What Meegan Makes

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15 Thrifty DIY Projects Under $20

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I have been blogging for awhile now. Browsing through my blog posts I have found 15 Thrifty DIY Projects Under $20 that anyone can do.

Each one can be tailored to your own taste. Some are from thrifted finds. Others are just creative crafts that anyone can design.

Not only have I done crafts and DIY projects since I have had a blog, but long before that as young child. I remember making a “thatched hut” from a shoe box for a school project, using flour and water as a glue for paper crafts, and cutting intricate snow flakes for Christmas to hang on our family front door. Then even designing my wedding reception in a new, fresh way.

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Using Unique Vintage Pieces for Home Decor

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If you know me at all you know that I love decorating my apartment cottage with vintage pieces. Sometimes for unique purposes. With just a few steps I am Using Unique Vintage Pieces for Home Decor.

This can be an enjoyable way to highlight thrifted finds or create a statement piece with a family heirloom.

Today’s post is hosted by Julie at Redhead Can Decorate and part of the Thrifty Style Team.

*This post was updated November 2025.

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Thrifted Mirror Gallery Painted with Homemade Chalk Paint

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There is a space in my cottage apartment that needs some help. The large wall in the living/dining area has always been a quandary for me since the day I moved in. With a little TLC, ingenuity and and very little money-I was able to design a Thrifted Mirror Gallery Painted with Homemade Chalk Paint and NOW I love it.

With thrifted mirrors, nailed and scattered across the wall, I knew there was a way to make a beautiful space. But I was stumped…As you can see in the picture below.

Before I go on, I wanted to let you know that this post is organized as part of The Thrifty Style Team hosted by Julie at Redhead Can Decorate.

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Boho Style Vases from Tin Cans

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I don’t know about you. But with having to be home a lot, I have an abundance of empty tin cans. In-between cooking homemade chili, chicken or tuna salad, or a quick bowl of canned soup. My can collection was growing. It gave me the inspiration to made these Boho Style Vases from Tin Cans.

With Spring here and the flowers blooming under the cottage apartment living room window, I have a beautiful way to decorate my  home for Spring.

*this post was updated and modified November 2025.

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