Give your home a spooky makeover on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY Halloween decorations.
There are over a hundred spooktacular indoor and outdoor Halloween decorations for inspiration. So, you will find tons of boo-tiful decorating ideas for your entire home. There are Halloween porch decor ideas, Halloween door decorations, dining room table decorations, Halloween mantel decor ideas, and much more to choose from.
These DIY projects make great budget-friendly Halloween party decorations that your party guests, visitors, and trick-or-treaters will love. Whether you are looking for cute decor ideas for kids or scary Halloween decorations for adults, there are tons of decorating ideas for all occasions. There are DIY ghosts, zombies, witches, skeletons, and much more that make scary-good DIY Halloween props for haunted houses.
Many of these Halloween crafts also double as Dollar Tree Halloween decorations supplies. From Halloween wreaths to Halloween table decor, there are plenty of spooky ideas here that are fun to make!
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Indoor DIY Halloween Decorations
Centerpieces and Candles
Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticks from Flamingo Toes
Wine Glass Tea Light Candle Holders from The Keeper of Cheerios
Paper Towel Black Candles from House of Dewberry
Skull Candle Holder from Endlessly Inspired
Crystal Ball from Me and Annabel Lee
Boo Pumpkins from A Diamond in the Stuff
Creepy Photo Candles from Cheltenham Road
Bleeding Candles from Family Chic
Hand Candles from Instructables
Drippy Candles from Woman’s Day
Pottery Barn Votives from Monica Wants It
Black Lace Candle from Big And
Ghost Candles from Thoughtfully Simple
Spray Painted Candy Corn Bottle Centerpiece from Brit + Co
Candy Corn Candles
Tall Glass Candleholders +Pillar Candles + Candy Corn
Dollar Store Spooky Candles from Poofy Cheeks
Ruffled Tree Trio from Wholesale Party Supplies
Black Spray Paint Jack-O-Lanterns from Rachael Ray
Skeleton and Bones Dish from Four Front Doors
Boneyard Lantern from Oh My Creative
Vase of Plastic Skulls from DIY Projects
Upcycled Skull from The Pretty Life Girls
Skull Candlesticks from Cap’s Creation
Spooky Spider Vase from K’s Craft Shack
Eyeball Flowers from Instructables
Upcycled Spooky Village Mason Jars from Oh So Savvy Mom
Dollar Store Spooky Lantern from Prudent Penny Pincher
Image Transfer Candles from Today’s Creative Life
Wall and Window Decor
Skull String Art from A Beautiful Mess
Yarn Spiderweb from Crafty Lumberjacks
Trash Bag Spiderwebs from How About Orange
Spooky Spider Picture Frame
black picture frame + white dollies + large black spiders
You can get all these items at Dollar Tree
Magnetic Plastic Spiders from Delia Creates
Bloody Handprint Window Clings from Felt Magnet
Halloween Frames from Craft Ideas
Candy Door Hanger from Cherished Bliss
Ghost Face Picture Frame from eHow
Spooky Mirrors from No Biggie
Black Bats Wall Decorations from Made Everyday
Other Indoor DIY Halloween Decorations
Free Printable Potion Bottle Labels from Prudent Penny Pincher
Haunted Figurines from Sadie Seasongoods
Halloween Village from 36th Avenue
Free Printable Halloween Banner from Prudent Penny Pincher
Poison Bottles from 36th Avenue
Spooky Potion Bottles from Magia Mia
Hocus Pocus Witches Spellbook from Holladays at Home
Free Halloween Printables from Prudent Penny Pincher
Add to a dollar store picture frame for an instant decor piece!
