I fell in love with the idea of a vintage gallery wall filled with empty frames; particularly, those vintage picture frames and old painting frames that were ornate, antique, and unusual. So I decided to make my own version of empty frame decor by collecting the frames and upcycling a few with spray paint.
Wine Charms from Vintage Cracker Jack Prizes
February 17, 2014 · By · 32 Comments
Once upon a time, an acquaintance of mine found some vintage Cracker Jack prizes at an antiques store. She thought that they would be perfect for upcycling into wine charms. And she very generously shared some of her collection with me so that I could make my own wine glass tags from them.Read more ›
Repurposing Old Jewelry as Ribbon Bookmarks
February 5, 2014 · By · 17 Comments
Unlike most people, I still read regular books (as opposed to the Kindle/Nook route). Hopefully I’m not the last person on Earth reading…brick and mortar(?) books. Which means, I am always in the market for bookmarks so that I don’t dog ear the pages. Anyway, I decided that turning some of broken jewelry into ribbon bookmarks would be fun to do.Read more ›
Snow Ornaments from Clear Ornament Balls
January 29, 2014 · By · 55 Comments
By now, just about all of us have tried the glitter-on-the-inside ornaments. It’s a great craft idea for clear ornaments from the craft store, as it is wonderfully easy and inexpensive. Well, I decided to apply the same principles but with slightly different media- in this case, coarse salt! I wondered if I could create snow ornaments, like little snowballs hanging on a tree.Read more ›
Embroidery Hoop Wall Art with Vintage Doilies
January 23, 2014 · By · 6 Comments
Being a fan of vintage doilies means I am always looking for new ways to repurpose and display them. Wall decor is a great way to give them new life and falls right in line with the granny chic decor that is super popular right now. But instead of framing them in more traditional ways, this time I decided to upcycle some vintage doilies into embroidery hoop wall art.
Decorating the Entryway with Keyhole Covers
January 15, 2014 · By · 21 Comments
Irish folklore says that the doors in Dublin homes were painted in bright colors so that drunk Irishmen could find their own home after a night of many pints. Apparently there had been a slew of “stranger in my bed” incidents, which led to the pretty painted doors. Even if the story is complete rubbish, I’ve loved antique door hardware and keyhole covers ever since. So, I decided to use them to create some entryway wall decor for our foyer.Read more ›
Bracelet Holder from a Coffee Mug Tree
January 10, 2014 · By · 7 Comments
I had first seen this idea at thrift store counters. The thrifts had used a coffee mug tree as a bracelet holder. It displayed cuffs and bangles that they had for sale. It was SO simple and SO genius that I needed one for myself.Read more ›
Organizing Craft Supplies in a Spinning Spice Rack
January 5, 2014 · By · 19 Comments
Over the years, I have collected and gathered any number of small craft supplies. Buttons, beads, jewelry findings, bells, pom poms…you get the picture. I needed a craft organizer that could safely hold those small “bits” and it seemed like a spinning spice rack from the thrift store would be ideal for this. Read more ›
Framed Doilies as Shabby Chic Wall Decor
January 3, 2014 · By · 97 Comments
Long before I even started my blog, I found the most amazing panel from an antique door while antiquing in Minneapolis, MN. Covered in layers of chippy paint, I used it’s beauty to inspire the painted bedroom furniture we now own. AND, it inspired the shabby chic wall decor that would ultimately kick off my upcycling blog. I know it sounds crazy, but it is the absolute truth.Read more ›
About the Sadie, About the Seasongood
January 3, 2014 · By · Leave a Comment
The name “Sadie Seasongoods” was derived from the two main branches of my family tree. Sadie is a maternal great-grandmother, with her parents hailing from Wales. Seasongood was the maiden name of a paternal great-grandmother (Gladys), of Berrien County, Michigan. Both Sadie and Gladys died long before I was born, but I’ve always loved their names, ever since I was a child.Read more ›
