DIY Halloween Decor: 50 Projects to Make This Year (2024)

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Do you love Halloween? These 50 DIY Halloween decor projects are perfect for you – and most of them are easy to make!

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Everyone knows that I love Halloween – pretty much everything about it. I also love decorating for the holidays. However, sometimes I have a specific idea in mind for a decoration but just can’t find it in stores. What am I to do? Of course, I make it! I’m sure you can relate.

Take a peek at this collection of 50 DIY Halloween crafts for decorating. You can use them for a Halloween party or to impress trick or treaters! Just scroll down to see them and let us know what you think in the comments! Which is your favorite?

DIY Halloween Decor

Whether you like creepy or cute, simple or difficult, this collection of 50 Halloween projects is sure to have something you will enjoy making for your home.

Lighted Pumpkin Topiary

Grab some faux pumpkins from the craft store and create this unique Halloween pumpkin topiary! It will look perfect on your front porch. So festive!

Spooky Skull Display

This DIY Halloween skull display takes only a few minutes to put together – it’s the perfect last-minute holiday decor idea!

Keep Out! Door Decoration

Photo Credit:Amanda Formaro

These large pieces of cardboard really look like wood planks on this fun front door Halloween decor. I love that it uses recycled materials!

Spider Web Art

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Iron on vinyl and an embroidery hoop! If you have a Cricut, this is an easy DIY. Get the free svg file on this post.

Apothecary Jars

Learn how to make creepy critter apothecary jars for Halloween! These purple and black painted jars are easy enough for even a beginning crafter.

Duck Tape Wreath

If you’ve never made a wreath with Duck Tape before, you’re missing out! This DIY Halloween wreath is very simple and can be made with any pattern of tape.

Black Widow Spider Magnets

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If you have a metal front door, these spider magnets make for a really easy DIY decoration.

Witch's Silhouette Pillow

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If you enjoy sewing, I think you're going to love this simple pillow design. The spider hanging off the witch's hat really makes it for me!

Dollar Tree Skulls Makeover

There are so many things you can do with Dollar Tree skulls! This post shows you three EASY options to revamp them for Halloween decor. They look awesome!

Creepy 3D Mirror

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This would make a nice indoor or outdoor decoration for Halloween since it lights up at night.

Skull Bean Art

Learn how to make the coolest skull bean art for Halloween decorating! It’s made with real beans and is easy for both kids and adults. There’s a free template included!

Halloween Felt Ball Garland

Don’t buy a felt garland for Halloween decorating when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss and you'll have one in minutes.

Googly Eye Spider Pumpkins

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This is an easy no-carve pumpkin decorating idea. I love the use of puffy paint and googly eyes!

Welcome mats are so fun for the holidays! Make a simple and fun DIY Halloween doormat for your home with spray paint. Templates provided.

Homemade Halloween Candles

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Hot glue some plastic bugs to existing candles and you have a really easy decoration! Easy enough for kids to make for Halloween decor.

Spooky Pumpkin Terrarium

Use simple supplies to make a spooky pumpkin terrarium – love this pumpkin from Michaels. . . the front is already cut out!

Pumpkin Oranges

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Anyone can make these easy jack-o-lantern face oranges. Bonus: you can eat this DIY Halloween decor if you want to!

Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticks

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Get ready for Halloween with these DIY spooky crystal ball Halloween candlesticks! They are so fun and easy to make.

Wine Cork Skeleton

Learn how to make a wine cork skeleton craft that is perfect for your Halloween decor! It's an easy and budget friendly holiday project.

Bat Cage

Photo Credit:juliemeasures.com

I love easy DIY Halloween decoration ideas. This one just involves hanging paper bats in a birdcage. Easy peasy!

Glittery Halloween Marquee

Use black Glitter Duck Tape to decorate this fun skull marquee for Halloween! This Halloween marquee is perfect for mantel decor or a party decoration. So easy to make!

Pumpkin Spice Halloween Candles

Photo Credit:Heidi Gustad

Heidi is brilliant! She used cookie cutters to make candles in bold shapes. These are perfect for modern Halloween decorating.

Throw Pillows

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Use up some scrap fabric for these throw pillows inspired by ones she saw in a store! Don't you love cutesie witch legs?

Sand Art Skull Mason Jars

Do you remember sand art from when you were young? Revisit it in this fun Halloween project using skull mason jars! Perfect for holiday decor.

Halloween Door Mat

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All you need for this easy idea is a black doormat and white craft paint. If you're looking for very simple decor, this is perfect for a modern Halloween!

Spooky Halloween Village Set

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Turn an old Christmas village into a Halloween village. I love this idea - time to head to the Goodwill and grab some pieces!

Halloween Cross Stitch Canvases

Make these Halloween cross stitch canvases in just a few simple steps! If you can hold a needle, you can do this project. Easy holiday decor in minutes!

DIY Halloween Candles

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Use any simple design to add a tissue paper graphic to candles. It's really easy to heat up the candles and get your Halloween design to stick.

Spider Mantel Decoration

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This spooky DIY Halloween spider decoration is perfect for your fireplace mantel! This quick and easy Halloween sign comes to life with dangling spiders.

Black Cat Pumpkins

Photo Credit:Amanda Formaro

Create a black cat out of two pumpkins. Hardly any carving needed for this pumpkin project, and kids will love to help.

Skeleton Wreath

This fun DIY skeleton wreath can be put together with a handful of dollar store Halloween finds – add it to your festive holiday decor!

Apothecary Jars with Labels

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Get free downloadable labels for your own apothecary jars on this post! Add them to either new or recycled bottles. What potions will you put inside?

Chalkboard Tombstones

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Foam board was used to create these tombstones. Get free downloadable tombstone design templates on this post.

Home Sweet Haunted House

Learn to make this cute “Home Sweet (Haunted) Home” Halloween embroidery wall hanging – and use up your fabric scraps. Get a free pattern too!

Creepy Eyeball Wreath

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Customize a pre-made wreath with some eyeballs and ribbon. I love how this turned out.

Spooky Neon Halloween Skull

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Create your own faux neon sign for Halloween! All you need is the free Halloween graphic and some neon wire.

Concrete Ghosts

Use Quikcrete, paper mache houses, acrylic paint, and a few other supplies to create concrete ghosts and a spooky village for Halloween! Kids will love to participate too.