25 Thrift Store Christmas Decor Ideas

I know what you’re envisioning when you saw the title– cheap plastic Christmas decor circa 1980’s, or cheesy nutcrackers that cracked too many walnuts. But WAIT. There’s more to thrift store decor that what meets the eye. With a little paint, perhaps some glue, you can elevate easy-to-find thrift store cast-offs into classy, chic Christmas decor. Really. Case in point: this 1970s cheesy plastic wreath became almost porcelain like with a coat of glossy white spray paint:

While this isn’t from a thrift store, you can use this idea and take any Christmas tea towel or linens and turn them into an art piece.

Here’s a shopping list of items to look for during your next trip to the thrift store:

* cylinder vases

* spray-paintable nutcrackers & nativity scenes

* old skis & snowshoes

* frames & trays

* glass domes & cloches

* bulb shaped ornaments to repurpose

* Christmas sweaters & linens

* plastic wreaths

*vintage books

* Christmas cookie cutters

Wondering what to do with those treasures? Check out these amazing blogs for creative ideas for giving new life to thrift store ‘junk’ by turning them into gorgeous Christmas decorations!

Mind blown yet? These clever ideas prove you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover.. or, a cheesy ornament by it’s exterior. 😉

Happy thrifting, friends!

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