Repurposing Thrift Store Glassware
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Simple thrift store glassware and turning it into something you love is such fun! See how easy it is to recycle glassware into something new for you.
Whenever I go thrifting, the items I see the most are glassware. They are everywhere and the prices are so cheap because there is so much. Goodwill is one of my favorite places to find the best pieces at the best prices.
You will discover some inspiring ways to put new life into those forgotten glass pieces you find in your home or out thrifting. It’s a great way to reduce waste, give new purpose to discarded items and save a few dollars while you’re at it. And let’s not forget that these will add a bit of historical beauty to our homes.
I absolutely squealed with joy when I saw this window art with glass plates because I knew I had an old window sitting in the corner of the garage and that I wanted to do this project. I already have some old glass pieces from my family to start with. Now it’s time to go thrifting to fill in the holes. I plan to hang it over my garden table in the lanai and watch the sun make it sparkle in the morning.
Check out how my version of this idea came out.
I’ve been wanting to make a glass jar terrarium but haven’t found the right jar yet and couldn’t really see it in my mind. But I love how this turned out. What a great project to make with the kids in smaller jars.
Let’s just take a long look at this glass bird bath for a bit! I mean, isn’t it the most perfect bird bath using an old glass ashtray? I’ve seen those ashtrays before and they are heavy. And the addition of the glass bird is perfection. Would look so whimsey in any garden.
Wouldn’t these pressed flower lanterns look so cute for an outdoor night wedding or party? So cute and really easy to make. Glass jars like these are every where and in a lot of our homes.
I’ve seen a ton of these plate flower art items all over Pinterest. There are so many plates to be found at really reasonable prices at Goodwill. Another whimsey item for your garden.
I made this glass pumpkin Pottery Barn knockoff several years ago for fall and I still love it to this day. The glass pumpkins can be found at the Dollar Store or should I say the Dolla and a Half Store in today’s world. Really easy to make and if you love the look of mercury glass, you will find this perfect for fall.
I had someone give me several tea cup pots for small plants but I never thought about using them as a teacup succulent planter. I used mine for African Violets and they make such cute little gifts. Drill a hole in the bottom of the teacup and then glue it to the saucer.
This tea cup bird feeder is just adorable and the birds will love you for it. If you have parties out in your garden, this would add so much to your decor.
Another great idea for an old lantern bird feeder by taking a discarded street lantern with no glass and just adding bird feed. I love that the feed is protected by the top of the lantern.
This will be another DIY I will do because I have several old glassware items like this. These homemade candles using glassware are really easy to use and would be so pretty sitting around your home.
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I love glass-stained windows and hope to move to a home with one. If it does not, I would go thrifting to find one, as this one is beautiful.
oh my.. each one of them is so very pretty.. i kept thinking this is my fav one as i saw each one 🙂 loved all of them but i think i can try the pressed flower lantern most easily
I love these ideas. I will pass them onto my daughter. She will want to do some of these.
So many great ideas here. I love the ones that use tea cups.
Oh! Using them as candle holders or containers is a genius idea! A great way to used our saved wax too.
Beautiful ideas in this post! I would love to DIY the pressed flower lanterns!
So many fun ideas for ways to upcycle. These are great! It is neat to have some craft projects.
Your creative transformations of thrift store glassware are a burst of inspiration! The way you repurpose these forgotten items into charming decorations is captivating. Your ideas, from the glass plate window art to the teacup succulent planters, are both eco-friendly and delightful. Kudos for sharing your artistic flair!
Wow! These are all really great and amazing ideas! Thanks for sharing this with us
What a really great ideas you have here Id love to try making these crafts!
Finding beautiful antique pieces for next to nothing at thrift stores is always such a joy, what cute ways to repurpose them too!
These are such great ideas! Love that pressed floral lanterns and bird feeder ❤️.
Thanks for sharing this repurposing glassware. Your post was incredibly helpful.
These are very cute Ideas you can us for repurposing any glassware, or other ideas that you find. Thanks for sharing these tips with us.
I need some new home decor for my house. I’ll have to check out thrift stores and see if I can find some hidden gems.
Wow, these are impressive! I love what you’ve done. The terrarium is so nice, and I love those teacups, too. Visiting from Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
My mom loved glass, and that suncatcher piece in the window reminds me so much of her. I love your finds. Visiting from Wonderful Wednesday.