10 Easy DIY Halloween Decorations for a Spooktacular Holiday

Spooky season is here, and the ghouls are ready for the most decked-out Halloween. If you’re not used to decorating your home for Halloween, you’re in luck! Whether you want to be crafty, thrifty, sustainable or all of the above, we have the perfect DIY idea for you.

DIY halloween decor idea featuring brooms

Courtney Ryall

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Last-Minute Gothy Decor

BOO! It’s your budget knocking. Sometimes Halloween decor can get a little pricey, which is why this trio of cheap and easy gothy decor is the ideal set to spook the neighbourhood kids.

Ghost shaped paper mache vase holding flowers

Maca Atencio

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Paper Mache Halloween Vase

Ready to host your own spooky supper? This hauntingly adorable matching paper mache vase and bowl are the perfect pair for any Halloween-themed dining decor.

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Halloween Centrepiece

Looking to host an elegant and spooky Halloween party? Add a bit of ghostly glamour with this easy-to-make Halloween centrepiece. Follow these steps to make your own.

Amanda Roberts

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Terracotta Jack-O’-Lanterns

This is probably one of the easiest and most inexpensive DIYs you could do this Halloween. These terracotta jack-o’-lanterns are perfect if you want a minimalist and sustainable decor piece. Read these instructions and start making your own.

Gothic fireplace with candles and skulls

Courtney Ryall

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Gothic-Inspired Halloween Mantel

Can you believe this spooky setup is made using cardboard and dollar store treasures? Here’s how to replicate this clever DIY.

Halloween DIY spooky village using bird house

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Spooky Village

Bring Halloween town home with this adorably eerie miniature spooky village. This kid-friendly craft is perfect for any porch or patio setup.

Easy DIY Halloween spiders made of paper

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Decorative Spiders

We love Halloween (sans the creepy crawlies). These decorative spiders are a great alternative to, you know, the real ones. Place them all over the house for some extra spook. Read how to make your own.

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Floating Candle Lights

Like something out of a Harry Potter film, these gorgeous floating candles are an effortlessly chic way to add a bit of ambiance to your home this Halloween.

Maca Atencio

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Floating Jack-O’-Lanterns

With only a $20 budget, these floating jack-o-lanterns are the ideal decorative piece for any spooky house decor. Here’s how to make floating jack-o’-lanterns.

Ghost-inspired DIY candy stand for Halloween

Courtney Ryall

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A Friendly Ghost Candy Stand

This incredibly easy Halloween DIY checks off all the boxes. It’s adorable and affordable, and looks like a pro made it. Learn how to make your own friendly ghost candy stand.