This Clever TikToker Turned A Halloween Sign Into Trendy Year-Round Décor

It's easy to get swept up in the appeal of fall décor. Pumpkin spice lattes are back, temperatures are starting to drop, and those seasonal picks at Target are calling your name — it's natural to want to spruce up your décor in shades of orange and black. Turning your home into a harvest haven or a ghoulish graveyard is one of the best ways to embrace the autumnal spirit, but once the season ends, those festive items can feel like a waste of money and storage space. 

TikToker and crafter Rei found upcycling as a new solution to this problem. A fresh coat of paint, some E6000, and a few personal touches helped her transform a piece that would otherwise end up in the back of a closet into something that she will enjoy year-round. Read on to discover how Rei made a seasonal piece work for her everyday aesthetic, and learn how you can keep those Michaels impulse buys from collecting dust in the attic.

Every upcycling project needs a good base. Unless you're Cinderella, transforming a pumpkin into a décor piece that works year-round might be difficult. Instead, stick with the basics, as crafter Rei did with the wooden "beware" sign from Michaels, per TikTok. She began by disassembling the sign and sanding the back piece to remove the text and reveal the wood texture, then added a new finish to the exterior frame. After gluing the pieces back together with a strong adhesive, she was left with a blank slate, free of anything too "Halloweeny" to keep on display throughout the seasons.

Removing the text and bringing the sign back to square one is arguably the most challenging part of the process, and it's only three simple steps. From there, it's all up to you and your personal taste. Customize the now-blank frame with whatever your heart desires — it is a do-it-yourself project, after all.

This is the part where your personal style gets to shine. Are you a fan of a light, beachy look? Add a wash of white paint and glue down some of those seashells you collected during your last vacation. More of a glam fan? Go all out with gold, mirrored accents, and luxurious textures. TikToker Rei opted for a dark, witchy look to match her home, incorporating a unique touch in the form of a bundle of dried lavender from her sister, via Tiktok. Get creative! The possibilities for this project are endless.

As we fade into the fall season, keep an eye out for pieces that can be easily transformed into the year-round décor, and save yourself from feeling guilty once winter comes around and all the scarecrows are replaced with santas. It's possible to get the best of both worlds with a bit of creativity and a touch of elbow grease.