{"id":409001053,"date":"2018-08-21T11:21:40","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T16:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409001053"},"modified":"2020-01-28T00:25:51","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T06:25:51","slug":"vintage-projects-thrift-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, all we need is a little spark to ignite a creative flame. I love looking at images of DIY vintage projects. Seeing what other people out there can come up with is completely inspiring and eye opening. In this post, I&#8217;ve gathered together my top 6 DIY vintage projects, which you can make from items that you find at thrift stores. The items are pretty common place themselves, like a lampshade or dusty old figurine, but I&#8217;ve collected ideas that help me see these items with fresh eyes! The magic happens once you bring the item home, and get your creative hands on it!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Revamped_Cute_Lampshade\"><\/span>1. Revamped Cute Lampshade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911726e9639\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911726e9639\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/#1_Revamped_Cute_Lampshade\" title=\"1. Revamped Cute Lampshade\">1. Revamped Cute Lampshade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/#2_Fabulous_Figurines\" title=\"2. Fabulous Figurines\">2. Fabulous Figurines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/#3_Amazingly_Cute_Skirt_for_Girls\" title=\"3. Amazingly Cute Skirt for Girls\">3. Amazingly Cute Skirt for Girls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/#4_Garden_Pots_Galore\" title=\"4. Garden Pots Galore\">4. Garden Pots Galore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/#5_Fork_Wall_Hanging\" title=\"5. Fork Wall Hanging\">5. Fork Wall Hanging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-projects-thrift-store\/#6_Wagon_Wheel_Table\" title=\"6. Wagon Wheel Table\">6. Wagon Wheel Table<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"attachment_409001054\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001054\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004597\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"466\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items.jpg 750w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-500x311.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diyinspired.com\/upcycled-thrift-store-lamp-shade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diyinspired.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I just loved this lampshade idea. It is simple, and you know how commonplace lampshades are. Every thrift store it seems has dozen or so, hanging around in a back corner and gathering dust. So buy one that catches your eye, and take it home! Clean it off and attach your own crafty touch, like butterflies or flowers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fabulous_Figurines\"><\/span>2. Fabulous Figurines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409001055\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001055\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004598\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"439\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-1-500x366.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/545005992377064047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Antique and vintage figurines can feel a little bit old-person-ish (is that a word?) But when you paint them entirely while, they are suddenly super-chick. These figurines are perfect for guestroom nightstands, bathroom, or as an accent on a bookshelf. Find a shape that you like, and paint it completely matte white (or another color of your choosing! Matte is best for a modern look).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Amazingly_Cute_Skirt_for_Girls\"><\/span>3. Amazingly Cute Skirt for Girls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409001056\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001056\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004599\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-2.jpg\" width=\"690\" height=\"1016\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-2-340x500.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/peggy\/totally-brilliant-diys-made-from-common-thrift-store-find?utm_term=.cwW6K0y3Z#.vvp1q4VdK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.buzzfeed.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Garden_Pots_Galore\"><\/span>4. Garden Pots Galore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409001057\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001057\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004600\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-3.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"1112\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-3-315x500.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coolcrafts.com\/diy-planters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diys.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every home should have a few plants in it. Plants make us feel happy, and they purify the air! There is no need to have boring planters around your apartment or home. Check out some <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/auctions\/\">vintage antique stores or go goodwill<\/a> shopping, and keep an eye out for simple, ceramic planters. Then re-imagine them and add some flair by hanging them with colorful ropes! I love the macrame planter ideas that show us a whole new way to showcase our colorful green friends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fork_Wall_Hanging\"><\/span>5. Fork Wall Hanging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409001058\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001058\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004601\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-4.jpg\" width=\"570\" height=\"616\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-4.jpg 570w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-4-463x500.jpg 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/395964992209697294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_409001059\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001059\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004602\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-5.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"821\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-5.jpg 550w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-5-335x500.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/149041068892973773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>This wallhanging gave me so many ideas. A great place to start is a simple wooden design like this one, with three forks upturned as hooks. But can you imagine a long piece of wood with eight to a dozen hooks, on which you could hang mis-matched coffee and tea cups? I can! I think this would look great in a funky coffee shop or tea bar. I can&#8217;t wait to make one for my own kitchen. You could also make a short one and hang it by the door!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Wagon_Wheel_Table\"><\/span>6. Wagon Wheel Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409001060\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001060\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004603\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-6.jpg\" width=\"390\" height=\"292\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/755901118676473166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/rusticdecor.org\/barnwood-craft-ideas\/?imgid=70861394116325198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rusticdecor.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Big pieces of gorgeous, rustic old metal are perfect to put to use in the yard. Wagon wheels can become legs for tables, as this genius design displays. It is so fun to think outside of the box. Round instead of square legs? I&#8217;m in. Let&#8217;s not get stuck on our table designs people. Who said tables need four legs? This fantastic design proves otherwise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_409001061\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409001061\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409004604\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-7.jpg\" width=\"736\" height=\"499\" alt=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" title=\"6 Ideas for Vintage Projects from Thrift Shop Items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-7.jpg 736w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-ideas-for-vintage-projects-from-thrift-shop-items-7-500x339.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409001061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/648166571340416208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>There you have it, my top picks for vintage project that you can do on your own, made from <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/how-to-thrift-store-shop\/\">thrift shop<\/a> items. What do you think of my choices? I would love to hear your own creative, zany ideas! Please leave a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, all we need is a little spark to ignite a creative flame. I love looking at images of DIY vintage projects. Seeing what other people out there can come up with is completely inspiring and eye opening. 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