Favorite Links for Vintage & DIY

Hello! We are sharing a couple of our favorite links for DIY inspiration. And if you have a favorite you can share that too! Just leave us a comment. Thanks!
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First up -
tipjunkie.com
This site has been around since before Pinterest! It boasts over 15,000 DIY tutorials. A favorite feature is "Tip Me Tuesday" where fellow crafters and DIYers can link their projects - it is so much fun to scroll through all the creativity and the top ten from that week are gathered together at the top. Tip Junkie linked this how-to rag quilt from muslinandmerlot.blogspot.com

Rag Quilt

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oneprettything.com is a well organized website that brings you daily 16 inspiring projects. The cool thing is that they group them by categories and you can see all of them at once. Just click the ones you like and it links to the how-to! They have a "Revamp Roundup" category with links to tutorials for revamped furniture and home projects. Here is one of the most recent links:

Thrifts Store Mirror Make-Over

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apartmenttherapy.com
Their mission statement is - Helping people make their homes more beautiful, organized and healthy by connecting them to a wealth of resources, ideas and community online." And wow - do they have great ideas for transforming found items, vintage things and recycling- many of them with a small budget in mind. Visit them for ideas like this:

Skateboard Deck Shelf

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Of course there is Pinterest! You can find us at pinterest.com/vtgtc. We have great board like Let's Go Glamping, Paint It Gold, & Bits of Lace.

Refashion A Lace Shirt

Christmas Gift Projects from Thrift store finds

It is dark now around six o'clock here in Michigan, but that doesn't mean going to bed early! We've put together a collection of gift ideas you can make from thrift store finds that you can work on during these long, dark evenings.  You will find something for everyone on your list!

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MOTHER

Succulents are the "it" plant this year. Find a beautiful container at the thrift store to hold a collection of succulents for mom. Visit drought-smart-plants.com to learn more about succulents and a few more container ideas.

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GIRLFRIEND

Does your girl friend love glitter? Make this pillow from a glittery thrift store dress! Go to sisterssuitcaseblog.com for instructions.

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TEENAGE BOY

Find a working thrift boombox and hand paint it in cool, funky colors. Be sure to add to this gift a couple of cassette from bands you liked and couple blank cassette tapes so he can make his own mix tape. Retro is cool!

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BOYFRIEND

Psst! Men love candles too! Here is an easy idea for a "manly" candle. Paint a thrift store candle holder with black matte paint. Wrap a pillar candle with a black and white checkered or paisley ribbon. Look for these candle scents for men: Bacon, Whiskey, Pine, Coffee or Campfire.

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CAT or DOG

Check out Hometalk.com for the directions to make this cat home from a thrift store dresser. This is a labor of love, but a great payoff! Also visit a previous Treasure Chest post for more ideas for your pets. Cat and dog beds fit for royalty!  

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TEENAGE GIRL

Give her a nail polish organizer. Scoop up an old spice rack from the thrift store and paint it a fresh color, or find out which color would match her room. Purchase her a few nail polish colors to get her started. Sweet!

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GRANDPA

How about this simple and stylish eyeglasses case for Grandpa? It all starts with a thrift store tie.

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GRANDMA 

Bet grandma doesn't have a potholder rug! This idea is super cute and funky! Visit makezine.com for directions.

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DAD

This clock is made from cd's and a thrift store desk clock. Check out instructables.com  for complete details to make this unique gift for Dad.

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LITTLE GIRL

What little girl wouldn't love to play house with a handmade play kitchen? This DIY started as an old nightstand. Another labor of love, but so worth it! 

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LITTLE BOY

This Pinner on Pinterest shared this idea. She used wonder-under to attach fabric character cut-outs and thrift store ties.  

Enjoy and Happy Treasure Hunting!