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 …
Creative Jewelry Organization
Happy January! As cliché as it may sound to be focusing on organization this month- I always love the feeling of a fresh start in the new year. I went through my jewelry this weekend and did a good purge and re-organization. Jewelry can be organized fairly easily and many times with items you already have. I’ve had these necklace and …
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 …
Easy DIY Home Decor
I am a recent convert to shopping the wares section at Goodwill. Like I always took a gander, but now I get really excited to see what I will find! With the holidays coming up quickly, I wanted to focus on all things homey. I found some great items in the wares section of the Northfield Ohio Goodwill. I decided …
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 …
Easy DIY Mom & Me Costumes
Mom and me costumes are some of the cutest out there. But purchasing them from retail stores or online can be pricey. I find so much joy in seeing DIY creative costumes! With just 2 items you can make your own matching costumes this year for Halloween! Supplies: 2 White t-shirts Craft paint Abner and I were friendly ghosts at …
Thrifty Halloween Door Decor
To set the mood for Halloween in your home, one of the easiest things you can do is to update your front door decor with a spooky little facelift. Since it’s the first thing you see when you arrive home, a display on your doorstep instantly creates whatever tone you want for the season. And, it’s easy to have a …
Easy DIY Amulet for Halloween
“…By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes!” It’s almost October, which means that ghouls and goblins are stirring about, plotting their approach. How will you protect yourself? If you’re ready to jump into the Halloween spirit, an amulet can summon sanctuary to protect you against ill will. Whether the costume you’re planning needs a little extra …
DIY Sanderson Sisters-Inspired Witch’s Broom
Hocus Pocus is my all-time favorite seasonal movie! Once I came to this realization, I was desperate to craft something witchy for my Halloween costume this year. Since anyone who has seen the magical movie knows it’s easy to lose track of a broomstick, I figured I’d do a little DIY breakdown of how the Sanderson sisters could have whipped …
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 …