Here I am again, pulling out a project from the Sadie Archives. You see, this skull art I made with a thrifted embroidery hoop and some vintage buttons never made it onto my blog. It dates back to 2014 and it’s taken me nearly 10 years to dig it back out for publishing.Read more ›
Halloween Art from the Thrift Store
October 18, 2023 · By · 8 Comments
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 ›
DIY Halloween Decor from the Thrift Store
October 17, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Thrift stores, yard sales, even your closets and garages are full of items that can be upcycled into DIY Halloween Decor. Sometimes, all you need is a great idea to get started. Here are some fun “befores” and “afters” to inspire you to make some repurposed Halloween decorations this season!Read more ›
Halloween Decoration Ideas for Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns
October 16, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns are some of the most popular Halloween decoration ideas. They’re classic symbols of the holiday and easy to DIY if you have the right materials. And, with a little creative innovation, there are a LOT of thrift store items that can be upcycled into ghosts and jacks, as well. Here are some easy upcycling ideas for Halloween gourds and ghouls.Read more ›
DIY Halloween Decorations for Halloween Parties
October 15, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Hosting a Halloween party can be a great way to celebrate the spooky season and create lasting memories with your friends and loved ones. For a successful party, choose great DIY Halloween decorations that create a spooktacular atmosphere. This starts with selecting a Halloween party theme and decorating your space accordingly.Read more ›
Halloween Home Decor from the Thrift Store
October 10, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Spooky Season is here, my friends, which means it’s time to add all the Halloween touches to your home. All of these upcycling ideas are perfect for Halloween home decor- they’re thrifty, easy and approachable, and scratch that cute-but-spooky itch that many of us have at this time of year.Read more ›
Halloween Crafts to Upcycle
October 6, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
The thrift store is full of items that are just waiting to be upcycled into something spooky. From baskets to light fixtures to ceramic figurines, any number of Halloween crafts can start on a thrift store shelf. So, if you’re in need of some spooky inspiration, check out these upcycled Halloween projects before your next trip to the thrift shop.Read more ›
Thrifted, Upcycled, and Vintage Halloween Decorations
September 21, 2023 · By · 4 Comments
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 ›
Halloween Tray with Vellum Paper
October 25, 2022 · By · 14 Comments
Finding this vellum paper while thrifting was quite the delight, I must admit. The graphics were vintage-inspired and my mind was immediately flooded with any number of project ideas. But the one that appealed to me the most involved making a Halloween tray.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Halloween Ghost Decorations
October 7, 2022 · By · Leave a Comment
Over the years, I have made a LOT of Halloween projects for my blog. And while there have been many jack-o-lanterns and haunted houses, I’ve also created a good number of Halloween ghost decorations from various things, too.Read more ›
