Waste Not Upcycled

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mom❤️teacher❤️reseller❤️upcycler
VINTAGE HOME DECOR and MORE
Creator: Kathy Goers
Rescuing items destined for the landfill:
furniture,home decor, clothing and more
I specialize in upcycled crayons
available in: Lake County, IL booths,Poshmark,and Etsy.

05/30/2026

My first Whatnot show is officially here!

My Top 5 Fears Going Into My First Whatnot Show:

5️⃣ Nobody shows up.
4️⃣ Everybody shows up.
3️⃣ I break an item I’m selling during the show.
2️⃣ Technical difficulties
1️⃣ My brain freezes and I literally forget every word I’ve ever learned.

In all seriousness, I’ve spent weeks sourcing, cleaning, photographing, listing, and preparing for this show, and I can’t wait to share all these amazing vintage treasures and red, white & blue finds with you!

Bookmark the show, place some pre-bids, and come hang out for my first live sale adventure. Wish me luck!

If you’ve ever gone live before, what’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you? I need some laughs

05/29/2026

Who knew broken crayons could turn into the cutest party favors ever?!
I turn old, broken crayons into adorable Hello Kitty-inspired crayon favors — perfect for birthday parties, classroom gifts, or summer fun baskets. Proof that a little creativity (and a lot of melted crayons 😂) can make something totally amazing again.

These are SO fun to make and even more fun to gift!

Want to see more creative upcycled party ideas, handmade decor & unique finds? Visit my website: WasteNotUpcycled.com

Tell me in the comments: who is someone you would love to gift custom crayon creations to?

05/28/2026

School’s Out! Looking forward to a summer of dirty fingers- between planting and crafting!
I kicked off summer gardening since the weather was finally nice and hot in the suburbs of Chicago. I need your input- leave this cute boot planter as is or add something to it (paint or an inlay🤷🏻‍♀️)

05/25/2026

Simple summer decorating doesn’t have to be complicated
A stack of thrifted red + blue plates, a handmade fabric rag ball, and suddenly you’ve got a patriotic vignette for shelves, tables, hutches, or kitchen counters. Layering pieces like this is one of the easiest ways to bring in that cozy Americana look for the summer
And the best part? Everything you need to create these looks will be in my very first live sale on Whatnot on May 30th at 2:15 CST🇺🇸
Come browse the listings, check out my buy it now, get your prebids in, and don’t forget to bookmark the show so you don’t miss it! Whatnot: WasteNotUpcycled
In the comments:Did you start decorating your red, white & blue this summer?

Shout out to all the teachers wrapping up the school year — how’s everyone holding up out there? No one ever prepares yo...
05/21/2026

Shout out to all the teachers wrapping up the school year — how’s everyone holding up out there?
No one ever prepares you for the end-of-the-year chaos… the classroom clean up, field days, awards, missing library books, emotional goodbyes, constant emails and somehow still trying to teach through it all 😅
We’re almost there.
What’s everyone looking forward to most this summer?

05/19/2026

As we head toward celebrating 250 years of America, timeless patriotic decor is taking center stage this summer — vintage finds, handcrafted touches, weathered flags, Americana quilts, ironstone, crocks, and all the cozy red, white & blue charm.
I just shared a new video packed with inspiration for styling patriotic home decor that feels collected, nostalgic, and perfect all summer long using thrifted finds to sprinkle in with vintage decor
Come watch, get inspired, and tell me — are you decorating for summer Americana this year?!
Don’t forget- fabric rag ball decor balls are still on sale - 3 for $10 - no limit on bundles!

Nothing better than amazing company, backroad adventures. (“bird seed” signs), surprising Sonnet's Garden Blooms LLC , l...
05/16/2026

Nothing better than amazing company, backroad adventures. (“bird seed” signs), surprising Sonnet's Garden Blooms LLC , laughs and vintage treasures waiting around every corner

BackYard Brushes, The Painted Photographer, Midwest Charm, Tara Zastoupil Greiner

Now available 🇺🇸Handcrafted Americana fabric ball decor — each one one-of-a-kind and made by hand. Sold in sets of 3 for...
05/11/2026

Now available 🇺🇸
Handcrafted Americana fabric ball decor — each one one-of-a-kind and made by hand. Sold in sets of 3 for only $10!
Perfect tucked into summer vignettes, layered under a cloche, or piled into a large vintage jar for an easy patriotic touch. ❤️🤍💙
Shop these now at WasteNotUpcycled.com — and while you’re there, browse our vintage-inspired home decor, decoupage paper, and handcrafted hats!
Which would you style them in: a vintage jar or under a cloche?

05/08/2026

One more reason to thrift… (as if I needed one)
After getting rid of all my old classroom supplies, I found out I’m being moved back to 2nd grade — which means I’ll be starting completely from scratch and thrifting an entire classroom!
Honestly, I can’t wait to share this journey with you all. From garage sales to thrift stores, flea markets, estate sales, and online finds, we’re about to see how creative a thrifted classroom can become.
If you’re just now finding my thrift-only year challenge, be sure to start from the beginning of the YouTube playlist at WasteNotUpcycle.com
⬇️ In the comments: Are you team Church Rummage Sales or Team Flea Market

Just added Vintage Federalist Ironstone White Coffee Cup/Tea Mugs with Saucers and Americana Fabric Decor to my show. I ...
05/06/2026

Just added Vintage Federalist Ironstone White Coffee Cup/Tea Mugs with Saucers and Americana Fabric Decor to my show. I have a handful of these available- and will be sharing them on my upcoming 1st What Not Show: The Red, White & Blue Raid Crew- May 30th ! I’m adding goodies to the show on a daily basis. Keep checking back. Come find me on What Not (WasteNotUpcycled)- follow me, bookmark my show & get your pre-bids in❤️🤍💙

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Grayslake, IL
60030

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