It’s time to get into the Halloween spirit with these 30+ cheap and easy DIY Halloween Decorations. Get your spook on for this scary holiday!
This is such a busy time of the year for so many of us. Pumpkins are getting carved, homes are getting decorated, Halloween parties are being planned and DIY Halloween costumes are being made.
The expenses associated with the upcoming holidays means that I don’t want to spend a lot of either money or time on decorating for such a short holiday like Halloween.
Halloween night seems to be over in a flash and then it’s on to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
These Halloween DIY projects are the perfect choice for those who feel the same way. They are easy to put together and inexpensive for supplies. What’s not to like?
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How to make Halloween special
Kids love Halloween because of its spookiness.
Crafting your own decorations or making Halloween inspired recipes gives you a chance to spend some time with the little ones doing something they will enjoy, and ending up with some Halloween decor items and food to enjoy.
Young children may not be able to contribute much to the overall projects, but will enjoy even the smallest tasks.
This year, in particular, we are spending a lot of time together, so having some easy Halloween projects in the works starting in early fall will make the whole fun season seem to last longer than normal.
Some of these DIY Halloween decorations take just a few hours to put together and a few require more time, but all will add a spooky mood to your home that will delight all season long.
Incorporate one of these ideas into your next adult Halloween party for some extra spookiness. You can even sample Halloween party drinks, like this Halloween bloody Mary cocktail, while you are having an evening of decoration making.
30+ DIY Halloween decorations for the scariest holiday ever
These quick DIY projects will add some spookiness but won’t break the bank. Each room of your house has a spot where one of the creepy Halloween decorations can find a home.
Whether you need something spooky to add to your front door, or have a bare table that is in need of a creepy accent, one of these projects is just right. Most can be completed in a few hours for very little expense.
Many use recycled items – which is one of my favorite ways to be sustainable while doing craft projects. Read on for some fun ideas for decorating your home for Halloween.
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Pumpkins are synonymous with Halloween, but we don’t have to opt for the traditional orange look. Turn ordinary pumpkins and tree branches into an edgy black and white display with some Mod Podge and black paint.
This look may seem complicated but it is called decoupage and is very easy to do.
This pumpkin is covered in black and white diamond check fabric with a painted black top. Cut out bats, a glittery painted black branch attached to a wood base and plastic spiders complete the look. 
See another example of decoupage pumpkins here.
If decoupage is not your thing, get our your paint brushes! These heirloom pumpkins and gourds have been transformed into a fun Nightmare Before Christmas shelf vignette with a bit of time and some black and white paint.
Hand paint the Jack Skellington design, or use a stencil if you are not so artsy.
Halloween DIY porch decorations
Transform a porch seating area into a trendy looking greeting for fall in just minutes.
The look is simple to put together. Add white painted heirloom pumpkins, a chalkboard sign that says “hello fall,” and a black lantern with white candles.
The whole scene takes just minutes to put together, and lets visitors know that fall has arrive in a farm country way.
If you are looking for something more spine-chilling for your Halloween porch decor, try this weird and wonderful Beetlejuice inspired scary snake bucket to add to your front door.
The look is fun and frightening at the same time. Those black and white snakes seem ready to strike out at any new guests!
See how to make this Beetlejuice snake porch decor project here.
Halloween DIY mantle decor
Pumpkins lend themselves to all sorts of farmhouse Halloween home decor ideas. In this vignette, a rustic barn shelf has been adorned with a single black painted pumpkin, an inexpensive Halloween sign, some faux fall berries and a few sprigs of natural raffia.
The result is easy to do, simple in look but sets the mood nicely for a creepy Halloween scene.
Easy Halloween skull decoration
Do you have an empty spot on a bookcase or table? This simple and easy Halloween decoration idea would add just the right amount of spookiness.
Photo: Andrés Gómez – Unsplash
All you need to complete the look are three old books sitting haphazardly on each other with an ornate skull on top and white rose petals scattered nearby.
You can also scatter red rose petals, or orange rose petals, both would look good with the skull. The look is eerie and spooky and is sure to be a conversation starter.
DIY Halloween table decoration
A wooden tray gets some artistic treatment in this spooky Halloween decor idea for those with a bit of painting skill. Use black bat stickers to decorate the base of the tray and add a Halloween message in a creepy font.
A small plastic skeleton adds an eerie look to the project that makes a fun decoration for any table or shelf..
Halloween fireplace decoration
Easily transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving with this charming fireplace scene. Two plush pumpkins tell the story of both holidays.
Pumpkin carving is associated with Halloween because jack o lanterns are one of the symbols of Halloween.
However, they’re not only featured during this spooky holiday. Pumpkins are actually one of the six main symbols of Thanksgiving too.
Photo credit: Erica Marsland Huynh – Unsplash
When Halloween is finished, simply remove the skulls from under the domes and add something more Thanksgiving inspired, such as leaves, Indian corn or pine cones.
DIY Halloween entry decorations
Transform your interior entry into the spookiest of scenes with some faux spider webs over an old trunk. If you don’t have a trunk, any entry table will work.
