Upcycled & RecycledNo. 9123 · The 2026 edition
Thrifty and Easy Halloween Decorations
Create spooky decor on a dime with these seven thrifty Halloween projects using found and repurposed items.
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Transform thrift store finds like terracotta pots, HAZMAT stickers, and old yearbooks into unique Halloween decorations. Use Rust Effect Paint to give plastic pumpkins an antique look, and upcycle serger thread cones into candy corn. Metal candlesticks become a floating ghost, and a house-shaped frame turns into a haunted house.
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Directions
- Gather terracotta pots from thrift shops to serve as the foundation for a bohemian-style jack-o'-lantern.
- Locate rolls of HAZMAT stickers at secondhand stores and turn them into Halloween-themed coasters.
- Use Modern Masters Rust Effect Paint on plastic pumpkins and candy buckets to achieve an aged, rusty appearance.
- Repurpose vintage serger thread cones into decorations resembling candy corn.
- Convert a house-shaped picture frame into a haunted house decor piece.
- Craft a Halloween spell book by repurposing old yearbooks that have textured leatherette covers.
- Construct a floating ghost decoration using metal candlesticks.
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