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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
