{"id":2320,"date":"2026-09-21T18:07:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/halloween-diy\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:07:29","slug":"halloween-diy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/halloween-diy\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween DIY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"costume-page-top mx-auto max-w-[1480px] sm:border-x-2 border-ink\">\r\n\n\n<section aria-labelledby=\"diy-hero-h\" class=\"diy-hero relative grid min-h-[580px] place-items-center items-start overflow-hidden border-b-2 border-ink bg-sun sm:min-h-[560px] sm:items-center sm:bg-[url('assets\/exports\/diy\/hero-art.webp')] sm:bg-cover sm:bg-center sm:bg-no-repeat archive:min-h-[570px] wide:min-h-[650px] max-sm:after:absolute max-sm:after:inset-x-0 max-sm:after:bottom-0 max-sm:after:h-[190px] max-sm:after:bg-[url('assets\/exports\/diy\/hero-art.webp')] max-sm:after:bg-cover max-sm:after:bg-center max-sm:after:bg-no-repeat\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"diy-bat diy-bat-left pointer-events-none absolute hidden object-contain mix-blend-multiply sm:block left-1\/4 top-[58px] h-auto w-20 rotate-[16deg]\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/themes\/goodwill-halloween-theme\/assets\/exports\/bat-left.webp\" width=\"520\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"diy-bat diy-bat-right pointer-events-none absolute hidden object-contain mix-blend-multiply sm:block right-[24%] top-[42px] h-[60px] w-[65px]\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/themes\/goodwill-halloween-theme\/assets\/exports\/bat-right.webp\" width=\"506\"\/><div class=\"diy-hero-copy relative z-[1] w-full px-[22px] pb-[210px] pt-9 text-center sm:w-[60%] sm:px-0 sm:pb-[65px] sm:pt-[55px] archive:w-[54%]\"><p class=\"costume-kicker text-[length:var(--t--1)] font-bold uppercase leading-[1.4] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)]\">Halloween DIY<\/p><h1 class=\"mb-6 mt-[22px] uppercase leading-[.88] tracking-[-.045em] sm:mt-[26px] [&amp;&gt;span]:block [&amp;&gt;span]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;strong]:mt-2.5 [&amp;&gt;strong]:block [&amp;&gt;strong]:font-display [&amp;&gt;strong]:font-normal [&amp;&gt;span]:text-[length:var(--t-hero)] [&amp;&gt;span]:leading-[var(--lh-display)] [&amp;&gt;span]:tracking-[var(--ls-display)] [&amp;&gt;strong]:text-[length:var(--t-display)] [&amp;&gt;strong]:leading-[var(--lh-head)] [&amp;&gt;strong]:tracking-[var(--ls-display)]\" id=\"diy-hero-h\" style=\"--t-hero:clamp(52px,8vw,120px);--t-display:clamp(64px,10vw,152px)\"><span>Boo it<\/span> <strong>yourself.<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"mx-auto mt-[22px] max-w-[32ch] sm:mt-7 sm:max-w-[40ch] text-[length:var(--t-1)] leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\">Costume ideas, thrifted decor, and step-by-step projects for a Halloween that\u2019s all you.<\/p><a class=\"costume-button shimmer mt-6 inline-flex min-h-[58px] items-center justify-center gap-3.5 bg-ink px-[21px] py-[17px] text-[length:var(--t-0)] font-bold uppercase leading-none tracking-[var(--ls-head)] text-white sm:mt-[30px] sm:gap-5 sm:px-[26px] sm:py-5 !mt-[23px] sm:!mt-8\" href=\"#ideas\">Explore DIY ideas <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3v17m-7-7 7 7 7-7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/section>\r\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section aria-labelledby=\"ideas-h\" class=\"diy-archive magazine mx-auto max-w-[1480px] scroll-mt-6 px-5 py-10 sm:px-6 sm:py-12 archive:px-[2.3vw] cap:px-8 archive:py-[2.3cqw] [container-type:inline-size] bg-cream\" id=\"ideas\">\r\n<div class=\"diy-archive-heading relative isolate mb-5 archive:mb-[1.2cqw] flex flex-col justify-between gap-6 archive:flex-row archive:items-center archive:gap-10 [&amp;_h2]:font-display [&amp;_h2]:text-[length:var(--t-display)] archive:[&amp;_h2]:text-[9.8cqw] [&amp;_h2]:font-normal [&amp;_h2]:uppercase [&amp;_h2]:leading-[var(--lh-display)] [&amp;_h2]:tracking-[var(--ls-display)] [&amp;_p]:mt-2 [&amp;_p]:text-[length:var(--t-1)] [&amp;_p]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;_p]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)] archive:[&amp;_p]:text-[1.7cqw] archive:[&amp;_p]:mt-1\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"edit-spiral pointer-events-none absolute -top-5 left-[30%] -z-[1] h-36 w-36 rotate-12 bg-[#D5AD85]\/20 [mask:url('assets\/exports\/patterns\/rodeo-clown-mask.webp')_center\/contain_no-repeat] sm:left-[32%] sm:h-44 sm:w-44 archive:h-[14cqw] archive:w-[14cqw]\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"edit-bat pointer-events-none absolute right-0 top-0 h-12 w-16 object-contain mix-blend-multiply sm:right-[12%] sm:h-16 sm:w-24 archive:right-[39%] archive:-top-3\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/themes\/goodwill-halloween-theme\/assets\/generated\/costume-detail\/bat-v1.webp\" width=\"600\"\/><div class=\"edit-masthead relative z-[1]\"><h2 id=\"ideas-h\">The DIY edit<\/h2><p>Fresh ideas for a handmade Halloween.