8 DIY Christmas Decor Projects Using Inexpensive Thrift Store Finds

[@CanterburyCottage]

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[@HayleysComet3]

Omg, love all your creations! When you asked, “ did I put a bird on every single project?” I said to myself, that’s it Sherry, keep giving them the bird! Lol To the complainant of your love of birds.

[@charleneblake1146]

I also love birds, and I love how you create such lovely decorations with birds. The clock redo is fabulous, as are all of your creations ❤

[@kimnimz3417]

Oh my gosh, I absolutely adore all of your projects. It really opens up my brain when I go thrift in to see items in a totally different light. What fun I’m going to have!

[@CanterburyCottage]

@@kimnimz3417 Oh, I love that you say my videos help you to see possibilities at the thrift store. That is the absolute best compliment!😊

[@Gaga2311-ko2ii]

I bought this clock for my daughter-in-law for Christmas. She decorates with a very eclectic style and will love this. When I saw it, I knew she would adore it. When it came, I couldn’t believe this clock is nicer than it looks on the video! Thank you so so much!

[@debbiemonce6286]

I have to say.... you completely outdid yourself with all of these projects!!!!

[@christinemanka9411]

The clock is absolutely beautiful.

[@kathyallen6238]

I was going to start a comment early in the video about how much I liked the project. THEN, the next project was even better, and the one after that even better-er! I enjoyed every one! I recently completed 4 5x7" 1' deep black shadow frames (.50 ea at a yard sale). Used 1 piece of spruce tree scrapbook paper for all 4 backgrounds. Made trees from maple twigs from the yard, added a flat white Dollar Tree Christmas tree ornament, glitter, styrofoam snow pellets, and Buffalo Snow. THEN I glued in 2 cardinals; my SO's family firmly believe that seeing a cardinal is Ma, who died a year ago, looking over them. They will love them! Your influence is rubbing off on me! Thank you!

[@vickiwarner7329]

I love all of these! I have always felt your signature touch is to “add a bird,” which always adds such a special addition to your projects. Merry Christmas!

[@annenickmom]

As with most of your projects, we probably don't have the exact same materials you are using but I hope that those watching use your inspired ideas for creating beautiful things out of their own stash. Knowing that you sometimes "build as you go," is an encouragement as well. Thanks again Sherry!

[@CanterburyCottage]

This is a good point that I hope viewers understand! Using the things that you have is what makes a project unique and special!

[@charlotted6247]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one. In the past I would overthink every project and wasted too much time. Sometimes, I end up changing color several times but I'm learning to roll with it now and it's ok to change things.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Sherry, I loved the horse. I also loved the clock and the railroad lantern. Your videos are so much fun to watch and I always get jazzed up to upcycle something. Thanks for sharing.

[@dorothyybarra5860]

What a good idea to use pictures from a Christmas book!

[@carolynratliff1380]

I Love your walls….I have the same fabric on my two chairs and on my kitchen cabinets….red makes me soooo happy

[@sharoncooper4223]

The snowman oil lamp makeover was genius! It really spoke to me, Thank you for sharing

[@terrylyle8302]

The clock is stunning! The birdhouse, for the missing piece, was brilliant.

[@bevhueffmeier949]

I love the hurricane snowman. So cute

[@gailrhodes2859]

I absolutely LOVE THE JEWELRY BOX!!!!!!! YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME WITH YOUR CREATIVITY!!!

[@mrs.z1172]

Sherry , with or without birds , we’re here for inspiration !!!! every project is just beautiful, please do a mega video combining your beautiful ideas ❤❤❤❤

[@katherinepereira9088]

Sherry, you are too much!! And I say this in the most complimentary way. So, let's take things in order: Booties - adorable; candleholder - amazing; snowman - incredibly creative; clock transformation - out of bounds; wooden horse (so hard to choose a favorite of your projects but I have to say this may be the one); jewelry box - sweet; desk organizer - unique; lantern - so Christmassy (is that a word?)....thank you as always for sharing your vision and creativity with us.

[@jflclc]

I bought the horse! Can't wait to get it and set it out amongst my other beloved Christmas decorations!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you! I really appreciate your support. I hope you will love it!

[@brenyule]

I do believe the horse did not have a bird! 😅

[@andrewmichels7804]

I always thought of myself as crafty…but Sherry you are over the top, brilliant and crafty…would ❤ to see your “stash” someday😂

[@elizabethwright4623]

The jewelry box is absolutely adorable!

[@mjshouseofvinyl211]

Everything is so beautiful! I especially love the birds nest and cardinal, it reminds me of my Dad. I decorate with cardinals every year for Christmas in his memory.

