Tag Archives: thrift

More boho decoupage tins

Posted on 07/10/2017 by

After the success of my paisley decoupaged tea tins (which you can find here), when I found more gorgeous Indian wrapping paper from Ishka and they had a 50% off everything sale, I figured it was fate! So I headed to the op … Continue reading →

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September Bed Post

Posted on 30/09/2017 by

Nefertiti wants me to show you two different Bed posts from this month. (She was really quite insistent, and she’s the boss!)  So there’s the soothing blue above, and the bright, spring inspired pink below! Frodo is a fan of … Continue reading →

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Thread Wrapped Bracelets 

Posted on 09/09/2017 by

I don’t do a lot of embroidery, but when I found a massive bag of embroidery threads for $4 at the op shop, I wasn’t going to leave them there! Some months ago I bought some small 12cm embroidery hoops … Continue reading →

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Rose Decoupage Box

Posted on 02/09/2017 by

When I came across these books on roses in the op shop, I thought the pictures could be good for decoupage. So I cut some some pictures out to decoupage a box for some of my knowledge cards. If there’s … Continue reading →

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Air Plant Wall Garland 

Posted on 12/08/2017 by

So today I was in Bunnings and couldn’t help but succumb to the Air Plant trend! I bought two little air plants that grow pretty pink flowers. I got home and thought “how the heck am I going to display … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Rose Luminaries 

Posted on 22/07/2017 by

One of my favourite blogs to read is Gypsy Yaya (www.gypsyyaya.com). Andrea loves and shares all things bohemian and gorgeous, from houses to crafts to clothes. (Check out her blog, it’s totally awesome!!!) She created these very cute Gypsy Rose Luminaries and … Continue reading →

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Upcycling a Lamp

Posted on 22/10/2016 by

I purchased this cute brass lamp base at the op shop a few weeks ago…. It needed a good polish, and a new shade. On my most recent op shopping expedition I bought this shade for a measly $2. All … Continue reading →

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