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.
Episodes
94 episodes
Episode 93 - How I’m Juggling All the Balls Right Now
One question I get asked a lot is, how do you do it all?How are you filming YouTube videos, writing blog posts, recording a podcast, putting together the Maker’s Box, showing up inside the community, prepping for events, and still keepin...
Episode 92 - Big Changes Are Coming to the Maker’s Box…
There are some changes coming to the Maker’s Box… and while I’m not sharing everything just yet, it felt like the right time to start letting you in a little behind the scenes.With the two-year anniversary coming up, I’ve been reflectin...
Episode 91 - Why Antique Acres Is the Only Vendor Event I Still Do
In today’s episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing the story behind Antique Acres — one of my favorite vintage events of the year, and the only vendor event I still choose to do.I’m talking about what makes ...
Episode 90 - Being an IOD Artisan: 5 Favorite Projects & the Stories Behind Them
In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing five of my favorite projects I’ve created as part of the IOD Artisan team — and the stories behind each one.From a vintage minnow bucket and old countertop canisters… to bea...
Episode 89: The Pieces I’ll Never Stop Collecting (And How They Shape My Style)
In today’s episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing a little peek into my own personal style and the vintage pieces I’m always drawn to.These are the collections that have slowly shaped the way I decorate my home, my studio, and ev...
Episode 88: 5 Creative Techniques That Will Transform Your Projects
Have you ever wondered how to take a project from looking “just okay” to something that feels layered, aged, and full of character?In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing five creative techniques that I’ve been...
Episode 87 - Creativity Is Better Together
Creativity can often start as a personal journey, something we do quietly in our studios or craft rooms. But over time, I’ve realized that creativity becomes even more powerful when it’s shared.In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled,...
Episode 86 - 10 Things Creative Women Secretly Struggle With
Last week we talked about scraps — letting go of perfection and simply creating with what you already have. But after that episode, and after kicking off Sonnet’s Scrap Challenge on my live, it got me thinking about something deeper.If ...
Episode 85 - Your Scrap Stash is a Goldmine: How to Turn Creative Scraps into Beautiful Projects
Do you have a stash of beautiful scraps you just can’t throw away?Those leftover pieces of transfers. The bits of decoupage paper you saved because they were too pretty to discard. The fragments of paint inlays, gelli pad prints, and lay...
Episode 84 - The Art of Thrifting: How to See Potential in Forgotten Pieces
In today’s episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing why thrifting became such an important part of my life—and how it completely changed the way I see creativity, beauty, and possibility.Thrifting didn’t start as a hobby f...
Episode 83 - Creating Again: This Season of Making
In this episode, I’m sharing what this current season of creating looks like for me — not in theory, but in real life. From being an IOD Artisan and working with the newest release, to creating multiple videos on my own channel, thrifting again...
Episode 82: From Survival Mode to Reclaiming My Joy
After stepping away from the mic for a season, I’m sharing an honest reflection on where I’ve been and what this past year taught me about burnout, survival mode, and losing touch with the joy that originally led me here.In this episode...
Episode 81 - Decluttering My Creative Chaos: 12 Days, 600 Items, and a Fresh Start
Today I’m sharing a very real, very behind-the-scenes episode of Rescued & Upcycled — the story of reclaiming my creative space. After years of collecting thrifted treasures for future projects, my garage became so full I couldn’t even see ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.<...
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...
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...
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...
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...
