33+ Easy DIY Halloween Decorations to Make at Home

I love good DIY Halloween decorations that don’t go overboard on spookiness or the cost of supplies.

I’m a frugal gal so if it can make a big impact without breaking the bank, I’m in.

I also have four young kids; some of whom can be easily spooked. So I’m not into anything too gory or scary.

There’s something incredibly fun about whipping up your own DIY Halloween decorations and turning your home into a not-so-scary fall haven.

I also really love using what I already have. We planted corn again this year. Last year we got none because a raccoon ate it all. My hubby built me a beautiful fenced-in garden this year, but I don’t think they got enough water, so we only got 6 ears. Still, I’ve got the corn stalks which make great (and free) fall porch decor.

Whether you’re a crafting pro or just looking for a fun weekend project, I’ve got some easy and creative ideas to help you get your autumn on.

So grab some supplies, put on your favorite Halloween playlist, and let’s dive into the world of DIY Halloween decorations!

Love this DIY painted wine bottle decor idea from Britt & Co.

DIY Halloween Decorations for the Home

Create a spooky atmosphere in your home with DIY decorations like spider webs, bats, and rats.
Use black and orange balloons to create a festive display in your home.
Make a ghostly garland using white tissue paper or white fabric to hang in your windows or along your staircase.
Create a spooky centerpiece for your dining table using candles, pumpkins, and fall decorations.
Use DIY decorations like paper bag lanterns or paper mache pumpkins to add a personal touch to your home decor.

I you love halloween you'll love these ideas to turn cheap candles into ghosts

All you need is Dollar Store white candles and a Sharpie for this. Cute idea from Thoughtfully Simple.

Leave an impression on those trick-or-treating by turning cheap plastic containers into a set of glowing Halloween jack-o-lanterns

A clever and easy idea to put LED tealights in plastic Halloween jack-o-lantern buckets. From Lightsonline.com

DIY Halloween eyeball lights. Cute for a porch or garden.

Clever DIY eyeball lighting using Sharpies and ping pong balls from Instructables.com

Mummy jar candles — From Blissful Domestication

Halloween Lighting Ideas

Use string or fairy lights to create a spooky ambiance in your home or yard.
Make a lantern using a paper bag or a mason jar to add a warm glow to your porch or patio.
Use candles or LED lights to create a spooky Halloween display in your windows or along your staircase.
Create a spooky pathway using glow sticks or LED lights to lead those candy grabbers to your front door.
Make mummy candles with jars, googly eyes, and white electrical tape.
Use DIY decorations like glow-in-the-dark paint or glow sticks to create a spooky display in your home or yard.

Fogging Halloween cauldrin from Grandin Road

DIY Halloween Decorations for the Porch

Spooky Lanterns: Create eerie lanterns using painted mason jars with LED candles inside. Decorate them with cobwebs and faux spiders for a haunted glow.
Hanging Ghosts: Make ghost decorations from white cheesecloth or old sheets. Hang them from trees or porch railings, and use balloons or plastic bags to give them shape.
Pumpkin Planters: Transform pumpkins into planters by hollowing them out and placing small potted plants or flowers inside. Arrange them along your porch for a festive touch.
DIY Bats: Cut bat shapes from black construction paper or foam sheets, and attach them to the porch walls or ceiling. Add a touch of glow-in-the-dark paint for a spooky effect at night.
DIY caldrons brewing: I thought the picture above of the caldrons brewing was pretty cool from Farm Food Family. The pic looks AI-generated to me but you could use it for inspiration. Buy Dollar Store cauldrons and fill them with dry ice or drill a hole in the side and connect it to a fog machine. Or you could buy a foggy cauldron in one from Grandin Road.

Impress your neighbors with a Halloween DIY yard gravestone display.

Personalized Dollar Store DIY Halloween gravestone tutorial from HGTV.

DIY Halloween Decoration Ideas for the Yard

Create a graveyard in your yard using cardboard tombstones and DIY decorations like ghosts, bats, and spiders.
Use a variety of pumpkins and gourds to create a festive display in your yard.
Make a giant spider web using black yarn or twine to hang in a tree or on a fence.
Create a spooky pathway using DIY decorations like cobwebs, spiders, and skeletons to lead trick-or-treaters to your front door.
Use DIY decorations like paper bag lanterns or paper mache pumpkins to add a personal touch to your yard decor.

