If you are as Halloween-obsessed as we are here at Kids Activities Blog, you are going to love these DIY Halloween decorations and ideas. Halloween decor can be expensive and time-consuming, but these DIY ideas are scary easy!
We have a long history of finding cheap Halloween decorations. Our Halloween door decorations article has been re-pinned a ridiculous number of times on Pinterest!
Easy Homemade Halloween Decorations
Nothing is better than home sweet home…especially when transformed with these scary sweet, scary surprising or scary scary DIY Halloween decor ideas. Homemade do-it-yourself is not only a much cheaper alternative, but can be a fun Halloween craft activity for the entire family.
We truly believe that it isn’t just about the decoration result, but about the haunting fun it will be to create it. So let your ghoulish creativity express its devilish self and make something cool this year. These ideas are cheap, affordable, inexpensive, don’t have to be bought, homemade, quick and easy Halloween fun.
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Quick & Easy DIY Halloween Decorations
Make, build and craft these super adorable homemade Halloween decoration ideas. Some will become heirlooms for future years and some will just be a fun afternoon spent with the family.
DIY Halloween Eyeball Lantern
Make this spooky eyeball light to keep away the Halloween night. A really easy do it yourself project that requires no tools. You only need a little creativity and some ping pong balls!
Make a Halloween Spider Lantern
Spiders always freak me out so they are the most frightening choice as the foundation for this super simple DIY project that kids can do.
Paint a Neighborhood of Mini Haunted Houses
Boo! Create a town of mini haunted houses with some simple supplies like black and white paint. I am thinking of the Christmas village…only Halloween-style!
Upcycled Halloween Night Light Kids Can Make
This project is a fun one to do with your kids. Create a night light jack-o-lantern from the contents of your recycling bin, glue, and some colored tissue paper! The only drawback was that my kids used it WAY past Halloween…and Christmas…and Valentines Day…! It actually became a permanent fixture next to their bed on a night table.
No-Carve Mummy Pumpkins
Very little "DIY" exists in this DIY project! With a few simple supplies you can fashion mummy pumpkins of all sizes that can be home and porch decor that will elicit a smile.
What to Do With Little Pumpkins
I found myself picking up tons of those cute little pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, grocery store and home store. I couldn't help myself! They are so cute! But what in the world can you do with them at home? Check out this idea that is a fun home decor.
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www.simplisticallyliving.com
Make a Monster Eyeball Picture Frame
Home decor takes on a monster flair with these fun (and frighteningly cute) homemade frames that pair perfectly with your family photos. Simplistically Living guides us through the easy craft tutorial. By the way, these would make the cutest spontaneous Halloween-themed gift.
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craftulate.com
Spooky Eye Halloween Wreath
Creepy and cute! I love this idea so much!
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www.iheartartsncrafts.com
Construct a Halloween Paper Plate Wreath
This adorable kids Halloween craft makes a fun door decor. Make a Halloween wreath out of paper plates. <–hey! I have some of those already. I love how I Heart Arts N Crafts walks us through this simple Halloween decor idea that would be perfect for a classroom craft, after-school activity or family night fun!
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craftsbyamanda.com
Design a Halloween Handprint Ghoul Banner
Grab everyone in the family/class/school and start making this the most massive Halloween DIY project! Think of lining the entire hall with this ghoulish handprint banner by Crafts by Amanda.
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forwhatitsworth-jeannie.blogspot.com
DIY Decorative Halloween Lights
Simple and fun enough that the kids will want to help, follow the step-by-step instructions from For What Its Worth to make these glowing orange lights with skulls and other Halloween themes.
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www.whilehewasnapping.com
DIY Halloween Night Light Baby Food Jar Upcycle
If you have/know someone with a baby then you know how many baby food jars are available to upcycle! This is the cutest idea. Follow the DIY tutorial from While He Was Napping to create Frankenstein, Ghost or Jack-o-Lantern. I think I might need all three!
