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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!😜

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@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 ❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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!

[@bevhueffmeier949]

I love the hurricane snowman. So cute

[@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.

[@gailrhodes2859]

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

[@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!

[@ljones98391]

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

[@CanterburyCottage]

We like the same things then!😊

[@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!

[@robinwebb2160]

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

[@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❣️‼️❣️🌲*

[@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!😊

[@elizabethwright4623]

The jewelry box is absolutely adorable!

[@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!😜

[@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! 🥰

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@bethsims665]

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

[@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!

[@martivasiliades8407]

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

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Marti!

[@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! 😊

[@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!

[@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! 😊

[@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!😀

[@karenveasey9409]

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

[@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!

[@sallyh7282]

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

[@tamiz8895]

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

[@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! 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@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! 😊

[@paulinebradford4823]

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

[@fancynancy2870]

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

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much, Nancy!

[@kabodick]

Those are my favorites too.

[@teresaakre652]

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

[@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!

[@tinawynn9417]

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

[@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!

[@yzolakitchi]

Ooh, the lantern at the end is stunning, and the mouse in the bootie was too cute with its little tartan scarf. You've definitely put me even more in the festive mood with these projects. The storybook jewellery box is adorable. My tree and decorations go up this Friday. Can't wait 🤩

[@CanterburyCottage]

Hello, Yzola! I’m so glad you liked these projects. I’ve been trying to decorate my tree today, but I’ve had so many interruptions. The tree is up and the lights are working, but it doesn’t have any ornaments yet.

[@maryfrankey3102]

Hi Sherry, Love the jewelry box reinvented. You are so good at making dioramas and I love looking and learning how you make everything fresh and beautiful

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Mary!

[@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.

[@debbiesimmons4701]

Loved all the projects! I think I liked the oil lamp snowman the best. It's always hard to choose. Thanks!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! 😊

[@MarilynDean-i5b]

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

[@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!😊

[@juliacockroft8745]

These are all fabulous. It’s hard to choose a favorite. The small birdhouse on the top of the clock is ingenious. 🎄

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much! 😊 I’m so glad you liked it!

[@robynnedorion3900]

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

[@amandaspence1971]

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

[@92ives]

Your imagination and vision are incredible! I love all the projects today. I think we would all like to see your “stash”. Where do you keep all your supplies?

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! I keep saying that I will show my basement storage room one day, but it is messy. Maybe, in 2024!

[@cincin9543]

You look beautiful in your festive outfit..and your projects are outstanding! I'm super excited because I have those boots in my stash. My favorite of your collection today is the clock but every other project is truly outstanding! I'm going to order colonbroom too!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! I didn’t want to talk to specifically about ColonBroom-it’s kind of an awkward subject; however, you will be happy. You won’t even know that you are taking anything (no bad side effects for me), you’ll just be regular.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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. ❤

[@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

[@sandrawhitman2930]

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

[@margaretdillinger5090]

As always you took everything to a higher degree of fabulous. The jewelry box and the drawer organizer are truly works of art as is the clock plus all of your trash to treasure. 😊❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Margaret! I sometimes get mean comments when I cut up a book, so I wanted to make sure I used as much of it as possible! 😜

[@margaretdillinger5090]

@@CanterburyCottage don’t let it bother you. I love love books but when a book has seen it’s better days when not use it in another way. I covered an old thrifted skirt with book pages, took the hard cover for wings, covered with book page cones to shape them, even made a big flower 🌸 out of the pages to make a headpiece = book fairy.😂🤣. I have an old book, I keep forgetting I have, to be used as decoupaging the pictures. Lol, I keep forgetting about it. I think some people get to uptight. I know you would never disrespect a valuable book so hey, have fun. Your creative mind is a gift from God to be shared.

[@debrap947]

Absolutely wonderful Sherry! I love it all but my favorites are the one-of-a-kind jewelry box and the red lantern, birds and all. 😆

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! The jewelry box turned out completely different from what I had originally envisioned. So glad you liked it!

