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
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 · 10 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 ›
DIY Halloween Decor from the Thrift Store
October 17, 2023 · 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 ›
DIY Halloween Decorations for Halloween Parties
October 15, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
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
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 Terrarium in a Candle Lantern
October 21, 2020 · By · 9 Comments
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
October 14, 2020 · By · 24 Comments
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
October 4, 2020 · By · 44 Comments
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 ›