Easily set the scene with an old lantern, a skull and some candles. A cheery blue milk jug and large faux pumpkin adds to the look. When guests come through the front door, you know that they will be wondering what else is lurking inside.
Don’t forget your car when you get in a decorating mood. Instead of having it sit outside, use some Halloween props to set a spooky mood in the driveway, too.
Get some tips for Halloween car decorations here.
More easy DIY Halloween Decorations to try
Are you still looking for more inspiration? Try one of these simple Halloween projects.
From slithering snakes to painted caterpillars, there is something in this list for all tastes.
- Slithering Snake Door Mat
- Scaredy Cat Halloween Tablecloth
- Spiderweb Trick or Treat Boxes
- Spooky House O Lantern and other fun ideas
- Black cat and Mouse Pumpkin Painting
- Caterpillar Painted Pumpkins
Do you decorate for Halloween? What is your favorite DIY project?
Halloween Decorations - Get Your Spook on with these Handmade Projects
From using reclaimed wood made into ghosts, to recycling an old gardening hat into a scarecrow Halloween door decoration, these DIY Halloween decorations are sure to delight children and the young at heart.
This graveyard picket fence is the perfect way to display your favorite Halloween treats. It would make a great table centerpiece for your party.
The project is made mainly from craft sticks and can be completed in a few hours.
Greet the guests at your Halloween party with this fun and spooky door decoration.
The project is quick and easy and uses very few supplies to get a great look.
This fun project is one that the kids will love to help with - if you can keep them from eating the gumballs, that is!
Just a few simple supplies and a recycled plant pot gives you a unique candy jar for your Halloween party.
We all love pumpkin crafts for Halloween, but who wants to spend time carving pumpkins?
This no carve vampire pumpkin project creates a custom look without all the mess/
If you have some left over scrapbook paper and a bit of felt, you can make these quick Halloween paper pumpkins.
These project is so easy to do and you can use whatever color or design of scrapbook paper that you like. The kids will love this project because it will be done in no time flat!
Your children will love to help make these these creepy crawlers. All you need are some mini pumpkins and pipe cleaners.
Now that’s a fun addition to our list of Halloween DIY decorations!
Bring a little bit of the Fall season indoors with these adorable Yarn Pumpkins! All you need are a couple of materials to put these together.
The project is easy to do and would look great as part of a Halloween mantle or filling a bowl on your party table.
These cute Halloween ghosts cost me practically nothing to make I used an old mail box post, and painted the faces.
A Dollar store ribbon left over from another project added the details for these fun Halloween ghost decorations that will look great as a part of any Halloween entry.
How cute are these Halloween table decorations? They are made from an old paint can and some recycled terra cotta plant pots.
Halloween party decoration ideas like these will be a hit with your guests. An incredibly easy Frankenstein and a scarecrow candy dish will look great on any party table.
Create an entire collection of these pumpkin mummies in just minutes.
All you need are some pumpkins in various sizes, wiggle eyes and some cheesecloth to create this super easy DIY craft that the kids will love to help you make.
Cute Halloween projects like this whimsical scarecrow door decoration add a lot of curb appeal to any Halloween front entry.
The DIY Halloween scarecrow is made from an old garden hat that had a hole in it and a few inexpensive craft supplies.
A wire rimmed bow with autumn leaves completes the look.
Do you emember the movie Beetlejuice? It was the inspiration for this fun, easy Halloween DIY porch project.
This scary Halloween snake basket is the perfect thing to add a bit of spookiness to your front door entry.
Quick and easy DIY projects like these Halloween ghosts are a hit at my house. All you need are some foam balls, cheesecloth and wiggle eyes.
With just a few materials, these spooky Halloween decorations will be ready to delight!
Cool Halloween decorations sometimes start out with the most unusual supplies. My friend Carlene loves to make quick and easy Halloween projects from junk.
In this case, some pumpkin leaves and raffia as well as a package of rusty angel wings got repurposed to turn an old gear into this rustic junk pumpkin.
Are you looking for fun, and simple Halloween projects? These Halloween treat bags or party favors are super easy to make.
This craft project can also be used for school parties and gifting non candy Halloween presents.
I love to recycle items to give them a new lease on life in Halloween projects.
In this case, three terra cotta pots get painted with added decals for a unique tiered pumpkin project that would look on any front entry.
Halloween Activities for the Whole Family, Even Your Furry Family Members!
Decorative ribbon and a canvas frame are the backdrop for this quick Halloween wall hanging made from impressions of your child's foot.
Imagine how delighted they will be every time they see these fun ghosts and remember how they were made?
Learn the basics of decoupage, then use these steps to decoupage a gourd for Halloween or your fall decor.
This project is much easier than you might expect for such a refined looking decoration that is perfect for any Farmhouse Halloween decor.
Pin these spooky DIY Halloween decorations for later
Would you like a reminder of these easy DIY Halloween ideas? Just pin this image to one of your Halloween boards on Pinterest so that you can easily find it later.
Admin note: This post for DIY Halloween decorations first appeared on the blog in October of 2015. I have updated the post to add new images, increased the number of Halloween projects for you to try and added a video for you to enjoy.
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Bianca
Sunday 21st of July 2019
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