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57 DIY Halloween Decor Ideas to Try This Fall

Have you suddenly found yourself in the mood to scour the internet for DIY Halloween decor ideas? Me too. After all, it is that time of year when signs of Halloween start appearing everywhere.

Pumpkin Spice has made its triumphant return to Starbucks, and cute decor items beckon from the hallowed aisles of Target. While it would be so easy to buy Halloween decorations, it’s so much more fun to get crafting – don’t you agree?

If so, you’re in luck. The blogosphere is all about do-it-yourself decor for Halloween, and I’ve rounded up some of the best. Here’s a list of 57 awesome DIY Halloween decor ideas to get you ready for the spooky season!

Kid-Friendly DIY Halloween Decor

Here are a few kid-friendly DIY Halloween decoration ideas to keep them occupied (if only for a short while).

Milk Jug Pumpkins

These Milk Jug Pumpkins from Mom. Wife. Busy Life. use flameless candles and are a safe alternative to traditional Jack O’ Lanterns.

Pumpkin lanterns made from milk jugs are a great DIY Halloween decor idea.

Milk Jug Ghosts

If you’ve already met your pumpkin quota, use the same concept to make these spooky Milk Jug Ghosts, also from Mom. Wife. Busy Life.

Milk jug ghost DIY Halloween decor

Giant Spider Decoration

This Quick And Easy Giant Spider Decoration from One Crazy Mom really is so quick and easy that you can put one in every corner of the room.

Easy giant spider is a cheap DIY Halloween decor project.

Halloween Paint Crafts

Here are some great DIY Halloween decor ideas involving paint. 

Acrylic Pouring

This incredible Acrylic Pouring method will raise the bar on your DIY Halloween decor. Get the scoop at Homebody Hall.

Turkey, acorn and Jack o' Lantern made with acrylic pouring method make great DIY Halloween decorations.

BOO Blocks

I love these BOO Blocks from Craft Create Cook. They’d look great on a mantle, but really, you can decorate with them anywhere.

Mantle styled with DIY Halloween decoration ideas, including painted Boo Blocks.

Ombre Cats

These Ombre Cats from Craft Create Cook are also really cute (and can stay up all year if you’re a cat lover).

DIY Halloween decor ideas: Ombre Cats painted white, gray and black on a natural wooden board.

Pumpkin Tea Light Decorations

These Easy DIY Halloween Pumpkin Tea Light Decorations from FoodnService are unique and will dress up any space!

Cheap DIY Halloween decor: flameless tea light candles painted orange to look like pumpkins.

Pine Cone Bouquet

This DIY Halloween Pine Cone Bouquet craft from Sustain My Craft Habit is so pretty. Plus, the colors can be adapted for post-Halloween, too!

Painted pine cone bouquet in a white jar and styled with gold skulls make great DIY decor for Halloween.

Jack O’ Lanterns And Pumpkin Decor

Here are some unique ideas to jazz up your pumpkin game. 

Troll Pumpkins

The kids will love these Troll Pumpkins from Craft Create Cook.

Painted blue troll pumpkins are easy to make for DIY Halloween decor.

Colorful Patterned Pumpkins

If you’re tired of the traditional Jack O’ Lantern look, try this Ten-Minute DIY Pumpkin Decor: Colorful Patterned Pumpkins for Fall from Kate Decorates.

Easy DIY decor for Halloween: colorful pink and green painted pumpkins with polka dots and stars.

Jack-O-Lantern Oranges

Instead of the mess and hard work of carving pumpkins, why not try Jack-O-Lantern Oranges for Halloween from Mom. Wife. Busy Life.?

Orange Jack O' Lanterns make cheap DIY Halloween decor.

Solar Light Jack O’ Lantern

I love this Solar Light Jack O’ Lantern from Bitz & Giggles as an alternative to using candles.

DIY Halloween decoration ideas: Solar Light Jack o' Lantern.

Toilet Paper Pumpkins

The name might sound funny, but these Toilet Paper Pumpkins from Adventures of a DIY Mom are quite elegant and perfect for those who love a no-sew fabric craft.

