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This unique guest book alternative doubles as natural decor for your wedding. Have your guests leave their sentiments on a paper dove and adorn the tree branches for a stunning symbol of peace and love. Check out this collection of personalized guest book ideas to make your DIY wedding memorable. Photo courtesy of Maura McEvoy. Natural & Thrifty ...
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Thrifty decorating doesn't get much cheaper than using toilet paper rolls. And that's exactly what this faux wrought iron decor is made from. You might also want to check out this toilet paper wrought iron picture frame. Photo courtesy of Thrifty Crafty Girl. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living ...
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Roman shades add such a simple, clean look to any window. These tutorials will help you make them yourself. Try the no-sew roman shade that uses mini-blinds as a base. Or contruct a roman shade from scratch with minimal sewing in this tutorial. Photo courtesy of Jen Duncan. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series ...
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Love the look of photo canvases but not the price tag? Me, too. And my family takes such cute pictures that I don’t want to have to choose just one photo to print on canvas since that’s all that fits in our budget. This tutorial for DIY canvas photos solves my dilemma. With some simple tools ...
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Bringing furniture pieces together from different time periods and design concepts is easy with color. By painting all the items one color (and recovering chair seats) you get a cohesive look. This is a chic and budget-friendly way to turn thrift store deals into eclectic home décor. Photo courtesy of Bryan Patrick Flynn. Natural & Thrifty in ...
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These lovely hurricane vases were made from inexpensive candlesticks and glassware found at thrift and dollar stores. So many beautiful ways to enjoy this project filled with candles, potpourri, Christmas balls or rose petals. These could make a great mantle accent or event centerpiece. Find all the details for these lovely and frugal vases in ...
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Perfect for finishing that attic space guest room, using book pages for wallpaper is green and eco-friendly. Make sure to skip the toxic chemicals and make your own wallpaper paste. I would love to see this effect in a reading nook or small bathroom. What walls would you cover with book or magazine pages? Photo courtesy of ...
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After you recycle your child’s crib into a workstation, you can also repurpose the crib spring into a memo board with this tutorial. Doesn’t this project remind you of bringing Pinterest to real life on your wall? I adore it. Photo courtesy of The Handmade Home. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips ...
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Crystal Collins is a writer, author and speaker who's passionate about helping people save money while living healthy and protecting the environment. She blogs to help others save money, live healthier and learn to add a little bit of "crunchiness" into their lives.
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