Even though I have been trying oh-so-hard to work on projects from my garage stash, I still can’t help but swing by a thrift store now and then. Because, you just never know what you’ll find. And this sewing bucket was definitely calling my name. I had a crazy idea to upcycle it into a candy bowl holder for Halloween. Something that would allow me to welcome trick or treaters while maintaining a safe distance and no contact.Read more ›
Halloween Candy Basket
October 27, 2015 · By · 40 Comments
I developed this project by accident. I was in my local Goodwill with a specific project idea in mind, and headed to the shelf in Housewares where I thought I could find what I needed. Well, wouldn’t you know it, but Goodwill had secretly moved things around and put their selection of baskets in that spot instead! And from that sea of beige, this little white basket all but jumped out at me! I couldn’t help but see it as a Halloween candy basket, so I snatched it up.
Halloween Cookie Jar
October 20, 2015 · By · 62 Comments
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 ›
Halloween Moon and Witch Decor from a Glass Globe Light Fixture
October 6, 2015 · By · 151 Comments
I’ll admit it, when it comes to vintage light fixtures, I am a full-fledged addict. For whatever reason, they are a constant source of inspiration, particularly during Halloween. I had nearly forgotten about this glass globe light fixture in my craft room. But upon re-discovering it, I immediately had a vision of a flying witch in front of a Halloween moon!Read more ›
Halloween Poison Bottles
October 30, 2014 · By · 17 Comments
Years ago, I picked up some vintage pharmacy bottles from an antiques store that was in its final days before closing. I couldn’t believe how good the price was, and later lamented the fact that I hadn’t scooped them all up. But, either way, I knew they would be PERFECT as Halloween poison bottles.Read more ›
Light Up Pumpkin Jack-o-Lantern
October 14, 2014 · By · 52 Comments
I’ve mentioned it before and I’ll mention it again. One of my favorite places to go for both crafting inspiration and supplies is Habitat ReStore. And for some reason this year, I can’t stop making Halloween decor with vintage light fixtures. This time, I’ve turned one into light up pumpkin jack-o-lantern.Read more ›
Halloween Ghost Lights from Glass Light Covers
September 19, 2014 · By · 75 Comments
If you wander into any Habitat for Humanity ReStore, or really just about any thrift store, you’ll be sure to find a selection of glass light covers. They come in different shapes- globe, teardrop, flower, etc. Some of them, however, are the PERFECT shape for Halloween ghost lights.Read more ›