White fabric pumpkins made with  sawed off rolls of toilet paper styled elegantly in a wooden bowl and greenery make great DIY Halloween decorations.

DIY Halloween Decor Garlands

Crepe Paper Bat Garland

Though super impactful, it’s hard to think of an easier craft than this Easy Crepe Paper Bat Cut Out Garland from Tikkido. 

Black creepy paper bat garland is an easy and cheap DIY Halloween decor idea.

Spooky Ghost Garland

This Spooky Ghost Garland from Craft Create Cook will look great hanging from your mantle.

White ghost with orange bow tie garland hanging from a Halloween-styled mantle: Great DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

Origami Pumpkin Garland

Those with a penchant for origami will love making this Easy Origami Pumpkin Garland from Gathering Beauty.

Here's a pretty idea for DIY decor for Halloween: pastel origami paper pumpkin garland hanging on a mantle.

Origami Ghost Garland

Googly eyes make this sweet and Not So Spooky DIY Pastel Origami Ghost Garland from Gathering Beauty the perfect touch for a kid’s room.

Pastel origami ghost garland: pretty DIY Halloween decor.

DIY Halloween Tabletop Decor

I love a styled table. Here’s a roundup of awesome tabletop DIY Halloween decorations.

Halloween Dinner Party For Adults

I am absolutely obsessed with Craft and Sparkle’s amazingly styled dinner party concept. You must check this out: A Gory-Chic Halloween Dinner Party for Adults

Halloween styled bar top for an adult dinner party.

Halloween Table Runner

This Easy DIY Halloween Table Runner from One Thousand Oaks dresses up your tabletop in a pinch.

Spiderweb table runner styled with black, gray and white pumpkins and candlesticks is an easy DIY Halloween decor idea.

Halloween Table Display

FrugElegance absolutely nails Halloween decor with this DIY Easy Halloween Table Display. Try combining this concept with the potion bottles from Tikkido below!

Halloween table display with books and DIY potion bottles.

Halloween Potion Bottles

These Creepy Halloween Potion Bottles from Tikkido are quite pretty and perfect for those who love an elegant Halloween display.

Potion bottle DIY Halloween decor with printable labels.

Dollar Store Halloween Bar

This More Boos Please: Dollar Store DIY Halloween Bar display from Legally Crafty Blog is so cute for any party.

Dollar store styled bar with ghost faces, painted wine glasses and ghost candles make for a cheap DIY Halloween decor project.

Zombie Blood Clot Tablecloth

This Zombie Blood Clot Tablecloth from Ann’s Entitled Life is so creepy! It would fit perfectly in homes with a slasher or haunted house theme.

Zombie blood clot tablecloth is an easy DIY Halloween decor project.

DIY Mason Jar Crafts For Halloween

Have a stash of Mason jars? Put them to good use with these creative DIY Halloween decoration ideas using jars.

Mason Jar Ghost

Make a whole family of ghosts with jars of different sizes using this tutorial for DIY Mason Jar Ghosts from Drugstore Divas.

Easy and cheap DIY Halloween decor project: mason jar ghost.

Mason Jar Pumpkin

Use a flameless candle to transform this Fall Mason Jar Pumpkin Craft from Mom. Wife. Busy Life. into a lantern!

Lighted mason jar pumpkin craft next to a wooden Thankful fall decor sign.

Mummy Mason Jar Luminary

I’m a sucker for googly eyes. This Mummy Mason Jar Luminary from Pink Fortitude is so cute!

Mummy mason jar luminary: great DIY Halloween decor idea.

DIY Glass Pumpkin Halloween Decor

This Easy & Adorable Glass Pumpkin Jar from Unique Gifter makes a great teacher gift.

Pumpkin jar craft with orange string, popsicle stick and green pipe cleaner for DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

Mason Jar Spider Lantern

Even though this DIY Spider Lantern from Bitz & Giggles looks awesome, it’s so simple to make!

