Tag Archives: crafts

pretty, pretty, pretty

Posted on April 17, 2011 by niftythriftygirl

Because I desperately wanted this but could not see myself spending that kind of money on a light fixture, I decided to do a bit of searching and was lucky enough to find these clever crafters who where generous enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, How To, Project | Tagged budget, capiz shell, chandelier, crafts, handmade, home decorating, ideas, lighting | 4 Comments

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

A Handmade Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2009 by niftythriftygirl

For as long as I can remember holiday time meant homemade Christmas decorations. From salt dough ornaments to macaroni snowflakes to hand-painted wooden ornaments…my parents’ Christmas tree has always been adorned with the ornaments me and my siblings made. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Decorating, Do It Yourself, How To, Project | Tagged budget, Christmas, crafts, handmade, homemade, ornaments | 1 Comment

The Countdown Begins…

Posted on December 2, 2008 by niftythriftygirl

I was in desperate need of a quick and easy advent calendar idea, seeing as it is already December 1st! After perusing several ideas in magazines and on the web, I came across the perfect, quick project…a baby sock advent … Continue reading →