Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

The metal on old pop-up toasters and toaster ovens can often be repurposed for small jewelry or craft projects if removed carefully with the sharp edges filed. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. Knobs are great for adding interest to a kitchen themed picture frame.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Over the weekend I decided to check out Goodwill since I haven't been thrifting and some time now and was going through major withdrawals. Even before thrift shopping became the "thing" to do, I always loved going to thrift stores and seeing what great bargains I could find. I love the way it came out!

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Work With What You've Got

OCTOBER 8, 2010

I got this dress at a thrift store a while back and it was floor length. Flannel, thrifted by Nathan Dress, thrifted and shortened by me Skirt, Target Tights, Target Clogs, White Mountain via Amazon.com Bag, Nordstrom Rack Necklace, Wendy Brandes Jewelry. I was like “Look, Nathan, we can hem it.”

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Nathan got me that sweatshirt at a thrift store and I am pretty sure that it is a child’s size, but I love the shrunken fit. I’m not even going to wear a sweatshirt without at least a LITLLE bit of jewelry! Tags: American Apparel Target Talonalia casual vintage denim Thrifted. So I thought I’d take advantage of it.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 3, 2010

Outside of shoes and jewelry, what am I not tapping into? Tee, American Apparel Skirt, Target Clogs, White Mountain via Amazon Bag, Morocco, via Laura C Necklace, self made from thrift store and craft store parts. How do you trick up your dresses in Summer?

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Work With What You've Got

JULY 2, 2009

I got these little tassels from a jewelry supply just to make earrings from. Because we are broke, I’ve been trying on jeans at thrift stores, Ross, and second hand stores. Jacket, Target Tank, Target Pants, Wal-Mart Shoes, Alice and Olivia for Payless Lion Pin, Vintage Buckle bracelet, vintage Earring, self made.

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