If you can use a hot glue gun, you can make these pillows. There is no sewing involved. You can also do without the decal if you don’t own a cricut machine. I used cloth table napkins from Hobby Lobby. They are the perfect size for throw pillows. They were $2.99 a piece but I… Continue reading No Sew Christmas Throw Pillows Cricut Iron On Decal
Tag: decorating on a budget
Shabby Chic Chandelier For Guest Bedroom Thrift Store Find
I have been decorating my guest bedroom at the lake with Shabby Chic decor. I’ve always wanted a shabby chic room and I am having so much fun with this one. I wrote another blog about the different pieces I have added. I’ll link it here: https://thethriftyjewell.com/2020/02/28/decorating-our-lake-house-on-a-budget-the-shabby-chic-guest-room/ I found the perfect chandelier for the bedroom!… Continue reading Shabby Chic Chandelier For Guest Bedroom Thrift Store Find
Up Cycled Vintage Train Case Suitcase
I found this avocado green vintage train case at a thrift shop for .50! I decided to shabby chic it and use it for storage inside my tv console. I knew it’s not going to be heavily used so I decided to paint it. Here’s the paint I used. I picked outdoor acrylic hoping it… Continue reading Up Cycled Vintage Train Case Suitcase
Fourth of July Porch Sign Flag Stars and Stripes
I just got a cricut and I am so addicted! I made this porch sign today. I used acrylic paint from Walmart, the 2oz bottles, a four foot board, some wood stain to antique it a bit, and rope. I painted the flag, taping off areas so I could get the lines. I didn’t want… Continue reading Fourth of July Porch Sign Flag Stars and Stripes
Shabby Chic Thrift Store Tiered Serving Tray
I love Shabby Chic, I love thrift stores, I love crafting. Put them all together and you can make some pretty cool stuff! I picked up this this plate and bowl set and ceramic candle holders all from the thrift store. I painted the candle holders with chalk paint and used E6000 to glue them… Continue reading Shabby Chic Thrift Store Tiered Serving Tray
Painting Fabric DIY Vintage Ottoman Painted with Chalk Paint
This is the first time I have painted fabric furniture. I bought this ottom at a thrift store for $5 and I love it! It’s a cute style and it’s very sturdy. The gold color didn’t go to well with my decor and it had some stains on it but still! I decided to paint… Continue reading Painting Fabric DIY Vintage Ottoman Painted with Chalk Paint
Using Thrift Store Canvas Art For Farmhouse Sign Projects Repurpose
Here’s a thrifty Craft tip. Don’t pass up canvas art from thrift stores and garage sales. I bought these large canvas art pictures at a thrift store for .75! I’m going to do something different with each one. I took this one and painted it with chalk paint. I brushed these three colors on in… Continue reading Using Thrift Store Canvas Art For Farmhouse Sign Projects Repurpose
Shabby Chic Vintage Window Farmhouse Decor
I love old windows! I have made several different home decor items with some that I have collected. I’ve had this old window in my collection for sometime now. I decided to use it in my guest room at our lake house. Since we are in a “stay at home” order because of the corona… Continue reading Shabby Chic Vintage Window Farmhouse Decor
Dollar Tree Diy Rope Tray Craft
We are in quarantine! Our state has called a Shelter in Place. We’re fighting the Corona Virus. Our household is thankfully ok. I hope whoever is reading this is doing well also. Hopefully we beat this global pandemic soon and it will be a thing of the past. I needed something to take my mind… Continue reading Dollar Tree Diy Rope Tray Craft
Decorating Our Lake House on a Thrifty Budget: The Laundry Room
We have been slowly decorating our dream lake house room by room. The house was already beautiful and move in ready but I just want to put my own touches in each room. This will be our place to retire in a few years so it is a work in progress. You can read my… Continue reading Decorating Our Lake House on a Thrifty Budget: The Laundry Room