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Bubble hem skirts & dresses were one of the hottest trends this summer. We will be bringing back this 80s and 2010s staple going into this fall. If you want to try this trend out while being sustainable and staying on budget, why not DIY it yourself. I was able to thrift a dress from the Streetsboro location and with …
If you are like me, you have probably transformed many thrifted finds with products like paint and spray paint. These are quick and easy fixes to completely change the appearance of many different household items. There is also a product that I absolutely love, but you may not be familiar with called Rub’N Buff. It is a tiny tube of …
One of the many things I love about thrifting is how you can transform and customize almost anything to match your style or decor. I have been seeing some trends on Instagram and TikTok where you can make vases and lamps look like aged pottery. I love to search those expensive home decor stores for inspiration and am always up …
Hello everyone – Happy New Year!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: found objects! I love doing artwork and craft projects with found objects, you know random stuff you have lying around or find along the way. Normally, when we do found art projects around our house, we end up …
Hello everyone – Happy holidays!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: chill festivities – It’s the holiday season, BUT it’s gearing up to be a COLD one, so instead of going out, why not stay in and craft something fun to wear! I’ve had embellished barrettes on my list of …
Hello everyone – Happy cooler weather and first snow!! Abby here with another upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: nesting – It’s getting cooler out, and the will to leave our home is dwindling, not to mention both kiddos were sick this past week, so sprucing up our indoor surroundings just feels necessary. Along …
Hello everyone – Happy FALL!! Abby here with another quick and easy upcycle project for you! This month’s post is brought to you by: Procrastination! Halloween is coming – literally feels like a few days away, and we’ve finally landed on our costumes. I like to wait until the last minute to make my kiddos’ costumes because they change …
Hello everyone – Happy Back to School Season (like officially – we are in the swing of it now!)! Abby here with an upcycle project, plus a fun organization idea (at least I was very proud of myself for figuring this one out)! This month’s post is brought to you by: CHAOS! We are officially in the swing of school …
Hello everyone – Happy Back to School Season! Abby here with another upcycle project for you all! This month’s post is brought to you by: GARBAGE! Or garbage that won’t be garbage when we’re done with it! If you live in Akron, you know that we can’t recycle #6 plastics anymore (and haven’t been able to for a while, sad …
Hi everybody! Clayborne here, with a new mixed-media collage titled, His Orchestra. I created this body of work at home using a number of materials sourced from the Cuyahoga Falls Goodwill and the Goodwill Outlet. There are many unique ways to create personal artwork from found objects. When I am searching for items to upcycle, I search through every square …