If you want to decorate for Halloween without breaking the bank, get festive with one of these 25+ recycled Halloween crafts!
Halloween is the time of year when the ghosts come out to play and our creative spirits rise from the depths.
It’s all about costumes, candy, and, of course, spine-chilling decorations. But here’s a thought: why not blend the spooky spirit of Halloween with the magic of recycling?
That’s right, I’m talking about recycled Halloween crafts that turn ‘trash’ into ‘treasure.’
Imagine turning the mundane items cluttering up your home into the basis of your Halloween decor. Old t-shirts, empty milk jugs, and wine bottles – the possibilities are as endless as they are eerie.
Recycling isn’t just about being eco-friendly (though that’s a big win); it’s about seeing the hidden potential in everyday objects. It’s about challenging your creativity
In this post, I’m thrilled to share with you a cauldron’s worth of recycled Halloween craft ideas.
Whether you’re decking out your haunt for a ghoulish gathering or just looking to add a touch of the macabre to your everyday ambiance, these projects are your ticket to a frightfully fun time.
They’re proof that with a little imagination, anything can become a part of your Halloween celebration.
So, grab your glue guns, summon your inner witch or warlock, and get ready to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
And don’t forget – I’m dying to know which craft bewitches you the most, so share your favorites in the comments. Let the hauntingly creative fun begin!
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Book Page Pumpkin
Book pages are used in so many decorations and work with a variety of decor. In this tutorial, make a fun fall book page pumpkin!
Learn how to make the coolest skull bean art for spooky decorating! It’s made with real beans and cardboard from the recycling bin. There’s a free template included.
Learn how to make these cool Halloween potion bottles from old pill bottles! These would look cool surrounding the spell book earlier in this post. Bonus? You’ll get free printables in this post, too.
You can make an awesome Halloween centerpiece out of an old torn or damaged book. To make, cut two basic ghost shapes from pages in the middle of a book, leaving the bottoms attached to the pages. It's a perfect haunting centerpiece.
Here’s a fun upcycling idea: make a Halloween herb garden from recycled plastic bottle planters! You can use any characters that you like, and both kids and adults love this project.
These monster themed Halloween napkin rings are fun for both adults and children to make! Perfect for a spooky soirée, holiday kids’ craft, or other fun celebration.
Plenty of thrift stores have old keyboards – and you can use the keys to make a fun pumpkin! I'm wondering what other Halloween crafts I can make out of keys . . .
Turn an empty kid's juice box into a fun pumpkin decoration for Halloween. This would be a fun Halloween party project. You can also make these with unopened juice boxes, just leave an area open at the top for the straw!
I can't believe these are just burned out flood light bulbs! Such a fun idea. These upcycled potion bottles make great Halloween decorations, party decorations, or props for imaginative play.
Don’t throw those old wine bottles away – add paint to turn them into pumpkin creatures. You can also add wine bottle lights to turn them into lanterns.
Use old plastic bottles and your favorite paint colors to make these candy holding monsters. Warning that these Halloween creatures are really hungry and they love sugar!
Use an assortment of old bottles along with matte black paint to create these potion bottles. They make a nice Halloween display when grouped together on a tray.
An old metal strainer gets a new life as a jack-o-lantern sign or wall art! Add some protective sealer and you can throw this recycled Halloween craft on your front door.
Make a mini DIY pinata using a toilet paper roll and some creativity! This is so fun for Halloween, but can be adapted to other occasions and holidays.
These are such cute Halloween decor ideas! Not too spooky haha. My kids have been begging me to get the Halloween decorations out but I have been trying to hold off until after we have our carpets cleaned this week. Maybe we can start with some of these once that is done. Thanks again for sharing!
These are such cute Halloween decor ideas! Not too spooky haha. My kids have been begging me to get the Halloween decorations out but I have been trying to hold off until after we have our carpets cleaned this week. Maybe we can start with some of these once that is done. Thanks again for sharing!