Category Archives: Project

sweaters, sweaters…everywhere…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

…and not just because it is frigid outside, but because I am obsessed with recycling old sweaters! I just made another trip to my local thrift store and loaded up with another batch of wool sweaters (and a few cotton … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Do It Yourself, Project, Trash to Treasure | Tagged budget, crafts, etsy, felting, handmade, recycle, sewing, sweaters, wool | Leave a comment

decorate for less!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

I’d like to give a warm welcome to my newest sponsor: One of my favorite places to find great bargains is my local Family Dollar store. For a fraction of what you would pay for high-end home decorating pieces Family … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Project | Tagged budget, decor, decorate on a dime, Family Dollar, ideas | 2 Comments

time to get cozy

Posted on February 1, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

I recently scoured my local thrift store with a friend and brought home several wool sweaters. I love to recycle old wool sweaters, felt them and make purses or pillows out of them. The sleeves of the sweaters usually go … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Do It Yourself, Fabric, Project, Trash to Treasure | Tagged felted wool, recycled, sewing, sweater, thrift store find, upcycle | Leave a comment

happy birthday house

Posted on December 11, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

My dear, old house turned 100 this year. I thought I’d better do a post about it before year’s end…which is coming upon us quickly. My house has gone through many changes in the past 14 years that I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating, Do It Yourself, Paint, Project | Tagged 1910 house, do it yourself renovation, home, old house, remodeling, renovation, restoration | 10 Comments

new scarf

Posted on November 13, 2010 by niftythriftygirl

Last year when I opened the Garnet Hill catalog I immediately fell in love with the Haverhill scarf. The $90 price tag, on the other hand, was something I didn’t love. I knew I could make my own ‘granny square’ … Continue reading →