Look for bright jewel colors, or deep rich hues such as burgundy or midnight blue. Save any buttons or accessories to reuse for other projects. Fashionable, stylish, and cheap, your new throw pillows will add a touch of glamour to your sofa or bed. Look for old costume jewelry that can be taken apart and fashioned into new and interesting pieces. Discarded pins, hair clips, rings, and bracelets can all be cleaned and restored into wearable items that you can use to fill a faux jewelry box.
Teenagers especially enjoy retro jewelry items.
A hot glue gun is a great tool to have on hand for these projects. Old bottles with interesting shapes or designs have many possibilities. Add a ribbon or fill with colored marbles to create eye catching room decor. Or cluster a few on a corner shelf to add personality to a bland wall. In addition, some old glassware is valuable.