<\/p><\/div><label class=\"diy-search flex min-h-[54px] w-full shrink-0 items-center gap-3 border border-ink bg-white p-3 sm:px-4 sm:py-[13px] archive:w-80 wide:w-[385px] focus-within:outline focus-within:outline-2 focus-within:outline-offset-[3px] focus-within:outline-ink [&amp;_input]:w-full [&amp;_input]:min-w-0 [&amp;_input]:bg-transparent [&amp;_input]:outline-none [&amp;_input]:placeholder:text-[#666] [&amp;_input]:placeholder:opacity-100 [&amp;_input::-webkit-search-cancel-button]:hidden [&amp;_svg]:!h-[22px] [&amp;_svg]:!w-[22px] [&amp;_input]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;_input]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;_input]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)] relative z-[1] archive:mt-6 archive:!w-[30.5%] archive:!min-h-0 archive:!h-[4cqw] archive:!px-[1cqw] archive:!py-0 archive:[&amp;_input]:!text-[1.3cqw] archive:[&amp;_svg]:!w-[1.5cqw] archive:[&amp;_svg]:!h-[1.5cqw]\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"10.5\" cy=\"10.5\" r=\"6.5\"><\/circle><path d=\"m16 16 5 5\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"sr-only\">Search DIY stories<\/span><input autocomplete=\"off\" id=\"story-search\" placeholder=\"Search costumes, d\u00e9cor, projects\u2026\" type=\"search\"\/><button aria-label=\"Clear search\" class=\"search-clear w-[30px] shrink-0 text-[25px] leading-none\" hidden=\"\" type=\"button\">\u00d7<\/button><\/label><\/div><nav aria-label=\"Story topics\" class=\"topic-tabs mb-6 flex gap-0 overflow-x-auto border-b-2 border-ink sm:mb-6 archive:gap-3 archive:overflow-visible [&amp;&gt;button]:whitespace-nowrap [&amp;&gt;button]:px-[13px] [&amp;&gt;button]:py-[11px] [&amp;&gt;button]:font-bold sm:[&amp;&gt;button]:px-[15px] sm:[&amp;&gt;button]:py-3 archive:[&amp;&gt;button]:px-5 [&amp;&gt;button[aria-pressed=true]]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;button:hover]:bg-sun\/40 [&amp;&gt;button]:text-[16px] [&amp;&gt;button]:leading-[var(--lh-head)] [&amp;&gt;button]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] archive:mb-[1.6cqw] archive:gap-0 archive:[&amp;&gt;button]:px-[2cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;button]:py-[1cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;button]:text-[18px]\"><button aria-pressed=\"true\" data-topic=\"all\" type=\"button\">All Stories<\/button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-topic=\"costumes\" type=\"button\">Costumes<\/button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-topic=\"decor\" type=\"button\">Home Decor<\/button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-topic=\"last-minute\" type=\"button\">Last-Minute<\/button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-topic=\"thrifting\" type=\"button\">Thrifting<\/button><\/nav>\r\n<div class=\"editorial-opening mb-4 archive:mb-[1.2cqw] grid grid-cols-1 gap-6 archive:gap-[1.7cqw] border-b-2 border-ink pb-5 archive:pb-[1.2cqw] archive:grid-cols-[minmax(0,1.507fr)_minmax(0,1fr)]\"><article class=\"lead-story relative min-w-0 archive:aspect-[514\/354] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4\"><a aria-label=\"Read 9 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026\" class=\"lead-image block overflow-hidden archive:h-full [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[1.87] [&amp;&gt;img]:h-full [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-300 hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.025] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-costume-ideas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"(max-width:899px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2-1024x596.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2-768x447.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"lead-ticket relative z-[1] -mt-8 mx-3 bg-sun px-4 pb-4 pt-4 sm:mx-6 sm:px-5 sm:pb-5 archive:absolute archive:inset-x-[3%] archive:bottom-0 archive:m-0 archive:px-[2.7%] archive:pb-[2%] archive:pt-[2%] [&amp;&gt;h3]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;h3]:uppercase [&amp;&gt;h3]:text-[28px] sm:[&amp;&gt;h3]:text-[38px] archive:[&amp;&gt;h3]:text-[3.8cqw] [&amp;&gt;h3]:leading-[1] [&amp;&gt;h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:absolute [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:left-0 [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:bottom-full [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:origin-bottom-left [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:-rotate-3 [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:after:absolute [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:after:inset-x-0 [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:after:-bottom-4 [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:after:h-5 [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:after:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:after:content-[''] [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:px-4 [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:pb-1 [&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:pt-2 archive:[&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:px-[1.5cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:pt-[.8cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;.story-meta]:pb-[.4cqw] [&amp;_.story-meta&gt;span:first-child]:bg-ink [&amp;_.story-meta&gt;span:first-child]:text-cream\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Costumes<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>5 min read<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-costume-ideas\/\">9 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lead-summary archive:mt-[.6cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;p]:text-[1.3cqw] mt-2 flex items-center justify-between gap-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:max-w-[48ch] [&amp;&gt;p]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p]:leading-[1.25]\"><p>Creative looks you can build from thrifted finds, with ideas for every style.