In my neck of the woods (The Carolinas), relics of old industrial textile mills are common at vintage stores and thrift shops. So, it’s no surprise that I run across old serger thread cones pretty frequently. I’ve already repurposed some for a Christmas project, but this time, I decided to upcycle a few for Halloween.Read more ›
Jewelry Hanger from a Refreshed Memo Board
May 9, 2018 · By · 32 Comments
Sometimes I am flush with project ideas, but then there are the scary droughts. And you guys, I was in a drought recently- all sorts of self-doubt creeped in, my thrifting luck dried up, and I just needed to step back for a bit. But, thankfully I felt the gears in my head start to turn again when I stepped back into a thrift store and found this outdated memo board thingamajig. I knew right away that it would be easily transformed into a very handy DIY jewelry hanger, perfect for a teen or tween’s room, a dorm, or any small space, like an apartment.Read more ›
5 Minute Craft – Easter Decor in Hobnail Milk Glass
March 11, 2018 · By · 32 Comments
Hobnail milk glass is one of those things that you can actually find in thrift stores from time to time. Some people collect it, but plenty do not…and while I don’t snap up every piece I see, I couldn’t help myself with this oblong dish that I recently found.Read more ›
Crated Demijohn Vase with an Upcycled Wine Bottle
February 25, 2018 · By · 46 Comments
Recycling glass is still an issue in my county (i.e., they no longer accept it), so I’m always thinking up new ways to repurpose glass. I’ve already done a couple of projects with glass bottles and I’ve got more ideas on the way- but first, a new project today! Ok, ok- so bear with me here, because I BOUGHT a glass bottle at the thrift store. The fact is, we rarely buy anything in glass anymore so I don’t have much sitting around- but anyway, back to my idea…Read more ›
Repurposed Candle Sconce Towel Rack
February 21, 2018 · By · 54 Comments
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The vintage wooden candle sconce is a thrift store staple these days- they come in various sizes and shapes, and often come in pairs. For example, take this basket o’ sconces I found while on one of my thrifting adventures.Read more ›
5 Minute Craft: Heart Shaped Chocolate Box Valentine’s Wreath
January 25, 2018 · By · 19 Comments
When I was a little, I simply adored a heart shaped chocolate box that held Valentine chocolates. They lined the grocery and drug store shelves and were frilly, lacy, ruffle-y, covered in flowers. The busier, the better, as far as I was concerned. And as I was brainstorming ideas for Valentine’s Day decor projects this year, my mind tripped back a few decades to those boxes…and a 5 minute craft idea for a Valentine’s wreath came to life!Read more ›
Most Popular Upcycling Projects from Sadie Seasongoods – 2017
December 22, 2017 · By · 13 Comments
It’s hard to believe that in just a few days, 2017 will be a thing of the past and all of our calendars will suddenly read 2018. And even though I’m doing this a tad early this year, I’ve taken a few moments to go back through all of my 2017 projects to figure out which ones did well (numbers/statistics-wise), and which ones didn’t.Read more ›
Upcycled Chamberstick Christmas Candy Dishes
December 17, 2017 · By · 47 Comments
Truth be told, I didn’t know the word “chamberstick” before this project and blog post came about. You see, I stumbled up one…and then another chamberstick in the span of a single weekend- at two different thrift stores. I purchased them both thinking that I would figure out a project for these “old time-y candlesticks with handles” (which is what I Googled). And once I had the word “chamberstick” locked down, a project came to mind!Read more ›
Christmas Plaid Front Door Decor with a Vintage Clothespin Bag
November 30, 2017 · By · 31 Comments
A few months back, I found this vintage clothespin bag at a local thrift store. I definitely didn’t NEED it but I couldn’t exactly pass it up, either. Right away, I had this vision of a Christmas plaid front door decor – otherwise known as an unusual upcycled Christmas wreath!Read more ›
How to Make a Wall Mounted Coat Rack from an Upcycled Wall Gun Rack
November 8, 2017 · By · 7 Comments
Ok, I know what you’re going to say- “But Sadie, you’ve already repurposed a gun rack before!”. And you’re right, I have…but what can I say? Another wall gun rack crossed my path and I couldn’t resist! It was dusty and cheap, and all I could think was that it would be PERFECT as a wall mounted coat rack or coat tree for entryway storage.Read more ›
