Thriftmas: Making Vintage Assemblages from Mostly Secondhand and Thrifted Items 

I love #1. My mom gave me a little figurine . Favorite tradition is crafting gifts.

No. 1 or No. 2 Both are wonderful! My favorite family tradition is the Italian tradition of frying smelts on Christmas Eve. I love the idea of using the purse as the base. Great assemblages Katherine! All of them!

Beautiful. You have definitely inspired me to make my own. thanks

These are so AWESOME!! Great job and thanks for sharing😊

I love how these turned out so much! I am so inspired now! I'm totally going to make one. I have tons of vintage knick knacks. I seriously can't wait to get started on this project. They will make beautiful centerpieces on a mantle or table. Thank you!

So very sweet. I also love how you preserve the integrity of the found treasures. And obviously care about the environment! ❤

You would be surprised what you can find to make these assemblages with...even something new and unexpected. I had gathered some items to make an assemblage when I realized that I really didn't have anything to place the items on or in. Nothing seemed to work. However, one evening, I had just came back from Dairy Queen where I had ordered some cheese sticks. And I thought that if I painted and decoupaged the container that the cheesy goodness came in, it might be the container I needed. I wanted to add the words "Be Joyful" to the container, that I had cut from a Christmas card. I began by painting over the DQ on the front of that container. (Where I eventually placed "Be Joyful.") But I hadn't really examined the container closely until I started to paint it. As I began to paint my way around to the back side of the little box, I realized it had printed on it, the words, "fill up on Happy." How sweet! And to top it off, there were atomic star designs sprinkled around those words. Looked like it was right out of the 1950's. I was pleasantly surprised, and suffice it to say, I did not paint over the back of that container. By the time I was done, as cute as the assemblage was as a whole, my favorite part is that Dairy Queen takeout container. It turned out just perfect. You really can use just about anything for these assemblages. And they are fun to make, no right or wrong, fool proof, (which I really need), and they just turn your Christmas into a mid-century party. I love them. And the grandkids really love them too. I know how they feel. I remember my grandmother's little odd mid century assemblages and decor from when I was a little girl. It always seemed so magical to me. They can even be made rather quickly. It is a win win. I highly recommend doing them. And this is a great video to help get you started.

Beautiful arrangements. I make things like this too. They are very fun projects to make.

Hi Katherine, love your video ..... my favourite was number 3 with the little girl .... so cute, I'm going to make an assemblage for everyday using some of my vintage figurines 😊⚘⚘ xxx

I, love # 1, it reminds me of my Grandma (Whom I, miss very much) She would always do projects like yours every holiday for my bother and I. So every Christmas tree that I, have put up. I, decorate with all of the little creations she made me from the past. Thank you for reminding me of the creativity that so inspired my lovely Grandma.😀🌹

That Santa is adorable! Glad it was still there the next day

I am a scratch and dent thrifter too. Mainly dolls that need to be rescued but vintage Christmas too

Be sure to enter the giveaway everyone! Thank you for everyone who stopped by for the premiere to chat too!

I love the look of your Assemblages! I want to learn and make some this Summer 2022.

Great video!!❤️💚

Ever think of scrapbook paper to cover base. They do make vintage ones

2! My fav tradition is to make homemade hot chocolate,bundle the kids up in their pjs and jackets, put on Christmas music and drive around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. It was always just my mom and I and I really treasure that memory. It’s something my kids look forward to doing every year now

Your soooo creative!!! I would have never thought of doing that! Good use of cardboard too, I love how much you upcycled. I love number 2. Favorite holiday tradition is putting up the tree. Once the tree was up we would lay under it and look up at the lights. Something about the smell of cranberries and the lights just makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Just found your channel. New subscriber here, I just want to say what a wonderful tutorial. You did a fabulous job explaining everything while not spending too much time on repetitive steps . My first thought was to use floral foam but I like the idea of reusing cardboard and building a stand. Even though it’s too late to enter the give away, I’d like to share my favorite Christmas tradition. As a young girl, maybe or 8 or 9, my mom let me help with sending out Christmas cards. I started out selecting the card for each recipient and addressing the envelopes and the next year she also let me sign the cards from the family for those recipients that didn’t also receive a personal note or letter from her. I felt so proud to be entrusted with such a big responsibility as a young girl. My mom passed away 24 years ago but I always think of her when I still send out my Christmas cards each year. 🎄🎅

Adorable

This makes me want to do this with a bunch of my random knick knacks! #2 is just too adorable!!! My favorite family tradition is either decorating the Christmas tree together while we all drink hot coco as classic Christmas musical is playing! Or its when my family goes to my grandmothers for some homemade Christmas eve breakfast!! 😋

Angela Marksberry sent me here. I love vintage assemblages. I love both 1 and 2. Very inspiring 😊

Nr 2 is beautiful! I do Christmas cards every year! ^^

These are all so cute! I wish I had been here sooner But I loved watching (I hope you will have more give-aways again) Also I loved loved the Santa in the vintage purse Thank you for sharing them all!

So sad I missed the give away. But after all, it is July 2021! All of these are adorable. You did a great job! Hope you will do many more for all the holidays. Btw, I pushed the subscribe button!!! Had to do it! Tfs😊

You talk with your hands.