Cheesecloth Ghosts
Drape cheesecloths over balloons, spray them with starch so they stiffen, then remove the balloons once the fabric is dry. Now add black eyes, a hat or two, and you’ve got cute ghost decor for your home for Halloween this year.
Monster Eyes
Cut a few eye shapes in toilet paper rolls, pop glow sticks inside, and stick them in your bushes. Or, paint ping pong balls to look like creepy monster eyes. You’ll scare anyone who walks by.. It’s simple and spooky.
Floating Candles
What a bit of an eerie Hogwarts vibe this Halloween? Hang battery-powered candles from the ceiling using a clear fishing line. They look like they’re floating in thin air. This is one simple, spooky decor trick you have to try this year.
Ghost Garlands
Ghostly garlands are both adorable and creepy all at once. Here’s how to make them: make tiny ghosts from white fabric or tissue, tie them on a string, and hang them across doorways or the mantel. You can even crochet them if you like!
Pumpkin Lanterns
You just can’t go wrong with pumpkin lanterns for spooky Halloween decor! Carve out spooky faces, or paint them with wild designs like glowing grins, haunted eyes, or silly smiles. Stick a candle or LED light inside and, voila, instant Halloween magic.
Spider Webs
Forget buying fake spider webs at the party store when you can just make your own. Stretch cotton batting or yarn across corners, furniture, and windows for that haunted-house look. You can even toss in a few plastic spiders to make it look a bit more spooky.
Skeleton Door Greeter
Pose a life-sized plastic skeleton by your door to greet the trick or treaters. You can dress it up, pop it on a chair, or hang a sign on its neck saying “Welcome, Mortals.” Anything goes. It’s spooky, sure, but also funny.
Bloody Handprint
This one’s creepy, but super easy to make. Dip your hands in red food dye and brush them onto the walls, doorways, and windows for a super spooky effect. Your guests will wonder if something more sinister happened in your home.
Witch Hat Decor
Decorate a black witch’s hat and display it in your home. Yes, it sounds simple, and it really is. It’s something you can decorate any way you want, whether it’s spooky, pretty, or just adds a bit of a Halloween touch to your home.
Graveyard Tombstones
Cut out tombstones from foam board or cardboard, paint them gray, and scribble silly or creepy names on them. Stick them in your yard to make a mini graveyard that’ll have trick-or-treaters running away screaming. Bonus points if you add fog or dim lighting to make it even more spooky.
Broomstick Parking Sign
Halloween doesn’t have to be all things spooky. Add a bit of humor to your Halloween decor by making a “Broom Parking Only” sign. Prop a few brooms nearby, and you’ve got a lighthearted display that’s sure to make your neighbors smile.
Creepy Mirror Messages
Write spooky phrases like “I See You” or “Get Out” on mirrors using lipstick or a dry-erase marker. When the light hits just right, it looks like a ghostly message from beyond. This one’s perfect for bathrooms — and for freaking out your guests.
Creepy Halloween Mason Jars
Forget pumpkin lanterns - mason jars are super versatile for creating Halloween decor. Pop in a few herbs with old labels, drop in a glow stick, and paint a ghostly figure, or let your imagination run wild. You can’t go wrong with a mason jar.
Fun Halloween Mobiles
Cut out little ghost shapes, pumpkins, or bats from cardboard and hang them from an embroidery hoop using string. When they spin, it looks like they’re floating in circles. Don’t forget to hang them near a fan or an open window for a ghost dance effect. Easy, right?
Spooky Yard Stakes
For this fun and spooky idea, cut ghost shapes from plastic or fabric and attach them to wooden sticks. Now plant them in your yard. They look just like spooky spirits rising from the ground, and are even spookier when the wind catches them at night.
Potion Bottle Display
Grab a few old bottles and fill them with colored water. Label them “Witch’s Brew,” “Snake Venom,” and “Zombie Tonic.” Put them on a shelf or table and give the room an old apothecary look. It’s both classy and creepy.
Ghostly Window Silhouettes
Halloween is a great time to get creative and make your own decor. Cut ghostly or spooky shapes from black paper and tape them to your window. When the lights are on inside, they glow from behind, creating a haunting atmosphere.