[@robinwebb2160]

The extent of your creativity continues to amaze me. Beautiful projects!

[@bethsims665]

You are so welcome. I love all of your brilliant creations❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@erinconner-desilvey927]

For the clock...use silicon 2 part mold to cast a mold of the remaining pediment. I have done this several times when a piece of trim is missing. I usually use poly clay to cast the missing pieces. Good luck!

[@kerstindrost5610]

When you started with the Hurricane Lamp, I was pretty sure you would make an angel out of it. But love the snowman too. Jewelry box turned out very nice!

[@gizmo7877]

You never disappoint, everything was so innovative and darling. I especially loved the clock, that was awesome. You never just throw anything together, you invent, you create, you enhance with that genius imagination and natural flair you’ve been blessed with. Beautiful work!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! What a lovely comment! 🥰 I do try really hard to make videos that I would want to watch.

[@sheriebumgarner7065]

Mary, I think you are the most creative "crafter" on You Tube! Love the birds in all your projects. Please keep using them. I can't say which project was my favorite. I loved them all!

[@sharonhughes588]

One of the things I enjoy about you is your imaginative use of tiny birds! You cannot go wrong with them.....I love them! I will agree about the clock though......you hit the top of the ladder on this one! I love it!!!! I love all you did.....and I so appreciate your sharing with us!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! We definitely think alike-adding a bird is always a good idea!!😜

[@RobertShimon-u5m]

Q😊😊

[@vickinoeske1154]

I think the snowman using the remaining parts of a kerosene lantern is my favorite. So very clever and cute.❤😊⛄️❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Vicki! 😊

[@gloriaguzman729]

It doesn't matter,if every arrangement have a bird,Sherry they look beautiful!!! By the way,the little shoes are adorable!!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Gloria! 😊

[@joanwallace1373]

These are adorable...I love love the lantern snowman. Snowmen are my favorite Christmas decorations next to the Nativity Scene.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Joan!😊

[@fionarobertson1378]

Loved loved loved the clock and the jewelry box was astounding. At first I didn't get the horse with the arrow beneath, but when you put it all together, and the tissue paper is gorgeous, I understood your thinking. Absolutely brilliant video, you are one VERY clever creator and you just knocked it out of the park every time. Leave it to Sherrie I say. You got this girl.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh thank you! I wasn’t sure if the napkin decoupage was going to be a good idea on the horse either, but I figured if I didn’t like it, I could sand it off!😜

[@fairydust3630]

I love birds also and they add beauty to all projects. Don’t stop using them. Your very artistic, love your ideas. Thank you

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! Is it ever a bad idea to add a bird?!😜

[@lesliejackson8188]

@@CanterburyCottage *I agree, Sherry - it's NEVER a bad idea to use a bird, 🐦 so PLEASE KEEP USING THEM - and BOWS and RIBBON 🎀 TOO❣️‼️❣️🌲*

[@allisonbrown9859]

I get so excited when a new video of yours pops up. So creative ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

😊 thank you! What a lovely thing to say, Allison!

[@tamiz8895]

The snowman is my favorite ⛄️ but that clock scene is so adorable

[@Ilovemusicmom]

I'm watching this video in the middle of my prep for a colonoscopy and you talk about Colonbroom!!! How funny!!! As usual, your unique creativity shines once again. Great projects!!!

[@debbieschultz9768]

The clock was amazing. All of your crafts are so unique. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents. ♥️♥️🎄🎄

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! You are so sweet, Debbie! 😊

[@ljones98391]

I always especially like anything you do with bird nests, bird houses, and fancy paper napkins.

[@CanterburyCottage]

We like the same things then!😊

[@lanet9442]

We all know you love clocks and birds….my favorite project today was the jewelry box.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! I was pretty pleased with the jewelry box. I ended up doing something completely different with it than what I had originally envisioned.

[@teresaakre652]

Oh those pictures behind you have my heart. Beagle mom of 4.

[@bethsims665]

Sherry everytime I think this is the one I Love the best and then you come up with another upcycle. I LOVE THEM ALL❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Beth! What a sweet thing to say!

[@tinawynn9417]

I think my favorite was the snowman...it was absolutely so cute

[@sallyh7282]

Thank you for these lovely unique Christmas projects. You are amazing.

[@ChrisBury20]

What a funny coincidence, I have been staring at the exact lamp base for a week trying to figure out what to do with it, and my clock very similar to yours recently quit. Thank you for the ideas! Love your work!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, I love when that happens! 🥰

[@beeline22]

Good afternoon, Sherry! Don't you look so lovely & festive! Can't wait to see what clock upcycle you come up with today. ❤, Bobbie.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Good afternoon, Bobbie! Well, we had our first snow of the year. I’m guessing you did, too. It was lovely for a few hours!

