Cindy from Applestone Cottage took an old, faded out picnic table (so many of us have one of these!) and turned it into this impressive piece of outdoor decor.
See the before and after of Cindy’s picnic table redo at Applestone Cottage.
Ideas For DIY
Cindy from Applestone Cottage took an old, faded out picnic table (so many of us have one of these!) and turned it into this impressive piece of outdoor decor.
See the before and after of Cindy’s picnic table redo at Applestone Cottage.

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.
I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.
This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.
What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.
Very cool Amanda!
Thanks for featuring our picnic table!
Cindy
You are quite welcome Cindy 🙂