Give your home a spooky makeover on a budget with these cheap and easyDIY Halloween decorations.
There are over a hundred spooktacular indoor and outdoor Halloween decorations for inspiration. So, you will find tons of boo-tiful decorating ideas for your entire home. There are Halloween porch decor ideas, Halloween door decorations, dining room table decorations, Halloween mantel decor ideas, and much more to choose from.
These DIY projects make great budget-friendly Halloween party decorationsthat your party guests, visitors, and trick-or-treaters will love. Whether you are looking for cute decor ideas for kids or scary Halloween decorations for adults, there are tons of decorating ideas for all occasions. There are DIY ghosts, zombies, witches, skeletons, and much more that make scary-goodDIY Halloween props for haunted houses.
Many of these Halloween crafts also double as Dollar Tree Halloween decorations supplies. From Halloween wreaths to Halloween table decor, there are plenty of spooky ideas here that are fun to make!
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- Indoor DIY Halloween Decorations
- Outdoor DIY Halloween Decorations
- Halloween Decorating Ideas FAQs
- More Halloween Decor Ideas
Indoor DIY Halloween Decorations
Centerpieces and Candles
Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticksfrom Flamingo Toes
Wine Glass Tea Light Candle Holdersfrom The Keeper of Cheerios
Paper Towel Black Candlesfrom House of Dewberry
Skull Candle Holderfrom Endlessly Inspired
Crystal Ball from Me and Annabel Lee
Boo Pumpkinsfrom A Diamond in the Stuff
Creepy Photo Candlesfrom Cheltenham Road
Bleeding Candlesfrom Family Chic
Hand Candlesfrom Instructables
Drippy Candlesfrom Woman’s Day
Pottery Barn Votivesfrom Monica Wants It
Black Lace Candlefrom Big And
Ghost Candles from Thoughtfully Simple
Spray Painted Candy Corn Bottle Centerpiecefrom Brit + Co
Candy Corn Candles
Tall Glass Candleholders +Pillar Candles + Candy Corn
Dollar Store Spooky Candles from Poofy Cheeks
Ruffled Tree Triofrom Wholesale Party Supplies
Black Spray Paint Jack-O-Lanterns from Rachael Ray
Skeleton and Bones Dishfrom Four Front Doors
Boneyard Lanternfrom Oh My Creative
Vase of Plastic Skullsfrom DIY Projects
Upcycled Skullfrom The Pretty Life Girls
Skull Candlesticksfrom Cap’s Creation
Spooky Spider Vasefrom K’s Craft Shack
Eyeball Flowers from Instructables
Upcycled Spooky Village Mason Jarsfrom Oh So Savvy Mom
Dollar Store Spooky Lantern from Prudent Penny Pincher
Image Transfer Candles from Today’s Creative Life
Wall and Window Decor
Skull String Artfrom A Beautiful Mess
Yarn Spiderwebfrom Crafty Lumberjacks
Trash Bag Spiderwebsfrom How About Orange
Spooky Spider Picture Frame
blackpicture frame + white dollies + large black spiders
You can get all these items at Dollar Tree
Magnetic Plastic Spidersfrom Delia Creates
Bloody Handprint Window Clingsfrom Felt Magnet
Halloween Framesfrom Craft Ideas
Candy Door Hangerfrom Cherished Bliss
Ghost Face Picture Framefrom eHow
Spooky Mirrorsfrom No Biggie
Black Bats Wall Decorationsfrom Made Everyday
Other Indoor DIY Halloween Decorations
Free Printable Potion Bottle Labels from Prudent Penny Pincher
Haunted Figurinesfrom Sadie Seasongoods
Halloween Villagefrom 36th Avenue
Free Printable Halloween Banner from Prudent Penny Pincher
Poison Bottlesfrom 36th Avenue
Spooky Potion Bottlesfrom Magia Mia
Hocus Pocus Witches Spellbook from Holladays at Home
Free Halloween Printables from Prudent Penny Pincher
Add to a dollar store picture frame for an instant decor piece!
