Ugly Christmas Sweaters at Goodwill

For the third year in a row we have had an Ugly Christmas Sweater Afternoon Party with our team members at Goodwill. We have a lot of fun creating and wearing our Ugly Christmas Sweaters and having popcorn. We give a little prize for "Best" Ugly Sweater but mostly it is bragging rights! 🙂

Here is our Party!

This year's Winner is Stasia and her ode to the movie "A Christmas Story".

Hot Tip: Like our background? It is a shower curtain! 

There are lots of easy and inexpensive festive holiday shower curtains out there, and they make a great backdrop for photos! 

Find your perfect ugly sweater at Goodwill. Visit our website for store information: goodwillswmi.org/our-locations

Happy Treasure Hunting! 

Christmas Gift Projects from Thrift store finds

It is dark now around six o'clock here in Michigan, but that doesn't mean going to bed early! We've put together a collection of gift ideas you can make from thrift store finds that you can work on during these long, dark evenings.  You will find something for everyone on your list!

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MOTHER

Succulents are the "it" plant this year. Find a beautiful container at the thrift store to hold a collection of succulents for mom. Visit drought-smart-plants.com to learn more about succulents and a few more container ideas.

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GIRLFRIEND

Does your girl friend love glitter? Make this pillow from a glittery thrift store dress! Go to sisterssuitcaseblog.com for instructions.

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TEENAGE BOY

Find a working thrift boombox and hand paint it in cool, funky colors. Be sure to add to this gift a couple of cassette from bands you liked and couple blank cassette tapes so he can make his own mix tape. Retro is cool!

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BOYFRIEND

Psst! Men love candles too! Here is an easy idea for a "manly" candle. Paint a thrift store candle holder with black matte paint. Wrap a pillar candle with a black and white checkered or paisley ribbon. Look for these candle scents for men: Bacon, Whiskey, Pine, Coffee or Campfire.

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CAT or DOG

Check out Hometalk.com for the directions to make this cat home from a thrift store dresser. This is a labor of love, but a great payoff! Also visit a previous Treasure Chest post for more ideas for your pets. Cat and dog beds fit for royalty!  

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TEENAGE GIRL

Give her a nail polish organizer. Scoop up an old spice rack from the thrift store and paint it a fresh color, or find out which color would match her room. Purchase her a few nail polish colors to get her started. Sweet!

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GRANDPA

How about this simple and stylish eyeglasses case for Grandpa? It all starts with a thrift store tie.

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GRANDMA 

Bet grandma doesn't have a potholder rug! This idea is super cute and funky! Visit makezine.com for directions.

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DAD

This clock is made from cd's and a thrift store desk clock. Check out instructables.com  for complete details to make this unique gift for Dad.

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LITTLE GIRL

What little girl wouldn't love to play house with a handmade play kitchen? This DIY started as an old nightstand. Another labor of love, but so worth it! 

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LITTLE BOY

This Pinner on Pinterest shared this idea. She used wonder-under to attach fabric character cut-outs and thrift store ties.  

Enjoy and Happy Treasure Hunting!

Trendy Last Minute Gifts for 2012

Last minute gift ideas can be the most stressful part of the Holiday season, but this year make them the best. Check out these new trending gift ideas for the people in your life! 

Your Next Holiday Party

Each year, when the Holiday season comes around, it is easy to forget about the upcoming “Annual Holiday Party.”  This year, instead of allowing them to pop up unexpectedly, take on the event as an opportunity to show off your ability to stay in-trend and relevant during the busiest time of the year. We have selected some of our favorite Fall/Winter 2012 trends hot off the runways that will surely make the biggest statement!