Over the years, Mr. Seasongoods has become accustomed to scanning the curb for interesting “things” that could become blog projects for me. And just a few weeks ago, he came across a pair of these old, beat-up candle holders that looked like a Victorian lamp post. He knew I could use them for something, and as soon as I saw them, I planned on using them as Halloween porch decorations. Read more ›
How to Make a Power Outage Kit and Emergency Lamp from a Clock Box
August 31, 2017 · By · 133 Comments
I love finding broken things at thrift stores because they are positively perfect for any number of upcycling ideas. And this clock box was no exception – since it was missing the clock! So, I decided to repurpose it into a power outage kit or blackout kit to fill with emergency supplies. AND I’d transform it into an emergency lamp that looked like a vintage lantern – decorative AND functional!
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Halloween Lantern from a Wooden Hurricane Lantern
October 13, 2016 · By · 50 Comments
Raise your hand if you had a candle lantern or wooden hurricane lantern like this one in your home? There was a similar one in mine – and in fact, I think my parents still have it! Either way, when I saw this one in a thrift store, I snapped it up for an upcycling idea I had. I wondered if I could repurpose it into a Halloween lantern or some sort of light up Halloween decor? Read more ›
Light Up Pumpkin and Jack-o-Lantern Light for Halloween
October 14, 2014 · By · 60 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. And this time, I’ve turned one into light up pumpkin and jack-o-lantern light.Read more ›
