If your idea of a perfect Christmas setting is a rustic cabin in the woods, then you’re in luck because this collection of ideas is for you! From plaids to vintage treasures and everything in between, these upcycling projects are a fun way to turn your home into a Christmas cabin.Read more ›
Thrift Store Crafts and Upcycle Ideas
December 13, 2023 · By · 6 Comments
Every year around this time, I slow down and reflect on how the year shaped up for me (business-blog-wise). This year, in particular, is special because my website turns 10 years old at the end of December. Which means I’ve been upcycling and working on these thrift store crafts for an entire decade now!Read more ›
Plaid Cooler Ornament from a Wooden Spool
December 6, 2023 · By · 12 Comments
For as long as I can remember, I have coveted a miniature Skotch Kooler. Originally from the “My Merry” line of vintage toys, it is as cute as it gets. And since I continued to come up empty-handed, I decided to see if I could recreate a plaid cooler from a wooden spool.Read more ›
Buffalo Plaid Decor Projects
December 4, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Buffalo plaid is everywhere these days, isn’t it? What was once considered more a staple of lumberjacks is now a pattern found on everything from rustic decor to Christmas ornaments. Even the color combination has moved beyond the traditional red and black. So, if you’ve been looking for ways to infuse some buffalo plaid into your own home, perhaps these ideas will inspire you.Read more ›
Sourcing and Decorating with Vintage Christmas Decorations
November 24, 2023 · By · 7 Comments
Vintage Christmas decorations are one of the most popular antiques to hunt for and collect. Whether it’s the nostalgia these decorations hold, their quirky vintage charm, or the elevated craftsmanship from the past, they are highly sought after.Read more ›
Decorating a Flocked Wreath with Vintage Ornaments
November 17, 2023 · By · 4 Comments
After recently sharing a Halloween project from the Sadie Archives, I reached back in and found a Christmas project to share! This project with a flocked wreath never made it onto the blog, despite finishing it nearly 10 years ago. And you know what? The time has finally come.Read more ›
Thanksgiving Wreath with a Brass Trivet
November 8, 2023 · By · 8 Comments
Last year, I was on one of my regular thrifting “adventures” when I came across a brass trivet of a turkey. It didn’t look very old and was missing a few rubber feet on the underside. But, I picked him up because I thought he might be the perfect centerpiece for a Thanksgiving wreath.Read more ›
Skull Art with Vintage Buttons
October 25, 2023 · By · 10 Comments
Here I am again, pulling out a project from the Sadie Archives. You see, this skull art I made with a thrifted embroidery hoop and some vintage buttons never made it onto my blog. It dates back to 2014 and it’s taken me nearly 10 years to dig it back out for publishing.Read more ›
Halloween Art from the Thrift Store
October 18, 2023 · By · 8 Comments
About a year ago, I spotted this tree print at a thrift store. It caught my eye not because it was unique or special (the original Kohl’s price tag on the back confirmed that). But because it looked a little haunting, and I thought it might be fun to upcycle into some Halloween art.Read more ›
DIY Halloween Decor from the Thrift Store
October 17, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Thrift stores, yard sales, even your closets and garages are full of items that can be upcycled into DIY Halloween Decor. Sometimes, all you need is a great idea to get started. Here are some fun “befores” and “afters” to inspire you to make some repurposed Halloween decorations this season!Read more ›
