Crafts with chenille bedspread

How do you feel about Secret Santa gift exchanges? Fun? Stressful? Several of my friends in Blogland and I are participating in a Secret Santa swap this year and today I'm sharing what I made for my Secret Santa, and also what I received! I guess it wasn't really a secret, since we knew who

Sharing my thrifty lifestyle through creative repurposing, cooking and gardening tips for all your DIY projects.

Didn’t think I would post until the New Year, but here I am. After seeing some posts about favorite projects of the year, I thought I would make a little mosaic of some of my favorite projects this year. This little exercise made me realize two things, A: I kind of slacked off in the project department this year and 2. I need to do a better job at taking pictures of my before and afters. I’m thinking about a couple projects that never saw the camera including a super cool table I re-did and…

I know it's a bit early yet, but when the leaves begin to don their golden colors and the air turns crisp, what better way to embrace the season than with a charming DIY project? Today, let's bring a touch of vintage charm to your home with an easy DIY Fall Pumpkin Pillow Cover. And

Here's an easy craft tutorial that I've actually posted before, but today I've made some changes to the original. It's an inexpensive way to make a non-Christmas specific craft, something that you can

Get into the fall spirit with these great chenille fabric pumpkins! They are so cute and a great beginner project to sew.

We have a new Shop Girl at the Wrentham Country Store! I took a few photos last week of Liz's new space, just look how cute her sign is... When I saw her booth all I could think of was all the summers I spent on Cape Cod at my Nana's cottage... Her handmade pillows are just beautiful... Sweet chenille covered lampshades... Shabby, chippy colors of summer... Just lovely, don't you agree?!! I am working this afternoon and am looking forward to seeing what else she has brought in! Looks like…

Project 1: Chenille Christmas Tree I had several chenille bedspreads left over from my sale. Most were $3-$5 each. I brought one...

This is a guide about crafts made from recycled bedspreads. Whether you are making a rug, handbag, or holiday decoration, a bedspread can be the perfect material for your craft.

The winner of the Monday giveaway is Congrats Angela! I will contact you. Tuesdays giveaway is at the bottom of this post! :) This past weekend I did a small...