Sarah Ramberg

Wooden Pendant Necklace from Old Tennis Rackets

February 22, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · 74 Comments

I didn’t set out to make a wooden pendant necklace when I lopped the heads off of some old tennis rackets for my Christmas cross stitch project. But, crafting kismet took over right from the start. Here, allow me to explain and show you what I mean.
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Bird Nesting Material in a Rusty Spring

February 21, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · 77 Comments

We have a lot of birds that frequent our yard. We offer multiple bird feeders, bird baths, and bird houses (many of which are upcycling projects of mine), and I wanted to make a new one for them. Bird nesting material is something I wanted to make plentiful for them, and I had an idea of just how to do it.Read more ›

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DIY Fire Starters from Household Waste

February 20, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · 45 Comments

We’ve all been told to clean out the lint trays in our dryers to avoid a house fire. And for good reason- dryer lint burns like crazy! Which means it’s the perfect ingredient for DIY Fire Starters. And those things come in SUPER HANDY when you need to get a fire going, either in your fireplace or a fire pit outside. Read more ›

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Farmhouse Lamp from a Wood Baluster

February 16, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · 28 Comments

Many moons ago, I had spotted a gorgeous farmhouse lamp at a highfalutin antique shop in Cashiers, North Carolina. Constructed from an old porch baluster (the spindle’s more robust cousin), it was striking…and strikingly expensive. I went from defeated to determined, though, when Jon whispered to me in the shop, “We can make that.”Read more ›

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Suet Feeder in a Coffee Mug

February 15, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · 155 Comments

I love to feed the wild birds in my yard all year long, especially during the cold winter months. So I decided to make a suet feeder that would keep them fat, happy, and healthy through the cold winter. And to keep it extra interesting (and very Sadie-esque), I decided to try my hand at making homemade bird suet that I would pour in a coffee mug.
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Winter Scenes in Silver Plate

February 14, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · Leave a Comment

Ever since I put together this collection of ways to repurpose silver plate, I’ve been itching to add a new project to it. So, when I found these silver-plated goblets while thrifting, I decided they’d be fun to play with. And putting together winter scenes in the tarnished silver seemed perfect for this time of year.Read more ›

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Upcycle Ideas for Craft Room Organization

February 1, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · Leave a Comment

Craft room organization is an upward battle for most crafters and makers. Paints, brushes, beads, notions- all these supplies (and so much more) get easily out of hand in a disorganized mess. Organizing and storing them is key to a crafter’s sanity and saves them from having to re-purchase supplies they already have (but got lost in the mess). These upcycled projects are a great way to get your craft supplies organized in a thrifty AND crafty way.Read more ›

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Upcycled Projects as Boredom Busters

January 26, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · Leave a Comment

As winter drags on, boredom can easily set in. You’ve read the books, you’ve watched the shows, and you’ve played the games- now what? Simple upcycle crafts are a great way to disrupt the cycle of screen time- and perhaps these projects will be the boredom busters you’ve been looking for.Read more ›

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Crafting with Vintage Jewelry

January 3, 2024 · By Sarah Ramberg · Leave a Comment

Vintage jewelry, or any jewelry you no longer wear, is often too pretty or sentimental to give away. There’s always the hope of finding an orphaned earring’s mate or finally getting around to fixing a broken clasp. But if you’ve decided that crafting with your vintage or broken jewelry is the best course of action, then maybe these ideas will inspire you.Read more ›

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DIY Gift Ideas for a Handmade Holiday

December 20, 2023 · By Sarah Ramberg · Leave a Comment

True, not everyone appreciates the thoughtfulness behind a handmade gift. But for those who do, it’s always nice to have a few DIY gift ideas to choose from at this time of year. That way, you can get started on those handmade presents early enough to gift them on time. Perhaps this collection of potential gift ideas will help you get ahead of the curve this holiday season.Read more ›

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