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 …
His Orchestra: A Mixed-Media Collage
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 …
Back to School Shopping at Goodwill
It is August, and it is hard to believe it, but it is back-to-school time already. The summer flew by for me and my two children and they are starting school in two weeks. While we have made memories and enjoyed the summer together, I think we are all ready for the Fall and having a schedule again. I love …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: August Prompt – Thrift Something That Reminds you of Your Childhood
Stepping into a Goodwill can often feel like taking a walk down memory lane. Browsing the rack, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming across something from your childhood at Goodwill. We want to share that nostalgia with the thrift community so this month we’re inviting you to share a thrifted find that reminds you of your childhood using …
How I’m Prepping for National Thrift Shop Day
Hello friends! Today I want to cover National Thrift Shop Day! August 17th is the day and for my fellow secondhand shoppers- this holiday is way better than black Friday. Here are 3 ways I am preparing for the big day of thrifting! Picking my thrift store route and reserving a baby sitter I like to have a game plan- …
Seashell Frame Upcycle Project
Hello everyone – Happy heat wave! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! If you all are looking for a project to keep yourselves cool during this heat wave, I’ve got a fun one for you! Since it’s summer vacation time, I wanted to share a project for those of you who just got back from a fun …
Out of Order: A Mixed-Media Collage
Hi all! My name is Clayborne Benton Bujorian and I am excited to present my latest mixed-media collage titled, Out of Order. Out of Order is a body of work that consists of charcoal, ink, paper, vinyl, and double-sided tape. Many of the materials I use are purchased at Goodwill stores. Working in the music industry as a graphic artist …
Christmas in July
It is July, and now that the Fourth of July festivities are over, we can take advantage of all the Christmas in July sales and specials. I don’t know about you, but I love decorating for Christmas, but holiday décor can get very pricey. Thrifting Christmas and holiday décor are some of my favorite things to thrift because it is …
12 Months of Thrifting Challenge: July Prompt — Thrift Something Off-Season
Want to know how to find some of the best items at Goodwill year-round? Shopping off-season! Welcome back to the 12 Months of Thrifting Challenge where we invite you to share your thrifted finds using the tag #12MonthsofThrifting on Instagram. This month’s prompt is to thrift something you need off-season. Goodwill Akron locations carry seasonal items all year round, meaning …
Patriotic Thrift Finds and DIY Inspo
Hello Sweet Summer Time! I have been ready for sweet tea and all things red, white, and blue for some time now and I have really been getting into the patriotic spirit-especially when it comes to décor around my home! But there is no need to spend a fortune at an arts-and-crafts store when you can easily create your own …