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 jack-o-lantern.Read more ›
Halloween Crafts to Upcycle
October 13, 2025 · 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 ›
DIY Halloween Wreath with Creepy Crawlies
October 10, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
It’s a rare thing when one of my projects begins with something new- not thrifted. But, when I scored this Spanish moss wreath on clearance last year, I knew it was destined for a DIY Halloween wreath. So, I simply stowed it away for nearly a year.Read more ›
Light-Up Halloween Decorations to Make and Upcycle
October 7, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Halloween, at its core, is a holiday best enjoyed after dark. From trick-or-treating to the natural spookiness of nighttime, it really does come alive at the end of the day. Which is probably why so many of us love light-up Halloween decorations- for our yards AND in our homes. But, if spending big bucks on illuminated box store versions doesn’t appeal, then perhaps these colorful DIY and upcycled projects are more your speed.Read more ›
DIY Halloween Decor from the Thrift Store
October 3, 2025 · 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 ›
Mushroom Forest Decor for Halloween
September 30, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
The moment I spotted this grapevine basket at Goodwill, I had visions of mushrooms and forest wonders in my mind. It just had a wild and brambly look to it. And since summer came and went before I got to it, I decided to make something cute-spooky with it. Mushroom garden decor with a Halloween twist seemed like the perfect seasonal plan.Read more ›
Fun Ideas for Upcycled Halloween Decorations
September 19, 2025 · By · 20 Comments
Upcycling and Halloween are a match made in DIY heaven. There are simply SO MANY THINGS that can be transformed into upcycled Halloween decorations. Thrift store shelves, garage sales, and flea markets are ripe with any number of items that can be reimagined with Spooky Season in mind.
Halloween Craft Ideas
October 21, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Believe it or not, but a lot of fantastic Halloween craft ideas originate from thrift store finds. From baskets to light fixtures, ceiling fan blades to books, thrift shops are full of future spooky projects. And if you need a little inspiration before the eeriest (and best?!) holiday of the year, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Milk Glass Vases as Halloween Ghosts
October 9, 2024 · By · 6 Comments
Earlier this year, I published a St. Patrick’s Day project here on my website that involved (temporarily) decorating vintage milk glass vases. I wasn’t sure how well it would be received- but boy, was I oh-so-pleasantly surprised! So, of course, I started wondering if I could do something similar in Fall. More specifically, what if I turned a few milk glass vases into Halloween ghosts?Read more ›
Halloween Embroidery on an Upcycled Sweater
October 3, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
After wrapping up my Halloween pillows project recently, I was reminded of an o-l-d project of mine from several years ago. That project and blog post (some Halloween embroidery on a thrifted sweater) needed tweaking- including re-editing the photos and such, so I removed it from my website. But after seeing how similar my jack-o-lantern pillow looked to it, I decided it was high time to re-publish that long-forgotten Halloween project post.Read more ›
