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Do you love Halloween? These 50 DIY Halloween decor projects are perfect for you – and most of them are easy to make!
Everyone knows that I love Halloween – pretty much everything about it. I also love decorating for the holidays. However, sometimes I have a specific idea in mind for a decoration but just can’t find it in stores. What am I to do? Of course, I make it! I’m sure you can relate.
Take a peek at this collection of 50 DIY Halloween crafts for decorating. You can use them for a Halloween party or to impress trick or treaters! Just scroll down to see them and let us know what you think in the comments! Which is your favorite?
DIY Halloween Decor
Whether you like creepy or cute, simple or difficult, this collection of 50 Halloween projects is sure to have something you will enjoy making for your home.
1
Lighted Pumpkin Topiary
Grab some faux pumpkins from the craft store and create this unique Halloween pumpkin topiary! It will look perfect on your front porch. So festive!
2
Spooky Skull Display
This DIY Halloween skull display takes only a few minutes to put together – it’s the perfect last-minute holiday decor idea!
3
Keep Out! Door Decoration
Photo Credit:Amanda Formaro
These large pieces of cardboard really look like wood planks on this fun front door Halloween decor. I love that it uses recycled materials!
4
Spider Web Art
Photo Credit:sustainmycrafthabit.com
Iron on vinyl and an embroidery hoop! If you have a Cricut, this is an easy DIY. Get the free svg file on this post.
5
Apothecary Jars
Learn how to make creepy critter apothecary jars for Halloween! These purple and black painted jars are easy enough for even a beginning crafter.
6
Duck Tape Wreath
If you’ve never made a wreath with Duck Tape before, you’re missing out! This DIY Halloween wreath is very simple and can be made with any pattern of tape.
7
Black Widow Spider Magnets
Photo Credit:www.artsykarma.com
If you have a metal front door, these spider magnets make for a really easy DIY decoration.
8
Witch's Silhouette Pillow
Photo Credit:polkadotchair.com
If you enjoy sewing, I think you're going to love this simple pillow design. The spider hanging off the witch's hat really makes it for me!
9
Dollar Tree Skulls Makeover
There are so many things you can do with Dollar Tree skulls! This post shows you three EASY options to revamp them for Halloween decor. They look awesome!
10
Creepy 3D Mirror
Photo Credit:uniquecreationsbyanita.com
This would make a nice indoor or outdoor decoration for Halloween since it lights up at night.
11
Skull Bean Art
Learn how to make the coolest skull bean art for Halloween decorating! It’s made with real beans and is easy for both kids and adults. There’s a free template included!
12
Halloween Felt Ball Garland
Don’t buy a felt garland for Halloween decorating when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss and you'll have one in minutes.
13
Googly Eye Spider Pumpkins
Photo Credit:onesimpleparty.com
This is an easy no-carve pumpkin decorating idea. I love the use of puffy paint and googly eyes!
14
Welcome mats are so fun for the holidays! Make a simple and fun DIY Halloween doormat for your home with spray paint. Templates provided.
15
Homemade Halloween Candles
Photo Credit:cupcakesandcutlery.com
Hot glue some plastic bugs to existing candles and you have a really easy decoration! Easy enough for kids to make for Halloween decor.
16
Spooky Pumpkin Terrarium
Use simple supplies to make a spooky pumpkin terrarium – love this pumpkin from Michaels. . . the front is already cut out!
17
Pumpkin Oranges
Photo Credit:www.cupcakesandcutlery.com
Anyone can make these easy jack-o-lantern face oranges. Bonus: you can eat this DIY Halloween decor if you want to!
18
Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticks
Photo Credit:flamingotoes.com
Get ready for Halloween with these DIY spooky crystal ball Halloween candlesticks! They are so fun and easy to make.
19
Wine Cork Skeleton
Learn how to make a wine cork skeleton craft that is perfect for your Halloween decor! It's an easy and budget friendly holiday project.
20
Bat Cage
Photo Credit:juliemeasures.com
I love easy DIY Halloween decoration ideas. This one just involves hanging paper bats in a birdcage. Easy peasy!
21
Glittery Halloween Marquee
Use black Glitter Duck Tape to decorate this fun skull marquee for Halloween! This Halloween marquee is perfect for mantel decor or a party decoration. So easy to make!
22
Pumpkin Spice Halloween Candles
Photo Credit:Heidi Gustad
Heidi is brilliant! She used cookie cutters to make candles in bold shapes. These are perfect for modern Halloween decorating.
23
Throw Pillows
Photo Credit:michellejdesigns.com
Use up some scrap fabric for these throw pillows inspired by ones she saw in a store! Don't you love cutesie witch legs?
24
Sand Art Skull Mason Jars
Do you remember sand art from when you were young? Revisit it in this fun Halloween project using skull mason jars! Perfect for holiday decor.
25
Halloween Door Mat
Photo Credit:designimprovised.com
All you need for this easy idea is a black doormat and white craft paint. If you're looking for very simple decor, this is perfect for a modern Halloween!
26
Spooky Halloween Village Set
Photo Credit:michellejdesigns.com
Turn an old Christmas village into a Halloween village. I love this idea - time to head to the Goodwill and grab some pieces!