<\/p><a aria-label=\"Read 9 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026\" class=\"editorial-arrow archive:h-[3.6cqw] archive:w-[3.6cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:h-[1.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:w-[1.7cqw] grid h-11 w-11 shrink-0 place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors 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[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Home Decor<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>3 min read<\/span><\/div><h3>Halloween Decorating on a Budget<\/h3><div class=\"starter-summary archive:mt-[.6cqw] archive:gap-[.8cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;p]:text-[1.1cqw] mt-2 flex items-end gap-3 [&amp;&gt;p]:text-[length:var(--t--1)] [&amp;&gt;p]:leading-[1.25] max-sm:[&amp;&gt;.editorial-arrow]:hidden\"><p>Spooky style doesn\u2019t have to be expensive.<\/p><span class=\"editorial-arrow archive:h-[3.6cqw] archive:w-[3.6cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:h-[1.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:w-[1.7cqw] grid h-11 w-11 shrink-0 place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors hover:bg-ink hover:text-cream [&amp;&gt;svg]:h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:w-5\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/last-minute-halloween-costume-ideas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10-768x402.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><div class=\"starter-copy min-w-0 self-center py-1\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Last-Minute<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>3 min read<\/span><\/div><h3>3 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas from Goodwill<\/h3><div class=\"starter-summary archive:mt-[.6cqw] archive:gap-[.8cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;p]:text-[1.1cqw] mt-2 flex items-end gap-3 [&amp;&gt;p]:text-[length:var(--t--1)] [&amp;&gt;p]:leading-[1.25] max-sm:[&amp;&gt;.editorial-arrow]:hidden\"><p>Running out of time to find the perfect Halloween costume?<\/p><span class=\"editorial-arrow archive:h-[3.6cqw] archive:w-[3.6cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:h-[1.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:w-[1.7cqw] grid h-11 w-11 shrink-0 place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors hover:bg-ink hover:text-cream [&amp;&gt;svg]:h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:w-5\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/three-easy-costume-ideas-for-a-happy-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home-768x512.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><div class=\"starter-copy min-w-0 self-center py-1\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Costumes<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Goodwill blog<\/span><\/div><h3>3 Costume Ideas for a Happy Halloween<\/h3><div class=\"starter-summary archive:mt-[.6cqw] archive:gap-[.8cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;p]:text-[1.1cqw] mt-2 flex items-end gap-3 [&amp;&gt;p]:text-[length:var(--t--1)] [&amp;&gt;p]:leading-[1.25] max-sm:[&amp;&gt;.editorial-arrow]:hidden\"><p>It\u2019s easy to create thrifted costumes!<\/p><span class=\"editorial-arrow archive:h-[3.6cqw] archive:w-[3.6cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:h-[1.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;svg]:w-[1.7cqw] grid h-11 w-11 shrink-0 place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors hover:bg-ink hover:text-cream [&amp;&gt;svg]:h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:w-5\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"archive-layout\"><div class=\"archive-results\"><div class=\"results-toolbar mb-3 flex 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(max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2-1024x596.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2-768x447.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Costumes<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>5 min read<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-costume-ideas\/\">9 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026<\/a><\/h3><p>Creative looks you can build from thrifted finds, with ideas for every style.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-14\">Sep 14, 2026<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read 9 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-costume-ideas\/\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"decor-budget\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Read Halloween Decorating on a Budget\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-decor-budget\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/2026-Decor-Blog.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/2026-Decor-Blog.webp 1734w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/2026-Decor-Blog-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/2026-Decor-Blog-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/2026-Decor-Blog-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/2026-Decor-Blog-1536x803.webp 1536w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Home Decor<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>3 min read<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-decor-budget\/\">Halloween Decorating on a Budget<\/a><\/h3><p>Spooky style doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. Give secondhand finds a seasonal second act.