Creative Things To Make With Old Crystal & Glassware

Glass flower vases, candy dishes, crystal salad bowls, candle sticks, even old glass light fixtures - yes, I'm talking glassware!

You know, that pretty glassware and crystal that tends to pile up after a while but you just sort of don't want to throw it away.

 Maybe you've inherited some pieces from great aunt so-and-so. 

Or maybe you tend to gravitate toward the glassware end of the thrift store. (Really, I'm hopin' your man is sending you flowers at a rate where those vases are just piling up and you don't know what to do with them all!) Anyway, no matter how you've accrued them, sometimes this type of glassware can accumulate in your home until you find yourself looking for storage space for these extra pieces. 

Well guess what? Today I'm going to share with you some awesome ideas for ways that you can upcycle that old glassware into something new for your home. Check it out!

Cute project using punch glasses by Just Bee 'n Me

Elegant light fixtures (above and below) made from decanters by Lee Broom
via A Chair In A Room

This garden birdbath was made with an old light fixture

Here's a similar piece that uses an old lamp base and light fixture for a birdbath

Bowl lights by BootsNGus via Etsy

Wrap the lips of old globe light fixtures with wire and use them to hold candles or for organization

Milk glass garden art by Hayseed Homemakin'

Repurposed light fixture hanging planter or bird feeder by ARTfulSalvage via Etsy

Teacup and vase bird feeders made by Amanda Cunningham

Upcycled vintage Anchor Hocking Fire King fruit bowl pendant light by BootsNGus via Etsy

Hanging candle holders made from old globe lights DIY by Tattered Style

What do you think?

Swanky Spray Paint Transformations

Ok, time for a cool post!
Spray paint transformations! 
Yes, that's fun things you can do with spray paint to transform an object and give it an entirely new look.
 Awesome? Of course it is! 

First off - are you the type of person who walks right past the old glassware and knickknack figurines at a flea market or at the thrift shop without giving them a second glance? Check out these photos below and I promise you won't ever look at those things the same way again...

This cute dish was made by Morena from plastic & glass dollar store finds and silver spray paint (above and below)

 Check out the DIY here

Wood plaques + dollar store figurines + glue + spray paint = awesome



The ever popular spray painted mason jars

Spray painted canning mason jars

...These shells, by Chic Done Cheap, are spray painted

Spray painted wooden bangle bracelets by Vozclothingandart via Etsy

This one is a GREAT craft for the kids - first, you spray paint a wreath entirely white, then once it is dry, give the kids some colorful kid-safe acrylic paints and brushes and let them go to town adding color as they please. This is a great way to encourage creativity and teach color coordination. Encourage them to experiment!





I've seen lots of these old chandeliers redone in many different colors, but I like this red one by justlaine



Before and after Birdbath by Mamaroots. I'd love one in purple or red!



The same goes with garden furniture. Again, love!

Awesome adjustable spray paint swivel lamp made by Weasel Works via Etsy

What color would YOU paint this?

How to do it? Click here for some quick tips on how to use spray paint


What do you think?
Have you ever done a spray paint transformation?