[@stephaniecorella8667]

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

[@PellyjellyMom]

I love Cardinals, I keep mine out all year. That remade oil lamp is one of the cutest things I ever saw. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Time for a Goodwill run!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Linda! I just learned something new about cardinals-they are only found in North and South America. I just assumed there were cardinals in Europe and Asia, too!

[@bridgetlykins5467]

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

[@sandyk1153]

Just watched your latest video in which you requested a "cute" count. My total count was 25. I think your ability to see possibilities is amazing. Enjoy your videos. You are very talented.

[@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

[@CarolynS.Cooper-io4jw]

The jewelery box is my favorite but all of the projects are wonderful !

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Carolyn! I didn’t know how the jewelry box was going to turn out, so I am so glad you liked it best!

[@jackieo8693]

Gorgeous! Can't have too many birds!

[@joymoore7934]

Hi Sherry, I had to replay the first few minutes of this vlog as I was so distracted by the ornament of the hunt on your mantle. Serious envy happening here! Love it😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Joy! They are book ends. Did you see the video where I found them in an antique mall in Galena, Illinois? I bought several things there; it was a huge antique mall in an old school house. The cashier somehow forgot to ring them up and put them in the box with my other purchases. I didn’t realize that I didn’t have them until we got home. I called the store and they wouldn’t mail them to me. A few days later they arrived in the mail-my husband had called them and convinced them to mail them after all!

[@joymoore7934]

Oh, yes, what a great find, and well done to your husband for following them up for you. Our New Zealand summer does not lend itself to snowy scenes and cosy interiors, but we do our best. Just this morning I gathered some evergreen trimmings from the avocado tree shelter belt across the road from my house. They were just lying on the verge, calling my name, so I've made a wreath and tucked stems here and there around the house. Trust you have a safe and happy 🎄🎄🎄

[@sandystafford5845]

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

[@lisajackson4784]

Hi sherry! Your ideas always amaze me! I don’t have the same taste in the way you do the projects but I love vintage, antique and anything old. I love how you repurpose ! Can I suggest doing a monochromatic look? Like on the clock… spray painting the animals in gold and using neutrals like whites, tans would just take up the projects to look high end and not as crafty or at least leave one to wonder “what’s that made from” instead of identifying the plastic animals. Sarah (SHD) just did a William morris thing where she sprayed those same animals gold and added velvet ribbon for tree ornaments. In her handmade holiday’s series. You have amazing ideas! That snowman was genius. I’m def gonna try it in an all white and wood scheme! Thanks for all your time and creativity ❤

[@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.

[@terriallen2537]

Hello Sherry! You did it again. Each revamp turned out gorgeous! Thanks for always bringing us your Best! Can't wait for your next video. Thanks for sharing and providing us with some awesome inspiration. 😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Terri! That means a lot-I do try to make every week’s video one that I would want to watch.

[@Southeastgeorgiapeach]

What can I say, Sherry? I loved all the projects today. The hurricane lamp was just adorable. Loved the clock remake. When you placed the miniature birdhouse where the piece of the cabinet was broken, it looked as though it was made for that. So much inspiration!! I am pulling out decorations and decorating now. Great video!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, I am so glad you liked today’s video. Thrift flips are my favorite video to make! I really enjoy room makeovers, too (but it is so hard to get everything done in one week)!

[@redtrain210]

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

[@carolkokx9638]

Beautiful Creations as always

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much 😊

[@barbarayoung8116]

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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@carolpipher4839]

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

[@TheThrillofTheThrift]

WOW Sherry you outdid yourself with these! I really can't pick a favorite. I loved them all!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@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.

[@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!!❤💚

[@liddybird3608]

I like every one of these projects, but my favorite is the snow filled lantern snowman with the bird on his hat. Just charming. I also love the solution you came up with to replace the missing final on the clock.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Liddybird!😊

[@greatestever6738]

Sherry, thank you so much. I know what I am going to do with the wooden draw organizer I found at my husband's grandparents house. I can't wait to go to the Goodwill bins to look for a child's Christmas book. I think my granddaughter will love it! You're the best!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, I am so glad that I could share this idea with you! Wish I lived closer to a Goodwill Bins!

[@christinahasapis746]

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