Upcycled Vintage Jewelry

I haven't done a post on upcycling for a bit. Let's take a look at what some crafty people are doing to upcycle jewelry and different items into jewelry.

I'm always amazed at the creativity out there.

Images via ZipperedHeart 

At ZipperedHeart you can find super cute pins and cell phone covers made with vintage zippers.

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Love these industrial style bracelets made from vintage rulers!

image via balanced 

Rachel of balanced makes jewelry, such as the lovely ring above made from a vintage floral tin.

images via UpcycledByZincwhite

It takes a creative mind to fashion jewelry out of colored pencils. Lidia and Paul of zincwhite came up with the idea of using artist waste for making jewelry. The rings and brooch above were made using rejected color pencils from the Derwent factory. The pencils are combined into a block, then cut and shaped.

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I like the vintage charm of this upcycled necklace and think the blue enamel brooch adds a very nice touch.

images via ATreasuredPast

This etsy seller uses vintage stamps from all over the world and uses them in bracelets, necklaces, brooches, rings and cufflinks - a great idea!

Vintage Metal Beds

Oh bed! Oh bed!

Oh delicious bed!

That heaven on earth

To the weary head.

- Thomas Hood

image via everyday Lovely

I've always been drawn to vintage metal beds, particularly those made during the Depression and after. With a design referred to as Austere, these beds have much less ornamentation, (or none) simple curves and clean lines, much different from their preceding styles such as Victorian, Art Nouveau or Art Deco.

What I like about these beds is their ability to exist in different types of decor.

Stripped to the bare metal and sealed, they look industrial. With a chippy finish they look country, rustic or shabby chic. Painted a bright color like the yellow bed above they can look modern, funky or eclectic.

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I'm not sure if the above bed is vintage or a reproduction, but it demonstrates how white paint and simple bedding make this bed in it's surroundings look fresh and modern.

image via Yvette, Peeling Paint, Rustic Inclinations on Pinterest

The above vintage beauty shows it's age, but still has much charm.

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This bed is at home in an industrial setting.

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Modern linens with a vintage feel are right at home with this bed.

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I really like the bird comforter on this vintage metal bed, it looks anything but old. And it shows how adaptable these beds are for children's room.

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What girl wouldn't want this bed? Kelly of The Lilypad Cottage shows how she transformed this bed for her daughter.

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image via The Newlywed Diaries

image via Dans le Townhouse, from Cote Sud Magazine 

The metal bed above, originally shown in a French magazine, is very striking.

image via curate and love

Upcycled Bridal

I must admit that classic weddings and wedding gowns are not my favorite. When I was planning my own wedding years ago, I wanted to wear a 1940's style navy blue blazer and skirt, as I was infatuated with clothing of that era then. But my mother insisted as her only daughter I wear a white wedding gown and so I complied. I refused to wear a veil though, instead wearing a wreath of flowers in my hair.

One of my daughters is getting married next summer. I've been looking at DIY ideas and upcycled items for weddings and would like to share a few of them with you.

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This hair comb was made using a repurposed rhinestone jewelry and antique silver leaves. I think it's lovely.

image via hangingbyathread1, Very sweet Bridal Cuff Bracelet

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I think this bridal design t-shirt would be cute to wear for opening presents the day after the wedding.

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This bandeau veil with rosette was fashioned from a vintage wedding gown. The rhinestone center came from a vintage necklace. 

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These bridal bouquets are fashioned by Suzy Webster from vintage jewelry. If my daughter likes this, I'm going to look for a tutorial on how to make one.

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I think this upcycled wedding dress is just gorgeous!

At this point we just need to focus on a location since my daughter isn't getting married for another year and a half. But it's fun to look at all the different ideas 

and I hope that you enjoyed it also!