- 3-D Yarn Spider Web
(Ages 3-8)
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!
- Paper Plate Halloween Crafts
(Ages 3-8)
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.
- Glowing Pac-Man Ghosts
(Ages 5-16)
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!
- Paper Pumpkin Decorations
(Ages 3-8)
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.
- Spider Lollipops
(Ages 3-8)
Turn lollipops into fuzzy spiders with pipe-cleaner and googly eyes, and give your trick-or-treaters a spooky surprise!
- 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.
- Pillowcase Ghosts
(Ages 3-8)
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!
- Paper Spiders
(Ages 3-8)
These paper spiders are a fun (and super easy) Halloween craft to make with your kids!
- Tea Light Ghosts
(Ages 5-11)
These tealight ghosts made from thin sheets of clay make for an adorably spooky DIY Halloween decoration!
- Paper Maché Pumpkin
(Ages 5-12)
Making paper maché pumpkins is a fun activity for the whole family, and the best part is these jack o'lanterns never rot!
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.