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 serger thread cones pretty frequently. I’ve already repurposed some for a Christmas project, but this time, I decided to upcycle a few into Halloween decor. More specifically, as decorative candy corn!Read more ›
5 Minute Craft – Easter Decor in Hobnail Milk Glass
March 11, 2018 · By · 42 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 ›
Demijohn Bottle in a Crate for French Farmhouse Decor
February 25, 2018 · By · 48 Comments
Since my county no longer recycles glass, the last thing I would have planned on buying from the thrift store was a wine bottle. But this particular bottle was an unusual shape and seemed ideal for upcycling. It made me think of a demijohn bottle that you might see in a French farmhouse / French farmhouse decor, so that’s what I decided to make with it.
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5 Minute Craft: Heart Shaped Chocolate Box Valentine’s Wreath
January 25, 2018 · By · 21 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 ›
Chambersticks / Wooden Candle Holders for a Small Tabletop Christmas Tree
December 17, 2017 · By · 49 Comments
Truth be told, I didn’t know the word “chambersticks” 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). Read more ›
Holiday Wreath with a Clothespin Bag as Rustic Christmas Decor
November 30, 2017 · By · 31 Comments
A few months back, I found a 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 holiday wreath that would look like cabin Christmas decor or rustic Christmas decor. Read more ›
How to Make a Wall Mounted Coat Rack from an Upcycled Wall Gun Rack
November 8, 2017 · By · 8 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 ›
How to Make Craft Paint Storage in Upcycled Old Drawers
November 3, 2017 · By · 50 Comments
One thing that all crafters have in common is dealing with craft room organization (or the lack thereof). We have so many materials (lots of them little and spill-able), and for me, craft paint storage or paint storage in general has been a huge problem.Read more ›
Vintage Halloween Decorations from Christmas Window Candles
September 28, 2017 · By · 68 Comments
Last year, I brought you a super simple, last minute Halloween project that took no time at all to create- remember these creepers? Well, I’m doing it again this year with a new super simple project. This time, some Christmas window candles will get a reboot…as scary Halloween decorations or vintage Halloween decorations.Read more ›
