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Month: December 2014

Pinterest: Chalkboard Fridge

by SidneyBristol // December 30, 2014 // No Comments
I knew when we got the house we were going to have to get a bargain fridge. We were lucky that a friend of ours wanted to upgrade, so we got a great deal on this refrigerator. I’d already bookmarked... Continue reading →

Mason Jar Caddy with Leather Handle

by Piper Trace // December 22, 2014 // 3 Comments
I got an email from the “classroom mom” a few days prior to Christmas break reminding me to donate money for teacher gifts and it occurred to me…what are these talents for if not for MAKING MY OWN TEACHER GIFTS??... Continue reading →

DIY: Christmas Wreaths

by SidneyBristol // December 19, 2014 // 3 Comments
Quick Note: After this post, I know I need better pictures and a light box. Please forgive the less-than-ideal quality. Chances are you’ve seen those beautiful, puffy, sparkly wreaths around the holidays. With a new house, I’m always looking for... Continue reading →

DIY Project: Children’s Artwork Frames–A Failed Project

by SidneyBristol // December 18, 2014 // No Comments
I debated hiding this project and not telling anyone about how badly I messed up, but then I figured–where’s the fun in that? Why do I only want to document my successes? What about my failures? So to that end,... Continue reading →

DIY: Custom Dry Erase Board

by SidneyBristol // December 17, 2014 // No Comments
So the idea from this came around because of my second gig. I’m also a novelist, and it’s rather important for me to be able to visualize goals and deadlines. My office is highly personalized. In case you’ve missed some... Continue reading →

Pinterest: Spice Jars

by SidneyBristol // December 16, 2014 // 2 Comments
We’ve all browsed Pinterest, seeing the cool projects everyone does. Well, now that I have a house to put said projects in, I figured I should get started. To be fair, I began this one while I was still in... Continue reading →

Easy Way to Personalize a Crate or Basket

by Piper Trace // December 15, 2014 // 1 Comment
  Hi folks! Welcome to Drop Dead Thrifty. We’re so glad you’re here! Grab a drink, let’s get started. Okay, I literally (no exaggeration) have over nine-hundred pix of for DIY posts I’ve gathered while thinking, “Someday I’ll start a... Continue reading →

Welcome to Drop Dead Thrifty

by Piper Trace // December 15, 2014 // No Comments
Sidney Bristol and I have a lot in common, a fact we discovered when I picked her name out of the “welcome to the company” email from our new publisher and emailed her years ago. We both love writing sexy,... Continue reading →

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