Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods

DIY Corner Bookmarks from Embroidered Linens

July 21, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 37 Comments

Any time I’m in a secondhand shop, I always peruse the linens section. Every now and then, I’ll happen across some embroidered linens such as vintage tablecloths or vintage napkins. I just have SUCH a weakness for those beautifully hand-embroidered pieces.Read more ›

Categorized: Create, Sewing · Tagged: book mark, bookmark, DIY bookmark, embroidered, embroidery, repurpose vintage linen, sewing, upcycle vintage linen, vintage linen craft, vintage linen DIY, vintage linens, vintage linens craft, vintage linens DIY

Mosquito Candles in Vintage Planters

June 30, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 40 Comments

Let’s face it, summer is NOT my favorite season in the South. Between a constant case of “humidity hair” to a melted make-up sweaty glow, it just leaves much to be desired. But, I still love sitting out back and listening to the summer yard sounds as the sun goes down. So, I desperately needed to make some mosquito candles that would keep the bugs away.

Reusable Bowl Covers from Bandanas

June 16, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 230 Comments

If you are looking for ways to reduce waste (like me), then this idea might be for you! I love using my antique stoneware bowls, but because they don’t have lids, I end up using foil or plastic wrap to cover them. So, I decided to make some reusable bowl covers for a recent Independence Day party.
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Categorized: Create, Patriotic, Sewing · Tagged: 4th of July decor, 4th of July party, americana, bandana, bandana decor, how to repurpose a bandana, how to repurpose bandanas, how to upcycle a bandana, how to upcycle bandanas, july 4th, July 4th decor, July 4th picnic, patriotic, patriotic craft, summer

How to Make a Half Apron from a Vintage Pillowcase

June 2, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 82 Comments

Vintage aprons are so pretty and I know a lot of folks that collect them. However, I rarely cook while wearing something that is worthy of protecting. But I had an idea for a more utilitarian apron, like a half apron that servers at restaurants wear. And it would use a couple of typical things I’d find at a thrift store: a vintage pillowcase and a ribbon belt.

DIY Suncatchers from Vintage Scarves

May 26, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 51 Comments

Back when I made my Aromatherapy Eye Pillows from vintage scarves, I had mentioned that my good friend, Kate DiNatale Vintage, had given me a bag of vintage scarves that she couldn’t sell. As I pawed through them, I noticed that some of them reminded me of faux stained glass. So, I decided to upcycle them into DIY suncatchers for windows that I hoped would stop birds from flying into our windows.Read more ›

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DIY Pin Cushion in a Vintage Teapot

May 19, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 183 Comments

With my burgeoning love of sewing comes a need for storage for sewing supplies. And one of the things I wanted to have was a cute, functional pin cushion that had one additional feature- secrecy. That may sound crazy, but with a cat as curious as Cottonball, a secret pincushion is not all that far-fetched. And I decided that a vintage teapot would be the perfect thing to upcycle into a DIY pin cushion that could hide in plain sight.Read more ›

Categorized: Create, Organization & Storage, Sewing · Tagged: DIY pincushion, DIY sewing kit, gift, gift for sewist, pet safe pin cushion, pin cushion, repurpose teapot, sewing, sewing gift, sewing kit, sewing supplies storage, sewing supply storage, teapot, upcycle teapot

DIY Hanging Bird Bath

May 12, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 75 Comments

Once upon a time, we had a hanging bird bath that I absolutely loved. BUT, it was plastic and impossible to clean properly. Needless to say, it didn’t come with us when we moved! Replacing it has been on my upcycling to-do list for quite some time, and I finally set my mind to making a DIY hanging bird bath. And my plan was to use a glass lid from the thrift store.Read more ›

Categorized: Create, Yard & Garden · Tagged: bird, bird bath, bird bath project, bird craft, bird DIY, bird project, bird repurpose, bird upcycle, birdbath, dish lid, DIY bird, DIY bird bath, DIY birdbath, DIY yard, garden craft, garden project, glass bird bath, wildlife habitat yard, yard, yard craft, yard DIY, yard project, yard repurpose, yard upcycle

Cottagecore Art from Vintage Floral Sheets

April 28, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 84 Comments

Cottagecore is all the rage right now, as is a granny chic decor style known as grandmillenial. So, I decided to make some cottagecore art that fits all of those styles by upcycling couple of vintage floral sheets. With a modern twist, of course, by creating a wrapped canvas type of wall hanging!
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Categorized: Create, Sewing · Tagged: bed sheet craft, bed sheet project, cottage, cottage decor, cottage style, easy embroidery, embroidered, embroidered wall art, embroidery, picture frame, repurpose bed sheet, repurpose sheet, upcycle bed sheet, upcycle sheet, vintage bed sheet project, vintage decor, vintage linen, vintage sheet, wall art, wall decor, wall hanging

Unique Plant Gifts in Vintage Soup Mugs

April 21, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 47 Comments

Springtime is definitely the season for parties and the need for small gifts. Bridal showers, Mother’s Day, end-of-year teacher gifts…you get the picture. While the requisite bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers is a perfectly pleasant gift, sometimes you just want something a little more unique and/or memorable. And as strange as it may sound, I have the perfect idea that uses vintage soup mugs!Read more ›

Categorized: Create, Yard & Garden · Tagged: DIY gift, DIY teacher gift, gift idea, herb planter, hostess gift, housewarming gift, plant gift, repurpose mug, teacher appreciation, teacher appreciation gift, teacher gift, upcycle mug

How to Paint a Purse with Angelus Leather Paint

March 31, 2015 · By Sarah Ramberg · 26 Comments

Even though I don’t carry a clutch very often, I was drawn to this one I found at Goodwill. The interior was clean, the magnetic clasp worked, and the price was definitely right. BUT, I wasn’t thrilled about the color (off white). That’s when I did a little research and discovered Angelus leather paint.