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Adding a Spoonful of Charm with DIY UV Resin

Adding a Spoonful of Charm with DIY UV Resin

with Brandy Black, Store Manager at Oak Ridge Goodwill I've been experimenting with a new type of upcycle project. I use UV resin, stickers, charms, and thrifted spoons from Goodwill. The hardest thing is cutting the spoon in half! And I've found that UV resin works...

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Stitched Up: DIY Denim Chaps

Stitched Up: DIY Denim Chaps

DIY Denim Chaps with Chanté GibbsI was inspired by Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour! She's iconic and has showcased so many cute variations of the cowboy denim chaps. My goal before heading to Goodwill was to find denim shorts that look good with the black denim jeans I...

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Stitched Up: Upcycled Flat Fringe Tee

Stitched Up: Upcycled Flat Fringe Tee

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs When I went to Goodwill, I started in the women's short sleeve shirts section. My goal was to find a t-shirt with an interesting pattern or graphic on it in my size. After spending time searching through the rack, I found a cute...

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Wire Art & Tumbled Glass

Wire Art & Tumbled Glass

About the Artist Brandy Black, Triad Goodwill Store Manager As a local artist and the store manager at Oak Ridge Goodwill, my passion lies in transforming recycled glass into original sea glass jewelry through intricate wire wrapping. Inspired by Goodwill's commitment...

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Stitched Up: DIY Casual Kindness Tee

Stitched Up: DIY Casual Kindness Tee

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Spring time is around the corner! And one of my favorite pieces to wear are off the shoulder tops. I love how versatile they are and how you can really elevate or casualize your outfit. Plus it's a great piece to wear during the...

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Stitched Up: DIY Buttercup Button Up

Stitched Up: DIY Buttercup Button Up

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs My goal was to find a cute button up and two men’s ties to create a restyled professional top with a laced up back. I figured it’d be easier for me to find a matching tie than a matching top, so I went to the women’s long sleeve...

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Stitched Up: DIY Holiday Dress

Stitched Up: DIY Holiday Dress

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs I knew Goodwill offered Christmas decorations, so I decided to go to the dress section first. After searching through the rack, I found a cute white dress with a cutout in the front. I fell in love with the soft texture. Then I...

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Stitched Up: DIY Gemstone Hat

Stitched Up: DIY Gemstone Hat

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs First, I went to the men’s section to search through the hats and belts. I was able to find a lot of nice accessories during my last visit at this location, but this time I couldn’t find a plain hat until I went over to the...

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Stitched Up: DIY Lydia Deetz

Stitched Up: DIY Lydia Deetz

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Chanté is a local thrift blogger and sustainable designer. She is our inspiration and guide to exploring what can be done with some creative alterations and updates of thrifted finds. Each month she starts with a concept, shops...

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Stitched Up: DIY Bleach Dye Black Sweater

Stitched Up: DIY Bleach Dye Black Sweater

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Chanté is a local thrift blogger and sustainable designer. She is our inspiration and guide to exploring what can be done with some creative alterations and updates of thrifted finds. Each month she starts with a concept, shops...

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Stitched Up: DIY Tie Skirt

Stitched Up: DIY Tie Skirt

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Chanté is a local thrift blogger and sustainable designer. She is our inspiration and guide to exploring what can be done with some creative alterations and updates of thrifted finds. Each month she starts with a concept, shops...

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Stitched Up: DIY Maxi Dress

Stitched Up: DIY Maxi Dress

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Chanté is a local thrift blogger and sustainable designer. She is our inspiration and guide to exploring what can be done with some creative alterations and updates of thrifted finds. Each month she starts with a concept, shops...

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Stitched Up: DIY Bubble Skirt

Stitched Up: DIY Bubble Skirt

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Chanté is a local thrift blogger and sustainable designer. She is our inspiration and guide to exploring what can be done with some creative alterations and updates of thrifted finds. Each month she starts with a concept, shops...

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Stitched Up: DIY Tie Dye Tee

Stitched Up: DIY Tie Dye Tee

Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Chanté is a local thrift blogger and sustainable designer. She is our inspiration and guide to exploring what can be done with some creative alterations and updates of thrifted finds. Each month she starts with a concept, shops...

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