Once upon a time, we went out to dinner with friends and the restaurant had covered the table in rose petals. It was a birthday dinner for two of the friends, and the eatery had gone a little “extra” in helping us celebrate. And me being me, I made a plan with my friends to help gather all the petals before we left. Why? Because I wanted to craft with them…and make rose candles!Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
Upcycling Ideas for 4th of July Decorations
June 3, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
The 4th of July is right around the corner. This means that it’s time to decorate your home with all things red, white, and blue! To keep things on budget and personalized to your own tastes, DIY is the way to go. And, of course, upcycling is the thriftiest way to enjoy the festivities without breaking the bank.Read more ›
Cutting Cardboard Boxes to Make Cardboard Coasters
May 13, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
We’ve all been there before. Your online order arrives and you say to yourself, “Wow, that’s a really nice cardboard box” and hang onto it indefinitely. But what if it’s not only a nice box, but also has a wonderful print inside? Well, you hang onto it in order to upcycle it into cardboard coasters, of course!Read more ›
DIY Projects for Backyard Birds
May 4, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
If you build it, they will come: true for baseball movies and true for backyard birds! Because if you have feeders, houses, and water sources, birds will definitely make their way to your yard. Here are a few DIY ideas to get you started.Read more ›
Upcycle Ideas for Cottagecore Decor
May 1, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
If you’re not familiar with the term “cottagecore”, don’t be surprised. It’s a relatively new (new-ish, at least) word to many of us, and it’s taken social media by storm over the past few years. But the sentiment behind the concept and the visual appeal of cottagecore decor is actually quite familiar.Read more ›
Recycled Yard Decor Ideas
April 29, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Yard decor, especially recycled yard decor, is such a fun way to show off your personality outside. Whether you like bright and whimsical decorations or quaint and sweet elements, the same thing holds true: all of it makes for fun DIY projects!Read more ›
Mini Zen Garden for Stress Relief
April 12, 2025 · By · 7 Comments
Several years ago when I was shopping for this “Thrift the Look: Beach Cottage” post, I came across this wonderful large platter. In the end, I didn’t end up needing it for that particular blog post, but I held onto the platter for future use. Turns out, that future use would be for stress relief, in the form of a mini Zen garden.Read more ›
Making Over a Remote Control Holder
March 24, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Every now and then, I have the fun opportunity to work with a thrift store on a project. Usually, it’s a thrift store in my town, but in this case, it was one clear across the country. Treasures 4 Teachers in Arizona sent me a huge box of goodies to upcycle, which included a remote control holder.Read more ›
Scarf Organizer from a Vintage Chair
March 12, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Many years ago, I was working on a new Junkin’ Journey blog post when I rolled up to a thrift store with an overflowing dumpster. Everything at the dumpster was considered unsellable, and my eyes fixed on a vintage chair that was leaning askew. Ironically, I’d been trying to come up with an an idea for an upcycled scarf organizer. And I wondered if the broken chair might be just what I needed to make that happen.Read more ›
DIY Wall Art from Thrift Store Finds
February 28, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Filling up the vertical real estate in your home can be a daunting (and expensive task), depending on the wall space available. Hanging photos of family and friends is less popular than it used to be, now that all our pictures are digital. So, framed wall art and other hanging decor are more popular than ever. To keep things thrifty and on budget, here are some DIY wall art ideas to spark some creative approaches to decorating the walls in your home.Read more ›
