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 Home Decor from the Thrift Store
October 19, 2025 · 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 Decoration Ideas with Antiques
October 16, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
If you’re like me and absolutely love Halloween, then you’re probably also an antiques aficionado. While not all old pieces give off a spooky season vibe, a LOT of them work in normal AND eerier settings. From pieces you’ve thrifted to treasures you’ve inherited, some of your heirlooms might be perfect for incorporating into your Halloween decorations- whether you realize it or not.
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 ›
Spooky Lantern and Spider Web Decoration
October 28, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
I’m not sure if I keep finding the lanterns or if the lanterns keep finding me. But here we are again, with another thrifted lantern project. Given that it’s still October, I’m going with a spooky lantern theme- even though I’ve made a couple of Halloween lantern projects already. Because lanterns keep crossing my path while I’m thrifting, including this recent acquisition from Habitat ReStore.
Decorating a Halloween Tree with Cupcake Toppers
September 26, 2024 · By · 18 Comments
While perusing the Habitat Restore shelves one day, I nearly missed a metal tree that poked me as I picked up something else. It, of course, wobbled and subsequently caught my eye. Perhaps it was an earring tree? But the upcycler in me snapped into focus and whispered, “No…a Halloween tree!”.Read more ›
Upcycling a Pair of Halloween Pillows
September 11, 2024 · By · 11 Comments
As soon as I get wind of Michaels putting out their Halloween supplies each year, I head out to scope out the merchandise. Rarely do I actually buy any of their pre-made decor, but I love to see what they offer. And the first thing I spotted was this selection of Halloween pillows.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 ›
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 ›