[@karenveasey9409]

Wow, I am amazed at Sherry's creativity. I was disappointed the Train Lantern had already sold! Happy Holidays from N. Georgia!

[@joyelsey1366]

Oh my goodness, you are so incredibly creative. I enjoyed every thrift find reinvented. Thank you so much for sharing🎄

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are so welcome! You are so kind!

[@martivasiliades8407]

Love the kerosene lantern snowman! The birdhouse was a good fix on the clock top !

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Marti!

[@MarilynDean-i5b]

You have a God given talent. What a jewelry box transformation.

[@paulinebradford4823]

I just absolutely love all of these projects, but especially the lantern at the end. It is stunning!

[@sandystafford5845]

I loved everything but I have to say the little horse was my favorite.

[@PCHPatti]

I love the way you think! How to solve the missing or broken pieces...I will never look at a hurricane lamp the same way again!

[@JanPetersen-lm4th]

Hello Sherry ! I watch your videos and then make a "grocery list" for all my favorite projects & materials to look for at my thrift stores. It's a long list this week. You are the highlight of my Monday's and sometimes my week. I think this is my favorite Christmas video so far!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Jan! What a sweet sweet comment! I went thrifting today, too. My favorite thing to buy this time of the year is gallon size ziploc bags full of small trinkets and tree ornaments! I find the best vintage ornaments this way!

[@sallyh7282]

Aw the "repair" to the broken clock top piece was genius! Lol. Your ideas are so creative and varied. I love that you don't do the same old thing over and over like some do.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! 😊 I try to come up with different ideas, so I really appreciate your comment!

[@angiemontgomery3907]

Fantastic video! Brilliant ideas! Genius creativity! I LOVE EVERY BIRD 🦜🦩🦢🐓🕊️🦤,bunny, deer… Your videos are a joy to watch & replicate for my own style/decor

[@nikkialsup1754]

I love all of your projects even the birds! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! Glad you’re okay with the birds!😀

[@rosiemorales7783]

You are amazing! Love all your projects. Keep on adding birds to your projects. I love it!🌻🌻🌻🦋🦋🦋🙏

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Air dry clay, make it! But the little birdhouse was a great choice for the missing pediment piece. Love the snowman out of the hurricane lantern. Too cute!

[@senyagwynn8121]

Oh I love love the lantern Sherry!!❤💚 Just beautiful!! I love all of the flips!! The jewelry box was fabulous!! ❤💚 I love all the birds!!! Tfs Your amazing work!!❤💚

[@debbievidzes]

I LOVE HOW THE WOODEN HORSE CAME OUT!

[@sandrawhitman2930]

That jewelry box!! Oh my word!! You are so very talented.

[@bridgetlykins5467]

Absolutely loved all of it. My fave was the snowman out of the lantern bottom. Genius

[@mauriemartin6080]

These turned out so beautiful & elegant! I LOVE the birds in each project. I find myself looking for birds when I thrift now. Lol. ❤

[@Katie23652]

I just couldn’t love this video more! You are a thrift flip genius! I never would have thought you could top your previous Christmas creations, but I believe you just did. Happy Holidays!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much!! You are so sweet!

[@jsparklies]

What about air dry clay, to make a new top piece for the clock? You could gently sand it smooth and glue it on and paint it. That's if you want it to look even, but I really like your idea of putting the little bird house on! Thinking outside the box!

[@CanterburyCottage]

That's a great idea! I did consider making a silicone mold to replicate the pediment with clay, but the bird house was way easier!

[@robynnedorion3900]

Everything you make is wonderful! I love having birds in all my Christmas decor!

[@Sherrillmissey]

I absolutely loved that clock.❤

[@stephaniecorella8667]

I love the oil lamp snowman. The hat with the bird was super cute!

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

That lantern is everything! ❤

[@docsmctink]

The lantern is my favorite!! All are lovely!!

[@kellykoralewski8526]

Oh my goodness! Those boots are so stinking adorable! I love the little mouse 🐭 ❤

[@midgethorn4083]

Love the jewelry box. The detail of the fringe to the snowman’s scarf was such a nice touch!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Midget! 😊

[@carolpipher4839]

🎅 ~Absolutely Adorable Sherry!! I love them all! 🎄🤶🌲

[@jeanmeierbachtol6154]

I couldn’t decide what I liked best of these projects but I do love your use of the fairy lights they just bring the items to life

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Jean! 😊

[@lindap9079]

The snowman is my favorite. The jewelry box is pretty cute too. I would have used the clock piece you have to make a mold and wood putty to make a second piece for the top of your clock.

