Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods

Rustic Christmas Decorations with Wood Slices

Rustic Christmas Decorations with Wood Slices

Believe it or not, but this project is yet another one that I’m pulling out from the never-published archives. To put it in perspective, this was a collaboration with DecoArt and…A.C. Moore craft stores. Remember them? Anyway, the purpose of the partnership was to create a Christmas craft with their selection of wood slices.Read more ›

DIY Thanksgiving Decorations for Your Table and Home

DIY Thanksgiving Decorations for Your Table and Home

Even though the post-Halloween impulse is to dive headfirst into all things Christmas, we still have a major holiday to enjoy: Thanksgiving! And while it may not have the decorating chokehold on us that Halloween and Christmas do, it’s still worthy of a few fun projects. Especially if you’re hosting a gathering with family and friends! These DIY Thanksgiving decorations are festive yet budget-friendly, which we can all use these days, right?Read more ›

Upcycling Ideas for Thanksgiving Decor

Upcycling Ideas for Thanksgiving Decor

Traditional Fall decor – pumpkins, leaves, acorns- are perfectly fine and regularly incorporated into Thanksgiving decor. But with a few extra elements- pilgrims, turkeys, Indian corn, and cornucopias- it suddenly feels more like the feasting holiday, doesn’t it? And there are some great upcycling ideas from thrift store finds that will elevate all your Thanksgiving decorating needs.Read more ›

Thanksgiving Centerpiece and Autumn Tablescape

Thanksgiving Centerpiece and Autumn Tablescape

I’ve been a blogger for more than 10 years now and I’ve upcycled a LOT of baskets over that time. But I still always check them out whenever I go thrifting, since I never know when a new idea will strike. Case in point: this hat-shaped basket on the top shelf. Right away, it reminded me of a pilgrim hat and I wondered if I could turn it into a Thanksgiving centerpiece.Read more ›

Gorgeous but Gourd-less: Fall Decorating Ideas Without Pumpkins

Gorgeous but Gourd-less: Fall Decorating Ideas Without Pumpkins

As much as I love a good pumpkin, I also love to branch out beyond gourds when it comes to autumn decor. From leaves to acorns, apples to owls, there are some great fall decorating ideas that are completely pumpkin-free.Read more ›

Halloween Decoration Ideas for Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns

Halloween Decoration Ideas for Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns

Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns are some of the most popular Halloween decoration ideas. They’re classic symbols of the holiday and easy to DIY if you have the right materials. And, with a little creative innovation, there are a LOT of thrift store items that can be upcycled into ghosts and jacks, as well. Here are some easy upcycling ideas for Halloween gourds and ghouls.Read more ›

Spooky Lantern and Spider Web Decoration

Spooky Lantern and Spider Web Decoration

I’m not sure if I keep finding the lanterns or if the lanterns keep finding me. But here we are again, with another thrifted lantern project. Given that it’s still October, I’m going with a spooky lantern theme- even though I’ve made a couple of Halloween lantern projects already. Because lanterns keep crossing my path while I’m thrifting, including this recent acquisition from Habitat ReStore.

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Halloween Craft Ideas

Halloween Craft Ideas

Believe it or not, but a lot of fantastic Halloween craft ideas originate from thrift store finds. From baskets to light fixtures, ceiling fan blades to books, thrift shops are full of future spooky projects. And if you need a little inspiration before the eeriest (and best?!) holiday of the year, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›

Boho Wall Hanging from a Garden Flag

Boho Wall Hanging from a Garden Flag

Now, I realize that a few things may occur to you upon seeing this project. Those of you who know me might be confused because I don’t normally create politically-charged projects. And on top of that, nothing in sight was upcycled from a thrift store find. But I couldn’t help myself upon ordering this garden flag: it was simply too pretty to put outside, so I turned it into a boho wall hanging instead.Read more ›

Upcycling Ideas for Cabin Decor

Upcycling Ideas for Cabin Decor

Every now and then, we all just want to escape to a cabin in the woods. But when we can’t get away to a rustic retreat, it’s nice to have touches of cabin decor in our own homes, no matter where we live. Here are some thrifty and upcycling ideas to get that cozy cabin look for less.Read more ›