Do you love finding vintage thrift items? Here are just a few finds from my latest vintage thrift haul. I only spent a total of $50 & now have 35 items to keep, resell & upcycle.
Along with sharing a few of my newfound treasures I have two sets of free printable tags for you! If you scroll to the bottom of this post I have also included additional printables used in the video following the thrift haul!
Next week, I will be upcycling the non-vintage items & I will share the finished projects here on my blog and on my channel.
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FREE Vintage Inspired Printable Tags to Download!
These free printable tags were created just for you & inspired by my latest thrift haul (& gifts) filled with vintage finds.
Both png and pdf downloads are available below depending on which you prefer. I have created both a blue/gray print along with a black/gray set.
Each set has its own pin that you can save on your Pinterest board for future use.
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Vintage Thrifted Finds & Gifts
Here are just a few of my favorite vintage finds from a recent haul. A few vintage items were given to me by family and those I will be keeping. The vintage items I will be selling online on Etsy & my online store. Some of the other items I recently purchased will be upcycled or repurposed in my next couple of videos and those will also be available for purchase soon.
Vintage Dietz Lanterns
My brother gave these beauties and more of his collection to me. They will remain in our family and I’ll be sure to share more of them with you soon.
Dietz lanterns opened in Brooklyn, NY then after a fire moved to Syracuse, NY. Dietz opened in 1840 & closed in 1992 but many of its lanterns still remain in working condition to this day.
I found a lot of information on the history of the company online as well as how to care for your lanterns. I will be researching further to find their age and details about these pieces.
Syracuse China White Ceramic Teapot
I purchased this teapot for $1.99 and I am not sure if I will be keeping this piece for decor or reselling. I ran a google image search but could not find this exact model.
Another vintage find was made in Central NY in Syracuse. Syracuse China opened and was formerly known as Onondaga Pottery which opened in 1871.
Syracuse China was used worldwide in restaurants, airplanes, trains, cruise ships, and
For more history of the company visit the Onondaga Historical Association online @ https://www.cnyhistory.org
Currier and Ives Blue Winter Bells
Each bell has a nostalgic winter print and sound when rung. I paid .70 cents for each which I thought was a wonderful price.
The information I found online dates them both around 1976. I did find a few listed for sale on various sites including Etsy.com and Ebay.com listed for around $10 each.
Currier and Ives was an NYC print publishing company from 1834 to 1907. For more information on this historic company visit https://www.britannica.com/topic/Currier-and-Ives
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Free Printable Vintage Inspired Tags
I recommend printing these vintage-inspired tags onto cardstock for durability.
To create an aged look you can tear the edges of the tags +/or you can brush on watered-down antiquing wax, paint, or coffee/tea to the edges.
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Blue Vintage Tags (PNG)
Blue Vintage Tags (PDF)
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Black & White Vintage Tags (PDF)
Black & White Vintage Tags (PNG)
Which set do you like better? Let me know if you’d like to see this print in a different color OR what would you like to see for free future printables?
Blessings, Kim
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I printed this image onto rice paper using my inkjet printer. I applied it to a “vintage-inspired” washboard. Then I attached a basket to the washboard.
FREE PRINTABLE Vintage Ad with Bird (PDF)
Free Vintage Inspired Printable Squares
This next set of printables I used to makeover a set of thrifted coasters. I reversed the graphics and printed them out on freezer paper using my inkjet printer. Then using a plastic scraper I rubbed the backside of the paper which allowed the printer ink to adhere to the coaster.
This set of printables is available in a transparent background (great for waterslide decals, too) and one set is blue on a white background.
Set of 4 Squares with Rabbit on a white background (PDF)
Set of 4 Squares with Key & Books on a white background (PDF)
Transparent Background Option
Set of 4 with Rabbit on a transparent background (PNG)
Set of 4 with a Key & Books on a transparent background (PNG)
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I noted your printables are provided in both PDF & PNG format. What is the difference? Most of my graphic prints are PDF. Clearly, I’m not computer smart.
Hi Anna, I am glad you asked. I am new to sharing designs so I am learning as I go. I believe that pdf offers better quality. I shared graphics with transparent backgrounds as png on the program I use. I read that transparent backgrounds can be saved as a pdf using Photoshop, but I have yet to use that program. Thank you for your question! ~Kim