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Upcycled & RecycledNo. 2812 · The 2026 edition

Spooky Outdoor Upcycled Halloween Decorations

Transform trash into terrifying tentacles with these upcycled Halloween decorations!

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Spooky Outdoor DIY Halloween Decorations for Giant Squid Tentacles
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Using simple materials like pool noodles, burlap, and recycled egg cartons, you can craft spooky outdoor decorations. This project repurposes everyday items and thrift store doll parts for a truly eerie look. Perfect for adding a touch of Halloween horror to your yard without breaking the bank.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Bind three pool noodles into a bundle using duct tape.
  2. Fasten recycled egg cartons to the noodle bundle with zip ties; these will resemble tentacle suckers.
  3. Cover the noodle assembly by winding burlap around it.
  4. Secure the burlap to the pool noodles using a hot glue gun.
  5. Apply multiple colors of spray paint to make the tentacles look vibrant and lifelike.
  6. Incorporate odd doll appendages—such as hands or feet—from thrift store finds to create a creepy effect.

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