This quick project is quick and easy to make thanks to non-fraying Oly-Fun fabric! Make an American flag wreath to decorate your home this fourth of July! This project was Inspired by a tutorial I saw at Crafts & Coffee. Holidays tend to sneak up on me, so I'm a big fan of quick craft projects. This super simple flag wreath is great for the Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays. This project will take you less than 30 minutes to make and is a fun way to spruce up and … [Read more...]
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Book Lamp: Create DIY Decor with Goodwill Finds
Make a book lamp by combining thrifted books with a ready made light attachment. Easy and earth friendly decor to DIY! As you likely know, I am a BIG fan of crafting with thrifted and recycled items. I try to buy used as much as possible, and I upcycle almost anything I can get my hands on. I'm at Goodwill San Antonio at least once a week, treasure hunting. I made this cool lamp for my bedside last year, and with Earth Day coming up it seemed like the perfect time to share this … [Read more...]
Trophy Bottle Stopper Tutorial: Goodwill Craft
Make a trophy bottle stopper by upcycling thrifted items from Goodwill! Create beautiful home decor for pennies with recycled goods. If you're a Goodwill shopper like me, then no doubt you've seen inexpensive trophies in the stores. Sometimes they are mixed in with the toys, other times they are with the metal and wire items, and sometimes they are with the holiday and home decorating items. I've had fun taking trophies found at Goodwill San Antonio and turning them into useful items. … [Read more...]
DIY Lightning Bug Wall Art with Lights
This fun lightning bug wall art actually LIGHTS UP! How fun is that? I used several of my favorite crafting tools to create a unique piece of wall decor that's whimsical and fun to look at. I feel like I captured a fun summer memory with this piece. Here's how you can make your own wall decor that lights up! Supplies Used: Wood Art Panel 8" x 10" Oly*Fun Fabric by Fairfield World: Twilight, Lemon Drop, Snow, Kiwi, Slate, Clover Xyron 624632 Creative Station, 9" with 5" … [Read more...]
Creating Centerpieces with Thrifted Items from Goodwill
Create centerpieces with thrifted items from your local Goodwill store. Learn how to use unexpected items to create beautiful decor. I was recently invited by the Goodwill San Antonio team to contribute several centerpieces as part of their 70th anniversary celebration. They requested that I use items from Goodwill to create fall themed centerpieces. I had so much fun shopping for unique items to craft with, as well as coming up with creative ways to display them. Today I'll show you … [Read more...]
DIY Fabric Covered Recycled Tins
Recently I showed you how to repurpose old tins into fun storage containers. I love bright colors and patterns, so I decided to take my upcycled tins one step further. This is how I did it. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find my new tutorial every Tuesday!) Supplies Tins Knobs Spray Paint Fabric Scraps Ric rac or trim (optional) Mod Podge Step one: Upcycle your tin following the instructions in this post: … [Read more...]
How to make a Magazine Holder with Vinyl Records
Father's Day is coming up, and it's always fun to surprise dad with a one of a kind gift. You can easily make this cool magazine (or mail!) holder with records from Goodwill! I always see stacks of records at Goodwill. I still have my record player, so I'm keeping my vinyl, but I wanted to find something to make with the records that were looking for a home. This magazine holder would make a really unique gift for dad! And if he doesn't have magazines, he could stash his mail or other … [Read more...]
PBK Inspired Family Workspace
I love to ogle the Pottery Barn Kids catalog when it shows up in my mailbox, but I can't bring myself to spend *that* much on some of their pieces. I wanted to turn our breakfast nook into a family workspace where we could do homework and craft together, but I didn't want to spend a lot on it. By turning to PBK for inspiration and then shopping my house I was able to come up with a room I am very happy with! This was an old poster frame that was on it's way to Goodwill. I found a dry … [Read more...]