35 DIY Rustic Halloween Decor Ideas

This project turns simple wood slices into cute art: paint your slice orange, attach a wood stem, and curl a coil of floral wire for the vine. In an afternoon, you can whip up a trio of these rustic cuties that look great on mantels, buffet tables, or even walls. These pumpkins are not only adorable but also perfect for layering into your decor!

This creative DIY project transforms a simple flea market crate into a rustic pumpkin that’s perfect for the porch or yard decor. After dry-brushing the crate with orange paint for a weathered look, a tree branch stem is screwed onto the top for a natural touch. A handmade burlap bow and grapevine wire tendrils add rustic charm.

Carve friendly ghosts from scrap wood using a jigsaw, then sand the edges until smooth and paint them white—or mix it up with vibrant purples, greens, or oranges. They’re perfect for adding to mantels and tiered trays.

This project gives off cozy vintage vibes by turning everyday craft supplies into a hauntingly cute primitive ghost. A styrofoam ball sits atop an old wooden spool, wrapped in coffee-dyed muslin and cheesecloth for that aged, timeworn look. Hand-stamped stars, a rustic witch hat adorned with a bell and star, and tiny accents like a skeleton key and “boo” tag complete its old-world Halloween charm.

This upcycling project transforms ordinary thrifted plastic jack-o-lanterns into charmingly rustic, primitive-style decor using a Rust Effect Metal Finish kit. After applying a rust‑tone primer and iron paint, the pumpkins are spritzed with a rust activator, creating an authentically aged patina that looks like real weathered metal. Once the rust finish sets, a clear sealer locks in the effect, and the facial features are refreshed with black craft paint for contrast. It's a budget-friendly DIY that will add a rustic touch to your decor.

This rustic farmhouse porch vignette has a country flair. White pumpkins dressed in black ribbons and hand-painted designs sit atop weathered treasures like an old wooden crate and a galvanized milk can. A simple grapevine wreath and a black cat silhouette art piece add layers of cozy texture, while a hand-lettered sign welcomes visitors. The mix of neutral tones, aged wood, and galvanized metal creates a warm, nostalgic feel that’s perfectly rustic.

This haunted-farmhouse candy bar is equal parts rustic warmth and farmhouse elegance. Rustic, weathered window frames serve as the backdrop, giving the spooky display vintage charm. Twigs in galvanized metal pots give the table a “gathered-from-the-farm-shed” vibe. Buffalo-check pillows and pumpkins also add some farmhouse charm to the vignette.

This thrift-store find—an old wicker paper plate holder—gets upcycled into a cute jack-o’-lantern door hanger with some pumpkin‑orange spray paint. It uses a few scraps of felt for the face and stem while some faux maple leaves gives it that “just‑plucked from the pumpkin patch” charm. Glue it all together, loop some twine through, and you’ve got a retro‑chic piece of autumn charm at a thrift-store price.

Living somewhere humid where real pumpkins rot too fast? This rustic pallet pumpkin DIY is your perfect solution. To make it, you can dismantle pallets to get the wood, sketch pumpkin patterns, then glue and paint each board in charming farmhouse tones before giving them a dry‑brushed, weathered finish. These hand-crafted pumpkins stay intact year after year, adding cozy fall charm.

This project is an easy way to add rustic Halloween spirit to your porch or patio. Using recycled wood, paint, and a stencil, you can whip up this DIY Halloween sign in under 20 minutes! The weathered wood and handmade stencil lettering give that homemade country-style look that’s cozy and stylish.

This project turns leftover 2×4 boards into a whole family of black cat cutouts—each one unique, representing a family member with personality-packed quirks. It was a super-easy, $2 craft (the blogger already had the scrap wood and paint; only the ribbons and googly eyes were new purchases). The cats come to life with coat paint, a bit of sanding, googly eyes, and straw ribbon collars. Set them in a cluster for budget-friendly and cute mantel decor.

This hauntingly stylish Halloween mantel is a combination of spooky sophistication and vintage charm. Rustic elements like rope, wooden accents, and printable decor give it an eerie atmosphere without being over the top.

