I have a confession... I'm a grown woman and I hunt down pressed penny machines wherever we go! My poor husband has had to wait for me while I run back to the car to scrounge through the spare change in our car until I find a penny and 2 quarters more times than I care to admit. I had a whole sandwich baggie full of them when I finally decided to make a pressed penny bracelet with them. So today ... continue reading...
Latest Thrift Store Makeovers
How to Repurpose a Broken Old Chair into a Stunning Chair Planter
Today's project is a throwback to my very first piece of furniture I painted with chalk-type paint. I learned a lot and was immediately hooked! I bought it for one project and ended up turning it into a chair planter. Here's what the chair looked ... continue reading...
How to Update an Unusual Old Cabinet with Paint & White Glaze
This unusual old thrift store cabinet was a little different for me. It's not the typical jewelry cabinet that I paint. I'm not sure exactly what it was... maybe a closet for doll clothes? I'm pretty sure it was handmade. I decided to update it with ... continue reading...
How to Make a Unique Jewelry Display with Thrift Store Windows
A few months ago I told you the story of how I came to own these old windows and showed you what I did with one of them. Today I'll show you how I used the other three windows in an upcycled jewelry display. My Thrift Store Windows One day a ... continue reading...
What Does Vintage Mean When You Buy & Sell Online
Just exactly what does vintage mean? How old does something have to be before it can be called vintage or antique? Those are questions that come up often in the world of thrifting, reselling, and collecting. Today we'll look at the difference between ... continue reading...
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How to Make a Pressed Penny Bracelet {VIDEO}
I have a confession... I'm a grown woman and I hunt down pressed penny machines wherever we go! My poor husband has had to wait for me while I run back to the car to scrounge through the spare change in our car until I find a penny and 2 quarters ... continue reading...
35 of the Best Gifts for Crafters
Whether you're looking for Christmas gifts for crafters or for birthdays or other holidays, this list of gift ideas covers all budgets and craft techniques. This post contains affiliate links. You won't pay any more when you use these but I will ... continue reading...
How to Make Shabby Chic Cast Iron Star Ornaments
Several years ago I was shopping in the antique stores of downtown Waxahachie when I ran across a booth full of cast iron hooks and shapes. I've always loved the old stars that hang on the outside of the old downtown buildings so I picked up a few ... continue reading...
How to Make an Amazing Grace Picket Fence Sign
Welcome to summer! It's hot and dry here in Northern California so I spent the afternoon painting and stenciling this picket fence sign inside in the air conditioning! This DIY is an easy farmhouse style project for your home. This post contains ... continue reading...
