Thursday, December 17, 2015

Build a Christmas Tree with Junky Lamp Parts

Just when I thought it was safe to put away my stash of lamp parts from my last project, I realized that I had enough parts left over to make one more junky lamp tree.

Build a Christmas Tree with Junky Lamp Parts
No valuable or functional lamps were harmed in the making of this tree.

repurposed vintage lamp parts Christmas tree project
I played around with various parts and finally narrowed it down to the pile you see here. Two of the pieces got a quick paint job so they'd blend in better with the group.

make a Christmas tree using vintage lamp parts
I lined up all the parts in the correct stacking order. There is a method to this madness.

stackable lamp parts repurposed into a Christmas tree
I started stacking 'em up.

repurposed junky lamp parts Christmas tree
Then I topped it off with a cookie cutter star. Just a dab of E6000 holds it in place.

how to make Christmas trees using old lamp parts
Here they are posing with the other two junky trees I put together last year.
Three reasons why I never pass up cheap, ugly, or broken lamps.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Vintage Inspiration Party

Welcome back to the VIP!
Last week's Vintage Inspiration Party was loaded with the most inspiring and creative ideas. We know what a busy time of the year this is, so we want to thank you for stopping by to get your weekly dose of inspiration and for sharing your projects with us. 
Vintage Inspiration Party

Christmas Decor

Let's take a look at what your hosts have been up to recently.....
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Hot Cocoa stenciled signs
Hot Cocoa Stenciled Signs on Salvaged Wood

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Poster Size Christmas Chalkboard Print
Gingham Christmas Wreath and Gift Cans

Here are our feature picks from last week's party!
VIP Features
Vintage Toy Trucks - Robb Restyle

Red and white holiday home tour
Beautiful Red and White Decor Holiday Home Tour - Happy at Home

Advent calendar on a wooden ladder
Ladder Advent Calendar - Blue Willow House

Vintage cookie cutter ornaments tutorial
Vintage Cookie Cutter Ornaments and Tutorial - Thrifty Rebel Vintage

Embelished bottle brush trees
Bottle Brush Trees - Curtains in my Tree

Cheese dome ice skating pond
Cheese Dome Ice Skating Pond - Sadie Seasongoods

You Can Buy It
Christmas antique printer's blocks
Christmas Antique Printer's Blocks - MiladyLinden

VIP Featured Blog
Featured Vintage Inspiration Blog
Our featured blog this week is Crafty Goodies

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VIP It's Your Turn
Let's see your Repurposed, Upcycled, Vintage & Vintage-inspired creativity!
(No foods or general crafts please)
By linking up at the VIP, you agree that your photos may be shared on social media to promote the party or featured in a round-up, with a link back to you.
***A link back to My Salvaged Treasures is always appreciated!

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

It's Time for Hot Cocoa

I finally finished up all my handmade Christmas gifts for the year! I certainly enjoyed every moment of the process, but it's always a relief when I can finally call it done.
Stenciled hot cocoa sign on reclaimed wood
When I received this Christmas Blend Hot Cocoa stencil to try out from Donna at Funky Junk Interiors, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. The stencil is more of a square shape, but it was really easy to play around with the placement and just use the elements that fit on these 20" x 8" boards.

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I knew I was saving the sides of a broken old drawer for some reason. I didn't even bother patching the nail holes. Nail holes are good!

Stenciled Christmas Blend hot cocoa sign with chalkboard tag
The stars were stenciled with metallic gold paint, then a tiny Swarovski crystal was glued in the center of each star for a little sparkle.

Hot Cocoa Christmas Blend stenciled sign on reclaimed wood
I added a couple of eye hooks and twine for hanging. The mini chalkboard says OPEN on one side and CLOSED on the other. 

Hot cocoa stenciled sign with Old Sign Stencils and cup hooks
Two hot cocoa signs are better than one.
I played around with the placement of the stencil again, then added three cup hooks to the bottom of the sign.

Christmas blend hot stenciled hot cocoa sign on repurposed wood
The trees are topped off with two metallic silver stars and one decorative silver star charm.

Oh what fun it is to play with Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils!!!
two hot cocoa stenciled signs with Old Sign Stencils on repurposed wood
Both of  these hot cocoa signs are wrapped up and waiting to be opened on Christmas morning.

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