Halloween Home Decor from the Thrift Store

Halloween Home Decor from the Thrift Store

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 ›

Decorating a Halloween Tree with Cupcake Toppers

Decorating a Halloween Tree with Cupcake Toppers

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

Upcycling a Pair of Halloween Pillows

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

Halloween Art from the Thrift Store

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 Decorations for Halloween Parties

DIY Halloween Decorations for Halloween Parties

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 ›

Thrifted, Upcycled, and Vintage Halloween Decorations

Thrifted, Upcycled, and Vintage Halloween Decorations

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

Halloween Tray with Vellum Paper

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 ›

Halloween Terrarium in a Candle Lantern

Halloween Terrarium in a Candle Lantern

It’s no secret that I love capturing the essence of holidays and season in jars. I’ve done it for Christmas (twice, if you count this project), Summer, Spring, and Winter. But, up until today, I hadn’t done one for Halloween. So, I’m rectifying that by making a Halloween terrarium this time!Read more ›

Halloween Ghost Decoration from a Wooden Cheese Board

Halloween Ghost Decoration from a Wooden Cheese Board

Several years ago, I found a wooden cheese board at a thrift store. It was just the wooden tray part, with indentations that I assume once held decorative tiles. But the tiles were long gone and the wooden tray had a peculiar shape. A shape that seemed DESTINED to become a Halloween ghost decoration.Read more ›

Decorating a Mantel with Vintage Halloween Decor

Decorating a Mantel with Vintage Halloween Decor

For many years, I didn’t have a lot of vintage Halloween decor. It’s much rarer than vintage Christmas decorations, but I’ve been slowly collecting bits and pieces over the years. But one thing I did have from my childhood was one of my favorite children’s Halloween books. So, I decided to assemble my spooky bits and bobs to use as Halloween mantel decor.Read more ›