DIY Halloween Decorations

Learn how to make your own DIY Halloween Decorations! Each of these pieces of spooky décor is simple to put together and can be used year after year!

DIY Halloween Decorations

Halloween is such a fun time of the year! It’s also one of my favorite times to get the whole family involved in making fun new projects. That’s why I love these ideas for DIY Halloween Decorations. These spooky décor tutorials will make sure that you’ve got the most festive house on the block!

Whether you’re thinking of trying your hand at indoor or outdoor projects, we’ve got you covered! There’s great DIY outdoor Halloween decorations, like a beautiful wreath or cute props for fall-inspired photos! Try some hanging bats or spiders, a fun table centerpiece, or even a garland for your mantle. Everyone in your house can get involved and make their own pieces, so everyone can say that they made their own DIY Halloween decorations this year!

What do I need to make DIY Halloween Decorations?

What supplies you’ll need depends on the type of Halloween DIY decorations you’re planning on making. You may only need some spare wood and some paint, or perhaps something more technical. But for the most part, you’ll be able to make this Halloween DIY decor with minimal tools. Read through each post thoroughly to be sure that you have everything that you need beforehand!

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Easy DIY Pallet Wood Jack-O’-Lantern

Learn how to create an easy DIY Pallet Jack-O’-lantern! This great family project will get everyone in the Halloween Spirit. You can easily customize these by making them as large or small as you want!

With a goofy face and paint, these become kid-friendly décor you can use year after year. Prefer a spookier vibe? Add battery-operated candles or lights for a ghostly night-time surprise!

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DIY Halloween Spiders

These easy DIY Halloween Spiders are the perfect fun, spooky décor! These easy DIY Spiders are great for Halloween porch decorations, fun centerpieces or a clever kids craft! You can bring together your family to make these silly spiders!

Each member of your family can paint their own and give them their own faces! These spiders are fun to leave along bookcases, mantles, front porches or hanging from inside your fire place. This is the perfect DIY Halloween décor!

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How to Preserve Corn Husks for Crafts

Learn how to preserve corn husks for fun crafts and easy DIY projects! It’s easy to wash and dry corn husks for an inexpensive (often free) material to make countless projects. Corn husks can be used to make super fun DIY outdoor Halloween or general fall decorations.

Create a beautiful corn husk wreath (keep scrolling for that step-by-step guide), make simple corn husk dolls, or shape them to create flowers or pumpkins! These are perfect for adding a farmhouse or rustic style to your holiday.

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How to Make a Corn Husk Wreath – DIY

Learn how to make this beautiful Bleached Corn Husk Wreath, perfect for any occasion. A great addition to any fall display. I believe a new wreath is the perfect compliment to any porch, and I love changing mine to fit the new seasons!

It's a great addition to any fall display and works with any Autumn vibe, whether cutesty or sophisticated! You'll find similar wreaths for quite a pretty penny in store, but making one yourself is much less expensive! Enjoy it yourself or give it away as an amazing harvest gift.

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DIY Halloween Tombstones (Pallet Project)

Add more fright to your Halloween décor this year with these DIY Halloween Tombstones! This step-by-step pallet project guide will have your neighbors spooked in no time.

One large pallet can get you four tombstones, and there are so many creative ways to decorate them! Add candles or battery operated lights to make them glow, add a funny or creepy epitaph, or wrap them in vines for an old, scary vibe.

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DIY Candy Corn Decor

Easy DIY Candy Corn Décor is a fun, affordable fall craft project! This wooden candy corn can be used in a holiday centerpiece, vignette, or string it on twine for a seasonal garland (keep scrolling for that easy tutorial!).

I love these candy corns because I get compliments on them every year! These store easily and are perfect for an annual décor. Let your kids paint their own so everyone has their favorite colors on the candy corn! This is a great Halloween DIY décor idea because it's so easy to personalize!

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DIY Candy Corn Garland

Add a pop of color to your Autumn décor with this easy DIY Candy Corn Garland! This simple fall project is perfect for adding seasonal flair to your fireplace. You can also make this to decorate your front porch, back patio or your seating area around your fire pit.

Halloween DIY decorations like this garland are always so eye-catching and super fun! Pop a basket of candy corn at both ends of your mantle for a yummy sweet treat that compliments your adorable DIY Halloween decorations!

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DIY Halloween Lantern Centerpiece

This easy DIY Halloween Lantern Centerpiece is inexpensive and perfect for spooky fall home décor! Learn how to make this DIY Halloween decoration fit your space with this step-by-step guide.

This quick decoration only requires a glue gun, and you'll have a cool centerpiece in under an hour! Perfect last minute décor to spruce up a party or porch.

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`DIY Birch Wreath

This DIY Birch Branch Wreath is the perfect way to affordably get the farmhouse look for any room in your home! You can make this DIY wreath as a family- let everyone make their own to decorate the doors to their room!

Everyone can pick their own statement pieces to show their personalities in their easy homemade wreath. This will get everyone involved in the fun of the changing of the seasons and can be saved reuse or redecorate every year!

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DIY Dollar Tree Halloween Decorations

These cute little DIY Dollar Tree Halloween Decorations are great for simple, inexpensive décor! Learn how to make a bleeding candle and another quick 5-minute easy Halloween decoration!

Keep it simple with a craft older kids can handle, or take it up a notch and make bleeding candles! Each decoration can be made for under $10 using materials from Dollar Tree, too!

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DIY Fall Wreath

his DIY Fall Wreath transitions perfectly from early Fall right into the holiday season! You can easily make this Autumn wreath in a few minutes, with just a handful of supplies! You can purchase a premade grapevine wreath or make your own- either way, you're going to save a lot of money by making this wreath yourself!

This DIY outdoor Halloween décor can be used indoors or outdoors, so make a couple and decorate all over! This wreath is easy to store and looks great every year.

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DIY Wooden Pumpkins

Did you know you can make pumpkins out of scrap wood? These DIY Wooden Pumpkins are a fun affordable Fall décor idea! These pumpkins are the perfect DIY Halloween decorations. You can use these as a centerpiece on your fall themed table, or keep them in your kid's rooms!

They're also great as DIY outdoor Halloween decorations. Set them up on the porch or around your candy bowl!

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DIY Bats: Easy Halloween Decor

These easy DIY Bats are the perfect fun Halloween décor! You can use this wooden bat décor for effortless fall porch decorations, fun centerpieces or additions to your favorite wreath! This spooky décor is super easy to make and always a huge hit with kids!

Add a couple of drops of red paint to make these bats a little bit scarier! Display this DIY Halloween décor on cute pedestals, atop pumpkins or hanging from your porch. These are sure to get the attention of your neighbors!

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