Category Archives: “that’s not what it was intended for”

Same shopping trip, different project

Posted on September 30, 2016 by afrugalspinster

You may have noticed in the picture of things from  Deseret Industries were some drapery hold backs. When I began line drying my clothes I learned an important lesson. The sun will bleach the clothes. This will work to your advantage … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 28, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I’ve been wanting to put up  a bird house on my property. I came across this craft box at Deseret Industries $2.00. Its the kind of box you might find at a craft store intended to be painted or embellished … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Source

Posted on September 26, 2016 by afrugalspinster

While digging through the 25 cent box at Helping Hands, I found a sage green sheet with a white leaf print. I thought it would make a lovely summer dress. The problem: So I dug a little deeper and found … Continue reading →

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another grocery tote

Posted on March 20, 2015 by afrugalspinster

This one started life as a pair of jeans. I found them in the 50 cent bin at St. Vincent de Paul. I was so eager to get started, that I forgot to take a BEFORE photo until I had begun removing … Continue reading →

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Repurposing Thrift Store Finds

Posted on March 17, 2015 by afrugalspinster

On February 21st I bought these binders at Eastside Community Aid for  $1.50. I used them to stabilize the bottoms of Shopping bags I made with the blue fabric I bought at Goodwill on Presidents day I question the USDA’s claim that … Continue reading →

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“that’s not what it was intended for”

Posted on August 26, 2014 by afrugalspinster

Did you ever break something only to be told, “it was never meant to be used that way” I find that in my frugal lifestyle there are lots of situations where I have to make do with what I have … Continue reading →

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