Category Archives: Upcycling & Repurposing

Fast and Easy Patriotic Bunting Tutorial

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun!  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, … Continue reading

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Re-purposed Homemade Lavender Sachet Tutorial

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun!  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, … Continue reading

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Tea Cup or Mug Pin Cushion Tutorial

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun!  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, … Continue reading

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Mason Jar Pin Cushion Tutorial

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun!  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, … Continue reading

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20+ Old Clothing & Items to Keep for Re-purposing

Thrifty Thinking What do you do when you are done with your clothes, when they no longer fit anymore?  Do you give them away?  What if an article of clothing has a hole in it?  Do you try to donate … Continue reading

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Easy Elastic-Waist Skirt Tutorial

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, homemade … Continue reading

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DIY Yarn-Wrapped Bottles

Thrifty Thinking DIY Time It’s DIY Time. , where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade … Continue reading

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Re-purposed Fabric to Wrapping “Paper”

Thrifty Thinking Are you trying to be more frugal in your budget?  Here is one little idea that will help save money over the years.  As we jump into the new year, we start off with two birthdays in our … Continue reading

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DIY Green All-Purpose 3 Ingredient Citrus Cleaner Recipe

Thrifty Thinking DIY Time It’s DIY Time , where I  post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade cleaners, homemade … Continue reading

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Giving Healthier Food As Gifts: Some Gift Ideas & Cost Breakdown

Thrifty Thinking Whether you are thinking about the holidays, teacher appreciation week, birthdays, just because, thank-you gifts and more, I wanted to share some healthier gift ideas that you could give to teachers, neighbors, co-workers, friends, family, and really, anyone … Continue reading

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