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-13\">Sep 13, 2026<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read Halloween Decorating on a Budget\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-decor-budget\/\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"last-minute\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Read 3 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas from Goodwill\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/last-minute-halloween-costume-ideas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Untitled-Design-10-768x402.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Last-Minute<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>3 min read<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/last-minute-halloween-costume-ideas\/\">3 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas from Goodwill<\/a><\/h3><p>Running out of time to find the perfect Halloween costume? Don&#8217;t panic! These three easy DIY costume ideas prove you don&#8217;t need weeks of planning or a scary budget to pull off a great Halloween look.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-12\">Sep 12, 2026<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read 3 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas from Goodwill\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/last-minute-halloween-costume-ideas\/\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"salem-tablescape\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Read Create a Salem-Inspired Tablescape\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/salem-inspired-tablescape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/salem-table-1200.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/salem-table-1200.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/salem-table-1200-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/salem-table-1200-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/salem-table-1200-768x360.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Home Decor<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Goodwill blog<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/salem-inspired-tablescape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create a Salem-Inspired Tablescape<\/a><\/h3><p>Create a bewitching tablescape for your Halloween party, inspired by the cobbled streets and crumbling tombstones of Salem\u2014a perfect inspiration with its haunting history.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-08\">Sep 8, 2023<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read Create a Salem-Inspired Tablescape\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/salem-inspired-tablescape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"happy-costumes\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Read 3 Costume Ideas for a Happy Halloween\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/three-easy-costume-ideas-for-a-happy-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/happy-costumes-card-home-768x512.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Costumes<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Goodwill blog<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/three-easy-costume-ideas-for-a-happy-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Costume Ideas for a Happy Halloween<\/a><\/h3><p>It\u2019s easy to create thrifted costumes! From busting ghosts to judicial icons and the cutest feline familiar, you got this with a little help from your favorite thrift store.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-07\">Sep 7, 2023<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read 3 Costume Ideas for a Happy Halloween\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/three-easy-costume-ideas-for-a-happy-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"boo-tiful\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Read Make this Halloween Boo-tiful!\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/make-this-halloween-boo-tiful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/bootiful-card-home.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/bootiful-card-home.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/bootiful-card-home-300x214.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/bootiful-card-home-1024x731.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/bootiful-card-home-768x548.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Home Decor<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Goodwill blog<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/make-this-halloween-boo-tiful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make this Halloween Boo-tiful!<\/a><\/h3><p>From skeleton flamingos to flowery skulls and bats aplenty, make your Halloween\u00a0 anything but ordinary with these darling DIY d\u00e9cor projects.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-07\">Sep 7, 2023<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read Make this Halloween Boo-tiful!\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/make-this-halloween-boo-tiful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"kids-last-minute\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Read Last-Minute Costumes for Kids\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/8-last-minute-kids-halloween-costumes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/kids-minute-1200.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/kids-minute-1200.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/kids-minute-1200-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/kids-minute-1200-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/kids-minute-1200-768x512.