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