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Spooky Thrift Store Halloween Figurines + a HomeRight Giveaway

by Lindsay Ballard on August 31, 2015 44 Comments

As soon as the kids go back to school, my thoughts turn to fall.  The football.  The Halloween costumes.  The pumpkin spice everything.  But, because I live on the surface of the sun (aka Texas) where it’s still 100-degrees, it doesn’t even begin to feel like fall until most of you already have inches of snow on the ground.  So, I have to occupy myself with little fall-type projects while I sit in my air-conditioned house.

We’re getting ready to start teaching our DI kids some costume building skills so they can create their own Halloween costumes this year, so I have Halloween on the brain.   During a recent trip to Goodwill, I spotted these teddy bear figurines and a crazy idea came to mind.

Halloween Teddy Bear Figurines

I set up my HomeRight Spray Shelter so I could give these beauties a coat of paint in my garage.  It was one zillion times easier to set it up in the garage than it was in my bedroom (who knew?  Ha!).  I put down a drop cloth and then covered a little table since it’s easier to spray paint when your items are waist high.  You’ll notice that the drop cloth is smaller than the Spray Shelter footprint – we’ll talk about that in a minute.

Halloween Teddy Bear Figurines

I gave the teddy bear figurines a good coat of spray paint (I used flat black in a paint + primer variety).

Halloween Teddy Bear Figurines

It was so nice to use the Spray Shelter instead of having to drape tarps over everything that I didn’t want to paint.  Even though my control with a rattle can is pretty good, spray paint still leaves a fine layer of dust everywhere.

See?

Halloween Teddy Bear Figurines

The “clean” part of the floor is where the drop cloth covered.  It’s hard to imagine that such a small amount of paint dust can cause a problem, but it can.  It gets on everything in your garage (bikes, tool box, lawn mower) and also in your nose and lungs.  Always wear a mask!

Once the bears were dry, I used a red paint pen to fill in their eyes.  I thought they would look really creepy like that, and I was right!  I feel like they belong in Disney’s Haunted Mansion.  Zack had the idea of also painting the eyes of the toy bear that the seated bear is holding, and I love it.

Halloween Teddy Bear Figurines

Even though I’m not ready to display these little Halloween figurines yet, I’m even more excited for October to get here.  There are so many thrift store or dollar store treasures that you could find to replicate the look.  I may have to go in search of some more myself.

Halloween Teddy Bear Figurines

To help you get started with this project, HomeRight has offered to give away a Spray Shelter (Amazon affiliate link) to one lucky Makely reader.  To enter, simply follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter box below.  This contest is open to U.S. residents, 18 and older.

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Good luck!

As a HomeRight Brand Ambassador, I have been compensated for this post. The review and opinions are my own.

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Rose T. says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Love it! What a great idea 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kristin Goodson says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    The first thing I would paint is my dresser!! I want to paint it a darker color. This product would make painting/spray painting so much easier.

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Creviston says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Oh, those are creepy!!

    The spray shelter is an amazing idea! It would be great for using a paint gun too and that is exactly what I would use it for! Overspray and the mess my paint gun makes prevents me from using it, I’d love to save time by being able to use it with a product like the Spray Shelter!

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  4. Danielle says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    This is one impressive makeover! It makes me want to hit up the thrift store and buy a bunch of random tchotchkes to paint!

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    a chair

    Reply
  6. cassie says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    our dark , seventies style kitchen cabinets

    Reply
  7. Kristin says

    September 1, 2015 at 5:16 am

    I would paint some spooky Halloween figurines too!

    Reply
  8. Cathleen says

    September 1, 2015 at 5:45 am

    My dining room chairs! Those bears are HILARIOUS…

    Reply
  9. Ann O'Connell says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:49 am

    The spooky bear family is fabulous! I’m in Minnesota and it’s still hot here, too! I love love love fall and you’ve inspired me to check the thrift stores for some Halloween and autumn projects.

    Reply
  10. Ann O'Connell says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Forgot to add: two coffee tables would be much improved with paint and the paint shelter would be ever so helpful!!

    Reply
  11. Jill Nelson says

    September 1, 2015 at 10:56 am

    I would paint a crib turned chair. So many spindles!

    Reply
  12. Teresa says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I would paint some thriften Brentwood chairs!

