Do you love Halloween? These 50 DIY Halloween decor projects are perfect for you – and most of them are easy to make!

Everyone knows that I love Halloween – pretty much everything about it. I also love decorating for the holidays. However, sometimes I have a specific idea in mind for a decoration but just can’t find it in stores. What am I to do? Of course, I make it! I’m sure you can relate.
Take a peek at this collection of 50 DIY Halloween crafts for decorating. You can use them for a Halloween party or to impress trick or treaters! Just scroll down to see them and let us know what you think in the comments! Which is your favorite?
DIY Halloween Decor
Whether you like creepy or cute, simple or difficult, this collection of 50 Halloween projects is sure to have something you will enjoy making for your home.
Lighted Pumpkin Topiary
Grab some faux pumpkins from the craft store and create this unique Halloween pumpkin topiary! It will look perfect on your front porch. So festive!
Spooky Skull Display
This DIY Halloween skull display takes only a few minutes to put together – it’s the perfect last-minute holiday décor idea!
Keep Out! Door Decoration
These large pieces of cardboard really look like wood planks on this fun front door Halloween décor. I love that it uses recycled materials!
Spider Web Art
Iron on vinyl and an embroidery hoop! If you have a Cricut, this is an easy DIY. Get the free svg file on this post.
Apothecary Jars
Learn how to make creepy critter apothecary jars for Halloween! These purple and black painted jars are easy enough for even a beginning crafter.
Duck Tape Wreath
If you’ve never made a wreath with Duck Tape before, you’re missing out! This DIY Halloween wreath is very simple and can be made with any pattern of tape.
Black Widow Spider Magnets
If you have a metal front door, these spider magnets make for a really easy DIY decoration.
DIY Haunted House
Starting with a paper mache house makes it so you only need to come up with ways to decorate this house!
Witch's Silhouette Pillow
If you enjoy sewing, I think you're going to love this simple pillow design. The spider hanging off the witch's hat really makes it for me!
Dollar Tree Skulls Makeover
There are so many things you can do with Dollar Tree skulls! This post shows you three EASY options to revamp them for Halloween decor. They look awesome!
Creepy 3D Mirror
This would make a nice indoor or outdoor decoration for Halloween since it lights up at night.
Googly Eye Spider Pumpkins
This is an easy no-carve pumpkin decorating idea. I love the use of puffy paint and googly eyes!
Bats & Moon Doormat
Welcome mats are so fun for the holidays! Make a simple and fun DIY Halloween doormat for your home with spray paint. Templates provided.
Homemade Halloween Candles
Hot glue some plastic bugs to existing candles and you have a really easy decoration! Easy enough for kids to make for Halloween decor.
Spooky Pumpkin Terrarium
Use simple supplies to make a spooky pumpkin terrarium – love this pumpkin from Michaels. . . the front is already cut out!
Pumpkin Oranges
Anyone can make these easy jack-o-lantern face oranges. Bonus: you can eat this DIY Halloween decor if you want to!
Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticks
Get ready for Halloween with these DIY spooky crystal ball Halloween candlesticks! They are so fun and easy to make.
Bat Cage
I love easy DIY Halloween decoration ideas. This one just involves hanging paper bats in a birdcage. Easy peasy!
Glittery Halloween Marquee
Use black Glitter Duck Tape to decorate this fun skull marquee for Halloween! This Halloween marquee is perfect for mantel decor or a party decoration. So easy to make!
Pumpkin Spice Halloween Candles
Heidi is brilliant! She used cookie cutters to make candles in bold shapes. These are perfect for modern Halloween decorating.
Throw Pillows
Use up some scrap fabric for these throw pillows inspired by ones she saw in a store! Don't you love cutesie witch legs?
Sand Art Skull Mason Jars
Do you remember sand art from when you were young? Revisit it in this fun Halloween project using skull mason jars! Perfect for holiday decor.
