It was pretty funny if you think about it- shortly after Valentine’s Day last year, I kept finding the same ring box while out thrifting. It hailed from Kmart and apparently the recipients didn’t care for the little box. I snapped up one and then another, determined to turn them into Valentine’s Day decor.Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
Using Barnwood to Fix a DIY Birdhouse
January 9, 2019 · By · 29 Comments
Several years ago, I saw a “junk shop” decorative birdhouse in an antiques shop. And while I didn’t make the purchase, I never forgot how cute it was. So, when I found this broken DIY birdhouse while thrifting, it seemed like I had been given a second chance at a junky birdhouse. I just needed to fix it up and I already had the right piece of barnwood to do it!Read more ›
Upcycling a Christmas Wreath into a Winter Wreath
January 6, 2019 · By · 31 Comments
I didn’t intend on making a winter wreath this year…but the thrifting fairies clearly had different plans. During the holidays, one of my local thrift stores had an abundance of plain, beat up Christmas wreaths. I had already made a Christmas wreath, but decided to nab one for future use.Read more ›
Winter Decorations Inside Industrial Light Fixtures
December 20, 2018 · By · 38 Comments
Even though I’ve already made waterless snow globes before, I wanted to make a NEW version. You see, I found these industrial light fixtures (or jelly jar lights) at my Habitat ReStore and thought they’d be wonderfully upcycled into snow globes. But instead of making Christmas ones, I wanted to create winter decorations instead.Read more ›
Christmas Card Holder and Farmhouse Christmas Decor
December 16, 2018 · By · 28 Comments
Sometimes my Christmas projects are really “out there” as far as upcycling ideas go, but this one is, perhaps, not so “out there”. BUT, it was fortuitous for many reasons, which I’ll explain momentarily. However, let’s first chat about this “blah” jewelry box I recently found- it was the perfect piece to upcycle into a Christmas card holder.Read more ›
Christmas Porch Decor with DIY Candy Canes
December 6, 2018 · By · 13 Comments
There are a few Christmas “staples” that I’ve never created for my blog, and candy canes or candy cane decorations are one of them. And honestly, I had no earnest intentions to do something about that…until I came across some walking canes at Goodwill.Read more ›
Christmas Tree Baskets Upcycled Two Different Ways
December 2, 2018 · By · 12 Comments
Earlier this year, long before I was even THINKING about holiday projects, I found this set of nesting Christmas tree baskets. As I mulled over different makeover ideas, I realized they could be used as Christmas table decor in December, but continue on into the New Year as winter wonderland decorations.Read more ›
Kitschy Retro Christmas Wreath with an Upcycled Food Tray
November 28, 2018 · By · 18 Comments
Funny story- throughout the past year, I found one plastic Christmas tray after another- some vintage-y, some less so. They were cheap and festive, so I bought several with no actual project ideas in mind. That is, until I found this kitschy Santa Claus tray- he had great vintage style, was round, and would make for a perfect retro Christmas wreath.Read more ›
30+ Upcycled Christmas Home Decor Project Ideas
November 25, 2018 · By · 2 Comments
If there’s anything I’ve learned in my years as a blogger, it would be that (A) just about everyone loves Christmas home decor projects, and (B) ESPECIALLY if they’re upcycled or repurposed! And since I’ve already put together collections of upcycled Christmas ornaments and repurposed Christmas wreaths already, this time I’m focused on upcycled Christmas decor. Read more ›
Wooden Spindle Ornaments from an Upcycled Mug Tree
November 18, 2018 · By · 16 Comments
Last year, I upcycled a broken mug tree into a tabletop Christmas tree…but had set aside the remaining “arms” for another project. Well, I’m happy to say that I’m FINALLY upcycling those coffee mug tree arms now- into DIY wooden spindle ornaments !Read more ›
