Rescued & Upcycled with Sonnet
Welcome to Rescued & Upcycled….I am your host Sonnet Uhlenbrauck of Sonnet’s Garden Blooms…I’m a small business owner, lover of all things DIY, an avid thrifter & upcycler who turned into a content creator.
Through Rescued & Upcycled, I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, give you advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business.
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Episode 80 - What Stops Your Scroll: How One Chair Inspired 17 Creators
Have you ever been scrolling Pinterest and stopped mid-scroll because something about an image just pulled you in? That’s exactly where this episode begins.In today’s Rescued & Upcycled, Sonnet shares how her creative membership gro...
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Episode 79 - 6 Creatives, 3 Days, Endless Inspiration | Vintage Soul Creative Retreat Highlights
Step inside three unforgettable days of creativity, community, and inspiration at the Vintage Soul Creative Retreat 2025!From October 2nd–4th, six amazing creatives gathered at the 10th Frame in Appleton, Wisconsin — and together, we cr...
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Episode 78 - What’s in My Toolbox: 10 Must-Have Tools I Can’t DIY Without
If you’ve ever felt like a project would be so much easier if you just had the right tools — this episode is for you. Today, I’m opening up my toolbox and sharing the top 10 tools I can’t live without in my DIY and upcycling projects. From my t...
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Episode 77 - Behind the Box: The Story & Holiday Launch of the Maker’s Box
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we start our creative projects — and how sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the making… it’s the getting started. You know that feeling: you’re excited to create, but you get s...
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Episode 76 - Maker’s Favorites: The DIY Supplies I Reach for Every Time
Every maker has their secret stash of supplies they just can’t live without—and today, I’m opening up my DIY toolbox and sharing mine! From IOD moulds and Fusion Mineral Paint to Roycycled Decoupage papers, Sweet Pickins Milk Paint, and even my...
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Episode 75: Subtle Swaps: Transitioning Your Home from Summer to Fall
As summer winds down, our homes can sometimes feel caught between seasons—bright and airy, but missing that cozy vibe we start craving in the fall. 🍂 In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing simple, subtle swaps you can make to tr...
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Episode 74 - Kathy Goers of Waste Not Upcycled: How Broken Crayons Sparked a Creative Business
I’m sitting down with Kathy Goers of Waste Not Upcycled — a teacher, a mom, a reseller, and an upcycler with a one-of-a-kind creative passion. Kathy takes something as simple as old, broken crayons and transforms them into colorful, cu...
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Episode 73: Self-Care for the Creative Soul
Have you ever felt burnt out, uninspired, or like your creativity is running on empty? In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing how my time at the 127 Sale became more than just days of junkin’—it was my version of self-care.<...
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Episode 72: Thrifted Treasures & Friendly Feuds: Our 127 Sale Adventures
In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m joined by three incredible creatives—Tara from The Reclaimed Ranch, Sylvia from Backyard Brushes, and Julie from Dirt Road Relics—as we take you behind the scenes of our adventure a...
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Episode 71: 8 Creative Ways to Upcycle Old Picture Frames (That Aren’t Just for Photos!)
Have a stash of old picture frames collecting dust—or spot them every time you're out thrifting but never know what to do with them? In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing 8 creative and functional ways to give t...
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Episode 70 - Designing a Life You Love with Connie from The Painted Photographer
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with returning guest and beloved creative, Connie from The Painted Photographer. So much has changed since we last spoke—Connie has officially retired from her 9-to-5 job and launched her thriving creative b...
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Episode 69: The Power of a Gallery Wall (Vintage Style)
In this episode, we’re diving into the wonderful world of vintage gallery walls—why they’re such a powerful way to tell your story, how to collect and curate unique pieces, and simple design tips to help you create a wall you love (without spen...
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Episode 68: Blending Creativity with Heart: A Chat with Tara from The Reclaimed Ranch
In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with—Tara from The Reclaimed Ranch. If you’ve been around the DIY or upcycling world, you’ve probably seen her gorgeous work that blends rustic charm with creative inspiration.Tara is joi...
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Episode 67: Styling a Tablescape with Thrifted Finds
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how I style a cozy, layered tablescape using only items I thrifted— yes, everything is secondhand…which makes your tablescape unique…one of a kind! This project is part of what I’m doing inside my Maker...
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Episode 66: Beyond the Comfort Zone...Creative Breakthroughs with Royce from Roycycled Treasures
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what happens when you push through that wall, try something totally new, and let creativity evolve beyond what you thought possible." Have you ever hit a wall with your ...
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Episode 65 - Thriving in Your Niche Without the Competition Mindset
In this week’s episode, this is close to my heart because I know what it’s like to feel like you’re swimming in a sea of similar creators, wondering how to get noticed without copying or comparing…if you’ve ever felt this way…then join me as we...
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Episode 64 - Jami & Zeb of Jami Ray Vintage - A husband/wife thrifting/upcycling team
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Jami & Zeb from Jami Ray Vintage. This husband/wife duo has become an amazing team to watch! I’m sure many of you already know these two…It’s so fun to watch their thrifting adventure...
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Episode 63 - Exciting Changes Coming to The Maker’s Box! + lots of ADDITIONS!
In this week’s episode, I’m going to be talking about Changes to The Maker’s Box! It’s an exciting announcement, something that has been in the works for a while — and it’s all thanks to you!Big News, Makers!Starting this ...
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Episode 62 - Sausha from Sweet Pickins Milk Paint her journey to owning a Milk Paint Company
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Sausha from Sweet Pickins Milk Paint. I’m so inspired by her beautiful posts of her home décor styling & her many home projects that she is tackling. She is the owner of several Milk ...
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Episode 61 - Dealing with Keyboard Warriors: Protecting Your Creativity
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about something every content creator or small business owner faces at some point — how to deal with keyboard warriors and online negativity.” If you’ve ever received a negative comment and it stung t...
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Episode 60 - Christina from the Turned Leg...how she left a Full Time Job to go all in on Booth Life
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Christina from the Turned Leg she is a fellow Midwesterner who loves to rescue & upcycle, has a vendor booth and teaching others how to repurpose. I can’t wait to dive into this episode!
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Episode 59 - Collaboration Over Competition: Why Small Businesses Grow Stronger Together
In this week’s episode, I will talk about why collaboration beats competition every time — and how working together can help you grow faster and with more joy!” Have you been in the mindset that anyone with a similar business model is com...
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Episode 58 - Natalie from Sparks of Joy Studio the Queen of Collab!
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Natalie from Sparks of Joy Studio. If you’ve always wanted to collaborate with someone but you have no idea how to ask or where to start then this is an episode you’re going to want to listen t...
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Episode 57 - Why You Should Go Live & How to Overcome the Fear
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that scares a lot of small business owners — going LIVE on social media! If this is something that makes your heart race and you feel like you may get sick at the very thought of hitting t...
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Episode 56 - Interviewing my Mom who taught me everything about Thrifting!
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing a special person who is near and dear to me…with mother's day right around the corner…I thought it would be so appropriate to interview my mom and the ultimate thrifter…Tina from Tina Maries Unique B...
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