Halloween Door Mat
All you need for this easy idea is a black doormat and white craft paint. If you're looking for very simple decor, this is perfect for a modern Halloween!
Spooky Halloween Village Set
Turn an old Christmas village into a Halloween village. I love this idea - time to head to the Goodwill and grab some pieces.
Halloween Cross Stitch Canvases
Make these Halloween cross stitch canvases in just a few simple steps! If you can hold a needle, you can do this project. Easy holiday decor in minutes!
DIY Halloween Candles
Use any simple design to add a tissue paper graphic to candles. It's really easy to heat up the candles and get your Halloween design to stick.
Spider Mantel Decoration
This spooky DIY Halloween spider decoration is perfect for your fireplace mantel! This quick and easy Halloween sign comes to life with dangling spiders.
Black Cat Pumpkins
Create a black cat out of two pumpkins. Hardly any carving needed for this pumpkin project, and kids will love to help.
Skeleton Wreath
This fun DIY skeleton wreath can be put together with a handful of dollar store Halloween finds – add it to your festive holiday decor!
Apothecary Jars with Labels
Get free downloadable labels for your own apothecary jars on this post! Add them to either new or recycled bottles. What potions will you put inside?
Chalkboard Tombstones
Foam board was used to create these tombstones. Get free downloadable tombstone design templates on this post.
Home Sweet Haunted House
Learn to make this cute “Home Sweet (Haunted) Home” Halloween embroidery wall hanging – and use up your fabric scraps. Get a free pattern too!
Creepy Eyeball Wreath
Customize a pre-made wreath with some eyeballs and ribbon. I love how this turned out.
Spooky Neon Halloween Skull
Create your own faux neon sign for Halloween! All you need is the free Halloween graphic and some neon wire.
Concrete Ghosts
Use Quikcrete, paper mache houses, acrylic paint, and a few other supplies to create concrete ghosts and a spooky village for Halloween! Kids will love to participate too.
Quilted Skull Pillow
I love the modern feel of this awesome skully pillow – and the cool fabric choices!
Solar Skull and Roses Wreath
This dollar store Halloween craft lights up at night! The skulls on the wreath are solar powered.
Halloween Wine Bottle Lights
Gin bottles were used in this project, as well as spray paint and some spooky silhouettes. I love when you can upcycle, and the results are very cool!
Spooky Candle Holders
These spooky Halloween candle holders made with vintage photos and Mod Podge are fun holiday décor – and you can make them in minutes!
Spider Web Doilies
Get the free svg files to create these spider webs that can be used for décor around the house.
Spider Web Vase
Silver puffy paint and a felt spider help create this fun decoration!
Cupcake Liner Wreath
In less than 30 minutes you can have a DIY Halloween wreath that will put others to shame. It’s so simple – only four steps.
Votive Holders
Paint a mini terra cotta pot to use as a votive holder. Add a few sparkly spiders for a spooky Halloween touch.
Witch Hat Garland
Use wood circles, foam cones, and paint to make the cutest little Halloween garland ever! It’s made of little witch hats. Fun for kids too.
Skull Vases
Danielle is brilliant; she DIY’d her own Pottery Barn knock off skeleton vases for a fraction of the price.
Fishnet Jars
If you are looking for a super simple last minute decoration, these come together in no time at all!
Skeleton Trapped in Candy Corn Display
This DIY Halloween decor is hilarious! It’s so easy to put together this skeleton in candy corn display; read below to learn how.
Rusty Witch Cauldron
Make a cheap witch's cauldron look rusty and more realistic. I can think of so many ways to use this in Halloween decorating.
Vintage Blocks
If you love the vintage look, try adding these DIY Halloween blocks to your decor. They are very easy and can be used to display candles.
Halloween Votive
The votive candle lights up the creepy spiders on the candle holder. Perfect DIY Halloween decor for a party!
If you enjoyed this list of DIY Halloween decor, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:
Cristin Frank
Monday 25th of August 2014
I love the cross stitch project - totally doing it this year!