Potions Book (free printable)from The Idea Room
Crystal Ball DIYfrom Beaux R’eves
Creepy Lamp from The Yellow Cap Cod
Crow Treefrom Katie Did It
DIY Ghost Candy Standfrom Sadie Seasongoods
Floating Cheesecloth Ghostfrom Love and Laundry
Floating Ghostfrom One Good Thing
DIY Ghost Paper Bags from Crayons and Collars
Black Cat Decorationsfrom All You
Spider Pumpkinsfrom Good Housekeeping
Creepy Crawly Pumpkinfrom The Kim Six Fix
Paper Mice Decorationsfrom Martha Stewart
Candy Corn Treat Jar from Pumpkin and A Princess
Fanged Pumpkinsfrom Martha Stewart
Candy Corn Decorationsfrom My Life as I Pin it
Framed Plastic Pumpkinfrom Creations by Kara
Burlap Pumpkin from Confessions of a Plate Addict
Bandana Pumpkinsfrom Sadie Seasongoods
Toilet Paper Covers (source unknown)
Paper Lantern Decorationsfrom Lia Griffith
Spooky Bat Lampfrom Glue Dots
Bat Lanternsfrom A Bit of Sunshine
Spooky Bat Chandelierfrom A Diamond in the Stuff
Creepy Hand Soapfrom Cutefetti
DIY Spellbook Tutorialfrom Better After
Yarn Garlandfrom Growing Up Gabel
All Hallows Eve Mantel from Sweet Something Designs
Vintage Mantel from Lolly Jane
Free Halloween SVG Files from Prudent Penny Pincher
These files can be used to make wall decor, pillows, doormats, candle holders, and more if you have a Cricut machine!
Outdoor DIY Halloween Decorations
Floating Witch Hatsfrom Polka Dot Chair
Hanging Zombie Cages from Navage Patch
Polka Dot Pumpkin Porch Display (source unknown)
Ghost Porch from Pocketful of Sawdust (via Facebook)
Cardboard Tombstonesfrom eHow
Dangling Spider Webs (original source unknown)
Here is a tutorial for a similar project
Yard Ghostsfrom Listotic
Raven Porchfrom Create Craft Love
Pumpkin Door Decorfrom Everyday Celebrating
DIY Witches Broomsfrom Tastefully Frugal
Lighted Pumpkin Topiaryfrom DIY Candy
Tin Can Luminariesfrom Jolly Mom
Spooky Eyes (source unknown)
Paper towel or toilet paper rolls + glow sticks (Dollar Tree)
Cut paper towel roll in half. Cut out eye designs and put glow sticks inside.
Place in bushes for a scary effect!
Spooky Bush Eyesfrom Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
DIY Witch Legs from Grillo Designs
Witch Broom Makeoverfrom Paper and Passem*nterie
Easy Packing TapeGhostfrom Crazy Green Thumbs
Ghost Leaf Bags from Every Day Art
Easy Mummy Doorfrom Honey and Fitz
Spider Web Front Doorfrom Better Homes and Gardens
Tin Can Ghost Windsockfrom Chicken Scratch NY
Chic Skeleton Wreath from My Humble Home and Garden
Trash Bag Witches (source unknown)
black trash bags + foam shapes + long garden stake + witch hat + black ribbon
You can do the same thing with white trash bags to make ghosts
Boo Signfrom Hunters of Happiness
Ghost Jugs from Eighteen 25
Skull Entryway Decorations from The Keeper of the Cheerios
Zombie Pallet Gatefrom Atta Girl Says
Giant Spider Webfrom Instructables
Witch Hat Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher
Skeleton Hands Wreathfrom Tried and True
Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wreathfrom Miss Kopy Kat
Easy Wreath with Spiderwebs from Modern Glam
Black Rose Wreath from The How to Mom
Halloween Decorating Ideas FAQs
How to make easy Halloween decorations at home?
Creating budget-friendly and easy Halloween decorations for your home is not just a fun and festive activity, but it allows you to give your decor a unique and personal touch. Here are some simple decorating ideas using basic materials:
Make spooky mason jars by painting them to make ghosts, mummies, or pumpkins and placing a tealight inside for an eerie glow.
Create garlands or banners using free printables, paper, yarn, or dollar store items.
Design an easy Halloween wreath by using faux spider webs, plastic spiders, spooky florals, yarn, deco mesh, or ribbon with a dollar store wreath form!
Remember, the fun part is using your creativity! Use items you have around the house, repurpose items when you can, and don’t be afraid to adapt ideas to what supplies you already have.
What decorations can I make for Halloween?
Halloween is a great time to let your creativity shine. Your imagination is the limit when it comes to what decorations you can make for Halloween! Depending on your skill level, how much time you have, and your budget, you can create a wide range of spooky decorations. Here are some ideas to get you started:
You can make DIY Halloween signs, wreaths, centerpieces, wall decor, garlands, haunted house props, yard art, candleholders, porch displays, mason jar crafts, party decorations, and so much more!
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