Is it just me or has the popularity of Halloween skyrocketed over the past few years? I mean, I’ve always loved the holiday- as both a kid and an adult. But, there just seems to be a LOT more emphasis on the holiday nowadays. Which means that a lot of us may be interested in a few more thrifty and easy Halloween decorations for our homes. And I think I can help you out with that!
Easy Halloween Decorations with Glass Light Shades
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Glass light shades from ceiling fans and bathroom sconces often end up at thrift stores after a remodel. But look how PERFECT they can be as little ghost lights! This Halloween craft takes just a few minutes to make, and their eerie blue/indigo glow makes all the difference.
Upcycled Halloween Pillows
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If you spot an inexpensive orange pillow at the thrift store, make sure to snap it up. Because with a few felt cut-outs, you can create some ADORABLE Halloween pillows for next to no investment. Not only is this an incredibly thrifty craft idea, but it’s super easy to do, too.
Spooky Silhouettes
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Embroidery hoops from a thrift store are fun to upcycle into Halloween silhouettes for any of your favorite creepy characters. And they appear to “float” inside their hoop frames, too- thanks to another thrifted find.
Modern Macramé Ghosts
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Looking for a modern, more boho approach to your Halloween decorations this year? Then this modern take on a macramé ghost is perfect for you! And don’t worry if you have zero experience with macramé- these fun ghost decorations require zero knot tying expertise.
Creepy Candles
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You know those Christmas window candles that are always at thrift stores? Well, they are even BETTER when spookified for Halloween- and it’s a super easy upcycle that anyone can do. See- I told you that thrifty and easy were the names of the game!
Glam-o-Lantern
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Plastic Halloween candy buckets are usually easy to find at thrift stores, but they don’t have to stay that garish shade of bright orange. A boho-modern makeover with copper paint turns that plastic tub into a festive and chic planter for your Halloween home decor.
Easy Halloween Decorations with Figurines
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You know all those dust-catching figurines that fill up thrift store shelves? A little black paint and some haunted red eyes transform them into the spookiest little figures for your Halloween decor. ESPECIALLY if they happen to be a little broken- missing arms or a crooked head just add to the creepiness. Talk about easy Halloween decorations, eh?
Recycled Halloween Wreath
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If you’ve been looking for easy Halloween decorations in the form of a wreath, then look no further. This upcycled Halloween wreath is SUCH a great idea. Believe it or not, but this wreath is made from those pesky plastic grocery bags that always add up way too quickly.
Wooden Tray Ghost
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This sweet and simple ghost decoration is about as easy and thrifty as it gets. Made from a trivet tray, it was missing its tile trivets and cost next to nothing at the thrift store. But that shape- that perfect ghostly shape- could not be ignored, right?
Jack-o-Lantern Door Hanger
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Remember how we used to put paper plates on top of wicker chargers to feel fancier? It seems silly now, but a LOT of those paper plate holders ended up at thrift stores. And it just so happens that they’re perfect for repurposing into a jack-o-lantern door hanger.
“Floating” Ghosts
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These friendly little ghosts appear to float, but there are no strings attached. That’s because they have a secret underneath, and it’s something you can easily find at just about any thrift store.
What a Ghoul Pillow
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Similar to the no-tying macramé ghost decorations I showed you earlier, this throw pillow is SO cute- and so easy to make. Not only does it look fresh and on-trend, but little to no craft skills are required to make your own version!
Easy Halloween Decorations with Doilies
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Let’s face it- a lot of Grandma’s doilies end up at thrift stores. But you can upcycle her hard work into Halloween crafts like a fun spider web to hang on the wall. This Halloween craft project is especially perfect for any torn or stained doilies, as well.
Easy Jack-o-Planters
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Terracotta flower pots from the thrift store are already orange-ish, which can only mean one thing: Jack-o-lanterns! And faux cacti as their “stems” is just the icing on a Halloween cake, if you ask me. This is definitely one of the easiest Halloween crafts out there.
Upcycled Thrift Store Art
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Thrift stores are full of framed art- some are good, some are bad, and some are just outright weird. And since all’s fair in love and thrifting, who says you can’t put a Halloween spin on thrifted wall art like this? Sure, it helps to have a little talent with a paint brush, but this Halloween craft idea is fun to try no matter your skill level.
Easy Halloween Decorations with Light Fixtures
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Habitat ReStores are chock full of salvaged light fixtures. And small globe ceiling lights like this one are usually easy to come by. It’s a good thing, then, that they are super easy to upcycle into light-up jack-o-lanterns like this, eh?
Jack-o-Lantern Coasters
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Since we’ve already upcycled some thrifted flower pots, let’s not forget about the terracotta saucers that go underneath them. Aren’t they delightful when repurposed into jack-o-lantern coasters? Another one of the easiest Halloween crafts you can make.
Fun with Funnels
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Candy corn is another great Halloween symbol to incorporate into your decorations this year. And mismatched funnels (vintage metal ones or their modern plastic counterparts) are a great way to do this. Spray painted in classic candy corn colors, they become a very “sweet” decoration to make!
Halloween Porch Decor
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A large straw tote bag from the thrift store is perfect for turning into a jack-o-planter for your front porch with this upcycling idea. Doesn’t it look frighteningly festive when filled with potted mums?
Thrifty and Easy Halloween Decorations
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One of the best parts of Halloween is the cast of characters associated with the holiday. Jack-o-lanterns, witches, ghosts, and more ensure there are tons of ideas out there for easy Halloween decorations. Heck, even a collection of black cat figurines from the thrift store (or Grandma’s house) works perfectly as Halloween decor. Sometimes, all you need is the right idea and a thrift store run to create fabulously spooky decorations in a budget-friendly way.
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Sarah Ramberg is the owner of Sadie Seasongoods, a website that celebrates all things secondhand. From upcycling ideas and thrifted decor to vintage-centric travel itineraries, Sadie Seasongoods is a one-stop shop for anyone who loves thrifting and approachable repurposing ideas. Sarah is also the author of “Crafting with Flannel” and has been featured in numerous media outlets and magazines.
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