There is a big trend in decorating right now to make things look old and distressed. To get this look a little easier, why use some vintage elements and incorporate into your home decor. Decorating with architectural salvage is a great way to add character and vintage charm into your home.
A few days ago I was thinking about making some ornaments for my Christmas tree using my grandma’s vintage costume jewelry. As I thought about how I would put it all together, inspiration hit! I remembered I had some vintage door plates.
I love incorporating vintage items into my decor. A while ago I picked up these vintage door plates at one of my favorite shops, The Green Brick in Ogden, Utah.
I’ve been waiting for the perfect project to use the door plates on and this was it! Upcycling vintage door plates into Christmas ornaments was the perfect project for them. Along with using my grandma’s vintage costume jewelry, I also incorporated crystals from an old chandelier.
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I will “brooch” the subject of the doorplate ornaments. So unique! I have many pins of my late aunts, mother, and mother-in-law. Can’t wait to get started on this project as gifts for my brothers and in-laws and me!
Thanks for the excellent directions and for the inspiring idea!
Thank you Pam! It make me so happy to see old discarded pieces reinvented and loved. When I made these, I gave some to each of my sisters. It brought tears to their eyes. To have a ornament that with such sentimental meaning made the perfect Christmas gift. Happy crafting!
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