Easy DIY Halloween Decorations to Spookify Your Space

Published on Sep 05, 2024

As Halloween approaches, transforming your home into a haunted haven can be both fun and affordable with DIY decorations. With just a few simple materials and a dash of creativity, you can craft spooky and eye-catching decorations that will set the perfect Halloween mood. Here are some easy and creative DIY Halloween decoration ideas to help you spookify your space!

DIY Bat Garland

Materials Needed:

• Black construction paper
• Scissors
• String or ribbon
• Glue or tape

Instructions:

1. Fold the black construction paper in half and cut out bat shapes. Leave a small section of the fold intact so the bats can hang.
2. Attach the bats to a length of string or ribbon using glue or tape.
3. Drape the bat garland across your mantel, doorway, or window for a spooky effect.

Make it Your Own:

• Use glitter or metallic paper for a more glamorous look.
• Add googly eyes to the bats for a playful touch.

DIY Witch Hat Centrepieces

Materials Needed:

• Black cardstock or construction paper
• Glue
• Ribbon or fabric scraps
• Decorative elements like feathers, glitter, or faux gems

Instructions:

1. Roll the black cardstock into a cone shape and secure it with glue. Cut a circle for the brim and attach it to the base of the cone.
2. Use ribbon, fabric scraps, and other decorative elements to embellish the hat. You can also add a buckle made from cardboard and covered in foil for a traditional witch hat look.
3. Place the hats as centrepieces on your table, or use them to decorate shelves or mantels.

DIY Monster Mason Jars

Materials Needed:

• Jars
• Acrylic paint
• Googly eyes
• Glue
• Battery-operated tea lights or glow sticks

Instructions:

1. Dilute your paint with some glue.
2. Paint the outside of the Mason jars in monster colours like green, purple, or orange. Let the paint dry.
3. Glue googly eyes onto the jars to create monster faces.
4. Place a battery-operated tea light or glow stick inside each jar to light them up.

Make it Your Own:

• Create a variety of monsters by adding different facial features like fangs, stitches, or horns using paint or felt.
• Use glow-in-the-dark paint for a spooky effect when the lights go out.

Toilet Roll Monster Craft

Materials Needed:

• Empty toilet paper rolls
• Paint (various colours)
• Googly eyes
• Coloured paper or felt
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pipe cleaners
• Markers or crayons
• Stickers, glitter, or any other decorative items

Instructions:

1. Start by painting the toilet roll in the base colour of your monster. Let it dry completely.
2. Glue on one or more googly eyes, depending on how many eyes you want your monster to have. You can even draw or cut out eyes from coloured paper if you don’t have googly eyes.
3. Use markers or cut out a mouth shape from coloured paper or felt. You can make it smiley, scary, or goofy, depending on your monster's personality.
4. Cut strips of coloured paper or felt for hair and glue them to the top of the roll.
5. For arms, use pipe cleaners or cut them out from paper and glue them to the sides.
6. Add any extra decorations you like: stickers, glitter, or anything else you have on hand to give your monster some personality.

Make it Your Own:

• Change Up the Shapes: Try cutting the top of the toilet roll into jagged edges or bending it to create horns or ears.
• Add Accessories: Give your monster a little hat, bow tie, or even tiny wings made from paper or felt.

Crafting your own Halloween decorations is not only a fun activity but also a great way to add a personal touch to your Halloween celebration. These easy DIY decorations will transform your home into a spooktacular space, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the Halloween spirit.

We’d love to see your Halloween creations! Share photos of your spooky decor and let us know how you’ve spookified your space. Happy Halloween crafting!