You could almost leave this up throughout the year - colorful pumpkin wreath

Colorful gourd DIY Halloween wreath tutorial ideas from Lovely Indeed.

Add years of fun with this simple yarn spider wreath

DIY yarn spider Halloween wreath tutorial from Kid Friendly Things to Do.

It's a great time of year when you see pumpkins on the porch - beautiful ideas here

I like the above Halloween pumpkin arch because of the colors used. It doesn’t look cartoonish or overdone. See Hunter Premo for the tutorial.

DIY Halloween Wreaths and Garland Ideas

Create a spooky wreath using black flowers, twigs, and DIY decorations like spiders, bats, and rats.
Make a ghostly garland using white tissue paper or white fabric to hang in your windows or along your staircase.
Use a variety of natural decorations for your fall door hanger like leaves, acorns, and corn stalks to create a seasonal wreath or garland.
Create a spooky centerpiece for your dining table using candles, pumpkins, and fall decorations.
Use DIY decorations like paper bag lanterns or paper mache pumpkins to add a personal touch to your wreaths and garlands.

Sweet dollar store Halloween centerpiece ideas for your house or a fun party

She made the adorable Halloween centerpiece using Dollar Tree Supplies. See the tutorial at The Ponds Farmhouse.

Halloween Centerpieces and Table Decor Ideas

Create a spooky centerpiece for your dining table using candles, pumpkins, and fall decorations.
Use DIY decorations like paper bag lanterns or paper mache pumpkins to add a personal touch to your table decor.
Make a ghostly Halloween garland using white tissue paper or white fabric to hang in your windows or along your staircase.
Make a pumpkin flower arrangement Use real pumpkins (hallowed out) and add fresh flowers and pampas grass to make a gorgeous centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. My family and I make these every year and they come out gorgeous!
Use a variety of fall decorations like leaves, acorns, and corn stalks to create a seasonal centerpiece or table decor.
Create a spooky display using DIY decorations like cobwebs, spiders, and skeletons to add a personal touch to your table decor.

Floating chicken wire dresses - Halloween ideas

Floating dresses from weknowmemes.com

DIY Halloween Creatures and Characters

Create a spooky display using DIY decorations like ghosts, bats, and spiders to add a personal touch to your home or yard decor.
Make a giant spider using black yarn or twine to hang in a tree or on a fence. My neighbor does the every year in his yard and it’s cute and doesn’t look like too much work.
Create floating dresses (I believe I saw this somewhere at Disney too) using chicken wire.
Use a variety of pumpkins and gourds to create a festive display in your home or yard.
Create a spooky graveyard in your yard using cardboard tombstones and DIY decorations like ghosts, bats, and spiders.
Use DIY decorations like paper bag lanterns or paper mache pumpkins to add a personal touch to your creatures and characters.

Classy fall front porch - doesn't scream Halloween but it's the perfect blend of all things fall. Love these ideas.

Pic above from The Styled Abode.

DIY Halloween Pumpkins and Gourds

Use a variety of pumpkins and gourds to create a festive display in your home or yard.
Make a ghostly pumpkin using white paint or white tissue paper to add a personal touch to your decor.
Create a spooky display using DIY Halloween decorations like cobwebs, spiders, and skeletons to add a personal touch to your pumpkins and gourds.
Use DIY decorations like paper bag lanterns or paper mache pumpkins to add a personal touch to your pumpkins and gourds.
Make a Halloween pumpkin topiary using a variety of pumpkins and gourds to create a festive display in your home or yard.

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Conclusion

And there you have it—your guide to crafting the perfect DIY Halloween decorations! With these tips and ideas, you’re all set to transform your space into a spooktacular delight that’s both creative and budget-friendly.

Don’t forget to let your imagination run wild and make each decoration uniquely yours.

Oh and if you really want to wow the neighbors in addition to your DIY Halloween decorations, make them their very own Boo Basket!

Happy crafting, and here’s to a Halloween that’s both hauntingly beautiful and incredibly memorable!

Erica Fox

Hi I’m Erica! TV news anchor and mom to 4 littles. I’m obsessed with creating those “wow” moments in life through crafting at home, cool travel adventures and special celebrations with loved ones. Thanks for joining me on this adventure!