This project, my friends, was a complete and utter experiment. And I decided that no matter the outcome, I would post the final results. That’s not an easy promise for me to make- the idea of posting a failure gives me great anxiety! And what, pray tell, was that crazy idea of mine? Getting the look of vintage crocks or a stoneware crock on a white ceramic canister from the thrift store!Read more ›
Upcycling an Old Washboard into a Chicken Wire Frame
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Whenever I stumble upon an antiques mall that has a “Clearance Section” I am like a heat-seeking missile with one goal in mind: to find a broken vintage treasure (on the cheap!) to become my next repurposing project. And so, when my eyes fell upon this old washboard that was missing the actual washboard, I knew it was a moment of crafting kismet. It seemed destined for upcycling and would be perfect as primitive decor.Read more ›
Tabletop Version of a Vintage Library Card Catalog
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On one of my typical thrifting adventures, I spied this mini chest of drawers near the cash register at the thrift shop. I didn’t really fancy the painted fruit “still life” that covered it, but I WAS curious about the wood underneath the paint. The idea of a “makeunder” floated through my mind as I envisioned a vintage library card catalog as the end result.
Repurposing a Small Footstool with a Wooden Cutting Board
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I don’t buy much thrift store furniture for upcycling projects, simply because I usually repurpose small items from the housewares section. But I couldn’t pass up this small footstool that I saw the other day. Its rush seat was unraveling, but I could tell it had good bones and was a nice piece of primitive furniture. So, I decided to try my hand at repurposing it.Read more ›
Faking the Look of Grain Sack Fabric for DIY Lavender Sachets
![Faking the Look of Grain Sack Fabric for DIY Lavender Sachets](https://www.sadieseasongoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/faking-the-look-of-grain-sack-fabric-for-diy-lavender-sachets.jpg)
Grain sacks are a wonderful trend if you ask me. From their faded graphics to the texture of the fabric, I just can’t get enough of them. But cutting into grain sack fabric for upcycling crafts seems almost sacrilegious, doesn’t it? I wanted to create some DIY lavender sachets that looked like grain sack but not actually with grain sack fabric.Read more ›
35+ Upcycling Ideas for Farmhouse Decor on a Budget
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It’s hard these days to get away from the idea of Farmhouse Decor. Not that I WANT to get away from it- yet. TV shows and magazines are completely devoted to it. Which means that regular folks like you and I may be on the hunt for farmhouse decor on a budget.Read more ›