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 ›
Spooky Lantern and Spider Web Decoration
October 28, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
I’m not sure if I keep finding the lanterns or if the lanterns keep finding me. But here we are again, with another thrifted lantern project. Given that it’s still October, I’m going with a spooky lantern theme- even though I’ve made a couple of Halloween lantern projects already. Because lanterns keep crossing my path while I’m thrifting, including this recent acquisition from Habitat ReStore.
Halloween Craft Ideas
October 21, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Believe it or not, but a lot of fantastic Halloween craft ideas originate from thrift store finds. From baskets to light fixtures, ceiling fan blades to books, thrift shops are full of future spooky projects. And if you need a little inspiration before the eeriest (and best?!) holiday of the year, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Halloween Home Decor from the Thrift Store
October 6, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
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 ›
Halloween Embroidery on an Upcycled Sweater
October 3, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
After wrapping up my Halloween pillows project recently, I was reminded of an o-l-d project of mine from several years ago. That project and blog post (some Halloween embroidery on a thrifted sweater) needed tweaking- including re-editing the photos and such, so I removed it from my website. But after seeing how similar my jack-o-lantern pillow looked to it, I decided it was high time to re-publish that long-forgotten Halloween project post.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 ›
Thrifty and Easy Halloween Decorations
September 20, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
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 ›
Halloween Crafts to Upcycle
September 14, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
The thrift store is full of items that are just waiting to be upcycled into something spooky. From baskets to light fixtures to ceramic figurines, any number of Halloween crafts can start on a thrift store shelf. So, if you’re in need of some spooky inspiration, check out these upcycled Halloween projects before your next trip to the thrift shop.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 ›
Skull Art with Vintage Buttons
October 25, 2023 · By · 10 Comments
Here I am again, pulling out a project from the Sadie Archives. You see, this skull art I made with a thrifted embroidery hoop and some vintage buttons never made it onto my blog. It dates back to 2014 and it’s taken me nearly 10 years to dig it back out for publishing.Read more ›
