A friend of mine was cleaning out her barn when she asked me, “Could you do anything with this?”. She was holding a camper jack, and all I could think was that it reminded me of a Christmas tree.
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Christmas Tree Lantern from a Camper Jack
December 15, 2015 · By · 53 Comments
Winter Christmas Scene under a Cheese Dome
December 6, 2015 · By · 86 Comments
To this day, some of my favorite Christmas decorations include my waterless snowglobes. I am a total sucker for anything miniature. Which means that vintage Christmas in miniature is kind of a double whammy for my heart. And when I spotted this cheese dome at the thrift store, I knew it was destined for a similar idea.
Picture Frames that Look Like Christmas Presents
December 3, 2015 · By · 24 Comments
When I was a little kid, a local restaurant would “wrap” the artwork on their walls to look like Christmas presents. I always loved seeing the large “gifts” hanging on the wall during the holiday season. So much so that I decided to recreate that look myself, by upcycling some picture frames to look like Christmas presents.
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Plaid Christmas Wreath from Recycled Flannel Shirts
December 1, 2015 · By · 89 Comments
I wanted to make a a plaid Christmas wreath by upcycling some of the flannel shirts (and scraps) I had. Even though I live in the suburbs, I always imagine that our home is actually a Christmas cottage in the north woods. So, I headed to the thrift store for some Christmas flannel fabric that would work for my craft idea.
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Mini Christmas Wreaths from Mason Jar Lids
December 23, 2014 · By · 61 Comments
Mason jar lids are an ideal craft project material, aren’t they? I frequently find the lids and bands at thrift stores, and crafting with them is always fun! This bag of lids was a great find on one of my thrifting adventures and I knew they’d be perfect for upcycling into a few types of ornaments, including mini Christmas wreaths.
Wooden Sled Decor with Sweater Mittens
December 18, 2014 · By · 40 Comments
I had been on the hunt for a vintage sled for a long time. But every time I found one, the price was just a little too high for me to pull the trigger. Finally, FINALLY I found one in rural Georgia that would work perfectly as wooden sled decor, and I knew exactly how I wanted to achieve that.Read more ›
DIY Waterless Snow Globe in a Vintage Glass Jar
December 4, 2014 · By · 68 Comments
A few years ago, I made a series of waterless snow globes. A trendy retailer had advertised their version for an uppity price, prompting me to try and recreate them myself. And let me tell you, an obsession was born! So, I decided to make a new DIY waterless snow globe so that I could share with you how I made them. Read more ›
Weaving Bobbins as Spindle Ornaments
December 3, 2014 · By · 14 Comments
Because Greenville, SC (where I used to live) was historically a textile town, the relics of those old fabric mills are found in every vintage shop around. And repurposing those relics is a favorite pastime- including these weaving bobbins (Pirns? Quills? I’ve seen them called all sorts of things) that I found. Because they were on the smaller side, I decided to turn them into spindle ornaments for our Christmas tree!Read more ›
Christmas Truck Decor
December 1, 2014 · By · 65 Comments
Boy, it’s hard to find an affordable vintage toy truck nowadays. Maybe it’s always been difficult, but it’s especially hard these days when everyone wants some red truck decor in their Christmas decorations. So, when I finally found one I could afford, I accepted that it was broken/incomplete and knew I could fix it up into the Christmas truck decor of my dreams.Read more ›
Mint Tins as Christmas Ornaments that Look Like Vintage Luggage
November 24, 2014 · By · 23 Comments
Vintage luggage covered in travel stickers is about iconic as it gets for me in the world of vintage decor. In the spirit of Christmas-ornament-making during this time of year, I decided to create my own vintage suitcases that could be hung on my tree. And to do this, I decided to upcycle some Altoids tins or mint tins to make it happen!
