Bats, ghosts, spiders, skulls―the gang's all here!
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For fans of Halloween, decorating for spooky season is one of the best times of the year. Between the indoor decorations and the outdoor decorations, not one inch of the house is spared from delightfully creepy décor, and we're totally here for the fright fest. And while you can absolutely go the store-bought route, there's something so fun about DIY Halloween decorations. You can set your own spooky scene, just the way you want it!
To get your creative juices flowing, we haunted the internet for you and found Halloween decorating ideas to try this year. There are plenty of Halloween crafts to be sure, like glow-in-the-dark pumpkins and a giant spider web made out of a hula hoop. But there are also some last-minute Halloween decorations like adding some faux cobwebs or magnetic spiders to your existing fall décor ideas that will spook things right up in no time at all.
And of course, not everything is as creepy crawly if that's not your thing! There are more colorful ideas like a berry wreath featuring pops of purple, the cutest hanging ghosts in retro prints, and piles of gourd-geous pumpkin decorating ideas that you can put up at any point this fall. Between the Halloween mantel décor, centerpieces for your festive table, and garlands to greet all your guests, you’ll be so glad you went this spook-tacular with your space on October 31!
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Mix and Match Pumpkins
What we love about this setup is that you can put it out at any point during the fall and it will still feel right for Halloween. Using a mix of real, faux, and candle pumpkins in various shades feels really modern. Light the candles for a spookier scene.
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Spooky Floral Arragement
Want to have some frightening florals? Use moody colors and a few skeleton hands popping out. Paired with a tablescape featuring skulls and a very well-placed knife, you'll surely add a little fright to your fest.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
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Copper Foil Halloween Garland
Minimalist yet still quite festive, this adorable garland will look just as lovely hanging on a wall as it would off a mantel. It won't take long to make either if you have a Cricut cutter.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
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Potion Centerpiece
Grab whatever empty bottles and jars you have around the house! Because all you have to do is label them with all the spooky ingredients you might need for a potion and set them up together for a fun, decorative centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
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Shadowbox Pumpkins
Carve out the center of faux pumpkins and build eery scenes to place inside. Add tea lights to finish the look. Bonus: Get the kind that flicker to make it extra spooky.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
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Pumpkin-Filled Fireplace
An easy way to feel festive? Pile up the pumpkins! Simply add a string of bats to make it feel more Halloween than fall. Opting for a range of colors gives it more dimension.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Skeleton Wall Art
Why go with one type of skeleton when you can have a bunch to really set the scene? Pop a little orange in between the black and white to finish off the look.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
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Black and White Mantel
We love the country chic feel of this black and white gingham setup! Add stripes and silver pumpkins, and your mantel will be the most unique on the block.
Get the tutorial at Landeelu.
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'The Witch Is In' Pumpkin
How cute would this pumpkin be as a welcome to anyone who (dares!) enter your front door? You could totally turn it around when you're not home, too! Now grab that glue gun and let them know the witch is in.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
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Paper Bats
Let's face it: Adding bats anywhere in the house is probably one of the easiest ways to make it feel like Halloween. Even easier is the fact that you can download a template and cut them out in a matter of minutes.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
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Doorway Garlands
Sure you could add one garland and be done. Or, you could add a bunch and feel way more festive! Mix shapes, colors, and words to add lots of visual interest.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Pumpkins
Decorating pumpkins for Halloween is a no-brainer, but we love the added flair of making them glow in the dark. Grab some black pumpkins and that eery green glow will shine bright when the sun goes down.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.
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Bat Wreath
These bats are quite literally circling around your home! Add to a door, a wall, or a window with three simple supplies: craft paper, acrylic paint, and a styrofoam wreath. Get some paper with sparkle for a little added shine!
Get the tutorial at Little Red Window.
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Hula Hoop Spider Web
Who knew a hula hoop was more than just child's play? The web inside is created from twine that is then spray painted. Add a spider in the center, and you're ready to mount it!
Get the tutorial at Over the Big Moon.
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Spooky Cobwebs
One of the easiest things to do is add faux cobwebs on top of existing pieces like a mirror, mantel, and candlesticks. We love the added skeletons and skulls for extra creepiness, too.
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Halloween Berry Wreath
If you're in the mood to decorate but don't feel like creeping yourself out too much, go for this decorative wreath! Shades of purple, orange, and black feel super Halloween but don't overdue it in the spook department.
Get the tutorial at That's What Che Said.
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Skull Vase
It just wouldn't be a proper list of Halloween decorations without at least one skull vase. All you have to do is buy a plastic skull and carve out the top. You can switch out the seasonal blooms inside all you want.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
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Colorful Ghosts
Another way to feel just spooky enough without being scary is to make more colorful decorations. Grab some retro prints with orange as the main color and make some hanging ghosts!
Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.
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Easy Halloween Candles
Admit it, you probably have some white candles hanging around the house somewhere. Make them part of you holiday in less than ten minutes by using sticker paper to adhere festive shapes in different colors. Then light up the night!
Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.
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Magnetic Spiders
Creepy, crawly spiders are easier than you think to make and so versatile for decorating. Place them all over your front door around a seasonal wreath or cover a whole wall if you want!
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
AnnMarie Mattila
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AnnMarie Mattila is the Commerce Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering products ranging from home, fashion, beauty, and more.
