Halloween Art from the Thrift Store

Halloween Art from the Thrift Store

About a year ago, I spotted this tree print at a thrift store. It caught my eye not because it was unique or special (the original Kohl’s price tag on the back confirmed that). But because it looked a little haunting, and I thought it might be fun to upcycle into some Halloween art.Read more ›

Thrifted, Upcycled, and Vintage Halloween Decorations

Thrifted, Upcycled, and Vintage Halloween Decorations

I was recently invited to participate in a fun blogging group called “Thrifting with the Gals”. I’ll tell you more about them in a moment, but I thought it would be a great opportunity to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of my upcycled and vintage Halloween decorations.Read more ›

Outdoor Ghost Decorations from Repurposed Ceiling Fan Blades

Outdoor Ghost Decorations from Repurposed Ceiling Fan Blades

I found a bin of ceiling fan blades that were SUPER cheap, and there was a pack of white blades on the top. Right off the bat, I saw the potential of creating some outdoor ghost decorations from them. Making ghosts from fan blades isn’t exactly an original idea, but I had a feeling that I could get two ornaments from each ceiling fan blade.Read more ›

How to Make a Floating Ghost with a Metal Candlestick

How to Make a Floating Ghost with a Metal Candlestick

After last Halloween when I created this fun candy holder, I was determined to create another project for a Halloween ghost decoration. I wanted it to appear to be a floating ghost that could sit on a tabletop. So, the first order of business was to find some metal candlesticks at a thrift store.Read more ›

Halloween Lamp Post for Halloween Porch Decorations

Halloween Lamp Post for Halloween Porch Decorations

Over the years, Mr. Seasongoods has become accustomed to scanning the curb for interesting “things” that could become blog projects for me. And just a few weeks ago, he came across a pair of these candle holders that looked like a Victorian street lamps. He knew I could use them for something, and as soon as I saw them, I planned on transforming at least one of them into a Halloween lamp post to use as porch decor. Read more ›

Magic Potion Bottles for Halloween

Magic Potion Bottles for Halloween

I absolutely love coming up with new upcycling ideas and repurposed projects for Halloween decor. And this time, I was inspired by the one and only Harry Potter. I had found this vintage spice rack and wanted to transform it into a set of magic potion bottles. Read more ›

Creepy Candles for Halloween from Christmas Window Candles

Creepy Candles for Halloween from Christmas Window Candles

Last year, I brought you a super simple, last minute Halloween project that took no time at all to create- remember these creepers? Well, I’m doing it again this year with a new super simple project. This time, some Christmas window candles will get a reboot as creepy Halloween candles.Read more ›

Halloween Cookie Jar

Halloween Cookie Jar

There I was in Goodwill (how typical of me), casually strolling through the housewares. I wasn’t hunting for anything in particular, when I came across this house shaped cookie jar. It was chipped and cracked, so I knew it was primed for a makeover. But not just any makeover- a Halloween makeover! With a little paint and some creativity, I could transform it into a Halloween cookie jar! Read more ›

30+ Upcycling Projects and Halloween Craft Ideas

30+ Upcycling Projects and Halloween Craft Ideas

Upcycling and Halloween are a match made in DIY heaven. There are simply SO MANY THINGS that can be upcycled into Halloween ghosts or jack-o-lantern pumpkins…and that’s really only the beginning. Thrift store shelves, garage sales, and flea markets are ripe with upcycling projects and Halloween craft ideas.

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Halloween Door Hanger from a Wicker Paper Plate Holder

Halloween Door Hanger from a Wicker Paper Plate Holder

On a recent trip to Goodwill, I noticed one wicker paper plate holder after another. You know the kind I’m talking about? The paper plate holders that were once found in nearly every kitchen back in the day. Well, apparently they’re all getting donated to the thrift store! I knew I needed to come up with an upcycling idea for them, and a Halloween door hanger seemed like a great place to start.
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