8 Vintage Inspired Christmas Decor DIY’s on a Budget!

In this video I create eight charming and nostalgic vintage Christmas decor DIY’s using inexpensive supplies. These projects include a vintage clock/radio turned Christmas diorama, a chenille stem tree in a vintage spool, free printable vintage Shiny Brite boxes-one turned into a diorama, a small birdcage from a jar lid and wire, a doorknob hanger from a Dollar Tree snowflake and things from my yard, a vintage Christmas card wreath (free printables), vintage milk cap ornaments (more free printables), and greenery decor with angel wings made from Dollar Tree faux tin tiles.
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[@angelamatthews3180]

I teared up at the clock radio lady.... My grandfather would have loved to see something like that.. What a creative Mozart are. I have never commented on a video, but I love your channel more than most. You are such a special lady, a rare bird. Thank you

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Angela! At first I thought you meant that your grandfather would be upset that I ruined that old radio. Whew! So glad you liked it. It was extra work trying not to damage the clock, so I was relieved at the end to plug it in and see that it still worked! 😀

[@jensherman2771]

Angela, I did too and for the same reason. Have a happy week💛🎄💛

[@lorihamlin3604]

My mother was very crafty when it came to repurposing stuff from around the farm for indoor and outdoor decor about 50 years before it became trendy. We never threw anything away and I still pick up stuff around the farm and out of my Dad’s tobacco barn to repurpose. I ran across a box full of Christmas cards collected over the years..not sure what the plan is but I drug them home.

[@angelicag2042]

❤My favourite project was the antique radio. At first I thought, “No, Sherry!” 😂 But as I watched your vision unfold I thought it was genius. If ever I’m lucky enough to come across a vintage radio that will be my project as well! Well done!❤

[@tammyrobillard8194]

Totally agree!! She is so full of talent! My Dad had three of these old clock radios in his garage he’d hung onto. First thing I thought of when I saw this.

[@sherryoliver3215]

I am so thankful for your videos. I am disabled and can't go out much but I love to make things. IMHO you make the most creative wonderful decorations and all so inexpensively. I have learned much from you. May God bless you for sharing your ideas and techniques with us. ♥️

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Sherry 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@nancylopez4720]

I watched this video twice because all of these pieces were so good. Thanks for all of the printables. And thanks for the vintage ideas.

[@darm.8172]

Sherry…YOU Are My FAVORITE Come To…For Any Home DIYs I’d Like To Try!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH…For Your Kindness And Making Our Projects So Enjoyable And Being So Sweet To Give Us Links To Your Printables!!! Not Many People Are So Generous - AS YOU ARE!!! It Really Means A LOT!!! THANK YOU SO KINDLY FROM THE TOP…TO THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@hernz.gonz.2990]

vintage radio is spectacular"""""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but the boxes are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! congratulations applause applause!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pamahlvers4790]

All of the vintage ornaments were great. My favorite is the tree with bottle cap ornaments.

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Pam 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@TAKAMATOO]

Absolutely love the radio

[@dianaflegal4495]

My favorite was the vintage card wreath but all of these were fabulous

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Diana! 😊

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I sure like the vintage radio diorama! Unique!

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Cass 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@janetdavis5619]

The door hanger was my fave, then the radio💚❤️

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Janet 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Sherry I can never choose they are so festive, Thank you

[@kathyortiz4302]

I love them all, but boxes are my favorite ❤❤❤

[@debiegordon3787]

I also LOVE the SNOWFLAKE HANGER ❤️👍❤️

[@feliciasilvera2256]

I can’t ever decide which I like the most

[@beckyrumery6928]

I love everything in this video. I kept picking what I thought could be a favorite and realized I couldn't pick one. They are all gorgeous.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Becky! 😊

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Love the Shiny-Brite boxes but the snowflake with burned paper! Wow!

[@delmiller4184]

Thanks for these unique ideas. My favourite has to be the vintage wreath.

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Del 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@tweetscotchy1093]

The dioramas are essentially cute!!

[@karenmorse7031]

I love it all!!! My favorites are the Christmas card wreath abd snowflake door knob hanger. I love the vintage vibe!!

[@suesanders8822]

Theses are so amazing. I can't choose just one. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful and blessed week. ♥️🎄🌟

[@bananie2383]

Wow! Your imagination blows me away! Thanks for being a wonderful inspiration to many of us.

[@memesfarmhousedesigns9254]

My mom taught us four girls that you can ALWAYS make something from nothing. I just love your channel because you challenge us to do the same!!❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Meme! I think I would love your mom!😊

[@angelabatterman6381]

I fell in love with the scene in the clock radio. Everything was super looking.

[@dorisbiggs2547]

Ohh yes to everything again

[@shannonlynch4598]

Absolute GENIUS

[@vickiecorby3086]

I LOVE LOVE the card wreath!

[@lindasmith5190]

I love the little green tree with the bird and string in it's mouth.

