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A new use for an old tin - a Christmas diorama
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A New Idea For An Old Christmas Tin

How many of us have ornaments that are precious and sentimental? Those ornaments from Grandmothers, Aunts and our childhood that we don’t want to risk hanging from the precarious branches of our Christmas tree. Where cat, child, dog, husband or yourself could accidentally break it. And then ask yourself how many times do you see…

Make a Stunning Ribbon Display with Thrifted Pieces
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Make a Stunning Ribbon Display with Thrifted Pieces

Let’s create a stunning ribbon display with thrifted pieces for award ribbons, certificates, and winning trophies. We have a good problem in our house! An overabundance of winning 🙂 Amory and her goats plus her winning competitions in baking, sewing and crafting at local county fairs and rodeos have resulted in ribbons, certificates and memories!…

turn a nightstand into a card catalog
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An Easy DIY To Turn A Nightstand Into A Card Catalog

This is an easy DIY to turn a nightstand into a card catalog with paint, decoupage, and vintage look pulls. When I saw this nightstand in Goodwill it was an easy choice to purchase. I could see its potential to be “fifth sparrow-d no more”! In the Thrift Store Shopping Guide you’ll find a list…

The Magic Potion To Make A Witches’ Cauldron
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The Magic Potion To Make A Witches’ Cauldron

What is the magic potion to make a witches’ cauldron? Use your repurposing powers and flowers, ornaments, eyeballs, crystal beads and sparkle! The Cauldron For your cauldron you can use any black ceramic pot. I used a ceramic black planter, tureen, or vase – not sure which – from the thrift store. Here are a…