10 Easy DIY Halloween Decorations

Decorating your space with lots of spooky decor is half the fun of Halloween, but you don't have to spend a fortune at Spirit Halloween to turn your home into a memorable Halloween haunt. Making your own decorations can be a great way to save money and establish fun Halloween traditions with the whole family. Don't know where to start? Get inspired by this list of easy DIY halloween decorations! From paper maché pumpkins to paper spiders and ghostly tealights, there's something here for families of all sizes and kids of all ages.

  • Visual aid of how to complete 3-D Yarn Spider Web

    Why buy Halloween decorations when you can have your kids make really cool ones? This 3-D Yarn Spider Web is fun to make and will turn heads this Halloween!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Plate Halloween Crafts

    Want some super simple, last minute Halloween craft ideas for the kids?

    Create this trio of Halloween characters using dessert plates from

    the dollar store and a short list of supplies.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Glowing Pac-Man Ghosts

    Inspired by the classic arcade game, these glow-in-the-dark Pac Man ghosts made from card stock and electroluminescent wire will spice up your halloween decor with some retro arcade flair!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Pumpkin Decorations

    This simple DIY paper pumpkin craft is a great activity for younger kids. Toddlers can practice sorting shapes while older kids ages 5 to 8 use the shapes to turn their pumpkins into jack o'lanterns.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Spider Lollipops

    Turn lollipops into fuzzy spiders with pipe-cleaner and googly eyes, and give your trick-or-treaters a spooky surprise!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Confetti Pumpkin
    Confetti Pumpkin

    (Ages 5-11)

    In the market for a cute, less messy alternative to pumpkin carving? Try decorating some mini-pumpkins with confetti and paint. This project is a great option for kids who might still be too young to trust with a carving knife.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Pillowcase Ghosts

    Do you have some old pillowcases taking up space on a shelf? Turn them into ghostly Halloween decorations to hang on the porch or in the window!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Spiders
    Paper Spiders

    (Ages 3-8)

    These paper spiders are a fun (and super easy) Halloween craft to make with your kids!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Tea Light Ghosts
    Tea Light Ghosts

    (Ages 5-11)

    These tealight ghosts made from thin sheets of clay make for an adorably spooky DIY Halloween decoration!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Maché Pumpkin

    Making paper maché pumpkins is a fun activity for the whole family, and the best part is these jack o'lanterns never rot!


Get inspired!