16 Best Vintage Repurposing Junk Projects to Make Now
make unique, fun home decor by repurposing and upcycling vintage, salvaged junk
Late summer and early fall are wonderful seasons to work on vintage, repurposed projects. Many of the vintage junk materials can more easily be found at outdoor and secondhand events, which flourish when the weather’s nice! I rounded up some reader favorites, so you can keep an eye out for these vintage junk finds and whip some of them up! Here are 16 Best Vintage Repurposing Junk Projects to Make Now!
16 Best Vintage Repurposing Junk Projects to Make Now
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Sewing Machine Drawer Kitchen Organizer
The main ingredients to this project are the skeleton from some sewing machine drawers and some old yardsticks. Printable tutorial available!
Vintage Silverware Art for the Kitchen
Some old silverware is all you need to create some fun art for your kitchen!
Ironing Board Shelves for Junky Organization
With a couple vintage wooden ironing boards, you can have the most unique-looking and functional closet around!
Repurposed Vintage Fencing Square
These can be used in so many ways, right-side up, or upside down!
Repurposed Wood Lath Runner
Who knew that the old wood lath that was in those old walls could look this good?
RIT Dyed Clothespins
These can be used for everything from chip bag clips to decorative displays! So easy to do outside when the weather’s nice!
Repurposed Drawer Wall Pockets
So many decorative and organizational possibilities here! Printable tutorial available, also.
Vintage Ceiling Tin Ideas
If you can get your hands on some of this treasure, here are some great ways to use it! (And how to refresh and seal it, too).
Vintage Thread Spool Mini-Wreath
Everybody loves this little cutie! And it doesn’t have to only be for Christmas; it would be loved in any craft or sewing room!
Chalkboard Wall or Chalkboard Window
Whether it’s a whole chalkboard wall in your pantry, framed in yardsticks, or an old window you back with chalkboard, you’ll love the function and decor punch! Here are 2 different options:
Repurposed Croquet Candlestick
Old, partial croquet sets are a great option for this summertime upcycle!
Toolbox Half, Repurposed
Old wooden toolboxes are a great find when you can score one at an estate sale or flea market. Love their utilitarian beauty!
License Plate Trug
Never heard of a “trug”? Learn something new with this repurpose;)
Tart Mold Pedestal
Vintage baking molds get elevated to a fun tabletop accessory! Fun to use all through the seasons.
Repurpose a Vintage Printer’s Tray
What could be better than a lovely collection of junk to look at every day?
Refresh and Revitalize a Piece of Furniture!
While it’s still nice outside, give a piece of furniture a new lease on life! Here are 4 examples to inspire you and give you a variety of ideas and options!
“Dresser Makeover in Vintage Green”
“Dresser Makeover with Checklist Printable”
“Refreshing a Family Heirloom”
“3 Questions to Ask Before You Paint (and or stain) Your Furniture”
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Which project are you going to tackle? Do you already have the vintage, junk materials needed, or will you be on the hunt? I hope this list of vintage repurposed junk ideas has you inspired to spend the end of summer and start of fall being creative! Which of the “16 Best Vintage Repurposing Junk Projects to Make Now” was your favorite? I’d love to hear!
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Absolutely wonderful ideas.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them:)
Love all of these creative ideas Lora!!!
Thanks, Stacy; I appreciate that!
Hi Lora!
SO many super creative ideas! What a fabulous post. The chalkboard window looks amazing and I love that you used yardsticks as a frame. The best part is that so many of these items serve a useful function.
So glad you enjoyed it, Anna! Thank you:)
Lora, I have featured a few of these fabulous projects in the past and I never tire of seeing your creative ideas! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinning!
Thanks for being so supportive, Cecilia! Always love popping over to your party! Thanks for pinning, too!
Well, Lora, I do believe I have found a kindred spirit! I’m a mom of a teen who loves to craft and paint and thrift!
Definitely subscribing, and I look forward to visiting your site in the future.
Blessings,
Stephanie (from North Alabama)
Well, nice to meet you, Stephanie! My teen who loves all those things is all grown up, but think her talents and experience will help her whichever way God sends her! Thanks for subscribing! I’m sure you will love it around here; always something new and creative happening!
I love the tart pans, the wire fencing, the flower pots, the ironing boards—this is a great compilation of fabulous ideas! Really a fun post
Glad you enjoyed it, Sandi! I thought it would help some of my new readers get a good overview, and hopefully get some creative juices flowing!
I so enjoy looking at all your projects; you have an awesome imagination to see outside the box!
Thanks, Kathy!I’m so outside the box, I think my hubs thinks I’m crazy;) Luckily, he goes along with my ideas pretty well!
It is so hard to decide, there are so many cute ideas, i have a few of those little tart pans , i may do those and i remember you using little pumpkins in them and then for Christmas i could put some of my little snowmen in them. I need to see what i have in my printers drawer, you have given me some ideas for that too. I always leave your blog filled with ideas, i love it, thanks.
Yes, I love little pumpkins in the tart mold pedestals; get to do that soon! Have fun creating, Marlene!
Hard to say, there are so many great ideas. But, I think I love the old sewing cabinet frame with the yardsticks. So cute!
That might be my favorite too, Vikki! Thanks!
so many fun junk projects, LOVE the tart mold pedestals!
Thanks, Debra! I love them for every season; can’t wait to pop a mini pumpkin in them soon, and enjoy them on my kitchen windowsill;)