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Looking for Halloween decor DIYs that are fun to make and easy to display? These 15 ideas range from spooky spiders and skulls to friendly ghosts and pumpkins, with projects suited to different spaces and skill levels. Gather a few basic craft supplies, invite family or friends to join in, and choose decorations that fit your home.
15 Easy Halloween Decor DIYs
1. Halloween Countdown Calendar
A felt countdown calendar adds a playful touch as Halloween approaches and can be brought out again each year. Hang it somewhere visible, such as an entryway or family room, so it becomes part of the daily routine.
2. Easy DIY Halloween Wreath Ideas
Make a Halloween wreath with details such as spiders, black flowers, or yarn. Try a simple color palette to create a coordinated look, and make sure the finished wreath is suitable for the door or wall where you plan to display it.
3. Easy Spider Garland DIY
A spider garland can bring a little Halloween atmosphere to a mantel, shelf, or doorway. Before hanging it, measure the space so the garland sits at the right height and does not obstruct a walkway.
4. Easy Halloween Window Decor
Window decorations are a simple way to add seasonal detail indoors or create a display visible from outside. This project can also be a fun activity for kids; adults should handle any cutting or placement that requires reaching high windows.
5. Painted Pumpkin DIY
Combine real and faux pumpkins for a varied porch display, then add subtle designs with outdoor craft paint. Check that the paint is appropriate for the pumpkin material, and let painted surfaces dry fully before arranging them.
6. Easy Yarn Tassel Ghost Garland
Yarn tassels can be turned into a friendly ghost garland for a window, framed picture, or wall. If there is no mantel, choose a spot where the garland can hang freely without covering artwork or a window latch.
7. DIY Tiny Gourds Wreath
A wreath made with tiny gourds can work for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Place it under a covered entry if the materials may be affected by rain, and secure its decorations so they stay in place.
8. Easy DIY Fabric Pumpkins
Fabric pumpkins offer a way to reuse old textiles. Emma made hers from an old sweater without a sewing machine, making this a useful idea for leftover fabric or clothing. Choose fabric that holds its shape and coordinate the colors with your seasonal display.
9. Mommy + Me Craft: Make a Halloween Village
Plain wooden birdhouses can become the buildings in a Halloween village for kids and adults to decorate together. Set up a protected work surface, and let paint dry before arranging the finished pieces on a shelf or table.
10. Skull Succulent Planter
A skull planter with succulents as eyes adds a small, spooky accent to a desk, shelf, or side table. Place it where the plant can receive suitable light, and follow the care needs of the succulent you use.
11. Yarn Pumpkin Garland DIY
Make miniature pumpkins with Styrofoam and yarn, then string them into a garland or group them in a decorative bowl. Keep the display away from open flames and choose a location where small decorations will not be knocked over.
12. Ghost Lollipop Bouquet
A mason jar filled with ghost-shaped lollipops can serve as both a decoration and a sweet gift. Keep it out of direct heat, and make sure any small parts used in the display are kept away from young children.
13. Glass Bead Jack-O’-Lanterns
Small glass beads offer a distinctive way to fill a pumpkin display and catch the light. Arrange the beads securely, and take care when handling glass, especially if children are helping with the project.
14. DIY Candy Corn Garland
A beaded candy corn garland made with pipe cleaners adds color and texture to a mantel or autumn display. Use a sturdy hanging point and keep the garland clear of heat sources and open flames.
15. Fill a Fireplace with Pumpkins
An unused fireplace can become a seasonal display when filled with faux pumpkins. Use this idea only when the fireplace is completely out of use, and remove the decorations before lighting a fire.
Make Halloween Decor That Fits Your Space
These Halloween decor DIYs can be adapted for a front porch, window, mantel, shelf, or table. Start with one project and choose materials that suit the display location, especially if decorations will be outdoors or near heat. For more seasonal ideas, explore Halloween costume ideas, candy corn Jello shots, a Halloween home tour, and easy Halloween cupcake ideas.
