The Best Thrifted Valentine's Decor Ideas
You will love these thrift store ideas if you are looking for budget-friendly Valentine’s decor ideas. I’ve gathered ten or more ideas for recycling, or up-cycling thrift store finds to use for your Valentine’s Day decorating.
You will see some simple crafting ideas that will turn your inexpensive finds into the perfect Valentine’s Decor.
Thrifting With The Gals
Welcome to the first Thrifting with the Gals of 2023. If you are new to our series, we are friends who share a love for vintage and thrifted decorating.
We all live in different parts of the country, but we come together once a month to share thrift store shopping ideas and how to decorate with your treasures.
Here are the Gals:
- Ann from Dabbling and Decorating finds her treasures as she travels between Vermont and Maine. She decorates both homes with so many vintage treasures.
- Kristin from White Arrows Home loves thrifting in Minnesota and adds some of her finds to her vintage store.
- Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest loves to travel and bring her vintage treasure to her lovely Florida Home.
- I am from North Carolina, and I love to fill my farmhouse and beach cottage with thrift store finds
Today our guest host is Heidi from Eleanor Rose Home. Heidi frequents thrift and vintage shops in Massachusetts.
If you are joining me from Kristin at White Arrows Home, I know you loved her ideas for displaying handkerchiefs.
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Thrifted Valentine’s Decor Ideas
First, I want to share a couple of recent thrift store finds that happen to be perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Thrifted Heart Hanging Basket
I was strolling the isles of GoodWill when I spied this cut heart-shaped hanging basket. It was filled with spanish moss and only $2.00.
Y’all know I couldn’t leave it behind. It’s the perfect farmhouse rustic decor I love.
All that was needed was a few red tulips to brighten it up and some red and white yarn to hang it over an old cabinet door.
Patchwork Quilt Heart
Another find was some cute patchwork quilt heart pillows. I use these great finds all year long, but they take center stage for Valentine’s decor.
You may also want to look for old quilts to make your own pillows.
Vintage Seed Packets
This is a DIY project from a couple of years ago, but I pull it out yearly. The Vintage Seed Packet and Moss Heart Garland is perfect decor from Valentine’s through summer.
Look for old seed packets or other vintage gardening images to make this easy garland.
Thrifted Milk Glass
I have an extensive collection of thrifted milk glass, which includes several vases.
To create Valentine’s decor, you only need to fill a vase with red or pink flowers.
I added red tulips to the vase and a paper heart garland, and thrifted vintage bottles to the bathroom vanity for an easy and inexpensive Valentine’s vignette.
Old Books or Music Pages
Another item that I collect regularly is old books and music pages. They come in handy for so many decor projects. Here are a few ways to use them for Valentine’s Decor.
Vintage Key, Thrifted Frame and Old Book Page
First, this project is a combination of three thrifted finds.
Old keys are another item I’m always tempted to pick up if the price is right. In addition, a chippy old picture frame will usually find its way to my house.
Therefore, combining these three inexpensive thrifted finds is an easy DIY decor project and a great gift.
To make this paper heart garland, you only need old music sheets, red craft paper, and jute twine.
Cut the hearts with a silhouette cutting machine or by hand. Use a large needle to thread the jute twine and attach the hearts by running the threaded needle through the heart.
Cork Hearts
Another fun and inexpensive way to use old corks is to make this trio of cork hearts to be used for Valentine’s Day.
Vintage Buttons
Do you collect old buttons? I previously repurposed clothing and saved all the buttons to embellish my designs. Therefore, I have a lot of vintage buttons, but I still need to use them.
The next two ideas are on my list of projects I’d love to attempt.
Puffy Button Heart
My friend, Michelle at Thistle Key Lane, is so creative, and she recently made this Puffy Button Heart to add to a Valentine’s Day Cloche Vignette. I can see several ways to add this cute vintage button heart to your decor this season.
Vintage Button Heart Pillow
Another creative way to use vintage buttons for Valentine’s Decor is this cute heart pillow.
Michele at Vintage Home Design created is lovely and graciously allowed me to share her design. You can see the easy-to-follow tutorials here.
Scrap Fabric
I have shared several pillow tutorials using scrap fabrics. This heart scrap fabric pillow was my very first project.
This is an easy vintage-inspired project if you shop for fabrics or have a collection of leftover materials.
All you need is a pillow cover and a small amount of fabric. The options are unlimited.
Can you think of other ways to use vintage or thrifted finds to decorate for Valentine’s Day?
Here are a few simple ideas that I’ve added to my list but haven’t done yet.
- Fill vintage jars with candy hearts
- Add red and pink vintage buttons to a jar or bowl
- Make heart-shaped gift tags from old music or book pages
- Use vintage Valentine’s cards – string them together for a garland or add them to a large bowl.
I can’t wait to hear your ideas.
More Thrifting With The Gals
Next up is Heidi at Eleanor Rose Home with a vintage Soup Tureen Centerpiece.
Heidi – Vintage Soup Tureen Centerpiece / Ann – Dishy Kitchen Hooks You Can DIY
Robyn – 5 Ways To Style Vintage Books / Kristin – Vintage Collection Using & Displaying Old Handkerchiefs
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