For the last couple of weeks, I have been reading and seeing some really great posts & videos on many different vintage topics. Some of them were so interesting that I thought I would share the Top 7 with you.

1940s vintage image of a woman wearing a fur coat and a 1940s style turban reading the newspaper at a malt shop counter.

1. I’m going to begin with a real Canadian issue: The Weather

Here in Canada we have a great show called ‘This Hour has 22 minutes‘ (now called ’22 minutes’) and it’s a comedy show that focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. It’s really funny and I have enjoyed their skits over the years. Recently they added a parody to the 100 years of Beauty video that has been making it’s rounds, with a VERY Canadian version. Take a look (click on image to see video)

2. Pembroke, Ontario, a local business entrepreneur, Lawrence Freiman has just opened an exciting new store that everyone in town is talking about…..

‘Online Shopping in the 1950s‘ by MessyNessychic

1950s vintage image of Vis-O-Matic department store

3. ‘How to get a 1930s look without spending a fortune‘ by Vintage Gal

This post made me over the moon with excitement, because I love 1930s style (especially those wide legged pants) but really don’t have any pieces in my closet due to the cost. WELL those days are possibly over thanks to the Vintage Gal. Check out her post on some great tips.

4. The big VIVA Rockabilly weekender is almost upon us (APRIL!!) and Jessica from Chronically Vintage did a super post on ‘25 Fabulous Vintage Fashions Finds for VIVA‘. Happy Shopping!

5. JUNE 29th, 2022 UPDATE-WEBSITE NO LONGER AVAIL.

Need a little Vintage music inspiration? Then look no further then ‘The Glamorous Housewife” blog post on just that, ‘A Vintage Inspired Musical Journey‘. She has featured 5 fantastic artists, including Toronto’s favorite ‘Alex Pangman‘ who plays for the Lindy Hop scene and Jazz lovers alike on a regular basis.

vintage-inspired-music by the glamorous housewife

6. As Black History Month is winding down, I wanted to share a very important piece of Canadian History. The story of Viola Desmond, an entrepreneur who challenged segregation in Nova Scotia in the 1940s.

Further Reading: Take a look at other ‘The Women of the Canadian Heritage Minutes: 1900s-1940s“

7. ARTICLE NO LONGER AVAIL (June 29th, 2022 Update) And then to end this post, lets end it with the most heart warming moment of this month…..71 Years Later, WWII Vet Reunites with Wartime Girlfriend in Australia.

World War II vintage image of a couple — Source: Peoples

I hope you enjoyed some of these vintage goodies, as much as I did (Isn’t that last one just so wonderful??).

Question Time: Did you find some cool reads or videos this month that you would like to share? If so post in the comments below.

Have a great weekend friends.

Liz 🙂

So I have decided that this year for the Holiday’s I’m going to try to be more crafty. I want to fill my home and my life with things I have made, even if they look like they were created by a 2-year-old (I seriously am terrible with the technical side of things). I will try though and maybe even post some of my ventures here or on Instagram…maybe (see note above lol).

For todays post, I wanted to share some fun kitschy Christmas Craft ideas that I have found from other creators, that you can make this holiday season.

So lets get crafty friends!

The Vintage Inn Blog Christmas Blog Post: 10 Awesome Kitschy Christmas Craft Ideas

10 Awesome Christmas Kitschy Craft Ideas

1. How to make a Rainbow Ornament Mantel. I love this look! So Colourful!

Chirstmas Craft: How to make a Rainbow Ornament Mantel

Source: Martha Stewart

2. How to make Winter Village Jars/or Kitschy Christmas Scenes

My friend created these last year and I am madly in love with them and would love to recreate one for myself. Unfortunately this year I dropped the ball on it as I have no vintage Christmas decor to use, but I will start collecting for next year.

Christmas Craft: How to make Winter Village Jars/or Kitschy Christmas Scenes — Source: eclecticallyvintage

3. Here is another one: ‘Car in Jar Snow Globe‘

4. Pastel Christmas Bottlebrush Trees by Saturday Finds

Christmas Craft: Pastel Christmas Bottlebrush Trees — Source: Saturday Finds

5 & 6. Another Bottlebrush Tree Craft idea PLUS Snowfall Garland & Snowball Lights (love this!) by Mod Vintage Life.

Christmas Craft: Bottlebrush Tree Craft idea PLUS Snowfall Garland & Snowball Lights — Source: Mod Vintage Life

7. Vintage Christmas Ornament Wreath by Retro Renovation

Christmas Craft: Vintage Christmas Ornament Wreath — Source: Retro Renovation

8. Festive Felt Trees by Allsorts Makery. I love how colourful these are.

9. Christmas Garland by Creative Breathing

This one has multiple steps but I was really intrigued with just one part, the skate pictured below.

Christmas Craft: felt skate ornament for a Christmas Garland. — Source: Creative Breathing

Here is the full garland if you are feeling really crafty.

Holiday Vintage Felt Garland Christmas Craft — Source: Creative Breathing

10. Now this is cool! Twinkle Lights Shadow Box by The Glamorous Housewife

Christmas Craft: Twinkle Lights Shadow Box

Oct 2023 Note: It appears that you can no longer purchase this handy little resource. I will update the link below if this changes.

Lastly, Fellow blogger Brittany at Va-Voom Vintage has actually written an E-Book on Kitschmas Crafting which you can purchase HERE. Fantastic! More Kitschmas Crafting for everyone!!

kitschmas crafting with va voom vintage retro christmas crafts tutorials ebook

So I have been thinking…can someone make all of these for me instead? lol! Happy Crafting..everyone else.

Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Christmas Blog Posts from the 1920s-1960s

Liz 🙂

Tag: Vintage

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10 Awesome Kitschy Christmas Craft Ideas

10 Awesome Christmas Kitschy Craft Ideas