The recycling bin is an excellent source of relatively free craft supplies. Whether you are tossing out a food container or yesterday’s newspaper, the bin is full of creative possibilities. Many people may also be surprised at how many “recyclable” items aren’t accepted by their local curbside pickup. Municipalities and counties often have strict policies on what can go in their recycling bins.Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
Closet Organizer for Accessories
June 14, 2023 · By · 7 Comments
One of the curses (or blessings) of falling into the “short and round” category of human shapes is our love of accessories. Scarves, bags, hats, and jewelry tend to be more fun than our clothing choices. So, when I spotted this wire rack (for towels?) at the thrift store, I decided it would be ideal as a closet organizer for some accessories.Read more ›
Succulent Hanger in a Wicker Wall Pocket
May 27, 2023 · By · 12 Comments
When I spotted this round basket on the top shelf at a thrift store, I couldn’t grab it fast enough. It seemed like the perfect wall pocket to turn into a succulent hanger for our home. Which, in fact, was something I had been hoping to make.Read more ›
Refashioning with Vintage Patches
May 13, 2023 · By · 17 Comments
I’ve had a love affair with vintage patches for as long as I can remember. It probably goes back to my days of Brownies or Girl Scouts and earning all those badges! But even in college, I’d spend my mad money on patches from the Army-Navy Surplus Store to decorate my beloved denim jacket.Read more ›
Mid-Century Modern Coasters
May 10, 2023 · By · 6 Comments
Admittedly, DIY coasters are a long-time favorite kind of project for me. They’re small, easy to work on, and make great gifts if you don’t keep them yourself. And since I didn’t have a set of mid-century modern coasters for our new home, I figured it was high time I make some.Read more ›
Upcycling a Coffee Canister with Cork Fabric
April 20, 2023 · By · 30 Comments
After recently spotting a West Elm ad for some “crushed soda can vases”, I was inspired to turn to my recycling bin for a new project. It seemed like good timing, with Earth Day right around the corner. So, I grabbed a coffee canister from our bin of “recyclables that can’t be recycled here” and put my thinking cap on.Read more ›
Cactus Garden with Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
April 12, 2023 · By · 26 Comments
Years ago, I thrifted a vintage salt and pepper shaker that looked like a cactus. I used it in my Thrift the Look: Boho post, (see it in the lower righthand corner below?). But, since then, I kept finding one ceramic cactus after another and ended up with enough to make a cactus garden!
Wishing Well Planter from a Vintage Nutcracker
March 29, 2023 · By · 5 Comments
I’ve mentioned it before, but in my early days of blogging, I used to create content for the Goodwill region in Greenville, SC. Since then, Goodwill has deactivated their blog and I’ve been adding those posts to my own website over time. And this wishing well planter that I made from a vintage nutcracker was one of those projects.Read more ›
Mid Century Modern Wall Art
March 18, 2023 · By · 20 Comments
As soon as I spotted this retro wooden frame at a Goodwill, I was intrigued. It was as if some wood paneling and a picture frame had a baby and created this. I could also tell that the still life pictures were just printed cardboard- nothing of value to worry about. So I wondered if I could upcycle it in order to create some mid century modern wall art that was more our style.Read more ›
St. Patrick’s Day Wreath
March 8, 2023 · By · 18 Comments
Even though we’ve lived in this house for a while now, I’d yet to create a wreath project for it! That all changed, though, when I spotted an artificial boxwood wreath at Habitat the other day. And since I’d never made a St. Patrick’s Day wreath, I decided to go in that direction this time around.Read more ›