The Witch’s Cauldron
Why not try your hand at decorating a witch’s cauldron for Halloween? It’s funny, a little weird, and a guaranteed conversation starter. Add fake bubbles, colored water, or even balloons ot your cauldron to make it look spooky and fun.
A Spell Book Prop
Take your Halloween decor to the next level with your very own “Book of Shadows.” Take an old book and give it a creepy makeover with fake aging and spooky symbols. Pop it on a tabletop or next to a potion bottle display.
Witch’s Broom Wreath
Instead of a normal, boring Halloween wreath, make one shaped like a broom. Use twigs, ribbon, and anything else you can think of to make it look as creepy as possible. Hang it on your door to welcome your guests.
Crystal Ball Centerpiece
Use a glass orb, an old snow globe, or even a round light to make your own spooky crystal ball. Place it on a dark cloth and light it from below for a mystical glow. It really adds instant fortune-teller flair to any table.
Boarded-Up Windows
Halloween decor doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Simply cut cardboard strips, paint them to look like wood, and tape them over your windows. It gives your house that abandoned “nobody has lived here for years” look for almost nothing.
Animated Portraits
Swap out your usual family portraits for some creepy vintage ones. You know, the ones with old faces that look like they’re watching you. Some even have lenticular effects that change when you walk by. Go as crazy as you want to make your home look extra creepy.
Creepy Cloth Curtains
Got some old sheets lying around? Rip and stain them, then hang them at your windows for a creepy ghostly curtain. They’ll make your house look like it’s been abandoned for years, and you won’t have to spend much money to make it happen.
A Haunted Doll Display
Find old dolls at thrift shops, mess up their hair, smudge their faces, and place them on a shelf for an eerie display. They look straight out of a horror movie, especially under some dim lighting. They’re equal parts creepy and cool.
The Bat Swarm
Halloween isn’t Halloween without a few bats swarming around, right? Cut out black bats from cardstock and tape them to your walls in a flying pattern. It looks like a whole swarm is taking off across your living room - super scary!
Spider Candy Magic
Paint a balloon to look like a spider, fill it with candy, and you’ve got a Halloween piñata that'll impress your guests. It’s spooky, fun, and just the right amount of gross, making it perfect for giving party guests a little scare.
Spooky Candles
Nothing says Halloween like a few spooky candles. Buy them at the store, make them yourself, and go wild with the decorating. Arrange them on the porch, mantel, or anywhere in your home to give it that spooky feel this Halloween.
Eyeball Wreath
Grab a foam wreath and glue on a bunch of plastic eyeballs until it’s completely covered. Hang it on your front door so it looks like dozens of eyes are staring at anyone who walks by. It’s just the right amount of funny and spooky.
Front Door Halloween Decor
Turn your front door into a giant mummy by wrapping it with white streamers or toilet paper. Or go wild and add some spooky additions like eyes, stickers, or ghoulish figures. We can’t think of a better way to greet trick-or-treaters with a smile and a shiver.
Skeleton Garden
Push fake hands, skeletons, or fake bones into your garden or flower beds to give the illusion that zombies are digging their way out. It’s all about using your imagination to make something that’s creepy in the best way, with just the right amount of scare.
Pumpkin Scarecrow
Create a scarecrow with a carved pumpkin for a head, dress it in old clothes, and set it up in your yard. It’s a classic Halloween decoration that’s both fun and a little eerie when the sun goes down and is sure to scare anyone walking by.
Front Yard Graveyard
Set up DIY tombstones for a haunted graveyard vibe. Now add some lights, a few skeletons, and anything else you can find to make your garden look as spooky as possible. The spookier, the better! Now sit back, relax, and see how many people you can scare.
Creepy Welcome Mat
Give guests a spooky welcome before they even step inside! Use a Cricut to make a cute or spooky design and place it at your front door. Remember, it’s all about showing off your fun side, so go wild and make it your own.
Skeleton Decor Ideas
You can use skeletons to make your garden look as fun or as spooky as you want it to be. From laying skeletons in hammocks to posing them in funny positions, the options are endless. All you need is a skeleton or two and a great idea.
