Is it just me or has the popularity of Halloween skyrocketed over the past few years? I mean, I’ve always loved the holiday- as both a kid and an adult. But, there just seems to be a LOT more emphasis on the holiday nowadays. Which means that a lot of us may be interested in a few more thrifty and easy Halloween decorations for our homes. And I think I can help you out with that!Read more ›
Terracotta Jack-o-Lantern for a Boho Halloween
October 15, 2019 · By · 15 Comments
Earlier this year as I worked on my Thrift the Look: Boho Decor blog post, I thrifted and collected a bunch of terracotta pots. I’m not much of a gardener, indoors or outdoors,so the clay pots went back into the garage when I was done. But as October drew closer, I started to wonder how one would look as a terracotta jack-o-lantern.Read more ›
Halloween Coasters with HAZMAT Stickers
October 9, 2019 · By · 31 Comments
The thrift store is a never-ending source of surprises, is it? Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the thrift store throws you yet another curve ball. That’s how I felt when I kept finding rolls and rolls of HAZMAT stickers. They had been scattered across the store, so I turned it into a scavenger hunt to find them all. That’s when I decided that I needed a roll to make some Halloween coasters.Read more ›
Plastic Pumpkins as Primitive Halloween Decor with Rust Effect Paint
October 25, 2018 · By · 37 Comments
I have to admit, on certain junk or antique pieces, I like the look of rust more than actually dealing with rust. Sometimes, the chipping and the flaking of real rust is too much for me to deal with, especially indoors. So, when I had a chance to try out the Rust Effect Paint by Modern Masters, I jumped at the chance! Right off the bat, I knew I wanted to try it on the plastic pumpkins and pumpkin candy buckets that crowd the thrift store shelves. Read more ›
Candy Corn Decorations from Thread Cones
October 18, 2018 · By · 24 Comments
In my neck of the woods (the Carolinas), relics of old industrial textile mills are common at vintage stores and thrift shops. So, it’s no surprise that I run across these types of thread cones at one secondhand store after another. I’ve already repurposed some for a Christmas project, but this time, I decided to upcycle a few into candy corn decorations.Read more ›
Haunted House Decor from a House Shaped Picture Frame
October 10, 2018 · By · 37 Comments
When I first spotted this house shaped picture frame at Goodwill, it had been casually left in a basket of scarves and belts, as if the originally buyer had changed their mind. And as soon as I saw it, I thought, “Oh, look- a haunted house picture frame!”. But upon further inspection, I realized it was just in the shape of a Victorian house.
Making a Halloween Spell Book from an Old Yearbook
October 4, 2018 · By · 25 Comments
There are a LOT of tutorials for a Harry Potter-inspired Halloween Spell Book out there. But, I’ve wanted to create my own versions for a while now. It wasn’t until I found a couple of old yearbooks while thrifting that an idea took root. Their textured leatherette covers and embossed designs REALLY seemed destined to become a Book of Spells or even steampunk books, perfect for Halloween decor!
How to Make a Floating Ghost with a Metal Candlestick
October 12, 2017 · By · 39 Comments
After last Halloween when I created this fun candy holder, I was determined to create another project for a Halloween ghost decoration. I wanted it to appear to be a floating ghost that could sit on a tabletop. So, the first order of business was to find some metal candlesticks at a thrift store.Read more ›
Magic Potion Bottles for Halloween
October 5, 2017 · By · 31 Comments
I absolutely love coming up with new upcycling ideas and repurposed projects for Halloween decor. And this time, I was inspired by the one and only Harry Potter. I had found this vintage spice rack and wanted to transform it into a set of magic potion bottles. Read more ›
Creepy Candles for Halloween from Christmas Window Candles
September 28, 2017 · By · 67 Comments
Last year, I brought you a super simple, last minute Halloween project that took no time at all to create- remember these creepers? Well, I’m doing it again this year with a new super simple project. This time, some Christmas window candles will get a reboot as creepy Halloween candles.Read more ›