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Last-Minute<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Goodwill blog<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/8-last-minute-kids-halloween-costumes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Last-Minute Costumes for Kids<\/a><\/h3><p>Planning costumes for the whole family on a budget and a time crunch is tough. Check out these last-minute costume ideas and then run over to Goodwill for the components.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2022-09-27\">Sep 27, 2022<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read Last-Minute Costumes for Kids\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/8-last-minute-kids-halloween-costumes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"paint-it-black\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Read Halloween Horror DIY: Paint it Black!\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/halloween-horror-diy-paint-it-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/paint-black-card-home.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/paint-black-card-home.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/paint-black-card-home-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/paint-black-card-home-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/paint-black-card-home-768x360.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Home Decor<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Goodwill blog<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/halloween-horror-diy-paint-it-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween Horror DIY: Paint it Black!<\/a><\/h3><p>Paint it black! These Halloween DIY tricks will make your space the scariest of them all. Gruesome frames, books of spells, rat brains \u2014 and more!<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2022-08-29\">Aug 29, 2022<\/time><a aria-label=\"Read Halloween Horror DIY: Paint it Black!\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/blog\/good-news\/halloween-horror-diy-paint-it-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"drinking-skeleton\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Watch Endless Drinking Skeleton\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LXzt-aeNq7o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"position:relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/drinking-skeleton-1200.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/drinking-skeleton-1200.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/drinking-skeleton-1200-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/drinking-skeleton-1200-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/drinking-skeleton-1200-768x360.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center\"><span style=\"display:grid;place-items:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:9999px;background:rgba(36,33,29,.8)\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 24\" width=\"18\"><path d=\"M0 0 20 12 0 24Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Home Decor<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>YouTube<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LXzt-aeNq7o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Endless Drinking Skeleton<\/a><\/h3><p>Ahoy mateys! Let local Austin influencers Jaimie and Jay show you how to make a DIY pirate drinking skeleton prop for Halloween\u2014talk about a porch pirate!<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2021-09-03\">Sep 3, 2021<\/time><a aria-label=\"Watch Endless Drinking Skeleton\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LXzt-aeNq7o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"home-tour\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Watch Halloween Home Tour\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BRBFbb61btQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"position:relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/home-tour-card-home.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/home-tour-card-home.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/home-tour-card-home-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/home-tour-card-home-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/home-tour-card-home-768x360.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center\"><span style=\"display:grid;place-items:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:9999px;background:rgba(36,33,29,.8)\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 24\" width=\"18\"><path d=\"M0 0 20 12 0 24Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Thrifting<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>YouTube<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BRBFbb61btQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween Home Tour<\/a><\/h3><p>Take a Halloween house tour with Austin-based crafter, blogger, and thrift-a-holic Jennifer Perkins. Check out her secondhand finds, thrift transformations, and Goodwill goodies!