with Adrienne Jones, Team Member at the Goodwill on North Elm St, GreensboroI love upcycling and creating my own designs. I really didn’t have any inspiration for this jean jacket project. I just wanted to put my vision together and see what I would come up with, and...
DIY
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...
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...
Stitched Up: DIY No-Sew Graphic Tee Project
Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs I've noticed on TikTok that DIY no sew shirts are trending once again! And, I saw an influencer use a gold circle ring to make the back of her dress more interesting, which inspired me to create this month’s Stitched Up blog...
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...
Stitched Up: Turning a Maxi Dress into a Two-Piece Set
Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs My main goal when I walked into the Goodwill was to find a floral maxi dress that could be upcycled into a two piece set and paired well with the jeans I already had back at home. I searched through the dress section for a while...
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...
Stitched Up: Snakeskin Tie Dye Tee Upcycle
Goodwill Alterations with Chanté Gibbs Spring is finally here! I wanted an easy top for me to wear to brunch or even a date night, and I was quickly inspired by a graphic tee I upcycled when looking through my content from last spring. With that tee, I had made...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Your Halloween Costume Shop!
It’s the most wonderful time of year for those who love all things spooky! Bring on the treats, tricks, and of course, costumes and decorations! Instead of spending too much at a big box store on basic decorations, or ordering a run of the mill costume online, swing...
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...
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...
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...
Stitched Up: Denim Upcycle, Featuring Recycled Glass
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...
Triad Goodwill’s New Initiative To Keep Unsold, Donated Glass From Local Landfills
Tumbled™ By Triad Goodwill Now Available at 2 Retail Stores in Central NC GREENSBORO, NC – Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is thrilled to announce the launch of their new recycling initiative, Repurposed™ By Triad Goodwill and the...




















