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Simple Chalkboard Ideas

July 6, 2016 By thriftytonifty

When I was recapping my favorite posts of 2015, I noticed in my photos that I had a number of projects that involved creating a chalkboard from common items. This sparked the idea of combining those ideas all in one place for future reference for myself and others looking for Simple Chalkboard Ideas. The beginnings of my blogging days began with showcasing how I used my thrifty finds for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chalkboard, Transforamtion Tagged With: chalkboard, DIY

Easy DIY Chalkboard

November 4, 2015 By thriftytonifty

  A while ago, and I mean a while, I was out scouring the local thrift stores when I can across three identical picture frames. There was nothing extra special about them that caught my attention other than there were three.  Upon further inspection I discovered that they were all good quality frames.  They were all wood, stained a nice lighter tone, and had a very attractive green stencil … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday finds, projects, repurpose, Transforamtion Tagged With: chalkboard, DIY

Simple DIY Decorative Shutters

August 17, 2015 By thriftytonifty

If you love to scan Pinterest as much as I do for home decor ideas, you may have noticed how outdoor shutters have been up-cycled to use as home decor.  I have pinned some of my favorites to a "shutters" board if you would like to take a look. This is is where I got my inspiration for a Simple DIY Decorative Shutters project, During one of my treasure hunting outings, I came across a pile of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating on a budget, projects, Thrifty decorated room Tagged With: DIY, home decor, shutters, spray paint

DIY Pin Board

April 22, 2015 By thriftytonifty

I have been collecting picture frames for a while to create a gallery wall. I'm getting close to the amount I need.  After accessing the pile, I came across one that just didn't seem to work with the others.  So what does one do with an odd ball picture frame? Make a pin board! This is is what I had to start with. One empty picture frame. How to Make  a Pin Board- Shop my Stash  Step 1: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: no cost decorating, projects, shopping my stash Tagged With: DIY, picture frame, pin board

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Hi! Welcome to Thrifty to Nifty. Hope you like garage sales, thrift store shopping, and finding treasures at flea markets as much as I do. I hope I can inspire you to use your finds to decorate your home on a budget. Please poke around and enjoy.

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