My name is Beth, and my blog is called Free Stylin’. I love talking about how to “live a stylish life without the expensive pricetag.” Many of my posts include tips, tricks, and tutorials using things you may already have on hand. K, so I’m a Diet Dr. Pepper junkie. LOVE me some […]
{Guest Post} White House Black Shutters
September 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hi everyone! My name is Ann Marie, and I’m filling in for Vanessa today. I have a quick project that combines two of my most favorite things in the world, and *bonus!* it only takes a few minutes to whip up. I love ombre, and I love glitter. But you can only do so much […]
{Guest Post} Keeping It Simple
August 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
I interrupt your regularly scheduled guest post to shed a tear for my friend….Ok, now that I’m still not over the fact that Kaysi went from living minutes from me, to hundreds of miles and the middle of nowhere. I guess I’ll turn the time over to her!! Hi everyone!! My name is Kaysi and […]
{Guest Post} View Along The Way
August 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Thanks so much for letting me crash your beautiful blog today, Vanessa! I’m Kelly and I blog at View Along the Way about DIY home decor projects, and how we’re fixing up our gross ol’ foreclosure to feel more like a home. It’s not always pretty… and it’s definitely not always easy… and it might […]
{Guest Post} Mom’s Crafty Space
August 29, 2012 By 2 Comments
Hi everyone! My name is Heidi, and I blog about all things creative and crafty over at Mom’s Crafty Space. One of my favorite things to do is to recycle old objects that are headed for the trash into new treasures. My husband recently dug up a couple of pairs of my boys’ old rainboots, […]
For The Babies
August 28, 2012 By 14 Comments
I have 2 friends having babies soon, and I have started to make gifts for them. You get to see the fun items and, of course, tutorials to go with them! I don’t know about your little ones, but mine loved 3 things when they were an infant. Taggies, Crinkle Toys, and Soft Lovie Blankets. […]
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
August 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We have our Downtown Tape Winner. Is it you? a Rafflecopter giveaway Make Sure to Follow Along If you use one of my tutorials, I’d love to see. Send me a link or picture to Vanessa {at} OurThriftyIdeas.com I link up here Technorati Tags: Giveaway,Downtown Tape,Giveaway Winner,Washi Tape
Roadside Chair Makeover
August 23, 2012 By 5 Comments
If you follow me on Instagram, you most likely saw my exciting new addition. No, not a person, a new chair!! I fell in love the moment we drove our bikes by it. I had to go straight home, jump in the car and head over to pick it up. I knew just what I […]
Mindy Mae’s Market
August 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Do you love the idea/look of homemade items, but don’t particularly have the time to make them yourself? I have the perfect thing for you. Coming up on September 8th, Mindy Mae’s Market is having a creative market in Farmington UT. You will be able to find supplies, accessories, décor, and so much more. Oh, […]
{Tutorial} The Big Giant Ladder
August 22, 2012 By 3 Comments
A few months back, I was at Anthropology with my husband, and I noticed that they had all of their quilts hanging from this huge ladder type rack. I loved it so much and told Sean right away that we were making it, like NOW! Too bad it took almost 6 months to actually find […]