[@barblynch4065]

Those boxes were my favorite, too. Reminded me of my childhood

[@barbkrieser8972]

Love the Shiny Brites boxes!!! But every project you did this time deserves mentioning!!! The bird cage is a true testof patience!!!❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! I’ve been making a lot of things with sticks this year, and I think I could make that birdcage much faster using sticks if I tried it again!

[@marlysshields8473]

Love the bird cage!

[@houseonahill4893]

Lord. Have. Mercy. You are the most creative person I have ever known! Everything was absolutely gorgeous! 🎄

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you! You. Are. So. Sweet!

[@houseonahill4893]

@@CanterburyCottage ❤️❤️

[@UnderAPileOfScrap]

LOVED the clock and the ornament box recreation! I liked all of the ideas, but those are my favorites.

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Beth 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@lynnpelletier4321]

I did not even know that I liked Victorian Christmas decorations......and turns out that ......I do!!!!! What great ideas. While I don't have a vintage radio, now remember how awesome dioramas are. My head is swimming with ideas! Thank you.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Lynn! Making dioramas is one of my favorite crafts. I can’t wait to make some more for my other Shiny Brite boxes!

[@karenparinisi3182]

My favorite was the Shiny Bright diorama. I love the bulbs and boxes. So glad to see these images, as I wouldn't want to destroy my boxes for decorations.

[@katherinepereira9088]

I adore vintage and these projects are so delightful. My favourite is the clock radio transformation.

[@charlottewilson4680]

I loved them all. But the radio was my favorite.

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

I have been viewing Christmas DYI videos on KZbin for years. They have for the most part all been done before and are boringly repetitious. I just had to say, your Milk Cap Ornaments are the most unique and wonderful Christmas DIY I have ever viewed. Well done! And thank you so much for all of the printouts, much less free!

[@lindacalfee5965]

The snow flake it’s beautiful

[@PandorasBox9330]

Everything Sherry...& I do mean everything, turned out SO nice...Thank You for sharing this 🙂

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Kimberly! 😊

[@nata3467]

I used my antique ornament boxes to create dioramas with vintage finds...one of my favorite craft ever.

[@joellenschweikert3238]

Do you know how to explain how to convert the files so I can print it. I’m not having any luck with that process. Thank you

[@nata3467]

@@joellenschweikert3238 No, since I have original boxes never even tried

[@rachelhendrickson7555]

FINALLY!! A BIRDCAGE ORNAMENT! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! YOU'RE AMAZING! 🥰💖❤💖❤💖!

[@CanterburyCottage]

I actually made two, but I wasn’t happy with how the other one turned out. I have an idea for improving it, so I will probably include it an upcoming video!

[@rachelhendrickson7555]

@@CanterburyCottage I can't wait!💖

[@giovannaparente917]

I liked the snowflake most of all.

[@jodeeclarklompa852]

I liked the Shiny Brite boxes and the mini milk decorations for a Christmas tree.

[@barbaraweber3084]

I just love watching you! It seems like you have a never ending supply of ideas, which I'm so happy about! God bless you and thank you for all your tips and tricks!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Barbara! Bless you, too!

[@tinakloepfer1581]

I LOVE the boxes too. Thank you so much for sharing your creative spirit!

[@patriciamalone3553]

The bird cage was genius.

[@toneil8470]

I love all of them. My favorite is the angel wings. Enjoy your day!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@Truelyblue333]

You are one the best creature’s I have watched. I also plug your channel on random comments I make. I want others to see just how beautiful your work is. Kathy Jo DIY is another great creative channel. You ladies are killing it………… 💝💝

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Sparkle! I don’t know Kathy Jo DIY, but I will have to check her out!😊

[@letabrandeberry2936]

I loved them all but the tiny cage was my fav.

[@kayk8123]

I just can't decide. So I won't. I loved them ALL!!! This sparked so many memories. 🥰

[@kayk8123]

👎HACKERS!!! YOU WILL BE CAUGHT!!!👎

[@vickigravette3649]

My favorite was the wreath,but they were all amazing .

[@kathystearns9012]

I've ALWAYS loved dioramas ever since I was a child. They fascinated me. I was given diorama eggs as a child too and kept them til the sugars turned yellow 💛 😉

[@ldeamon1961]

I loved the radio.

[@tinawatson1690]

The clock diorama is gorgeous 😍⏰⌚

[@margaretrose8105]

You never cease to Amaze me...thanks for sharing. My favorite was the tree in the spool of thread. Take care.

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Margaret 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@crankyladyvintage9434]

My favorite was the last project - the door hanger.

[@angelgirl8544]

Sherry. I love your creative videos. Thanks for sharing

[@truthfinderswithlisarobbin4176]

I liked the Shiny Brite project best!

[@vm5610]

I loved the wreath you made with the vintage postcard cutouts!

[@lindarapp3798]

The radio diorama and the vintage card wreath. But- -I was amazed when you did the snowflake and set the paper on fire! Who knew!? Well, obviously you did but I’d have been trying to cut around every little hole ! Now I know too. You always impart so much knowledge to us. Always look forward to your videos. Nothing ever looks tacky!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Linda! Did you see that some of the sheet music burned off one of the snowflake tips? I guess I didn’t put enough Mod Podge in that spot.

