Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns are some of the most popular Halloween decoration ideas. They’re classic symbols of the holiday and easy to DIY if you have the right materials. And, with a little creative innovation, there are a LOT of thrift store items that can be upcycled into ghosts and jacks, as well. Here are some easy upcycling ideas for Halloween gourds and ghouls.Read more ›
Pumpkin Coasters for Halloween
September 29, 2022 · By · 10 Comments
Even though I’d already made a set of Halloween coasters before (remember this creepy set?), I couldn’t help myself recently. When I spotted this stack of plant saucers at the thrift store, I immediately thought of easily transforming them into pumpkin coasters for Halloween.Read more ›
Modern Halloween Decor from a Plastic Pumpkin Bucket
October 18, 2020 · By · 1 Comment
Plastic pumpkin buckets are a common sight at thrift stores during the Fall, aren’t they? And when they’re not loaded with candy, they’re loaded with upcycling possibilities. So, I decided to give one a makeover for my latest project for the Charlotte Region ReStore blog. I wanted to create some modern Halloween decor that was neither cutesy nor spooky.Read more ›
Halloween Candy Basket
October 27, 2015 · By · 40 Comments
I developed this project by accident. I was in my local Goodwill with a specific project idea in mind, and headed to the shelf in Housewares where I thought I could find what I needed. Well, wouldn’t you know it, but Goodwill had secretly moved things around and put their selection of baskets in that spot instead! And from that sea of beige, this little white basket all but jumped out at me! I couldn’t help but see it as a Halloween candy basket, so I snatched it up.
Halloween Door Hanger from a Wicker Paper Plate Holder
September 8, 2015 · By · 88 Comments
On a recent trip to Goodwill, I noticed one wicker paper plate holder after another. You know the kind I’m talking about? The paper plate holders that were once found in nearly every kitchen back in the day. Well, apparently they’re all getting donated to the thrift store! I knew I needed to come up with an upcycling idea for them, and a Halloween door hanger seemed like a great place to start.
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Light Up Pumpkin Jack-o-Lantern
October 14, 2014 · By · 52 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. This time, I’ve turned one into light up pumpkin jack-o-lantern.Read more ›
