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DIY Halloween Decor to Haunt Your Home

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September 13, 2023 By Lisa Sharp 2 Comments

Want to freshen up your Halloween decorations? These DIY Halloween decor ideas are a fun and easy way to add new decor to your home this Halloween. 

collage of diy Halloween decorations with text 20 spooky diy halloween decor ideas anyone can do.

Decorating for the seasons has been a cherished tradition for me since childhood. The anticipation of transforming my living space to reflect the essence of each season has always filled me with excitement.

Alongside this passion, I’ve nurtured a deep love for crafting, finding solace and creative expression in the act of making things by hand. It occurred to me that combining these two passions – seasonal decor and crafting – can yield truly unique and personalized seasonal decorations that breathe life into any home.

One of my favorite pastimes is scrolling through Pinterest, where I immerse myself in a sea of Halloween DIY ideas and inspiration. It’s fascinating to witness the sheer diversity of ideas – from eerie outdoor decor to charmingly spooky centerpieces, there’s something for everyone. The platform not only provides a wealth of inspiration but also detailed tutorials, making it accessible to both seasoned crafters and those just starting their DIY journey.

As someone who finds endless joy in this DIY Halloween decor treasure hunt, I believe it’s time to share some of my absolute favorites with you. These are some of my favorite DIY Halloween decor ideas that are not only easy but affordable as well!

Easy DIY Halloween Decor

Looking for some easy Halloween decorations? These are some of the best ideas I've found on Pinterest.

Photo Credit: thestressfreehalloween.com

EASY BLACK LACE HALLOWEEN WREATH

This Halloween wreath is very easy to make and takes very little time. This black wreath the perfect addition to your Halloween decor.

Photo Credit: somuchbetterwithage.com

DIY Easy Ghosts Garland for Halloween

These ghosts are easy to make and make a great Halloween garland.

Photo Credit: swoodsonsays.com

Easy Fabric Scrap Halloween Garland

This adorable candy garland is really easy to make and can use up some scrap fabric you have around the house.

Photo Credit: www.goodinthesimple.com

DIY Halloween Bat Decorations

These wire hanger Halloween bat decorations are a fun craft, and a simple way to add a little spooky flair to your house this fall.

Halloween Rag Wreath

One of the easiest Halloween wreaths to make is a rag wreath. There is no sewing or gluing making it really easy for kids.

Photo Credit: www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com

Halloween Ornament Wreath

This is a fun spooky Halloween wreath that will be great on your front door welcoming trick or treaters.

Photo Credit: birkleylaneinteriors.com

DIY Halloween Boo Sign

If you like Fixer Upper you will love this wooden front porch boo sign.

Photo Credit: thriftyjinxy.com

DIY Crayon Drip Pumpkin 

Make a fun and festive Halloween decoration with this DIY Crayon Drip Pumpkin Craft Tutorial! Supplies include crayons, super glue and a heat gun.

Photo Credit: sweetredpoppy.com

Halloween Pillows

Make fun Halloween pillow covers to dress up your sofa.

Photo Credit: www.polkadotchair.com

DIY Floating Witch Hat Luminaries

Add a bit of whimsy to your Halloween Porch decorations this year with these Floating Witch Hat luminaries! They even light up, making them a fun and only slightly eerie Halloween decorating idea.

Photo Credit: onelittleproject.com

Glow in the Dark Pumpkins

Fun glow in the dark pumpkins that you can use to decorate a fun spooky Halloween porch.

Photo Credit: www.the36thavenue.com

DIY Halloween Village

Halloween Decorations don’t have to be expensive. DIY Halloween Crafts are so fun to make and today I’m sharing how to make a Halloween Village in minutes for ten dollars!

Photo Credit: hip2save.com

DIY Gold Pumpkins

Turn Dollar Tree pumpkins into a beautiful centerpiece!

Photo Credit: growingupgabel.com

Easy Halloween Garland

Dress up your mantle, or any part of your home, with an easy Halloween garland. This no-sew project is made with yarn and a few other craft supplies for an inexpensive craft project easy enough for kids.

Photo Credit: www.landeeseelandeedo.com

Ribbon Halloween Wreath

Do you have some ribbon laying around from past projects? This is a fun way to use it out and create a beautiful wreath.

Photo Credit: www.fastforwardfun.com

Easy DIY Trash Bag Spiderwebs

Need a simple and really cheap decor idea? Check out these trash bag spiderwebs!

Photo Credit: grillo-designs.com

Wicked Witch Legs

These DIY wicked witch legs are the perfect freaky decor for Halloween. They are so easy to make.

Photo Credit: www.theartofdoingstuff.com

Wall Sized Halloween Spider Web.

Grab your yarn and two-sided tape, it’s time to make the MASSIVE spider web of your Halloween decorating dreams. Or nightmares I supposed in this case.

Photo Credit: www.younghouselove.com

Paper Bat Lamp Shades

This fun spooky DIY will add a quick touch of Halloween to any room in the house.

Photo Credit: brendid.com

Trick or Treat Halloween Burlap Banner

Add this easy DIY Trick or Treat Halloween Banner to your home decor for less than $4! It’s perfect for a magical Halloween party.

Do you prefer cute or scary Halloween decorations? We have a mix in my house. It’s such a fun holiday to decorate for. It’s also the start of lots of fun holidays!

Get Your Halloween Planner

halloween planner mockup

A great place to keep track of everything to do with Halloween is a Halloween planner. No more forgetting key costume elements or having to buy candy last minute. When you are organized those details don’t get forgotten and you will have a lot less stress.

I like to keep my Halloween planner in my holiday binder. Since there are so many holidays once we get to Halloween I like to look through and get mine ready at least by the end of summer. Then I can really enjoy the whole holiday season.

Get your own Halloween planner today to get organized! 

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  1. Holly Murray says

    October 18, 2017 at 4:53 am

    I love the diy ideas – very inspiring and practical and it is always fun to make the decoration yourself. Every year I make candleholders with used jars and tins and I love them.

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  2. jessica nguyen says

    October 4, 2021 at 2:46 am

    I absolutely ADORE Halloween! It’s the only holiday of the year that doesn’t make you feel a leper if you don’t have a partner or family & doesn’t require you to put up with relatives you can’t stand or buy tons of gifts. It’s just pure unadulterated FUN where growns up get to act like kids & be with people they actually want to be with & not who they are expected to be with! I just love seeing the kids of all ages in their costumes & enjoying themselves! It’s a way kids are taught to face their fears & conquer them in a fun way! So glad my neighbourhood here in Sydney embrace it & it’s getting more & more popular here. Living in California for a while, our pumpkins melted & it definitely isn’t a frosty affair, nor is Thanksgiving or Christmas but it’s still heaps of fun! :- ) Happy Halloween everyone! :- )

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