Pottery Barn Inspired Faux Concrete Jack-O'-Lanterns

Create your own budget-friendly Pottery Barn inspired concrete Jack-O'-Lanterns using secondhand Halloween decor!  Have you started thinking about Halloween ?  Fall and Halloween decor are abundant at thrift stores, making it the perfect time to start thinking about decorating and DIY Projects.  Two years ago I made white  faux concrete jack-o-lanterns  using secondhand Halloween decor.   This year, I searched for larger pumpkins perfect for replicating black Pottery Barn jack-o'-lanterns! I found an almost exact replica of the size and shape of the Pottery Barn jack-o'-lanterns .  It was half off and a little damaged, but nothing I couldn't repair.    Can you see the resemblance?   I also found a small jack-o'-lantern that I knew would make the cutest Halloween planter. SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE FAUX CONCRETE JACK-O'-LANTERNS - Inexpensive concrete or porcelain jack-o'-lanterns (thrift stores are great sources!) - Kwikwood (if ......

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Budget-Friendly Halloween Decorating Ideas

Neutral and spooky Halloween decor and budget-friendly Halloween decorating ideas! Fall has officially arrived, which means I can share spooky Halloween decor and creepy dolls without it being too weird.   I realize Halloween decor, particularly spooky skeletons and creepy dolls isn't for everyone.  Just skip over today's post and check back next week, I promise it won't hurt my feelings.   For my fellow spooky Halloween, creepy crusty doll head lovers, today's post is for you! October is a busy month, so I scaled back my Halloween decor and kept it simple.  I created a spooky gallery wall, painted a handful of thrifted jack-o'-lanterns , and displayed some of my favorite creepy old dolls.   One of my favorite aspects of Halloween is that there are many ways to decorate on a budget.  From inexpensive thrift store finds to easy budget-friendly DIY projects, creating a spooky Halloween decorated home is easy for less.  BUDGET-FRIENDLY ......

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Thrifted Faux Concrete Jack-O'-Lanterns

How to give plastic thrift store jack-o'-lanterns a faux concrete makeover! I know, it's still August, but now is the best time to find prime Halloween decorations at thrift stores.  Many thrift stores hold onto Halloween donations until the middle of August, so going early guarantees you'll get first dibs on the best donated items.  Over the last couple of weeks, I've found vintage Halloween blow molds and cute plastic jack-o'-lanterns that were ideal for updating.  As soon as I saw the jack-o'-lanterns, I knew they would make a fantastic faux concrete Pottery Barn inspired makeover!  SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE POTTERY BARN INSPIRED FAUX CONCRETE JACK-O'-LANTERNS - Inexpensive plastic Jack-o-lanterns (thrift stores, yard sales and Dollar Stores are great sources) - 220 Grit Sanding Block  - Flat White Spray Paint - Fusion Mineral Paint (Cashmere) - Natural Bristle Stencil Brush - Baking Soda - Vintage Wood Cerusing Wax - Dark Antique Wax - Paper Towels I ......

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