Wrap it with yarn - colorful projects to make this weekend!

One of the best things about shopping at Goodwill stores is all of the unique one of a kind items you can find. But what about the one-of skeins of yarn that you can find on our shelves? If you are a crocheter or knitter, you probably have some projects and patterns in mind that you can create with just one skein. (We pinned a few ideas here on our Pinterest page - Goodwill Style) 

Well, we have rounded up other pretty special ideas to use those skeins that will take you beyond crocheting or knitting.

First up is wrapping a bottle. This is a simple and satisfying afternoon craft. SOURCE

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You can find bottles of all shapes and sizes at Goodwill. Look for vases too that need a makeover with colorful yarn.

How about these cute yarn wrapped monogram letters? Think of the loved ones on your gift list and create for them this special handmade project.
 SOURCE - craftprojectideas99.blogspot.com

SOURCE - craftprojectideas99.blogspot.com

A colorful yarn wrapped playfort would be fun inside or outside  - your little one could help you create this. Wouldn't they be proud to play in something they helped build?
 SOURCE - bkids.typepad.com

SOURCE - bkids.typepad.com

Sticking with sticks, create this fresh, bohemian wall art for your living space. You just need a little bit of scrap yarn to create a happy and bright wall hanging. SOURCE - colormadehappy.com

SOURCE - colormadehappy.com

Create in an afternoon, hang and then sit back and admire your handiwork!

Another boho look - a yarn dream catcher style wall hanging. This is such a sweet and simple project - who wouldn't be proud to hang this in their room and say  "I made that!"
SOURCE - projectnursery.com

SOURCE - projectnursery.com

The holidays are upon us - while you are enjoying making handcrafted gifts maybe consider also ditching the store bought paper and wrapping them with yarn and handmade yarn pompoms.

Colorful and cheerful and another way to make your gift special and from your heart.

SOURCE - alovelylark.com

SOURCE - alovelylark.com

More holiday ideas - this autumn wreath looks warm and cozy! Sip a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy  creating this simple craft in an afternoon or evening. SOURCE - lemonademakingmama.com

SOURCE - lemonademakingmama.com

Pallet art is very popular. And so is string art! Mix these two trends and create this charming pallet Christmas Tree sign. It might get a little loud pounding in the nails - but you will appreciate the reward of creating something with your own hands.

There is something about handmade! SOURCE - Instagram

SOURCE - Instagram

Look for donated yarn and other craft items at your local Goodwill.
Find our locations and hours HERE. 

Upcycle Me! Ideas for Upcycling Things Found at Goodwill

Have you seen this meme?

We are here to help! 

We are excited to now have upcycling ideas at your fingertips at each of our stores.
Here are two new ways to find your ideas:

1 - Upcycle Me! Stickers
We are watching and pinning ideas on Pinterest and then putting these stickers on items we think would be great for upcycling:

Look for these stickers on items throughout your Southwest Michigan Goodwill Stores. 

2 - Idea Kiosks

Look for our new Kiosks filled with Idea Cards at each store. 

You will find fun, easy to create upcycling ideas created with commonly found items at Goodwill. New ideas for each season too!

Here are links to the ideas currently in our kiosks:

Sauce Pot Twine Basket - found at andersonandgrant.com

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Headboard Chalkboard found at confessionsofaserialdiyer.com

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Baking Sheet Memo Board found at hometalk.com

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Picture Frame Key Holder found at buzzfeed.com/

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Upcycled Birdbath found at myrepurposedlife.com

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Upcycled Lamp found at shabbyfufublog.com

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Upcycled Book Marks found at mamadweeb.com

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Bike Spoke Upcycle found at diyhowto.org

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Dream Catcher found at Pinterest.com

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 Repurposed Rake found at acultivatednest.com

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Bundt Pan Country Pumpkin found at littlethings.com

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Have you upcycled a Goodwill find? We would love to see your before and after pictures!
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Treasure Chest is a division of Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan. When you shop at Goodwill Stores and Shopgoodwill.com, your purchases support the mission of Goodwill.

Our mission is to provide employment, education, training, and support services to individuals and families so they can achieve self-sufficiency.

There are so many ways to connect with us and share the mission of Goodwill!
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Twitter
Another great source for quick info and see what we found to retweet! 

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Round Up of DIY Reading Nooks for Back To School

Are you ready for fall? Ready to cozy up with a good book? We have a special roundup of ideas to create cozy ready nooks for the kiddo's that will surely encourage good reading habits! 

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Reuse an old entertainment center:

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A shower curtain, a little shelf and some DIY pillows gives a little one some quiet privacy for reading.

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Soft, warm, neutral - this reading area looks so peaceful.  Find this and more idea on centsationalgirl.com

SOURCE: Centsationalgirl.com

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A little hard work and you can create this fun reading corner. Go to apartmenttherapy.com for instructions. 

SOURCE: Apartmenttherapy.com

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Stock your reading nooks with books from Goodwill. You will not only find great prices, but often you will come across forgotten classics, and hard to find authors! 

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Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan provides employment, education, training, and support services to individuals and families so they can achieve self-sufficiency. 

Have you seen this idea? Glass Garden Angels

These glass garden angels are beautiful! Many of these angels can be crafted from thrift store plates and dishes and what not. Create these angels for your garden and make more for gifts.
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fleamarketgardening.org has a tutorial (and so many more ideas!)

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No tutorial - we see dishes, a glass orb, a vase, light fixture?

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Spotted this lovely angel on ADelicateTouch1 Etsy Shop

Another shining example of a Garden Angel found on Pinterest.

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Find More Thrift Store Garden Ideas on our Pinterest boards Thrift Store Gardening and For the Birds

Round up of pretty thrift store finds and lilacs

Lilacs are blooming all over Southwestern Michigan. Just for fun we searched Pinterest thrift store items and lilacs. Take a look at all of the pretty things we found. (find links to all of these pictures on our Pinterest Board Flowers & Thrift Store Finds)

Links to these pretty pictures are here → Pinterest.com/vtgtc/flowers-thrifts-store-finds/

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when you shop at Goodwill you support our mission.

Thank you!

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Beauty and the Beast Thrift Store Ideas

We went on a Google search hunt for thrift store repurposing ideas with a Beauty and the Beast theme and look what we found!
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This bell jar book display found on Domythicbliss.blogspot.com mixes Belle's love of reading with the covered rose. Beautiful!

SOURCE: Domythicbliss.blogspot.com

Transform a Goodwill teacup into Chip! Cute! Details found on kandykreations.net

SOURCE: KandyKreations.net

This cupcake stand made us think of Lumiere. Lot's of pictures for this vintage wedding at weddingchicks.com

SOURCE: weddingchicks.com

What fun! These hanging vases can be created out of recycled bottles or thrift store vases. The tutorial is at Disney.com

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How about this free printable from letthemstayyoung.com? Create something beautiful and repurpose a thrift store frame.

SOURCE: letthemstayyoung.com

Upcycle a small hand mirror into this enchanted mirror created by raisingwhasians.com

SOURCE: raisingwhasians.com

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You are always welcome to "Be Our Guest" at your local Goodwill Stores. 
When you donate or shop at Goodwill, you are part of supporting the mission!

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan provides employment, education, training, and support services to individuals and families so they can achieve self-sufficiency.

Thank you!