DIY: How to Create Word Art from Thrifted Items
What’s the word of the day? U-P-C-Y-C-L-E! Turn thrifted frames, canvases, costume jewelry and other items into art pieces that Webster’s Dictionary (and your family) will love!
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Nov 5, 2024 | DIY, Home Decor, My Goodwill Finds
What’s the word of the day? U-P-C-Y-C-L-E! Turn thrifted frames, canvases, costume jewelry and other items into art pieces that Webster’s Dictionary (and your family) will love!
Read MoreOct 22, 2024 | DIY, Halloween, My Goodwill Finds, Uncategorized
Other than candy and goodies for your trick-or-treaters, Goodwill is very likely to have what you need to transform your home—and your family— for this fun and festive holiday. Find your good at Goodwill as you think about what your loved ones will wear for this creative and creepy night. Check out each department, section, aisle, and rack for things that can be turned into a unique scary costume—or a sweet one–like this ice cream cone!
Read MoreOct 16, 2024 | DIY, Donations, Home Decor, My Goodwill Finds, Shopping Tips
I hardly ever purchase Halloween decorations at big box stores anymore. Why would I? Goodwill has so much inspiration for easy Halloween DIY projects. I’ve been crafting cute Halloween decorations from my Goodwill finds for a few years now. I thought it would be fun to do a recap of my favorite projects in one place.
Read MoreOct 15, 2024 | DIY
Sometimes small, simple tweaks to already nice items help to give them a timeless transformation. Case in point: a pair of tall chairs picked up at Goodwill had lots going for them. The cane seats were in perfect condition, the cross-back design was inviting and the creamy color was delightful. Touching up of scrapes and chips then adding hand-painted wheat stalks raised them up to a timeless, elegant level. You can do it easily, too.
Read MoreOct 8, 2024 | DIY
YAn antique mirror, found for a few dollars at Goodwill, gets a radiant re-do with silk stalks of wheat and shiny gold paint. Given this is the time of year we harvest, it seemed fitting to give an oval-shaped mirror a new season with a simple and stunning upcycle. This dated and dark mirror from now literally reflects the familiar song chorus, “amber waves of grain.”
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