The sales are starting, the lights are going up, and that can only mean one thing: Christmas is coming! And to celebrate this festive and glorious season, a few Christmas crafts are in order. And to keep everything thrifty and on budget, these Christmas craft ideas are all upcycled and repurposed.Read more ›
Christmas Craft Projects for a Festive Holiday Season
December 18, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
As the holidays loom in the not-so-distant future, it’s definitely time to start thinking about the Christmas craft projects you want to work on. We’ve all learned that hard lesson of waiting too long to start and then before you know it, time runs out. Thankfully, these festive repurposed crafts will definitely inspire you to rummage through a few drawers and closets and start crafting up a storm in no time.Read more ›
Christmas Cabin Decor for a Rustic Holiday
December 14, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
If your idea of a perfect Christmas setting is a rustic cabin in the woods, then you’re in luck because this collection of ideas is for you! From plaids to vintage treasures and everything in between, these upcycling projects are a fun way to turn your home into a Christmas cabin.Read more ›
Plaid Cooler Ornament from a Wooden Spool
December 6, 2023 · By · 12 Comments
For as long as I can remember, I have coveted a miniature Skotch Kooler. Originally from the “My Merry” line of vintage toys, it is as cute as it gets. And since I continued to come up empty-handed, I decided to see if I could recreate a plaid cooler from a wooden spool.Read more ›
29 Simple Christmas Crafts to Make at Home
December 3, 2023 · By · 6 Comments
The festive season can be such an expensive time of year. Costs can spiral with gifts to buy and friends and family to entertain. One of the areas in which you can save money is by creating Christmas crafts for gifts and home decor.Read more ›
Christmas Tree Decorations: Ideas and Inspiration for the Holiday Season
November 29, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
For many of us, putting up the Christmas tree is not only the start of the Holiday season but also sets the tone for all our Christmas decorating. While some choose a different tree style each year, others cherish the tradition and the memories attached to old, well-loved, and re-used Christmas tree decorations. But for all of us, our trees are a quintessential part of our holiday home decor.Read more ›
Sourcing and Decorating with Vintage Christmas Decorations
November 24, 2023 · By · 7 Comments
Vintage Christmas decorations are one of the most popular antiques to hunt for and collect. Whether it’s the nostalgia these decorations hold, their quirky vintage charm, or the elevated craftsmanship from the past, they are highly sought after.Read more ›
Christmas Party Games to Sleigh the Night
November 19, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Planning a memorable Christmas party involves more than just decking the halls and preparing delicious treats. One essential element to make or break your festive gathering is the selection of Christmas party games.Read more ›
Decorating a Flocked Wreath with Vintage Ornaments
November 17, 2023 · By · 4 Comments
After recently sharing a Halloween project from the Sadie Archives, I reached back in and found a Christmas project to share! This project with a flocked wreath never made it onto the blog, despite finishing it nearly 10 years ago. And you know what? The time has finally come.Read more ›
For the Love of Shiny Brite Ornaments
December 21, 2022 · By · 12 Comments
Just about every vintage-collector I know has one thing in common: they all have a soft spot in their hearts for Shiny Brite ornaments. Perhaps they just love all things vintage Christmas, but they always have a special affinity for Shiny Brites. And I, of course, fall into that same adoring category, as well!Read more ›
