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 the floor.

During my 12 Days of WhatNot, I pulled out 100 items a day and sold over 600 pieces… yet the garage was still overflowing. That’s when I realized this journey wasn’t just about decluttering — it was about rediscovering my creativity.

In this episode, I’m talking about:
✨ How clutter was crowding out my inspiration
✨ The forgotten treasures that re-inspired new projects
✨ Why I’m letting go of pieces even when they could sell for more
✨ The start of my new weekly WhatNot Wednesdays (101 items every week!)
✨ And what it means to reclaim your space — physically and creatively

If your creative space feels overwhelming or heavy, this episode will speak right to you. Sometimes the most creative thing we can do is make room for what’s next.

Keep rescuing, keep creating, and keep reimagining.
See you in the next episode. 💛

Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. 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. I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thursday so don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on your bell notifications, so you don't miss out on an episode! I hope you've enjoyed Episode 68 of my podcast and see you next week!

I’m giving YOU more ways to experience the magic of the Makers Box—and I’m launching a brand-new creative community too!

Makers Creative Community, where you’ll find:
• Monthly DIY challenges
• Live styling sessions
• Quarterly Zoom projects
• Early access...VIP perks & behind-the-scenes peeks
• A space to connect, create, and grow with fellow makers

You’ll now have three new ways to join in:
• Makers Box: Paper Lovers – for those who adore vintage-inspired decoupage & rice papers
• Makers Box: Paint Lovers – for the DIYers who live for curated paint collections
• Makers Box: Digital Press – for printable lovers who want instant access to my exclusive designs

And for those who want the FULL creative experience—the original Makers Box still delivers it all:
• 2 Exclusive Roycycled decoupage papers
• 2 Exclusive The Painted Photographer rice papers
• 2 DIY Paints
• 2 Fusion Mineral Paints
• 1 Sweet Pickins Milk Paint
• 1 specialty decoupage napkin
• 5 Exclusive printable digital downloads
All curated and coordinated with love.

No matter how you craft, there’s a perfect place

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 group uses “Stop the Scroll” sessions to study what makes a vignette truly captivating — from color and composition to texture and storytelling.

She then takes you behind the scenes of their latest community challenge, Deck the Chairs, inspired by a stunning holiday photo from Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Magazine. What began as a simple styling exercise turned into a full-blown collaboration featuring 17 creators, each reimagining the same vignette through their own creative lens.

Listen as Sonnet breaks down what makes a perfect vignette, shares how this challenge came together, and invites you to join in by creating your own Deck the Chair vignette at home.

🎄 Watch the full YouTube playlist to see all 17 transformations, and don’t forget to tag @sonnetsgardenblooms when you share yours!

Deck the Chairs Playlist

Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. 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. I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thursday so don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on your bell notifications, so you don't miss out on an episode! I hope you've enjoyed Episode 68 of my podcast and see you next week!

I’m giving YOU more ways to experience the magic of the Makers Box—and I’m launching a brand-new creative community too!

Makers Creative Community, where you’ll find:
• Monthly DIY challenges
• Live styling sessions
• Quarterly Zoom projects
• Early access...VIP perks & behind-the-scenes peeks
• A space to connect, create, and grow with fellow makers

You’ll now have three new ways to join in:
• Makers Box: Paper Lovers – for those who adore vintage-inspired decoupage & rice papers
• Makers Box: Paint Lovers – for the DIYers who live for curated paint collections
• Makers Box: Digital Press – for printable lovers who want instant access to my exclusive designs

And for those who want the FULL creative experience—the original Makers Box still delivers it all:
• 2 Exclusive Roycycled decoupage papers
• 2 Exclusive The Painted Photographer rice papers
• 2 DIY Paints
• 2 Fusion Mineral Paints
• 1 Sweet Pickins Milk Paint
• 1 specialty decoupage napkin
• 5 Exclusive printable digital downloads
All curated and coordinated with love.

No matter how you craft, there’s a perfect place

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 created, laughed, and connected through paint, paper, and passion. In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a full recap of every project, every teacher, and every magical moment that made this year’s retreat so special.

Featuring:

Sally from Iron Orchid Designs (IOD) – Paint inlays, molds & stamping magic

Sasha from Sweet Pickin’s Milk Paint – The beauty of unpredictable milk paint

Connie from The Painted Photographer – Painting sunflowers & custom decoupage papers

Tara from The Reclaimed Ranch – Mastering the art of blending

Christina from The Turned Leg – DIY waxes & vintage tree projects

Sonnet from Sonnet’s Garden Blooms (that’s me!) – Gelli pad printing & custom canvas bags

NEW for Next Year!
Tickets are officially available for the 2026 Vintage Soul Creative Retreat, and the early-bird rate is open through May 1st!
I’m beyond excited to announce that Jonathan Mark Mendez from The Painted Love and Susie from Susie on the Farm will be part of the creative lineup — with more names to come soon! Grab your early-bird ticket before prices go up ➡️ 2026 Tickets

PLUS — A New Creative Collaboration!
My Maker’s Creative Community is teaming up for an exciting project inspired by a photo from the 2022 Holiday Edition of Country Sampler Magazine. Each of us is recreating that beautiful chair inspiration in our own unique style — and the videos start rolling out this Sunday!

Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. 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. I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thursday so don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on your bell notifications, so you don't miss out on an episode! I hope you've enjoyed Episode 68 of my podcast and see you next week!

I’m giving YOU more ways to experience the magic of the Makers Box—and I’m launching a brand-new creative community too!

Makers Creative Community, where you’ll find:
• Monthly DIY challenges
• Live styling sessions
• Quarterly Zoom projects
• Early access...VIP perks & behind-the-scenes peeks
• A space to connect, create, and grow with fellow makers

You’ll now have three new ways to join in:
• Makers Box: Paper Lovers – for those who adore vintage-inspired decoupage & rice papers
• Makers Box: Paint Lovers – for the DIYers who live for curated paint collections
• Makers Box: Digital Press – for printable lovers who want instant access to my exclusive designs

And for those who want the FULL creative experience—the original Makers Box still delivers it all:
• 2 Exclusive Roycycled decoupage papers
• 2 Exclusive The Painted Photographer rice papers
• 2 DIY Paints
• 2 Fusion Mineral Paints
• 1 Sweet Pickins Milk Paint
• 1 specialty decoupage napkin
• 5 Exclusive printable digital downloads
All curated and coordinated with love.

No matter how you craft, there’s a perfect plac