Potions Book (free printable) from The Idea Room
Crystal Ball DIY from Beaux R’eves
Creepy Lamp from The Yellow Cap Cod
Crow Tree from Katie Did It
DIY Ghost Candy Stand from Sadie Seasongoods
Floating Cheesecloth Ghost from Love and Laundry
Floating Ghost from One Good Thing
DIY Ghost Paper Bags from Crayons and Collars
Black Cat Decorations from All You
Spider Pumpkins from Good Housekeeping
Creepy Crawly Pumpkin from The Kim Six Fix
Paper Mice Decorations from Martha Stewart
Candy Corn Treat Jar from Pumpkin and A Princess
Fanged Pumpkins from Martha Stewart
Candy Corn Decorations from My Life as I Pin it
Framed Plastic Pumpkin from Creations by Kara
Burlap Pumpkin from Confessions of a Plate Addict
Bandana Pumpkins from Sadie Seasongoods
Toilet Paper Covers (source unknown)
Paper Lantern Decorations from Lia Griffith
Spooky Bat Lamp from Glue Dots
Bat Lanterns from A Bit of Sunshine
Spooky Bat Chandelier from A Diamond in the Stuff
Creepy Hand Soap from Cutefetti
DIY Spellbook Tutorial from Better After
Yarn Garland from Growing Up Gabel
All Hallows Eve Mantel from Sweet Something Designs
Vintage Mantel from Lolly Jane
Free Halloween SVG Files from Prudent Penny Pincher
These files can be used to make wall decor, pillows, doormats, candle holders, and more if you have a Cricut machine!
Outdoor DIY Halloween Decorations
Floating Witch Hats from Polka Dot Chair
Hanging Zombie Cages from Navage Patch
Polka Dot Pumpkin Porch Display (source unknown)
Ghost Porch from Pocketful of Sawdust (via Facebook)
Cardboard Tombstones from eHow
Dangling Spider Webs (original source unknown)
Here is a tutorial for a similar project
Yard Ghosts from Listotic
Raven Porch from Create Craft Love
Pumpkin Door Decor from Everyday Celebrating
DIY Witches Brooms from Tastefully Frugal
Lighted Pumpkin Topiary from DIY Candy
Tin Can Luminaries from Jolly Mom
Spooky Eyes (source unknown)
Paper towel or toilet paper rolls + glow sticks (Dollar Tree)
Cut paper towel roll in half. Cut out eye designs and put glow sticks inside.
Place in bushes for a scary effect!
Spooky Bush Eyes from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
DIY Witch Legs from Grillo Designs
Witch Broom Makeover from Paper and Passementerie
Easy Packing Tape Ghost from Crazy Green Thumbs
Ghost Leaf Bags from Every Day Art
Easy Mummy Door from Honey and Fitz
Spider Web Front Door from Better Homes and Gardens
Tin Can Ghost Windsock from Chicken Scratch NY
Chic Skeleton Wreath from My Humble Home and Garden
Trash Bag Witches (source unknown)
black trash bags + foam shapes + long garden stake + witch hat + black ribbon
You can do the same thing with white trash bags to make ghosts
Boo Sign from Hunters of Happiness
Ghost Jugs from Eighteen 25
Skull Entryway Decorations from The Keeper of the Cheerios
Zombie Pallet Gate from Atta Girl Says
Giant Spider Web from Instructables
Witch Hat Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher
Skeleton Hands Wreath from Tried and True
Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wreath from Miss Kopy Kat
Easy Wreath with Spiderwebs from Modern Glam
Black Rose Wreath from The How to Mom
Halloween Decorating Ideas FAQs
Creating budget-friendly and easy Halloween decorations for your home is not just a fun and festive activity, but it allows you to give your decor a unique and personal touch. Here are some simple decorating ideas using basic materials:
Make spooky mason jars by painting them to make ghosts, mummies, or pumpkins and placing a tealight inside for an eerie glow.
Create garlands or banners using free printables, paper, yarn, or dollar store items.
Design an easy Halloween wreath by using faux spider webs, plastic spiders, spooky florals, yarn, deco mesh, or ribbon with a dollar store wreath form!
Remember, the fun part is using your creativity! Use items you have around the house, repurpose items when you can, and don’t be afraid to adapt ideas to what supplies you already have.
Halloween is a great time to let your creativity shine. Your imagination is the limit when it comes to what decorations you can make for Halloween! Depending on your skill level, how much time you have, and your budget, you can create a wide range of spooky decorations. Here are some ideas to get you started:
You can make DIY Halloween signs, wreaths, centerpieces, wall decor, garlands, haunted house props, yard art, candleholders, porch displays, mason jar crafts, party decorations, and so much more!
More Halloween Decor Ideas
- 50 DIY Mason Jar Halloween Crafts
- 100 Best Halloween Crafts for Adults
- 50 DIY Halloween Signs
- 35 Halloween Tiered Tray Decor Ideas
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D says
These are not DIY decorations!
Colleen says
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