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Ornaments are a favorite craft project to work on as Christmas approaches. There are so many items you can upcycle into DIY Christmas ornaments, and an ornament party is a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends and family. Here are some sweet and whimsical upcycle ideas for handmade ornaments using items from the thrift store or tucked away in a drawer or cabinet in your own home.Read more ›
Tabletop Christmas trees are one of my favorite kinds of holiday decorations. While I certainly appreciate a big tree full of ornaments and lights, I’m always drawn more towards a smaller version. Whether it’s the “mini” aspect that wins me over (because I *DO* love anything mini) or just the ease of dealing with a smaller tree, they’re simply easy to love. Plus, there are all sorts of ways to create your own tabletop tree using any number of things from the thrift store.Read more ›
Christmas and plaid go hand-in-hand, so it’s really no surprise that there are a lot of tartan-inspired holiday decor projects out there. From Buffalo check to red and green patterns, there are plenty of Christmas plaid ideas to incorporate into your decorating plans. And if upcycling items from the thrift store is your cup of tea, then this collection of plaid projects is definitely for you.Read more ›
Vintage Christmas ornaments are as popular as ever, aren’t they? Antique store vendors can’t keep enough of them in their booths and modern makers are recreating their designs. We just can’t get enough of those vintage glass ornaments with their mercury glass patina in a rainbow of colors. Thankfully, there are tons of ways to display vintage ornaments that go way beyond your Christmas tree.Read more ›
Nowadays, we have a wreath for every season and holiday. But no wreath is as iconic and classic as the Christmas wreath, if you ask me. And while the traditional ring of Christmas greenery is always a festive choice, there are a lot of other Christmas wreath ideas to consider. Especially if you love to upcycle and repurpose unexpected elements as door decor. If so, then this collection is definitely for you!Read more ›
Believe it or not, but this project is yet another one that I’m pulling out from the never-published archives. To put it in perspective, this was a collaboration with DecoArt and…A.C. Moore craft stores. Remember them? Anyway, the purpose of the partnership was to create a Christmas craft with their selection of wood slices.Read more ›
Even though the post-Halloween impulse is to dive headfirst into all things Christmas, we still have a major holiday to enjoy: Thanksgiving! And while it may not have the decorating chokehold on us that Halloween and Christmas do, it’s still worthy of a few fun projects. Especially if you’re hosting a gathering with family and friends! These DIY Thanksgiving decorations are festive yet budget-friendly, which we can all use these days, right?Read more ›
Empty wine bottles can really add up and take up space in your recycling bin. And sometimes, they’re such a pretty color or shape that you can’t bear the thought of tossing them at all! If that’s the case, then some of these wine bottle crafts might be exactly what you were looking for.Read more ›
Traditional Fall decor – pumpkins, leaves, acorns- are perfectly fine and regularly incorporated into Thanksgiving decor. But with a few extra elements- pilgrims, turkeys, Indian corn, and cornucopias- it suddenly feels more like the feasting holiday, doesn’t it? And there are some great upcycling ideas from thrift store finds that will elevate all your Thanksgiving decorating needs.Read more ›
I’ve been a blogger for more than 10 years now and I’ve upcycled a LOT of baskets over that time. But I still always check them out whenever I go thrifting, since I never know when a new idea will strike. Case in point: this hat-shaped basket on the top shelf. Right away, it reminded me of a pilgrim hat and I wondered if I could turn it into a Thanksgiving centerpiece.Read more ›
Hello, there! I’m Sarah Ramberg and welcome to Sadie Seasongoods, my blog dedicated to approachable repurposing and upcycling projects using vintage treasures and thrifted finds. Read More