[@christinahasapis746]

I just LOVE that horse. Although they are all adorable!

[@suegauthier2802]

The clock is just spectacular!!

[@lindasmith5190]

You are the most creative person on KZbin! Beautiful!

[@redtrain210]

You are so amazing...I doubt very much if anyone would change that sweet piece of art back to a jewelry box

[@elenadistel9461]

You are truly a joy to watch create, thank you for the joy you give my soul and I'm not the only one!

[@amandaspence1971]

That clock upgrade is brilliant, literally and figuratively! Such great work. Thanks so much! ❤

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

All of your creations are fantastic! It is such a treat to watch you do this♥️ I love the birds and every other clever thing you did for this video. As another said, you look very festive and definitely very pretty.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! You are always so kind, Lydia! 😊

[@gailrhodes2859]

I think the snow man could have also been an angel

[@erinplunkett4123]

It is amazing what you can transform things into. My favorite is the drawer organizer.

[@barbarayoung8116]

Omg that clock redo was so creative. Loved it. And the snowman idea was awesome. Thank u.

[@gaylabadillo5015]

Once again, I love everything. Just like I have since the third episode. That is when I found you. My favorite today was the horse. It really spoke to me. Have a wonderful Holiday Sherry and to all of my fellow crafters in the chat.

[@kathleenflanagan9141]

The lantern is my favorite

[@fancynancy2870]

Love the jewelry box and lantern makeover! Truly one of a kind

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much, Nancy!

[@kabodick]

Those are my favorites too.

[@jonellebrown8171]

All of your projects were equally beautiful. Love your work

[@cheryldimatteo9046]

You are so imaginative!!! Love all your upcycles. The clock and that jewelry box are fantastic😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Cheryl!😊

[@charlottebelieves285]

You are my favourite KZbin crafter! I love your demeanor, your honesty, creativity, the way you explain things with every little detail...I just love what you do. You inspire me. I'm currently re-organizing my craft room so I can say "let's get started"! And I can't wait.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Wow, thank you! Charlotte, you are so kind. I really appreciate your sweet comment!

[@lilblonde111]

You never disappoint, and if I have to pick a favorite it would be the clock. I love that you include birds and bows!!

[@christinefrancoeur325]

A bird bird bird, bird is the word 📣🎶🤣 then in spring birds and butterflies 😂 🎉 that’s what makes it special! ❤❤❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Is it ever a bad idea to add a bird?😜

[@lovidas6297]

Sherry you have done it again! All so creative, I loved the horse and the clock.

[@traceygleghorn3163]

Sherrie, you are so clever. Watching from the UK. Love the horse and red lantern, your outfit is lovely in this vlog. The drawer organiser is stunning I did the same with sheet music in each cubihole and display it all year. Thank you for your inspiration. Have a good week.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Tracey! You are so kind! I love using sheet music, too!

[@sandrarivera8374]

Son of a gun!!!! You never disappoint me with your projects! They are so beautiful 😍😍 & yes, you did add a bird to almost everything. But it looks beautiful!! You are so creative ❤

[@tracyshumaker8272]

Sherry, these are all amazing! But I especially ❤the jewelry box 😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! I ended up changing my mind about how to use the jewelry box after I saw the pretty illustrations in that children’s book. I’m so glad you liked it!

[@lizapaiz5412]

You are brilliant, genius and all the good words...love it.❤❤❤❤❤

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Oh, Sherry! All these projects are so cute. Thank you for sharing your creatively each week.

[@jackieo8693]

Gorgeous! Can't have too many birds!

[@anneaton921]

That clock is amazing!!🥰

[@kerylthomas4996]

As always I am full of admiration for your beautiful crafts. Living alone with grown u grandchildren, I tend not to decorate for Christmas. But really get inspired watching your videos.

[@pinknosechronicles]

We love your Channel and your “original” crafts. My wife enjoys all the birds you incorporate into your crafts. This might be snoopy but we would like to see your stash. We are wondering how to build a useful stash of items for crafting. You are so very creative, Every video is better than the last one.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Wow, thank you! I have shown the majority of my stash in two craft room organization videos. (I do have larger items in a separate storage room.) Here is the most recent one if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4exgnZ6lKd6jdEsi=3TqvbE6bg6p4xLeR

[@terryciavola5962]

Sherry you are amazing! Your visions become beautiful one of a kind creations! I love them all especially the clock and jewelry box! 🥰❤️💚

[@GrammieT]

Loved the boots! I always have cardinals and doves for Christmas. You're so talented. Thanks for sharing.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! I just learned that cardinals are found only in North America which surprised me.