Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Some people live in apartments, some in trailer homes, or some in large town houses. I happen to live in an old brick house with radiator heating and no air conditioning. It’s ok though, we have windows. Every house, regardless of shape or size, has those awkward spaces […]
Winter is one of my favorite seasons of the year…to stay indoors. Don’t get me wrong—there are few things more beautiful in nature than the sight of untouched sparkly snow and icy trees. But I much prefer admiring the snow from a distance, wrapped in a warm blanket and drinking a cup of hot cocoa. […]
Nothing says cheap and affordable quite like the thrift store. Thrift stores are great resources because they allow you to satisfy your need for retail therapy without draining your bank account. We have brought you our favorite thrift store recipes and projects, as well as our fall favorites. Fall means cozying up under a warm […]
A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes a great gift for a sweet friend. I love to buy lonely tea cups at the thrift store. You can often find really pretty ones that have lost their saucer that would make great DIY teacup crafts. Same goes […]
Fall is such a great time of year. As a lover of colors, I particularly appreciate the changing leaves with all their hues of red, orange, brown, and yellow. My childhood home had seven or eight trees in the yard surrounding it, and at least four of them would drop leaves every autumn. Raking certainly […]
Spring is just around the corner, and that means time for some spring cleaning. If you decide to begin by tackling one of the most popular rooms in your home, that might just be the kitchen. We know cleaning can seem like such a chore, and that you would rather be crafting, but what if […]
Welcome to #DoYouRemember on Cheap Eats & Thrifty Crafts! We’re feeling nostalgic these days, thinking about the vintage crafts and old-fashioned recipes from yesteryear. Remember all the things you’d make with Mom and Grandma? While we’re still cooking and crafting, time goes on and trends change.Before you know it, years have passed! But seeing the […]
I’m a big believer in simplicity. I try to keep everything I do as simple as possible. I speak my mind as clearly as possible, try to keep my house clean and uncluttered, and I live for easy Amish recipes and crafts. As much as I love technology and freak out when I can’t find […]
Fall is one of our favorite seasons, and it would seem that the readers of Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts agree. Below we have brought you all of your favorite projects and recipes for autumn. These reader favorites include cute crafts for Halloween, comforting recipes that can also take you into winter, and more. Reader […]
Crafting isn’t just a hobby; it’s a way of life! One of the best things about being a crafter is finding ways to express the different sides of yourself in the projects you make. If you have a strong connection to your faith, you will be pleased to find some wonderful religious craft projects below. […]
