Category Archives: Thrifting

Lace Vase Tutorial

Posted on January 20, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Recently, I’ve been experimenting and making fabric flowers. I am HORRIBLE at keeping plants alive. At the same time, fresh flowers every week feel a tad wasteful since they’re just going to be thrown out. I wanted to come up … Continue reading →

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The Vintage Thanksgiving Table

Posted on November 3, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Once Halloween is over I’m not the kind of person that automatically switches into Christmas mode. What about Thanksgiving!?! The food, friends, fun. And did I mention the food? This year set a vintage Thanksgiving table with some of these … Continue reading →

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Lampshade Makeover Round-Up

Posted on October 23, 2010 by letsmakesomething

We have had a fairly boring ol’ lamp hanging around our house for the past year or so. When I picked it up I told myself that I was going to re-do it right away, well we all know that … Continue reading →

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Handmade and Revamped Furniture and Home Accessories

Posted on October 2, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Today I had the pleasure to check out Design Harvest in Chicago.  There were furniture vendors, home accessories, fabric, and other hand made delights.  I’ve always loved the idea of taking a piece of old wood, plastic, glass, what have … Continue reading →

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Dresser Re-Do

Posted on September 21, 2010 by letsmakesomething

One down, 5 more to go!  I hope you enjoyed this project, it really translates to a lot of surfaces.  You could also cover the front of an armoire, desk drawers, cabinet doors……the possibilities are endless.  I would love to … Continue reading →

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Fabric Bracelet Tutorial

Posted on May 30, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Hello everyone!  I will make no excuses for the hiatus, instead I am going to give you a lovely tutorial: enjoy! We’re going to be making a fabric wrapped bracelet.  You only need a few materials to make this awesome … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Presents!

Posted on May 19, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I don’t know about you, but I think that unexpected presents are the BEST kind of presents!  Coming up this Monday the 24th is our 4 year wedding anniversary!  T surprised me with this vintage cake carrier from a shop … Continue reading →

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Hoop Dreams

Posted on April 30, 2010 by letsmakesomething

For me, it is really hard to decide what I like better: making things or buying the supplies to make the things.  Both are rewarding, enjoyable, and I get a rush out of both!  Who’s with me on this?  Since … Continue reading →

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Thrift Shopping and a Tutorial!

Posted on April 4, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I had a great time up at my mom’s house again this weekend thrift shopping and eating and laughing!  I always have a great time when I go up, and I admit that I have to go to the thrift … Continue reading →

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I Like You

Posted on March 25, 2010 by letsmakesomething

If you live in Minneapolis, or nearby, there is a great store called I Like You that you have to visit.  I just dropped off a few pieces of my embroidery there today, and I love their store.  They sell … Continue reading →

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