Hello everyone – Happy Spring! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! Fashion Weeks have come and gone, but the inspiration never ends! I love fringe, and fringe is a big trend for Spring/Summer 2022, so I took some inspiration from some of the shows to upcycle a dress! I love this summary of the Spring/Summer 2022 Fringe …
Upcycled Jewelry
Hello thrifty pals – Happy February! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! I’ve been inspired again by my pal Cassie over at Drift Market. She’s been working on an upcyle collection, which inspired me to get around to a project I’ve had in the queue for a while. I’m not sure about you all, but I have …
Upcycled Cards & Envelopes
Hello thrifters! How’s 2022 going? Personally, I’m not sure how to answer that question, so won’t make you answer it either 🙂 Abby here, and I thought I’d ease us into a DIY with this fun and easy upcycled card and envelope project! I love making handmade cards and recently learned how to make my own envelopes, so hope you …
Upcycled Tassel Garland
Happy New Year, Thrifters – I hope 2022 is off to a good start for you! Abby here, and like last month, I’ve got another project that I’ve been gearing up to share with you all for the better part of…..a few years :): Upcycled tassel garlands! I’ve had this DIY saved for years – it’s perfect: it takes a …
Secondhand Entertaining
Hello everyone out there in the thrifty wonderland – I hope you are doing well! Abby here again and I’ve got something that I’ve been gearing up to share with you all for the better part of this year: secondhand entertaining! I thought with the holidays coming up, and us hosting our (small) holiday get-togethers, I’d share some tips and …
Easy Halloween Decoration: Ghost Garland
Happy Spooky Season, my friends! Or if that’s not your thing, Happy Fall! If you need a last-minute (kid-friendly) Halloween decoration idea, I’ve got you covered! Abby here again, and I hope this month’s DIY brings you all as much joy as it did my 4-year-old: ghost garlands! My child has been asking to make Halloween decorations/decorate for Halloween since …
Thrifted Planters
I love when a project I have on my list fits perfectly with something I’ve been wanting to share with you all! Abby here again and this month’s project falls into that category: My orchid has started to outgrow its original planter, and because orchids are notoriously finicky, I thought it would be fun to thrift a new planter at …
DIY: Kiddo Decorations
Feels like we are gearing up for another long winter at home, so I’ve taken to checking off projects on my list that have been taking up space in our home. I mentioned in my Floral Letter Wall Hanging post that I’ve been meaning to make a pennant banner for my youngest (similar to his brother’s) using gift bags from …
DIY Beach Bum Bag
Gather round, friends – it’s story time! I can’t remember if I’ve talked about this here before, but finding inspiration for me really is an “anything goes” type of thing. I wasn’t 100% sure what I wanted to make for you all this month, but after following along with an internet friend’s upcoming jewelry drop, inspired by the beach, and …
All Wrapped Up
So remember how I mentioned last month about things heating up around here – well, they are, and they continue to, but you know how some times, there is that cooler summer night, or a colder than should be normal indoor occasion (I’m looking at you, office spaces), well this craft is for these times! Abby here again, and for …