{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Wild Card: Upcycling Thrivent “Live Generously” T-shirts

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In this craft-tastic Wild Card episode, Bri loves and celebrates (to bits and pieces, in some cases) the Lutheran cultural phenomenon that is the Thrivent “Live Generously” T-shirt.

These “buttery-soft” T-shirts, which typically arrive in bulk with a Thrivent Action Teams Grant, are famously comfortable. They are also notoriously abundant—an unsurprising reality given the number of service projects the average Lutheran family participates in each year.

For all those Lutheran ladies tempted to “Marie-Kondo” their old or extra “Live Generously” T-shirts, Bri here offers ten ways to upcycle them for sustainable (re)use in in both home and wardrobe.

Bri and her t-shirt scarf

Click for illustrated instructions on any of the crafts mentioned in this episode:

T-shirt infinity scarf, a la Bri

T-shirt rugs

T-shirt potholders and placemats

T-shirt braid tug o’ war dog toys

T-shirt throw pillow covers

T-shirt floral wreath

T-shirt pom-poms as hanging decorations or Christmas ornaments

Ruffle-skirt t-shirt dress

Reusable t-shirt bag

To learn more about Thrivent Action Team Grants and how Thrivent members at your church can apply, click here.