Easy DIY Halloween decorations: Spider mason jar lanterns with spider web batting.

Spider Web Jar Decoration

Repurpose any glass jar into this DIY Halloween Spider Web Jar Decoration from DIY & Crafts.

DIY Halloween decoration ideas: spider web jar styled with a faux pear.

DIY Halloween Wreaths

Nothing welcomes autumn like a wreath on your front door. Earn your advanced DIY Halloween decor badge with any one of these spooky wreaths. 

Black Lace Halloween Wreath

Channel your inner Morticia Addams with this elegant Easy Black Lace Halloween Wreath from Retro Housewife Goes Green.

Black lace Halloween wreath with spiders and orange bow hung on a door.

Eyeball Halloween Wreath

Kids will love this creepy-fun “Always Watching” Easy Eyeball Halloween Wreath from Crayons and Cravings.

DIY Halloween decor wreath made with eyeballs.

Monster Halloween Wreath

This Monster Wreath For Halloween from The Country Chic Cottage just might be the cutest wreath around. 

Purple fuzzy monster wreath: DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

No-Sew Boo Fabric Tie Wreath

Add some color to your door with this DIY No-Sew Halloween BOO Fabric Tie Wreath from Divine Lifestyle.

DIY no sew Halloween boo fabric wreath made with multi colored fabric strips.

Spooky Spider Halloween Wreath

You’ll get some Haunted Mansion vibes with this DIY Spooky Spider Halloween Wreath from Ann’s Entitled Life.

Black DIY Halloween decor wreath made with faux leaves, spiders, spiderwebs and a black bow.

Farmhouse DIY Halloween Decor Wreath

This DIY Farmhouse Decor Halloween Wreath from Savvy Honey will blend in seamlessly with your year-round Magnolia-worthy style.

Pretty fall white wooden decor wreath decorated with black fabric flowers and orange and black plaid bow.

Trick Or Treat Wreath

Make your DIY Halloween decor interactive with this DIY Halloween Trick or Treat Wreath from Boulder Locavore.

DIY Halloween Trick or Treat wreath with hidden candy in black and orange colors.

Halloween Candy Wreath

This DIY Halloween Candy Wreath from Honey and Lime gives you another option for contact-free Trick or Treating!

DIY Halloween Trick or Treat wreath with candy clipped to it using black painted clothespins.

Mr. Boo’s Blinged Out Wreath

Mr. Boo’s Blinged Out Wreath from Pink Fortitude is beautiful in a delightfully spooky way.

DIY Halloween decor wreath with black and white fabric bows, ribbons and glitter skulls.

Witch’s Cauldron Wreath

This Homemade Halloween Witch’s Cauldron Wreath from Ann’s Entitled Life is absolutely stunning.

Crescent shaped wooden wreath with colorful ornaments, silver glitter stars and twinkle lights.

Outdoor DIY Halloween Decor

Your DIY decor for Halloween is not complete without some outdoor decorations to welcome trick or treaters.

Planter Witch Legs

How cute are these Hocus Pocus: DIY Planter Witch Legs from Legally Crafty Blog? Your front yard will be the talk of the town. 

Flower planters next to pumpkin. Witch legs sticking out of one of the planters is one of the best DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

Outdoor Halloween Monsters

These DIY Outdoor Halloween Monsters by Amy Lanham will look great on your front porch and will complement your farmhouse chic fall decor. 

Frankenstein's monster, vampire and ghost wooden monsters are great DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

Outdoor Halloween Ghosts

These Halloween Ghosts For Outdoors from Happiest Camper are made with fence posts!

Painted wooden ghosts for outdoor DIY Halloween decor.

Garbage Bag Ghosts

Deck out your shrubs with these DIY Garbage Bag Ghosts by Drugstore Divas.

Ghosts made from garbage bags hung in shrubs outside.

Cheap DIY Halloween Decor: Paper Crafts & Printables 

Looking for cheap DIY Halloween decor that’s easy to boot? If you have a printer, check out these free printables linked below. 

