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DIY Upcycled Succulent Garden

March 21, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

DIY Upcycled Succulent Garden | The New Classy

Amber loves succulents and has been growing many of them for years now. Recently she bought some new ones to add to her collection. She also decided to replant some of the ones she already had so she looked for items we already had around the house {like pint mason jars} to save money. What she came up with is super cute so I decided to share her upcycled succulent garden idea … [Read more...] about DIY Upcycled Succulent Garden

DIY Fairy House – An Upcycled Creamer Bottle Craft

November 4, 2015 by Dawn McAlexander

DIY Fairy House - An Upcycled Creamer Bottle Craft

Got an empty creamer bottle? Don't throw it out! We have a craft for you today that we think you and your kids will love: a DIY Fairy House. This upcycled creamer bottle craft is really easy and inexpensive to make, too. Plus, it's super cute and colorful. With the fall leaves disappearing, I could use some color in my life. How about you? … [Read more...] about DIY Fairy House – An Upcycled Creamer Bottle Craft

TV Console Re-Purposing As A Stylish Bookcase #sponsored

May 19, 2015 by Jay Crawford

TV Console Ideas: Repurposing As A Stylish Bookcase

Recently we were approached by the folks at Walker Edison to review one of their TV consoles. They gave us a few to choose from and we chose one that we thought would fit in with some of our bedroom furniture. We chose the Ash Grey and Black Urban Blend TV Console that will hold up to a 65" TV. … [Read more...] about TV Console Re-Purposing As A Stylish Bookcase #sponsored

Upcycled Clothing Ideas: 10 Ways to Give Old Clothes New Life

October 18, 2014 by Dawn McAlexander

How To Make Dip Dyed Distressed Ombre Shorts For Around $5

New clothes are expensive. So, why buy new when you can repurpose what you already have. When your clothes grow too small, get a few stains or become unfashionable, why not use some of these upcycled clothing ideas to make them new again? You can even go shopping at thrift stores for the items you need for these DIY projects, and still save a ton of money. … [Read more...] about Upcycled Clothing Ideas: 10 Ways to Give Old Clothes New Life

Duck Tape Personalized School Supplies DIY For Kids #sponsored @TheDuckBrand

August 23, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Duck Tape® DIY Crafts For Kids ~ Did you know that you can make some of the coolest crafts as well as personalize your kids' school supplies cost effectively and easily with Duck Tape®? Walmart has a full assortment of Duck Tape® for back to school, which can be found in … [Read more...] about Duck Tape Personalized School Supplies DIY For Kids #sponsored @TheDuckBrand

My Style: Get The Ombre Look #frugalfashion

August 15, 2013 by Amber {contributor}

The ombre look with DIY ombre jeans shorts, an Old Navy henley tee and Ross shoes. This entire look was less than $25

Get the Ombre Look for less than $25 ~ This week for my Frugal Fashion challenge, I chose to wear the Ombre shorts that I made and designed myself, my Old Navy shirt, and my cute strappy sandals from Ross. My favorite piece in this outfit would be my Ombre shorts by far because I believe they are very slimming and flattering to my body type. Also, they are a great way to … [Read more...] about My Style: Get The Ombre Look #frugalfashion

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Dawn is a full time writer and content creator. Besides Cheap Is The New Classy, she also owns and writes for EatPlayRock.com, an entertainment site. Her interests include traveling, attending music events, DIY projects and reading. Dawn has a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, their dog, Marley, and their cat, TJ.

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