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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. These are great conversation pieces and are on target for office party gifts.

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Making It

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

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. Like I said, this is why I love thrifting!!

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Brand New Clothes And A Big Fat Place On Your Rock And Roll TV

Work With What You've Got

I got this dress at a thrift store a while back and it was floor length. It was eventually suggested that maybe I costume shows using rented pieces, or thrifted. Tags: Wendy Brandes Target second hand Amazon Thrifted. I’m totally down with floral, flannel and clogs. I was like “Look, Nathan, we can hem it.”

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Walk, Walk, Fashion Baby

Work With What You've Got

We also went thrifting and had dinner with friends and such. When we went thrifting I wore this: Which is a great out fit to thrift in. I am also wearing minimal jewelry so that things are easily off and on without lots of snags. Tags: American Apparel Target husband Bona Drag vintage denim Thrifted.

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It’s Up To You.

Work With What You've Got

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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Don't Sew Beelines to Anybody's Hide

Work With What You've Got

I wanted to wear my new Target boots with this, but I’m still having issues with the insoles. Jacket, Go International house line at Target Blouse, Wal-Mart Denim Leggings, Target Boots, Vintage Earrings, Silver Jewelry Club Various Chains, Thrifted Isabella Wolf Fang Necklace, Wendy Brandes Jewelry.

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Interview Interlude

Work With What You've Got

I went with a thrifted red leather pencil skirt, black tights and boots and a satiny top. I also went with almost all DIY jewelry because I think the jewlery I make for myself really showcases my personal style. I'm not sure the detail come through in the shots, but the pattern on that top is actually a print of sequins.