27
Halloween Cross Stitch Canvases
Make these Halloween cross stitch canvases in just a few simple steps! If you can hold a needle, you can do this project. Easy holiday decor in minutes!
28
DIY Halloween Candles
Photo Credit:www.simplejoy.com
Use any simple design to add a tissue paper graphic to candles. It's really easy to heat up the candles and get your Halloween design to stick.
29
Spider Mantel Decoration
Photo Credit:thehandymansdaughter.com
This spooky DIY Halloween spider decoration is perfect for your fireplace mantel! This quick and easy Halloween sign comes to life with dangling spiders.
30
Black Cat Pumpkins
Photo Credit:Amanda Formaro
Create a black cat out of two pumpkins. Hardly any carving needed for this pumpkin project, and kids will love to help.
31
Skeleton Wreath
This fun DIY skeleton wreath can be put together with a handful of dollar store Halloween finds – add it to your festive holiday decor!
32
Apothecary Jars with Labels
Photo Credit:www.popshopamerica.com
Get free downloadable labels for your own apothecary jars on this post! Add them to either new or recycled bottles. What potions will you put inside?
33
Chalkboard Tombstones
Photo Credit:madeinaday.com
Foam board was used to create these tombstones. Get free downloadable tombstone design templates on this post.
34
Home Sweet Haunted House
Learn to make this cute “Home Sweet (Haunted) Home” Halloween embroidery wall hanging – and use up your fabric scraps. Get a free pattern too!
35
Creepy Eyeball Wreath
Photo Credit:madeinaday.com
Customize a pre-made wreath with some eyeballs and ribbon. I love how this turned out.
36
Spooky Neon Halloween Skull
Photo Credit:www.pictureboxblue.com
Create your own faux neon sign for Halloween! All you need is the free Halloween graphic and some neon wire.
37
Concrete Ghosts
Use Quikcrete, paper mache houses, acrylic paint, and a few other supplies to create concrete ghosts and a spooky village for Halloween! Kids will love to participate too.
38
Quilted Skull Pillow
Photo Credit:mesewcrazy.com
I love the modern feelofthis awesome skully pillow – and the cool fabric choices!
39
Solar Skull and Roses Wreath
Photo Credit:momfoodie.com
This dollar store Halloween craft lights up at night! The skulls on the wreath are solar powered.
40
Halloween Wine Bottle Lights
Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com
Gin bottles were used in this project, as well as spray paint and some spooky silhouettes. I love when you can upcycle, and the results are very cool!
41
Spooky Candle Holders
Photo Credit:David Cheaney
These spooky Halloween candle holders made with vintage photos and Mod Podge are fun holiday décor – and you can make them in minutes!
42
Spider Web Doilies
Photo Credit:www.fleecefun.com
Get the free svg files to create these spider webs that can be used for décor around the house.
43
Spider Web Vase
Photo Credit:www.thefrugalnavywife.com
Silver puffy paint and a felt spider help create this fun decoration!
44
Cupcake Liner Wreath
Photo Credit:Courtney Sanchez
In less than 30 minutes you can have a DIY Halloween wreath that will put others to shame. It’s so simple – only four steps.
45
Votive Holders
Photo Credit:www.thefrugalnavywife.com
Paint a mini terra cotta pot to use as a votive holder. Add a few sparkly spiders for a spooky Halloween touch.
46
Witch Hat Garland
Photo Credit:Shannon Grimley
Use wood circles, foam cones, and paint to make the cutest little Halloween garland ever! It’s made of little witch hats. Fun for kids too.
47
Skull Vases
Photo Credit:My Enroute LIfe
Danielle is brilliant; she DIY’d her own Pottery Barn knock off skeleton vases for a fraction of the price.
48
Fishnet Jars
Photo Credit:cutefetti.com
If you are looking for a super simple last minute decoration, these come together in no time at all!
49
Skeleton Trapped in Candy Corn Display
Photo Credit:Steve Carrell
This DIY Halloween decor is hilarious! It’s so easy to put together this skeleton in candy corn display; read below to learn how.
50
Rusty Witch Cauldron
Photo Credit:www.scrappygeek.com
Make a cheap witch's cauldron look rusty and more realistic. I can think of so many ways to use this in Halloween decorating.
51
Vintage Blocks
Photo Credit:David Cheaney
If you love the vintage look, try adding these DIY Halloween blocks to your decor. They are very easy and can be used to display candles.
52
Halloween Votive
Photo Credit:www.frugalmomeh.com
The votive candle lights up the creepy spiders on the candle holder. Perfect DIY Halloween decor for a party!
If you enjoyed this list of DIY Halloween decor, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:
- Make a Halloween Wreath with Deco Mesh
- Halloween In A Jar: 30+ Spooky Fun Jar Crafts
- These DIY Halloween Wreaths Are Spooky Fun!
- Pumpkin Carving Ideas to Change Halloween Forever
- Free Halloween Printables for Instant Fun
Cristin Frank
Monday 25th of August 2014
I love the cross stitch project - totally doing it this year!