Crafting the frugal way, using unwanted items, upcycled, Thrifting, asking/ trading with friends
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Frugal crafting :
Small crafting projects::
Up cycle jewelry supply’s
Crafting tools
Frugal crafting :
Everyone loves to buy bargains : I get 99 % of my crafting supplies from thrift stores, yard sales, a request on social media. Why pay full price ?
Most of my yarn comes from second hand: from people cleaning out or thrift stores.
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90 percent of my cloth material comes from people cleaning out or thrift stores.
Fabrics
Another great project is using broken , unwanted jewelry to up-cycle into something new again. I shop yard sales and thrift stores for unwanted jewelry in bulk. And make earrings, bracelets and necklaces with it.
110 Recycled Jewelry Projects ideas to save today
Great Xmas crafts for the kids
Christmas Crafts
I buy junk jewelry in bulk at yard sales, and thrift stores. To remake into earrings, bracelets or necklaces.
jQMUHLC 5Pcs Jewelry Pliers Set Jewelry Making Pliers Tools Includes ...
I buy used beads and jewelry to remake into earrings, necklaces and bracelets
Yalumo Jewelry Making Supplies Kit, 905 Pcs Jewelry Repair Kit with Pliers ...
My go to glue for my crafting projects
Mod Podge
I will buy throw blankets on clearance after Christmas and make fleece winter hots or scarfs . Cheap material
Holiday Throws - Blankets
You can also make bibs from the front of a button up shirt.
Dignity Bib Pattern
I get my yarn from people cleaning out there craft stash. In return this is why I donate all of the hats I make : some of them are very colorful due to getting partial skeins and very thin yarn I double or triple.
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I use these to make my upcycled shopping bags with plastic bags.
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Small crafting projects::
Quick sewing projects
The Sewing - Such an easy & quick project to make this weekend. Find...
This is what I use to secure some of my jewelry pieces.
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I buy wooden cut out ornaments and beads for making my family each one.
Walmart Supercenter
Fat quarters are great for small crafting projects
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I use beads to make my jewelry and for many other crafting projects
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I use this in my home and on craft projects. I made a large chalkboard on my front door.
Rust-Oleum Specialty 11 oz. Chalkboard Flat Black Spray Paint ...
I make key chains to sell at craft fairs. I get most of my supplies at thrift stores at a very big bargain.
Wooden Beads
I enjoy making key chains with these beads
305Pcs 15 Style Paw Wooden Beads Dog Bone Wood Beads Black White ...
Up cycle jewelry supply’s
I buy broken or misfit pieces at thrift stores or yard sales to up cycle into new pieces of jewelry.
Jewelry Making Tools in Beading & ...
Most used necklaces i upcycle into earrings.
Explore Jewelry Making Supplies Including Earrings and Tools
I prefer working with wire instead of the stretchy elastic when I am making my brackets
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I make bracelets with my rescued beads from broken jewelry
Wire : Arts, Crafts & Sewing
I mark my crafts with this tags .
Jot White String Tags, 60-ct.
Crafting tools
I bought my sewing machine from Walmart : it has been working great for years now
Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Walmart beading tools get the job done
Jewelry Making Tools in Beading & ...
I would like to get one of these
Cricut EasyPress in Cricut(25)
I would like to upgrade my cricket
Cricut Maker® Machines | Unleash Your Creative Potential
I have a manual one I really enjoy having organized yarn.
Yarn Winders & Machines
I make and donate over a hundred winter hats each year.
Knitting Looms Hats
I use a clear coat spat to seal all of my wood projects
Spray Paint at Lowes.com
I use the green hoop to make winter hats and donate them locally to churches, schools, food banks, county stores.
Knifty Knitter
I crochet dish cloths and give them away.
Crochet Hooks in Knitting & Crochet(1000+)
I use this same winder to spin my yarn that is given to me: to make hats to donate.
Yarn Winders
I find a lot of my boards and tools at thrift store at a cheap price
Cutting Tools for Sewing and Quilting
I have a large cutting matt on my sewing table : I make notes on the side for common items I make. I have had it for years .
Fabric Cutting Mats for Sewing
I have used a few of these I like the Friskers the best
Rotary Cutters & Blades in Sewing & Cutting Tools(413)
I like these for making my key chains
Keyrings
I use a large assortment of wire in making my crafts. I buy them at thrift stores cheap.
Craft Wire in Crafting(1000+)
They have a great assortment of colors
Felt Pieces
Great for craft fairs and garage sales
Garage Sale Price Stickers | Labels & Tags for Sale
I buy these bags for keeping my jewelry separate for sale.
Mini Plastic Bags for Packaging and Storage in Office Supplies
