Hey there, it’s Sarah of www.sadieseasongoods.com again, with a new upcycling idea to share.

I don’t know about you, but as soon as summer rolls around each year, I find myself thinking of the coast and all things beachy. And that feeling is reflected all around my home, with lots of coastal-inspired decor in every room. Of course, much of it has been upcycled which brings me to today’s makeover for coastal candleholders. There is ALWAYS an abundance of clear glassware at the Charlotte Region ReStores. So, let’s give some glass pieces a coastal-inspired makeover and bring the beach inside!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Clear glassware (candleholders, hurricanes, vases) from the ReStore
• Sea glass or Stained glass spray paint
• Coastal embellishments (rope, seashells, netting, etc.)
• Hot glue gun and scissors
• Sand
• LED Candles

Safety first!

For any spray painting that you do, make sure you have a well-ventilated area to work in.

• There are a few different types of spray paint that are ideal for coastal crafting. I actually found some sea glass spray paint at the Wendover ReStore! We say this all the time, but you really never know what you will find at a ReStore! In case you aren’t lucky with paint on the day you go, you can also find stained glass and sea glass spray paints at craft stores and from online retailers, as well.
• Clean out the glassware and remove any stickers or price tags. I also like to use window cleaner to remove any fingerprints from the glass, as well. Then, set up a nice open area to do your spray painting!

• Once the spray paint dries, you can embellish your glassware further (if you choose to). I opted to use some nautical-inspired rope and some starfish from the craft store.
• Once you’re finished embellishing your glassware, you can set them around your home or perhaps fill with sand and LED candles!