry. I like to slip out to the park […]
Make Potholders from a recycled sweater
You know that sinking feeling when you pull that sweater you love out of the dryer and its toddler sized? Well this does not make up for that… but you can at least remember that awesome sweater every time you bake when you transform it into a pot holder. What you need: Felted or shrunken sweater […]
The Weekly Postcard Project
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to give someone a great gift. The key is to make the gift really personal and meaningful to the recipient. Gifting memories can mean so much to a loved one, whether someone close by or, especially, someone who lives too far to visit often. For the […]