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

My favorite was the bird cage!!

[@RadBadJodster]

The radio. Very cool. ❤

[@rosemariericker7122]

snowflake was my favorite

[@kristenreed2324]

I love everything you do. And love your sweetness to those watching your videos.

[@libbyglover6688]

You are amazing!

[@graciechapa2566]

The clock re-do is my favorite ! It's beautiful !!! 🌹🌹🌹🌲🌲🌲

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Gracie! 😊

[@marilyncausey9348]

You never cease to amaze me! I was sufficiently impressed when you made a bird cage ornament out of literally nothing, but then you go and "trim" vintage sheet music to a snowflake by catching it on fire! 😂 I don't know how you think of all these things! The angel wings were my favorite. I could see that piece being seasonal, or even adorning a wall in a shabby chic room with a centerpiece of pastel pink roses and cream-colored lace ribbon!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Marilyn! I hadn’t thought of it, but you are right about the angel wings. They would look even prettier with pink roses and lace!!!🥰

[@smoothsailingmp]

Also the Christmas bird cage ornament

[@cherylgoff8955]

They were all wonderful but I loved the clock and the boxes!

[@habibahq4272]

What a petfect profound shsring Dr. Kiltz. Your positive energy transfer is so appreciated.

[@cathytyson5177]

What cute ideas! I couldn’t pick a favorite!

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Cathy 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@320jcford]

Love the vintage card wreath, but I think my favorite was the snowflake door hanger. Can’t wait to hear the jingle bells when the grandkids come over to bake cookies!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, that sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to have grandchildren, but my boys aren’t even married yet!!!

[@320jcford]

@@CanterburyCottage my oldest son has two children. My youngest son has a fiancé with two children. I love them all so much. You will love the experience!

[@andreaconti4379]

I love the radio village.

[@sarahmichaels2117]

The boxes were my favorite too!

[@deborahd4310]

Sherry, your ideas are amazing.

[@ednajohnson2190]

Love all of today's projects. I agree the shiny bright boxes were my favorite also.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Edna! 😊 I made tiny Shiny Brite boxes into ornaments in this week’s video. I think you’ll like them, too!

[@bonitaharrison4736]

I liked the door knob hanger.

[@giftedvision_thepodcast]

I love that clock diarama. It's so vintage and reminds me of my childhood

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Tara! 😊

[@connietowler3725]

The clock, love love it. The detail you put into it, just Beautiful. All these DIY's were great.. The snowflake really looked great after you put stain on it. Thank you 🎄

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Connie!😊

[@lisafriend5535]

The shiny bright boxes were my favorite.

[@robinsabo6932]

Everything you create is lovely! My favorite is the shiny brite shadow box!

[@dennishogan3550]

Hello Robin 👋 how're you doing? Have a blessed 🙏 day 😇. Hope to hear from you soon.

[@pamelagray6351]

Loved the door hanger n Angel wings!!!!

[@Becky-nn3pu]

So hard to choose a favorite! I loved the simplicity of the vintage card wreath! Each project was so unique! Thanks for your creativity and sharing of your ideas!

[@maryannvawter7431]

I loved the clock and the diaroma

[@sweethaven1929]

Love love the vintage card wreath

[@tach9663]

They're ALL my favorite!

[@giorgismama8024]

You never disappoint! I was thrilled to see these, as they remind me of my childhood. At 56, many of these things are similar to the decor back then. Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas! Very few have the talent and creativity to come up with these. Every one of these is gorgeous. Many blessings!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate all of your kind comments! I am so glad that you enjoy the vintage decor, too! 🥰

[@debplum]

Oh my goodness! I love every single one of these! Those little Shiny Brite boxes are my favorite.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Deb! 😊

[@jkom601]

Thank you so much ❣️❣️🤶🏻🤶🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🧚🏻🎄🎄🎄

[@cherylstark99]

I love them all. You never cease to amaze me. Thanks Sherry.

[@coriadams2195]

So I had watched so many of your videos and loved them. I also decided to watch other videos to get ideas and I have to tell you; you are my favorite. I mean, there is not even any comparison. I just have to tell you.

[@prisciladiaz14]

loved the mini bird cage and the snow flake thank you for sharing.

[@kimlampkin]

I really liked the bird cage and the doorknob hanger. Thank you for sharing.

[@sybilleulinski1827]

Fantastic! I can't shose a favorite, they are all sooo pretty! The little birdcage is genious!! Thank you for sharing.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Sybille!

[@joan01sessions]

My fav was the clock upcycle!!

[@valeriebigley8759]

My favorites were the card wreath and the snowflake

[@jewelenebynum5979]

Loved the radio.

[@elizabethnajjar1375]

Beautiful and thrift are the projects presented time and time again! There are so many ideas! Possibilities are endless!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Elizabeth! I really appreciate those kinds words! 😊

[@Carol-br3bd]

Love everyone of those creations Sherry. So warm and welcoming.

[@Nwladylaura369]

That first one with the clock radio was great! I would have painted it green to add to the Xmas look.