10 Halloween Decor DIYs Anyone Can Try

DIY Halloween decorations mean you control the look, save money, and reuse items around the house. Many of these ideas last past Halloween and double as fall decor ideas. Get crafty and make your space your kind of festive.

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Air Dry Clay Autumn Leaves

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Craft delicate, natural-looking bowls from air-dry clay shaped like fall leaves. Paint them in warm tones to use as candy dishes or decorative trays. Simple, elegant, and nature-inspired.

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Witch Cauldron Decor

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Create a spooky witch's cauldron using spray foam, a plastic pot, and black paint. Add glow sticks or LED lights inside for bubbling, eerie vibes. Great for porches or tabletops.

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Also read: Simple Steps for Zero-Waste Halloween Costumes‍

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Mummy Rock Nature Craft

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Wrap painted stones in gauze or twine, add googly eyes, and make adorable mummy rocks to place around your garden or home.

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Cardboard Tube Ghosts & Pumpkins

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Recycle toilet paper rolls to create pumpkin and ghost figures. Color with pastels, add details like hats or brooms for a whimsical flair.

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Also read: 5 Yummy, Plastic-Free Halloween Treats

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Rustic Halloween Centerpiece

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Combine dried branches, mini pumpkins, and black ribbon in a vase for a simple, nature-inspired centerpiece.

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Spiral Hanging Ghost

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Cut spirals from paper, draw ghost faces, and hang them so they twirl with the breeze. Lightweight, spooky, and fun for kids to make.

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Dry Ghostly Window Clings

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Make translucent ghost-shaped window clings using clear glue and wax paper. Once dry, stick them on mirrors or glass for a subtle spooky touch.

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Halloween Salt Dough Ornaments

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Use a simple salt dough recipe to cut out pumpkin, ghost, and bat shapes. Paint them once dry and hang them on a Halloween tree.

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Also read: How to Responsibly Dispose of Halloween Pumpkins

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Halloween Toilet Paper Crafts

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Use empty toilet rolls to build ghosts, spiders, or witches. Let the kids color and decorate their creations.

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Twig and Moss Spell Jars

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Fill tiny jars with herbs, moss, glitter, or beads. Seal with wax and add a label like “vampire dust” or “witch’s hair.”

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