Transforming Thrift Store Finds into Vintage Treasures: 12 DIY Upcycling Ideas

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Published 2023-07-24

Let’s upcycle inexpensive and easy to find thrift store items to resemble high-dollar antique and vintage treasures. I’ll share some of my favorite techniques and crafting hacks for making modern pieces look like authentic antiques. This video features 12 DIY projects including a brass hurricane candlestand, a milking stool, a Blue Onion spice rack, a vintage tin and can, books, a wicker basket with fabric embellishment, a framed landscape print, a pressed botanical on glass, a unique glass cloche, a tile trivet, and a faux tin clock.

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Video with Flower Drying/Pressing Tutorial: • MAGNOLIA DIY 14 HIGH-END DUPES SUPER ...

Vintage clock face images:
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Images for trivet/tile:
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Vintage book cover images:
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Landscape Images in the Public Domain:
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Bird image used on tin: ibb.co/JCmy4bP

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Healing powder image: ibb.co/GvqDwdf

Blue onion napkin (available from Etsy & Walmart):
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All Comments (21)

@brenyule 11 months ago

Oh boy Canterbury Sherry time!❤
@patriciamalone3553 11 months ago

Sherri… you are a smart girl for not throwing away such things as your goof off can.. verrry cute!
@debramcadams7840 11 months ago

All these flips were great. The lamp is my favorite 😊
@Becky-nn3pu 11 months ago

All of these projects are just gorgeous! I can't pick a favorite! Your creativity is amazing!
@connieh.4689 11 months ago

Cloche lamp...who knew! I see these types all the time and pass them up, NOT anymore 😂❤
@ivankagren2746 3 months ago

The books are a great idea. Old ones are becoming very hard to find😊
@margaretdillinger5090 11 months ago

I never knew you could do the reverse decoupage with scrap book paper. Loving these flips so much. The basket turned out gorgeous. Loving that lamp.
@jenely886 4 months ago

Love the clock! At first, didnt think it was going to look good. I should know to trust you! The books and lamp turned out soooooo good! And the goof off tin, what?! I LOVE that you don't waste anything. As always, amazing work!
@marthajones7265 1 month ago

I'm sorry, but I can't pick a favorite. I loved all of them. Wonderful video. Thanks!
@aolsweetsew 11 months ago

I really liked the spice rack reimagined. I'm redoing the decor on top of my kitchen cabinets. If I can find a nice spice rack at the thrift store, I may try this. Thanks for the inspiration. Thanks also for sharing how to undo our boo boos. I have a decoupage project that I was never happy with, now I know how to redo it. P.S. I wish we had better thrift stores where I live. Even our Goodwill has gotten expensive.
@barbaradzitko1826 11 months ago

Sherry, you are definitely the best at what you do. You always come up with such great ideas.
@helenlouise_ 11 months ago

The books and the tins were spot on! I also get great ideas on how to "antique" my thrifted frames😊 Thanks Sherry!
@karenbreslauer2053 11 months ago

Spoke too soon. That cloche lamp !! You knocked it out of the park You amaze me
@terrybazin8067 11 months ago

Sherry...most motivating and inspiring video I have watched in a while. I got out of my comfy chair and started painting a few things so I could do a few decoupage projects in the morning. Thank you for the great great great video. Don't know what it was that intrigued me, but this got me out of my current state of the blahs. ❤
@kathrynrudolph5121 11 months ago

Your creativity is astounding! The cloche lamp is stunning!
@lauriestiver8410 1 month ago

I can't wait to make over a new clock into a vintage one! I am doing some research on ebay to copy a real one! Thanks Sherri for all your fab ideas! I loved the way you transformed a basket into a treasure with the cloth transfer!!
@conniedelvigna9427 9 months ago

The cloche lamp is so unique and beautiful. Eye catching, but serene at the same time
@tangerinecottage 11 months ago

I love them all! I really loved the repurposed goo gone can with the cat label. I also loved the little shelf with blue and white.
@fantan04 10 months ago

Hi Sherry 😊 Having been on holiday I have missed watching my favourite crafter and am binge watching what I missed! These flips are amazing - I never fail to be staggered by your imagination and creativity. Honestly, sometimes I sit here with my mouth agape whilst shaking my head incredulously when I see the results of your talents! Love, love, love your videos and your company. 👍🥰👍 Ann x
@melissahyatt9626 11 months ago

The clock, spice rack, tins, and basket were my favs, but that all were wonderful! The lamp blew me away too!