Here is how to make some of the best easy and inexpensive Halloween decorations for the home.
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Looking for creative and affordable ways to decorate your home for Halloween? This post is all about easy and inexpensive DIY Halloween decorations.
Halloween is just around the corner, and if like many people, you’re already plotting how to transform your space into the ultimate haunted hangout.
But let’s be real—decorating for Halloween doesn’t have to mean dropping serious cash. The best part about getting into the spooky spirit is that with a little creativity and some crafty hacks, you can create jaw dropping decorations that are totally unique and easy to make, all without breaking the bank.
Whether you’re a DIY pro or just looking to try something new, these ideas will help you bring the Halloween vibes with style and savings. These ideas are all about getting creative with what you have or can easily grab at a dollar store.
And the best part? They’re totally customizable, so you can put your own spin on them to make your own DIY Halloween decor stand out.
Let’s dive into the best DIY Halloween decorations that’ll have your place looking wickedly cool—and your wallet thanking you!
Easy DIY Halloween Decorations Ideas
These DIY decorations that are not only unique but also super budget friendly. Let’s dive into how to make some DIY spooky Halloween craft ideas!
1—Ghosts
Grab some white balloons, cheesecloth, and a black marker. Inflate the balloons (or use foam balls), drape layers of cheesecloth over them, and draw on or glue on spooky or cute ghost faces. You can hang these around your space. They’re super easy to make, and the cheesecloth gives them a nice ghostly effect.
2—Witch Hat Luminaries
For this DIY Halloween decoration, you’ll need some black cardstock or poster board, a hot glue gun, and LED tea lights. Cut out large circles for the hat brims and roll the remaining cardstock or poster board into cone shapes to make the hats.
Glue the cones to the circles, and place the LED lights underneath (cut a hole in the center of the hat brim to place the LED light in). The soft glow through the witch hats is perfect for a mystical vibe on a table or in your window.
You can also use witch hats to decorate different places around the home, including shelves and tabletops.
3—Creepy Crawly Candle Jars
Take some old mason jars or canning, black spray paint, and plastic spiders (or any other creepy crawlies). Spray paint the jars black, then hot glue the spiders on them. Pop in a battery operated candle, and you’ve got yourself a creepy candle holder that casts eerie shadows!
You can also leave the jars clear to display your creepy crawlies and fliers.
4—Spooky Specimen Jars
You can create a mad scientist vibe with DIY spooky specimen jars. Fill old jars with water, a few drops of food coloring, and plastic Halloween critters like eyeballs, rats, or snakes. Add labels like “Witch’s Eyes” or “Spider Venom” for an extra creepy touch. They’re super easy and look great in dim lighting.
5—Bat Swarm Wall Art
Cut out bat shapes from black paper or cardstock. You can find templates online, or freehand it if you’re confident. Arrange the bars in a swarm pattern on your walls, windows, or doors using double sided tape. It’s such a simple yet dramatic effect! Or, for a quick and easy decoration, look for a set of bats to use for decorating the home.
6—Monster Door
Transform your front door into a monster! Use colored paper to cut out eyes, teeth, and other features, then tape them onto your door. Add some fake fur or fabric around the edges for a more 3D effect. It’s quirky, fun, and it will definitely make an impression.
7—Pumpkin Garland
For a festive touch without the mess, blow up some orange balloons and draw pumpkin faces on them with a black marker, or use paper or cardstock to make cutout pumpkins. String the “pumpkins” together with twine to create a fun garland. You can hang this across doorways, mantels, or even outdoors.
8—Hanging Mummy Ghosts
All you need is some white cloth or old sheets, foam balls, and a bit of twine. Drape the cloth over the Styrofoam ball to create the head and let the rest of the cloth hang down. Tie a piece of string around the “neck” to create the shape, and hang these mummies around your porch or in trees. You can even add googly eyes for a fun twist.
9—D.I.Y. Tombstones
Create your own graveyard with D.I.Y. tombstones made of cardboard or foam board. Cut out tombstone shapes and paint them gray. You can use a black marker or paint to add humorous or spooky epitaphs. Stick the tombstones into the ground using wooden stakes or simply prop them up against walls.
10—Spider Table Decor
Turn a basic white tablecloth into a creepy spider web. Use black yarn or string to create the web design across the tablecloth. Either glue the string onto the tablecloth or sew it in place with small stitches.
You can hot glue plastic spiders onto the web for an extra touch. This makes a great centerpiece for your Halloween party setup.
Another idea is to use a spider web table runner and add your own decor–such as fake creepy crawlies–to it to decorate your tablescape.
11—Candy Corn Garland
If you’re more into cute than creepy, a candy corn garland might be just your thing. Cut triangles out of orange, yellow, white, or black felt, cardstock, or construction paper. String them together to create a garland that you can drape across a mantel, around a door frame, or along a banister.
12—Wicked Witch Legs
This is a fun one! Stuff some old tights with newspaper, fabric scraps, or pool noodles to create the witch’s legs. Add some old shoes, and place the legs in a decorative basket or any other place near your Halloween decor.
13—Monster Mason Jars
Transform plain mason jars into creepy monster faces. Use craft paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and whatever else you have on hand to create different characters—think mummies, zombies, and Frankenstein. Pop in some LED tea lights or LED fairy lights, and you have glowing monsters to light up your space.
14—Haunted House Silhouettes
Turn your front windows into a haunted house scene by creating silhouettes with black construction paper or poster board. Think creepy trees, ghosts, or even a witch flying on her broomstick. Light up the inside of your house for a perfect silhouette display. Silhouettes also look neat on walls.
15—Paper Bag Luminaries
All you need are some brown paper bags, a hole punch, and LED tea lights. Punch out spooky designs—like pumpkins, ghosts, or stars—on the bags, and place the tea lights inside. Line these along your driveway, walkway, or stairs for a simple but stunning display.
16—Monster Footprints
Using sidewalk chalk, create large monster footprints leading up to your house or through your yard. You can go with classic Halloween monsters like Frankenstein or make your own creature. This adds a fun, interactive element to your decor.
17—Witch’s Broom Parking
Grab some old brooms, tie them together with twine, and place them outside with a sign that says “Witch Parking: Brooms Only.” You can make the sign from cardboard or foam board, and it’s a cute way to greet guests and set the Halloween mood.
18—Creepy Cheesecloth Ghosts
For these floating spirits, you’ll need cheesecloth, starch spray, and some foam balls or balloons. Drape cheesecloth over balloons or foam balls, spray with starch, and let them harden. Once dry, hang them from trees or the ceiling—they’ll look like they’re floating through the air!
19—Pumpkin Patch Door Hanger
Cut out a bunch of pumpkin shapes from cardboard or foam board, paint them, and write different sayings on each—like “Happy Halloween” or “Welcome to Our Patch.” Hang them on your front door in a cluster for a friendly yet festive welcome.
20—Pumpkin Topiary
For a classic fall decor look, stack some foam pumpkins of different sizes and secure them together with wooden dowels or skewers. You can paint the pumpkins in various shades, or leave them natural. Place the topiary by your front door for a chic Halloween touch.
Smaller pumpkins can also be stacked on table tops or grouped to create a display. However you stack them, just make sure your creation is steady!
These D.I.Y. Halloween decorations and Halloween decorating ideas are all about balancing creativity with practicality, making it easy to deck out your space in true Halloween style without breaking the bank, in many cases. Plus, they’re so much fun to make, and you can tailor the design to your favorite looks.
Whether you’re hosting a party or just love getting into the Halloween spirit, these decorations will definitely help set the mood. Happy fall crafting!
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