Have you been craving your very own vintage sled, but need a more wallet-friendly version? Don’t miss out–full details right this way!
I have been wanting/looking (ok, ok stalking!) all of the local shops/junk yards/antiques in town, the internet, and basically anywhere I can thing of that could possibly have a vintage sled. However, I have been known for being a little bit on the frugal side.
I’m not even sure if that’s the right word to describe myself though.
Why? Because I’m sort of in between being a cheap skate and “I’m not going to spend that much”, if that even makes sense. I’m kind of like Barbie meets a budget. Only my measurements are a little more realistic. ;)
When I was much, much younger my mother used to tell me I had good taste because I always wanted everything that was super expensive. Now, I still have similar tastes, but I’ve just learned to make it all by myself instead. Win-win, right?
Moving on.
After seeing some incredible vintage sleds, but no where near my means to actually be able to afford one of those beauties, I decided to–yup, you know what’s coming next–create my own. Believe it or not, it wasn’t hard to make at all. Seriously. It took me one hour. That’s it!
- scrap/reclaimed wood
- twisted rope
- Fork York Red Fusion Mineral Paint


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How to Build a Vintage Sled


SO, SO cute!!! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Thank you so much, Kristi!! You will not be disappointed. It’s soooo easy :)
oh my!! this is totally stunning, LZ!!! i always feel that we miss so much of the fun if we buy stuff all the time, especially those things we enjoy creating, and can make better, such as this gorgeous sled! xoxo
I think that all the time! Plus, it is most DEFINITELY more fun to make it yourself ;)
That is adorable, doesn’t even look too hard to do, but what a great way to dress up your entry. #WorthwhileWednesday
Thanks so much, Karen! It is veryyyy easy. You definitely will want to make this cutie-putie :)
LZ, this sled you built is awesome!! The wreath and the red rails really add some beautiful detail!! Thanks for the tutorial!! :)
Thank you so much, Keri! The red is definitely an amazing addition :)
I love this! Thanks so much for sharing it Brag Worthy Thursday! Hope you will join us again this week!
-Shonee
http://www.hawthorneandmain.com
Thank you so much, Shonee! I most definitely will :)
Good morning!! I love the Vintage Sled that you posted. I was on my I phone and could have sworn that I saw a place in the body of the steps on how to build it that there was a printable template for the pieces of the sled. Is there a template for it that I am just missing? I would love to make this for my wife and surprise her with it. You have many great projects that I will be attempting.
Thanks and hope you have a great day.
Hi Cory and thank you! Unfortunately I do not at this time, but that is such a great idea. If only I had a clone so I could accomplish everything I wanted to ;) I’ll pencil it in my calendar, and try to squeeze it in!