<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2019-10-17\">Oct 17, 2019<\/time><a aria-label=\"Watch Halloween Home Tour\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BRBFbb61btQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"story-result min-w-0\" data-id=\"skeleton-jeans\"><article class=\"story-card archive:[&amp;_h3]:text-[clamp(18px,1.5cqw,22px)] flex h-full flex-col [&amp;_h3]:mt-3 [&amp;_h3]:font-bold [&amp;_h3]:uppercase [&amp;_h3]:text-[20px] [&amp;_h3]:leading-[1.25] [&amp;_h3]:tracking-[var(--ls-head)] [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline [&amp;_h3_a:hover]:underline-offset-4 border-b border-ink\/20 pb-5\">\r\n<a aria-label=\"Watch Goodwill DIY: Skeleton Jeans\" class=\"story-image block overflow-hidden [&amp;&gt;img]:aspect-[3\/2] [&amp;&gt;img]:w-full [&amp;&gt;img]:object-cover [&amp;&gt;img]:transition-transform [&amp;&gt;img]:duration-[400ms] hover:[&amp;&gt;img]:scale-[1.035] motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:!transform-none motion-reduce:[&amp;&gt;img]:transition-none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aOWC-n7w7rY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"position:relative\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:639px) 100vw, (max-width:1100px) 50vw, 440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/skeleton-jeans-1200.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/skeleton-jeans-1200.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/skeleton-jeans-1200-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/skeleton-jeans-1200-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/skeleton-jeans-1200-768x360.webp 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center\"><span style=\"display:grid;place-items:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:9999px;background:rgba(36,33,29,.8)\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 24\" width=\"18\"><path d=\"M0 0 20 12 0 24Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"story-card-body flex flex-1 flex-col pt-4 [&amp;&gt;p]:hidden [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:text-[length:var(--t-0)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:leading-[var(--lh-body)] [&amp;&gt;p:not(.project-meta)]:tracking-[var(--ls-body)]\"><div class=\"story-meta archive:text-[.85cqw] archive:gap-x-[.7cqw] archive:[&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-[.7cqw] flex flex-wrap items-center gap-x-2 gap-y-1 text-[length:var(--t--2)] uppercase leading-[var(--lh-body)] tracking-[var(--ls-caps)] [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:px-2 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:py-0.5 [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;span:first-child]:tracking-normal\"><span>Costumes<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>YouTube<\/span><\/div><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aOWC-n7w7rY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goodwill DIY: Skeleton Jeans<\/a><\/h3><p>Bring Your Own Bones! This DIY skeleton jeans craft project can easily translate to other articles of clothing you can thrift from your local Goodwill.<\/p><div class=\"story-bottom hidden\"><time datetime=\"2017-10-24\">Oct 24, 2017<\/time><a aria-label=\"Watch Goodwill DIY: Skeleton Jeans\" class=\"story-arrow grid h-[42px] w-[42px] place-items-center rounded-full border border-ink transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;svg]:!h-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:!w-5 [&amp;&gt;svg]:-rotate-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aOWC-n7w7rY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-6 w-6 shrink-0\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14m-6-6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/article><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><nav aria-label=\"Story pages\" class=\"story-pagination mt-9 flex flex-wrap justify-center gap-2 [&amp;&gt;button]:min-h-11 [&amp;&gt;button]:min-w-11 [&amp;&gt;button]:border [&amp;&gt;button]:border-ink [&amp;&gt;button]:px-3.5 [&amp;&gt;button]:py-2 [&amp;&gt;button]:text-sm [&amp;&gt;button]:font-bold [&amp;&gt;[aria-current]]:bg-sun [&amp;&gt;button:disabled]:cursor-default [&amp;&gt;button:disabled]:opacity-40 [&amp;&gt;button:not(:disabled):hover]:bg-sun\"><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<script id=\"diy-data\" type=\"application\/json\">[{\"order\":0,\"featured\":true,\"id\":\"costume-ideas\",\"title\":\"9 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026\",\"topic\":\"costumes\",\"topics\":[\"costumes\"],\"image\":\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Capmetro-collage_1-2-2.webp\",\"description\":\"Creative looks you can build from thrifted finds, with ideas for every style.\",\"date\":\"2026-09-14\",\"read\":5,\"sections\":[[\"Rodeo Clown \",\"Yeehaw meets ha-ha with this colorful spin on Western wear. The Rodeo Clown costume is all about mixing patterns, colors, and cowboy staples. The bolder, the better.\u00a0\\nStart with a button-up shirt, denim vest, and jeans\u2014or snag a pair of cow-print pants if the thrift odds are in your favor! Add a red bandana, cowboy hat, and boots, then finish the look with clown makeup. The key is to mix bold patterns and colors with Western staples, so don&#8217;t worry about everything matching perfectly. The more personality, the better.\u00a0\\nThrift the look:\u00a0Button-up shirt, denim vest, jeans or cow-print pants, red bandana, cowboy hat, boots, and clown makeup.\u00a0\"],[\"Coach \",\"Believe us: You don&#8217;t need a championship-sized costume budget to pull this one off.\u00a0\\nFor this coach-inspired look, pair a navy sweater with a collared shirt, khaki pants, and sneakers. Add a whistle and soccer ball if you have them, then bring plenty of enthusiasm to complete the transformation.\u00a0\\nAnd, of course, a well-groomed mustache\u2014real or otherwise\u2014never hurts.