Frugality trend

In keeping with my frugality trend, I started making jewelry last summer. I purchased a few beads here and there as they go on sale

and in trying to keep fashionable without breaking the buget, I have also refurbished older pieces or flea market finds.
I have taught many of my students this skill and they too have been creating their own earrings and bracelets. In turn they have been very generous and gift me beads quite often.
To help save for retirement I also sell some so if interested just email me.
What about you, what kinds of things are you creating to save $$.