Why settle for store-bought decorations when you can unleash your creativity with homemade Halloween decor? Whether you're hosting a haunted house party or just getting into the Halloween spirit, DIY decorations are a fun and budget-friendly way to personalise your space.
In this post, we’re sharing some simple yet spook-tacular ideas for homemade Halloween decorations, perfect for any age or crafting skill.
- Ghostly Mason Jar Lanterns
These charming little ghost lanterns add a soft, spooky glow to your home and are incredibly easy to make. All you need are a few empty mason jars, white tissue paper, glue, and battery-operated tea lights.
How to make them: Cover the outside of the mason jar with glue, and carefully layer white tissue paper over it, smoothing it down for a ghostly effect. Once dry, use a black marker or construction paper to create eyes and a spooky mouth. Place a tea light inside, and voilà! You have an adorable ghostly lantern to line your walkways or mantle.
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- Witch’s Broom Door Decoration
Why stop at a simple autumn wreath when you can welcome guests with a witchy broom at your door? This is a fantastic alternative that nods to Halloween’s iconic witch and broomstick imagery.
How to make it: Find a large branch or stick from your garden and attach long twigs to the bottom using twine or string to resemble a broom. You can jazz it up with some artificial cobwebs, plastic spiders, or even a small witch’s hat at the handle for extra flair. Hang it on your door or lean it against the entryway for an instant spooky upgrade.
- Pumpkin Balloon Ghosts
If you're looking for a unique twist on traditional pumpkin décor, try your hand at making floating pumpkin balloon ghosts. This craft is ideal for kids and adds a fun, whimsical touch to your Halloween display.
How to make it: Blow up orange balloons and draw spooky or silly faces with a permanent marker. Then attach white tissue paper or gauze over the top to create a ghostly appearance with the pumpkin peeking through. Hang them from the ceiling with string to give the illusion of floating ghosts drifting through your home.
- DIY Spider Web Tablecloth
For a quick and easy way to make your dining table look extra spooky, create a DIY spider web tablecloth. This is a perfect project for those who enjoy simple crafts with big impact.
How to make it: Grab a plain black tablecloth and some white yarn. Stretch and glue the yarn across the tablecloth in web-like shapes. For added eeriness, you can hot glue some plastic spiders and bugs onto the web. It's an easy way to turn your dining area into a spider’s lair, and your guests will be crawling with excitement!
- Creepy Candle Holders
Create a spine-chilling atmosphere with DIY creepy candle holders. These can be made with old wine bottles or glass jars and some craft paint.
How to make it: Clean out your wine bottles or jars and paint them black, allowing some drips to mimic wax melting down the sides. For an extra haunted touch, glue plastic skeleton hands or spiders around the base. Once dry, add tall taper candles for a truly eerie, gothic look perfect for any Halloween dinner party or spooky display.
- Floating Cheesecloth Ghosts
No Halloween décor would be complete without some ghostly visitors! Floating cheesecloth ghosts are a simple way to add a supernatural touch to your home.
How to make them: All you need is cheesecloth, fabric stiffener, and balloons or small round objects to form the head. Drape the cheesecloth over the balloon and shape it into a flowing ghost. Spray the fabric stiffener over the cheesecloth and wait for it to dry. Once the fabric stiffener dries, remove the balloon, and you'll have a spooky, translucent ghost to hang from your ceiling or place on your porch.
Making your own Halloween decorations is not only a fun and creative way to get into the spirit of the season but it also adds a personal touch to your home. Plus it’s a great way to spend some quality crafting time with friends or family, creating memories as you craft spooky masterpieces.
Happy haunting and may your home be filled with plenty of chills and thrills! 🎃👻