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Navy sweater, collared shirt, khaki pants, sneakers, plus an optional whistle and soccer ball.\u00a0\"],[\"Hay Girl\",\"Give a fall classic a little extra personality with a DIY scarecrow costume.\u00a0\\nStart with denim overalls and a button-up shirt, then add a straw hat and boots. Attach fabric patches to the overalls for that fresh-from-the-field look, and use face paint to add rosy cheeks, stitches, or any other scarecrow details you dream up.\u00a0\\nFor the finishing touch, tuck a little hay into your pockets. Your sleeves will thank you.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Denim overalls, button-up shirt, straw hat, fabric patches, boots, and face paint.\u00a0\"],[\"Grease Is the Word\",\"Some Halloween costumes never go out of style.\u00a0\\nChannel classic greaser cool with a dark or leather jacket, plain white T-shirt, jeans or black pants, and a belt. Slick back your hair, perfect your coolest pose, and you&#8217;re ready to roll.\u00a0\\nBest of all, the pieces that make this costume work are wardrobe staples you&#8217;ll actually want to wear again after Halloween.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Dark or leather jacket, white T-shirt, jeans or black pants, and a belt.\u00a0\"],[\"Fairy \",\"A little thrift. A lot of magic.\u00a0\\nInstead of buying a matching fairy costume, build your own enchanted look by layering different colors, fabrics, and textures. Mix skirts and wraps with colorful tops, then add whimsical accessories like wings or a flower crown. Finish with ethereal makeup\u2014and don&#8217;t be afraid to pile on the sparkle.\u00a0\\nThe best part? There&#8217;s no wrong way to be a fairy. Let whatever you find on the racks inspire the final look.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Layered skirts and wraps, colorful tops, wings, a flower crown or other whimsical accessories, and ethereal makeup.\u00a0\"],[\"Doc\",\"What&#8217;s up, Doc?\u00a0\\nGive your Halloween look a dose of Hollywood inspiration with a doctor costume that&#8217;s easy to customize. Start with a dark jacket, plain T-shirt, and dark pants. Then look for doctor-inspired accessories like a stethoscope or make your own name badge.\u00a0\\nYou can play it straight, make it spooky, or add a little movie-star swagger. The diagnosis is entirely up to you.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Dark jacket, plain T-shirt, dark pants, and doctor-inspired props like a stethoscope or name badge.\u00a0\"],[\"World Wide\",\"Mr. 305? More like Mr. 512.\u00a0\\nGrab a friend\u2014or several\u2014and turn basic black suits into a group costume that&#8217;s ready for the spotlight. Pair black suit jackets and pants with crisp white button-up shirts, black ties, and sunglasses.\u00a0\\nIf you happen to find a microphone while you&#8217;re thrifting, even better. Add your best red-carpet confidence, and you&#8217;re ready to go worldwide.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Black suit jackets, black pants, white button-up shirts, black ties, sunglasses, and an optional microphone prop.\u00a0\"],[\"Open Sesame\",\"Looking for a Halloween costume that&#8217;s better together? This iconic duo gives you plenty of room to get crafty.\u00a0\\nFor the frog-inspired half, start with a green shirt and cut yellow fabric or an old yellow shirt into a zig-zag collar. Add DIY frog eyes to a thrifted hat. For the glamorous pig-inspired half, find a pink dress, then pile on bright pink accessories and create pig ears for a headband.\u00a0\\nIt&#8217;s part costume, part craft project, and completely customizable depending on what you discover at Goodwill.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Green shirt, pink dress, yellow shirt or fabric, hat, headband, and plenty of bright pink accessories.\u00a0\"],[\"Beanie Baby\",\"Here&#8217;s one for the littlest trick-or-treaters\u2014and possibly the cutest costume in your Halloween photos.\u00a0\\nStart with an animal onesie, then make an oversized heart-shaped hang tag from cardboard or felt. Attach it safely to the costume, and your little one instantly becomes everyone&#8217;s favorite collectible plushie.\u00a0\\nChoose whatever animal onesie you can find and personalize the tag for an extra DIY touch.\u00a0\\nThrift the look: Animal onesie and cardboard or felt for a DIY hang tag.\u00a0\"],[\"Make Halloween Your Own at Goodwill Central Texas \",\"The best DIY Halloween costumes don&#8217;t have to start with a perfect plan. Sometimes, all it takes is one unexpected thrift-store find to send your costume in a completely different (and much more interesting) direction.\u00a0\\nSo, pick an idea, hit the racks, and see what you can create. When you shop at Goodwill Central Texas, you&#8217;re doing so much more than giving pre-owned pieces another chance to shine. Every purchase helps support job training and adult education for people in Central Texas.\u00a0\\nReady to get started? Explore even more 2026 Halloween costume inspiration or find your nearest Goodwill Central Texas store and start building your Halloween look.\u00a0\"]],\"kind\":\"article\",\"minutes\":null,\"difficulty\":null,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/diy-costume-ideas\/\",\"materials\":[],\"tip\":\"Start with a piece you will enjoy wearing again. A costume can be the beginning of a new everyday outfit.\"},{\"order\":1,\"featured\":true,\"id\":\"decor-budget\",\"title\":\"Halloween Decorating on a Budget\",\"topic\":\"decor\",\"topics\":[\"decor\"],\"image\":\"https:\/\/www.goodwillcentraltexas.org\/halloween\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/2026-Decor-Blog.webp\",\"description\":\"Spooky style doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. Give secondhand finds a seasonal second act.