Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

09 October
Some blogging friends and I are getting together today for a little vintage Thanksgiving blog hop! We will each be sharing a vintage-themed Thanksgiving project!


I will share mine with you here first and then you'll be able to "hop" over to the other ladies' blogs to see their projects! It sounds like fun, right? 😀

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette with the Creative Vintage Darlings


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

My project started with this antique clock I brought home from my mom's house.


It belonged to my grandma and while I don't think it works anymore, I think it's so beautiful 😍


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


The detail in the clock face is cool!


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


And check out the old label inside!


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


And this is why I don't think it works anymore! But even the parts are cool looking!


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


I wanted to use this clock to display some of my vintage Thanksgiving Gurley candles.


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


You can learn more about Gurley candles in my guide: Gurley and Tavern Candles Collectibles Guide.


I added some fairy lights to the inside of the clock by stringing them through a hole already in the back of the clock. The battery pack for the lights nestles nicely underneath the clock.


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


I used black command hooks to hold some of the lights in place and tucked some up under the bell in the clock.


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Then I added some things inside the clock to make a sweet Thanksgiving scene:

  • the pilgrim couple
  • a turkey
  • a little Indian candle
  • a mini bail of hay
  • a pumpkin wreath
  • a tiny faux pumpkin
  • some tiny pinecones
  • faux leaves

And I tucked a vintage fall postcard I had behind the lights to create a background.


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

I used some orange baker's twine and vintage book pages to make a mini pennant banner.


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

I stamped "Give" on the banner and hung it across the top.


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


And then used Scrabble tiles to spell out "Thanks."

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette


I have it sitting on the entry table in my living room.


Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Now be sure to check out the other ladies' vintage Thanksgiving goodies!!

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

One House 2 Barns / Home to Heather / Lora Bloomquist

Vintage Thanksgiving Vignette

Little Vintage Cottage / Vinyet Etc.


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  1. This is ADORABLE!!! Old clocks are so neat...I think it's fantastic how you completely gave this clock a new life by this cute little vignette! Those candles are amazing and I love the banner!!

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