Trick Or Treat Halloween Wall Art

This Free Printable Trick Or Treat Halloween Wall Art from Maple Planners is so pretty and about as easy a decoration as they come. Stick it in a frame!

Printable Trick or Treat Halloween wall art in a white frame next to a plant.

Card Stock Skeleton

Print out this DIY Card Stock Skeleton from Drugstore Divas and cut out the pieces. Perfect for windows!

Skeleton made from prints card stock hung in a window holding a tube of toothpaste.

Printable Halloween Banner

Natasha from The Artisan Life suggests printing this Free Printable Halloween Banner on presentation paper for the best results. Hang it up anywhere. What could be easier?

Printable Halloween banners in orange and purple colors make easy and cheap DIY Halloween decor.

Halloween Favor Bag

Throwing a party? Print and assemble these DIY Halloween Favor Bags from Party with Unicorns, and you’re good to go.

Printable Halloween favor bags: cute Frankenstein's monster, vampire and witch.

More Showstopping DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

We’re not done yet! Below are even more fabulous DIY Halloween decoration ideas that will make your house look amazing!

Halloween Christmas Tree

Why not get out the Christmas tree early and decorate it for Halloween? Learn How To Prep A SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Christmas Tree on Prep and Shine.

Christmas tree decorated with DIY Halloween decorations in a bright room next to a bench with Halloween pumpkin throw pillows.

Halloween Spider Decoration

You’ll feel like a DIY wizard making this DIY Halloween Spider Decoration for your mantel from The Handyman’s Daughter.

Wooden boo sign with plastic spiders: DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

Halloween Terrarium

I am so smitten with this cute DIY Halloween Terrarium from Sustain My Craft Habit. You can even adapt it for out-of-season decor and keep it up all year long! 

Glass Halloween terrarium with stones, moss and a ghost painted on a rock is a cute DIY Halloween decor idea.

Halloween Vignette 

Give your Himalayan Salt Lamp a seasonal job with this Easy and Thrifty Halloween Vignette from The Boondocks Blog.

Himalayan salt lamp made into a Jack o' Lantern is a cheap DIY Halloween decor idea.

Pretty Halloween Decor

Annie from Savvy Honey shares some Pretty DIY Halloween Decor Ideas I bet you’ll love, with links to additional crafts like Glitter Pumpkins.

DIY Halloween decor ideas: Black fabric flowers in a Mason jar with black and orange plaid ribbon, glitter pumpkins and an old book.

Spider Web Embroidery

This Spider Web Embroidery With Free Pattern from Adventures of a DIY Mom is so pretty!

Spider embroidery for DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

Halloween Skull Decor

This Halloween Skull Decor idea looks so professional, but Unique Creations by Anita makes it a fun and easy craft!

DIY Halloween decorations: fancy skulls.

Old Book Floating Witch With Broom

How cute is this little witch? DIY & Crafts teaches you how to make it here: DIY Old Book Floating Witch With Broom Halloween Decor.

Cute orange witch holding a broom made from an old book.

DIY Witch Hat

This Gorgeous DIY Witch Hat Halloween Decoration stands on its own, but DIY & Crafts also shows some great styling ideas in this post.

DIY Halloween decor witch hat in a wooden crate styled with hay, small faux pumpkin and squash and red plaid fabric.

Treats Basket And Coin Purse

Who doesn’t love functional decor? Stash your treats in a Halloween Home Decor Sewing – Treats Basket And Coin Purse from Applegreen Cottage.

Coin purse and treat basket made with potion fabric: DIY Halloween decoration ideas.

Phew. I’m ready to get crafting – how about you? Which one of these awesome DIY decor for Halloween projects do you want to try first?

Even MORE DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

In case 57 DIY Halloween Decor Ideas aren’t enough for you, here are a couple more! Happy crafting!

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  1. What fun ideas for Halloween. PINNED! Thank you for including my DIYS. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly

  2. Oh! These are great Halloween ideas. I would try these ideas for the next Halloween. That’s would be very fun!

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