\",\"date\":\"2026-09-13\",\"read\":3,\"sections\":[[\"Start with the Unexpected\",\"One of the best parts of thrifting for Halloween decor is looking at an item and imagining what it could be.\\nThat ornate picture frame? Give it a distressed finish and add a creepy portrait. A collection of mismatched glass jars? Fill them with spooky curiosities for a mad-scientist display. An ordinary basket? With a little DIY magic, it could become a pumpkin, ghost, or other seasonal statement piece.\\nGoodwill Central Texas has transformed thrifted baskets, frames, books, jars, figurines, and more into Halloween decor in past DIY projects\u2014proof that sometimes the best decorations weren&#8217;t originally decorations at all.\\nThrifting tip: Don\u2019t shop for a finished Halloween decoration. Shop for shapes, textures, colors, and pieces you can reimagine.\"],[\"Set a Spooky Secondhand Table\",\"Hosting a Halloween party\u2014or just want to make dinner a little more dramatic? Head to the housewares section.\\nMix and match thrifted candleholders, serving pieces, glassware, table linens, and dishes to create a tablescape that feels collected rather than straight out of a box. Look for dark colors, metallic accents, vintage details, and interesting shapes that can bring a little haunted-house character to the table.\\nDon&#8217;t worry about finding a perfectly matched set, either. For Halloween, a little mismatch can make things more interesting.\\nFinish the scene with pumpkins, candles, faux cobwebs, bats, or other Halloween touches you already have at home. Goodwill Central Texas&#8217; Halloween DIY collection even features a Salem-inspired tablescape created with secondhand finds.\"],[\"Give Everyday Decor a Halloween Twist\",\"You don&#8217;t necessarily need to buy something that&#8217;s orange, black, or covered in skeletons for it to work as Halloween decor.\\nTry looking for pieces you can temporarily transform or style for the season. A vase can hold a moody arrangement of branches or dark flowers. A vintage mirror can become part of a haunted entryway. Old books can anchor a witchy shelf display. Picture frames, candlesticks, figurines, and baskets can all take on an entirely different personality with paint, removable embellishments, or the right styling.\\nEven better, choosing reversible DIYs means those finds can go right back to their everyday lives after October 31. One Goodwill Central Texas DIY, for example, transformed a thrifted woven basket into a ghost side table using removable details so the basket could be reused after Halloween.\"],[\"Pick a Palette and Let It Guide You\",\"One easy way to make thrifted Halloween decor feel intentional is to choose a loose color palette before you shop.\\nClassic orange and black always works, but Halloween doesn&#8217;t have to stop there. Try black and gold for something glam, cream and warm neutrals for a softer fall look, deep jewel tones for a moody feel, or even pastels for a playful take on spooky season.\\nHaving a few colors in mind can also help you spot possibilities faster. Suddenly, that purple vase, brass candleholder, or black picture frame isn&#8217;t just a thrift find\u2014it&#8217;s exactly what your Halloween display needed.\"],[\"Mix Thrifted Finds with What You Already Own\",\"The most budget-friendly Halloween decoration is the one you already have.\\nBefore you shop, take a quick look around your home and pull out pieces that could work in a Halloween display. Then use your Goodwill trip to fill in the gaps.\\nMaybe you already have the candles but need interesting candleholders. You have the pumpkins but need a tray to group them together. Or you have plenty of decor but need a few unusual pieces to give the display some personality.\\nCombining what you own with secondhand finds can keep costs down while creating a Halloween look that&#8217;s much less likely to resemble everyone else&#8217;s.\"],[\"Don't Forget the Front Door\",\"Your Halloween makeover can start before anyone steps inside.\\nThrift stores can be treasure troves for baskets, wreath forms, faux florals, containers, signs, and other pieces you can repurpose for a porch or front-door display. Add pumpkins, branches, ribbon, bats, or other seasonal touches to make an entrance worthy of spooky season.\\nAnd when you&#8217;re shopping, think beyond Halloween night. Pieces with fall colors and textures can often carry your porch or entryway through the rest of autumn, giving you even more use out of your finds.\"],[\"Make Halloween Hauntingly Your Own\",\"The best Halloween decor doesn&#8217;t have to come from the seasonal aisle. Sometimes it starts with a basket, a frame, an old book, or that wonderfully weird thing you weren&#8217;t looking for until you spotted it.\\nThat&#8217;s what makes thrifting Halloween so much fun: you never know what you&#8217;ll find\u2014or what it might become.\\nSo bring your imagination, browse every aisle, and see what inspires you. Whether your Halloween style is creepy, cute, campy, classic, or somewhere in between, Goodwill Central Texas is a great place to start your hunt. The organization&#8217;s Halloween DIY hub also has projects ranging from thrifted decor transformations to Halloween tablescapes if you need a little inspiration before you shop.\\nReady to thrift your Halloween? 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