Happy Fall Autumn Halloween to Everyone

                           Happy Fall Autumn Halloween to Everyone

                                    DIY Pumpkins Made Into Caterpillar

Fall, Autumn, Halloween is coming around the corner for us. Seasons are changing with signs of the leaves turning and falling, days are not so humid anymore, and the nights are becoming a bit cooler too. The humidity has fallen, and the air fills us with signs of change. 

I don't like the cold, but do enjoy the seasons changing. I really like all the fall colors, and how they always have their own unique colorful looks. I enjoy seeing the yards being decorated with signs of autumn, decorations being done in the homes, and with this comes more viewing pleasure of some do it yourself projects too. Just the love the creativity of so many people. 

Above you see a green caterpillar made from pumpkins, and a little bit of paint. I have seen this done before with just the orange pumpkins, and have enjoyed it. Upon seeing this unique green caterpillar looking at me I just had to share it with you all too. 

So, are you ready for this seasonal change of Autumn? Do you enjoy the fall season, and all the festivities that it brings to us? The family gatherings, and the times shared with friends during this festive season is always a memorable and enjoyable time. 

Thanks so much for sharing your time with Thrifty Shop Girl, and hope to see you all again soon! Have a great weekend, enjoy it, and have fun! Till the next time, Toodles . . . . . . 

Word or Letter Art Done by Photography

                                    Framed Letter Art by Carolyn

                                    Word Art by MyCastleHeart

Hello, Hello, and Hello again everyone! A very Happy Friday to you all! 

Word or Letter Art Done by Photography is a really cool thing! Have you all seen this before? This is something to really consider, and you might just find yourself really looking at things around you in a different way. In many many things that we see every day there are letters of sorts within them. As you can see above it can come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. What is really unique is how it is there right in front of us, but we have to just 'see' it.  Interesting, who would have guessed?

Partial legs on a chair, an old wagon wheel, shapes of windows maybe at church, the curl end of some scrolled iron/metal, fence posts, old vintage water pumps, and the possibilities are truly endless with this. How neat, creative, and such a simple way to add with our decor in our homes don't you think? I am sure when I am out now, going down the road, looking at buildings, and just everyday things I will now see some of them in a different way. What a fun creative task for any of us to do. LOL:) Kind of like being a kid all over again, right?

Thanks so much for sharing your time with Thrifty Shop Girl, and I hope you were able to find something to inspire you with. Of course when you find that inspiration it is time to go thrifting again too, right? LOL:) Ya'll take care, and have a beautiful creative thrifty weekend. See you all again soon. Toodles . . . . .

Repurpose Reuse Upcycle For Memories to Last

Repurpose, Reuse, Upcycle, Recycle For Memories to Last

Thrifty Shop Girl is curious as to why so many of us like this diy crafting of repurposing, upcycling, and reusing. Just curious to see what everyone's reasons are for this wonderful technique. 

I know there are many of us who do it because we enjoy it. Others like to preserve items found, or things from our past. Some of us like to freshen up what we have to make it just a little bit more modern to fit in with our decor of today. Then, there are some of us who just hate throwing things away, and try to find other ways to use such items that we have too. Of course, when we are thrifting, and junking we also find many unwanted treasures that we can use for this pleasure as well. 

There are many people all around us who do this for themselves, and there are many out there who do this for the purpose of selling too. Some do it as a hobby, and many others have mastered having their own business with this too. 

Upcycling, and Repurposing is the use of old items for new purposes. Reuse discarded materials for creating something of value. I myself like to repurpose items that may have the potential for something fresh, and because it makes it unique. I adore giving new life to once loved treasures, but also adore a new life added to my home, and to the homes of others too. 

So so many things are used with this wonderful diy craft that the list is endless. Headboards are made from shutters, bi-fold doors, old wire fence doors, pallets, etc. Many people will use pieces of jewelry to either make new pieces, maybe use them for around picture frames of loved ones, adding to cards, and the possibilities are endless. I have seen some really neat suitcases used by adding expandable files to them for the office, and for holding precious family papers too. Another neat idea is using some of them old sweaters for making unique market bags to be used, or for wonderful handbags as well. What about some of those mason jars, and what people do with them? Making them candle holders, adding solar lights to them, making soap dispensers with them, and so on. Just amazing what everyone can do with such lovelies. 