    Reply
  13. Karen H says

    September 1, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Chairs!!!

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  14. carol clark says

    September 1, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    my old dresser

    Reply
  15. Claudia M says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    A small table

    Reply
  16. Tami L says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    I have about 4 old baskets that need a new look.

    Reply
  17. Anne Haun says

    September 1, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    I would paint some picture frames that are crying for paint.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer S says

    September 1, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I would spray paint some picture frames.

    Reply
  19. Marisol says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Such a great idea!!

    Reply
  20. Heather W says

    September 1, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    Just hide those when I come visit, okay? They scare me a little.

    Reply
  21. Megan says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:51 am

    I have no idea what I would paint, I just think that this shelter is such a cool idea! We live in an apartment so I’m “supposed” to spray paint in the street but I’m too worried about the “dust” getting on people’s cars.

    Reply
  22. Heatherl says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Another great idea is to spray old roses and their vases black

    Reply
  23. Ashley says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I would spray some picture frames

    Reply
  24. Anne F says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    When I first saw those butt ugly figurines, I couldn’t fathom what you would do to make them cool. Once I saw the finished project…they are creepily cool!!!

    We just moved into a new house, and I’m working on putting our stamp in the house. Needless to say, there are tons of projects on the agenda.

    Reply
  25. Sandy S. says

    September 2, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    What a great idea! I know what I’m going to look for at thrift stores and garage sales!

    Reply
  26. MARTHAIA says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:05 am

    A patio table & chairs …

    Reply
  27. Heather says

    September 4, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I would paint some frames and end tables.

    Reply
  28. Michelle M says

    September 4, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Never would have guessed those bears could look that awesome! I have a list of things I want to paint and the Home Right Finish Max Sprayer has been on my Amazon wish list for quite awhile now. The spray shelter would be great too since it is often too windy here to paint outside. I’m adding it to my wish list too!

    Reply
  29. Sarah Bonn says

    September 4, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    The first thing? Wow, there are so many things on my list. Probably a lamp that’s been on the waiting list the longest, but maybe the kids’ desk chairs.

    Reply
  30. Jennifer k says

    September 5, 2015 at 6:02 am

    The spray shelter would be a great tool for completing my mile long list of painting… Everything from dresser to scrap wood for the upcoming fall season… Love this idea! Wonderful!

    Reply
  31. Dale Terry says

    September 5, 2015 at 6:14 am

    I would paint a toy cupboard I am making into a castle for my Grand daughter!

    Reply
  32. Alina says

    September 5, 2015 at 7:35 am

    This would be great to have for all the crafts I paint! The first thing I’d use it for would be to paint a few chairs I purchased recently at a garage sale that are sitting in storage in my basement.

    Reply
  33. Sean says

    September 5, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I’d paint shelves I’m using to hang in my son’s room and some frames I’m reusing.

    Reply
  34. Rebekah says

    September 5, 2015 at 8:05 am

    What a neat idea! The spray shelter is great and you definitely got your money’s worth out of your thrift store find! 😉

    Reply
  35. Rebekah says

    September 5, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Oh! I would paint some planters I recently picked up at the thrift store… =)

    Reply
  36. Valinda R says

    September 5, 2015 at 9:50 am

    The first thing I would paint would be a drop down desk for my granddaughter that I picked up.

    Reply
  37. Colleen B says

    September 5, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Oh I have many projects but probably interior shutters (all those louvers aarrrrggg) and cabinets next.

    Reply
  38. Susan Miller says

    September 5, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    That would be my biggest dilemma….. what to paint first. I bought an old cedar chest about two years ago that I have been going to paint for my daughter in college… Well, it still needs to be painted. Then I have two end tables that I bought this year at an estate sale want to paint and distress. I could probably do them all in one weekend with this!

    Reply
  39. SONJA HANSEN says

    September 5, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    I want to repurpose a 50+year old oak dresser into a buffet. What a help this will be!

    Reply
  40. stephanie wesztergom says

    September 5, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    creepy!

    Reply
  41. Michael Whitis says

    September 6, 2015 at 6:09 am

    I’ve got a nightstand that’s been waiting for a makeover.

    Reply
  42. Caz Sultz says

    September 6, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    An old china hutch !

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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