This burlap pumpkin wreath is the ultimate rustic craft, using earthy textures and natural materials to create a cozy fall accent. Layers of orange burlap are looped through a wire frame to form a plump, full “pumpkin,” while green or brown burlap tops it off as the stem. Finishing touches like raffia ribbon bows and grapevine wire tendrils give it some handmade charm. You can also use black felt scraps to make a jack-o'-lantern face in the center!

This Dollar Tree bat is given a makeover with plush flannel that's secured with hot glue, then button eyes, a muslin tag, and baker’s twine are added for rustic charm. The final flourish is a sprinkle of cinnamon dusted with spray glue—for that primitive, so‑vintage-it‑looks‑antique finish.

This classy-meets-creepy project uses laser-printed insect and skull templates transferred onto stained wood plaques using a bone folder and blender marker. The resulting plaques blend eerie imagery with rustic elegance. They’re timeless, oddly sophisticated, and can easily become year-round accents with their artful, slightly Gothic aesthetic.

This rustic-style Halloween tiered tray layers in bat candleholders, Rae Dunn mugs, wooden Halloween accent decor, and a fun “Trick or Treat” sign. Gold accents and autumn faux foliage add texture and depth to cozy up the whole vignette.

This project brings rustic front-door charm by layering pumpkins atop thrifted wooden crates. The contrast of the rich color of the pumpkins against the wood creates a warm and welcoming entryway that will give your porch a country-style fall vibe.

This cozy porch styling leans into natural elements, layering pinecone garland around the front door, heirloom pumpkins, and colorful fall branches for a warm seasonal welcome. Stacked wooden crates elevate decor items in the display. A handmade birch bark wreath ties it all together with rustic woodland charm.

This DIY takes old book or scrapbook pages and transforms them into cute little ghosts that are about 1½″ wide and 3½″ tall. They are cut, hole-punched, and ready to string up in just 10–15 minutes. The eyes positioned in different directions give them personality. The bonus is that there are no special tools needed, just scissors, a pencil, a hole punch, string, and mini clothespins. It’s perfect for a weekend Halloween craft that adds vintage charm to your mantel.

This rag wreath is made of burlap and patterned ribbons. All you do is tie small bundles of ribbons onto the frame using pipe cleaners, fluff them up, and voilà: a cozy, country-style wreath to decorate your front door. It’s easy, thrifty, and fun to make.

Believe it or not, this adorable witch hat started life as a plain paper bag and gets transformed into spooky, primitive-style decor! Just cut and shape, paint it black, age it with coffee stain and cinnamon, and embellish with cheesecloth, stamped muslin, and rusty bells for that rustic vibe.

This craft transforms an old paperback into a cute little witch with a cone-shaped, folded book body painted in festive orange. A wooden ball serves as the head, topped with a handmade black felt hat using a printable pattern, while folded paper arms and a twig-and-twine broom add rustic detail. You can customize her look with ribbons, tiny spiders, or gem embellishments to match your decor. It’s a budget-friendly DIY project perfect for book lovers.

Transform a plain Dollar Tree pillow cover into fall and Halloween decor. Trace your favorite autumn or spooky images, like acorns or ghosts, then flip the pillow depending on the holiday. With only a Sharpie and a bit of creativity, this project delivers rustic charm at ultra budget-friendly prices.

This project lets you bring a rustic apothecary vibe to life with printable spellbook covers like "Poison & Potions" or "Spells and Enchantments". They are designed to slip over thrifted books and are perfect for decking out Halloween mantels, bookshelves, or vignettes.

This upcycled book is transformed into a cute 3D pumpkin shape. A delicate spritz of spray paint brings a festive Halloween glow, and a stick stem with a raffia "leaves" gives it a homemade rustic touch. It's perfect for tabletops or bookshelves.

This Halloween porch display features black ravens perched on branches. The contrast of the dark birds and branches against the white pumpkins gives it a gothic and rustic style. It’s a great idea for anyone wanting hauntingly beautiful Halloween curb appeal without spending too much.