Whether you are a seller, business owner, hobbyist, etc it is a joy when the job is completed, and brings much satisfaction to many of us. Some people do not have the time for this craft, or feel they are not able to do so and will buy from others that do. Whatever your reasons may be it brings joy to all around us. 

Repurpose, and Upcycle For Memories to Last. Hang onto some of those family memories, and preserve them with this craft. 

Thanks so much for visiting with Thrifty Shop Girl, and hope to see you all again soon. Take care, and Happy Thrifting everyone!

Trunks Vintage Antique Retro Refinished DIY

                                            How to Refinish An Antique Trunk

                                           Vintage Trunks Are Collectible Treasures

                                       Trunks Vintage Details Large and Fun

Trunks Vintage Antique Retro Refinished DIY. Love them, and they are so fun! I want one!

Hey everyone, how did your weekend go? Hope all was good. I made my first visit to a consignment store in another area I have not really dealt with. She had a nice store. In there I seen an old trunk with her vintage items, a more modern retro trunk, and then she also had an old military metal trunk too. Oh, what fun it was to look, and what memories it brought to me too. 

I have watched trunks over time with vintage, how some are refinished with wax or paint, brought back to life, and sometimes converted into other useful things to use in the home. Amazing pieces, and I will find one that I just have to have some day, and get it. Till then it sure is a lot of fun looking.

Thanks so much for visiting with Thrifty Shop Girl today, and hope to see ya'll again soon. Happy Thrift Shopping! See ya later.

Happy Thrift Shopping and Treasure Hunting Everyone

Woo Hoo, it's Friday!! Happy Thrift Shopping, and Treasure Hunting to all of you! Thrift Shops, Second Hand Shops, Vintage Collectibles, DIY, Repurposing, and all of that fun stuff . . . . May you all enjoy, and have your fill of it this weekend! 

Friday is beginning for many of us. Wishing you all a Wonderful Friday, and have a Fun filled weekend too! See you all again on Monday. Toodle Ooohh . . . . 

Cake Plate Stands Creative Do It Yourself

 Cake Cupcake Stand Blue Glass Pedestal Vintage Inspired

                      Yellow 2 Tier Cake Stand Jewelry Holder

                     Cake Plate Pedestal Plant Stand

Cake Plate Stands Creative Do It Yourself

I Thrift, I Junk, I Repurpose, and I love Vintage too! There are so many creative ways for cake plate stands that there is bound to be one that will fit your lifestyle. I enjoy how these cake stands allow you to place more food on your tables, and how it is so visually appealing to everyone too. Another thought is how these pedestal stands are efficient, and they are space savers too. They can be simple, they can be modern, and of course they are functional for whatever your style may be. 

Many uses to consider when you create these pieces too. They make beautiful cake or pastry plate stands, birthday cupcakes, candle holders, jewelry dish, soap dish in the bathroom with maybe some decorative soaps and rolled cloths, napkin holders, wedding decor, center piece, home decor, and many other possibilities too. They can be unique, and a thoughtful gift for special occasions as well. 

Some of these stands get painted. Not to worry as you can then use cupcake liners, doilies, or even scrapbook papers underneath the food. Neat, huh?

Supplies to consider in making these are candle holders, pencil holders, tea cups, coffee cups, vases, small bowls, and it's an endless list. To make the tier stands you can use glues with the candle holders. Or, you could use a drill, saw, some bolts, nuts, threads, and rubber bumpers for the bottoms. 

These are enjoyable to make, and I enjoy offering them with my shops as well at Ecrater, and Etsy. Sometimes I will add a ribbon bow, some lace, pearls, buttons, birds, and other embellishments. Sometimes I just enjoy the decorative plate with the stands that I am selective with too. Depending on the base piece you use these can be flipped over for more uses too. Visit my shops to see pictures with some of the possibilities.

 If you feel you do not have the creative touch to do this, do not have the time, or for whatever reasons make sure to check the internet. Check with many other artisans at Ecrater, and Etsy that also do this. As one customer had commented to me . . . she could probably do this, but she did not really have the patience or the time. So, for her she was comfortable with paying someone to do all of this.

Hope you enjoyed your visit today, and I appreciate you sharing your time with Thrifty Shop Girl. See you again soon. Happy Thrifting, and Creating!