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 ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
DIY Fire Starters from Household Waste
February 20, 2024 · By · 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 ›
Improve Your Wellbeing by Cleaning House This Spring
February 19, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Planning on cleaning house this spring? The benefits may be more than just tidier spaces and sparkling surfaces.
Seasonal house cleaning and decluttering seem merely a tedious chore for some homeowners. But they may want to rethink how and why they approach their cleaning house jobs this spring.Read more ›
Best White Paint Options for Upgrading Your Interior Walls
February 17, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
White interior walls can make a home feel so inviting. There are tons of different shades and finishes of white to choose from, so it’s completely understandable that you would want to check out all the different white paint options before you begin to paint.Read more ›
Farmhouse Lamp from a Wood Baluster
February 16, 2024 · By · 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 ›
Suet Feeder in a Coffee Mug
February 15, 2024 · By · 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 · 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 ›
Craft Ideas for Cold Weather Months
February 8, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
There are lots of DIY projects that require you to spend time outdoors. Woodworking, gardening, and painting furniture involve plenty of time outside or in garages and workshops. While this is enjoyable during mild weather, it’s less appealing during the cold weather months. Thankfully, you can do plenty of craft ideas and projects in the comfort of your home, no matter the weather.Read more ›
Craft Ideas with Vintage Fabric
February 8, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Vintage fabric and linens are such a great source of material for anyone who enjoys fabric crafts. Whether you sew a lot or a little, there are lots of projects that put those retro linens to terrific reuse. And if you’re lucky enough to find a pretty bed sheet at the thrift store, then you’ll get a lot of yardage for very little cost. So, if you’ve been looking for some upcycle inspiration for tea towels, bed sheets, and other vintage fabric, then this collection is just what you’ve been waiting for.Read more ›
Upcycle Ideas for Craft Room Organization
February 1, 2024 · By · 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 ›
