Spring is the season when nature awakens from her winter sleep and celebrates new life. The trees are sprouting green leaves, the flowers are blooming, and all around, nature seems to be dancing to a different tune. It is also the time when we get out into nature to appreciate the explosion of colors we […]
I have had this green Ball jar in my stash for quite some time but didn’t have an idea for what to make with it. Well, being that it’s time to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d combine it with two of my favorite things—plants from my yard and battery-powered tea lights to […]
In addition to making jewelry for me to wear, I am now constantly making jewelry (AKA charms) for my planner to wear. And each month’s holidays are my inspiration. March means everything green and St. Patrick’s day. When I think of St. Patrick’s Day, I think of luck, and what’s more lucky than a penny? […]
Your front door is the first thing that friends and family see when they come over. You can ensure that your door is welcoming and cheerful by making one of these affordable and homemade wreaths for spring and Easter! Wreaths for Easter and Spring 1. Sweet Spring Peep Wreath – Peeps are the sweet treat […]
Gold accents seem to have been everywhere lately. From fashion and jewelry to home decor and, of course, crafting, the glimmer of gold works with both neutral and colorful palettes. What looks to be a pricey finish can be easily, and often economically, achieved in your DIY paper crafting projects. Gold foil, gold leaf pens, […]
Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]
When the temperature begins to drop and the leaves start to change from green to orange, it can only mean one thing: fall is here! We love everything about fall here at CheapEatsThriftyCrafts, from pumpkin carving to snuggly sweaters to Halloween. It’s definitely our favorite season. And if you’re as psyched as us that fall […]
Bohemian weddings are some of the most gorgeous weddings, in my opinion. There’s just something about that free-spirited, feminine vibe. Of course, the boho wedding look still takes a lot of work to achieve, especially for the DIY bride. Your decor choices have to be the ideal combo of beautifully thoughtful and effortlessly elegant. That […]
#DoYouRemember Sunday afternoon strolls in the park in your very best finery? Parasols, velocipedes, horses and buggies? Top hats, long flowing dresses and cloaks? Well, I may be old, but neither do I. My birthday happened much later than the Victorian era, when Momma wore a beautiful chapeau and instead of gloves, daughter had her […]
Every happy hippie knows that tie dye is the official uniform of summer. It’s bright and cheery, comfortable, and matches everything—what’s not to love? My absolute favorite thing about tie dye is that it’s extremely easy. People of all ages can tie dye together and bond! It’s fun to see how everyone’s shirts or other […]