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www.kcedventures.com
Shape Halloween Decorations with Salt Dough
Sparkly Halloween decorations are created from salt dough with this traditional Halloween kids craft from KC Adventures. Follow the simple instructions for an afternoon of creation and then decoration.
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www.fantasticfunandlearning.com
Construct these Pumpkin and Monster Jars
Oh the cuteness! Choose whether to transform a jar into a monster or a pumpkin (or do both). Fantastic Fun and Learning provides simple instructions on how to build these adorable Halloween decor items.
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www.whilehewasnapping.com
Make Cheese Cloth Ghosts
These ghosts are filmy, flighty and flow-y! Use them indoors or out. While He Was Napping walks through the steps to create this super simple decor that is super inexpensive and quick to create.
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www.kcedventures.com
Create a Cute and Creepy Mummy Garland
Based on the traditional paper doll garland, this mummy garland will be fun for the kids to decorate and then hang. Follow the steps on KC Adventures to transform simple craft supplies into Halloween decorations.
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www.sunshineandhurricanes.com
Construct a Light Up Centerpiece
No self-respecting Halloween party table would be complete without a fun DIY centerpiece. I love that this one lights up and is full of color and whimsy. Follow the DIY instructions from Sunshine and Hurricanes to fashion this fantastic decor.
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divaofdiy.com
Easy Homemade Window Clings
Simple craft supplies are transformed into window decor that can be customized for any home. Diva of DIY shows the easy steps to making your own homemade window clings using fabric paint. I couldn't bear to remove mine last year…shhhhhh!
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www.iheartartsncrafts.com
Craft a Spooky Window Cling
Grab your toddler and use her foot for one of the necessary supplies in this DIY window cling project! I love the idea of saving that footprint forever as part of your regular Halloween decor. I Heart Arts N Crafts shares an easy tutorial that you can complete even with a toddler!
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mosswoodconnections.com
Design Festive Felt Garlands
Frighteningly Festive? Some Halloween decor is so cute it really isn't scary. This felt garland took inspiration from paper chains and is a colorful addition to any Halloween decor. Mosswood Connections has all the helpful steps to complete.
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www.offtheshelfblog.com
Paint a Scarecrow Banner Celebrating The Little Old Lady…
We love this twist on the tale, The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything(affiliate). This is a great kids Halloween story book and this is a fun corresponding decor. Follow the directions provided by Off the Shelf.
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DIY Glow in the Dark Window Clings
You can find these fun glow-in-the-dark Halloween window decor online and at home & craft stores, but they are surprisingly easy to make! Follow the simple step-by-step instructions by Science Kiddo.
DIY Dollar Store Halloween Decorations
These 15 Epic Dollar Store Halloween Hacks will make your holiday so much easier, and keep you on (or under) budget!
The biggest secret to finding the best Dollar Store Halloween hacks, is keeping an open mind. When you go in to the store, have a loose idea of the decorations you are hoping to create, but stay flexible enough that your creativity and imagination can work with whatever you might find! I have found some of the pieces for my favorite Halloween crafts in aisles outside of the Halloween section.
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www.polkadotchair.com
Decorate with DIY Floating Witch Hat Luminaries
I love how Polka Dot Chair describes this adorable Halloween decoration idea, "Add a bit of whimsy to your Halloween Porch decorations this year with these Floating Witch Hat luminaries! They even light up, making them a fun and only slightly eerie Halloween decorating idea." Follow the directions to create these spooky masterpieces for your yard or porch.
Oh So Many DIY Halloween Front Door Ideas
Besides a traditional wreath or door hanging, the writers at Kids Activities Blog are considering decorating our entire front doors while decorating the rest of the yard.
This year, my kids want to design our front door as to match the rest of our Halloween decor instead of using our pre-bought decorations. I can’t wait to see what they choose!
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mamainthenow.com
Create Easy Kid-Friendly Halloween Decorations
I love all these ideas for simple and kid-friendly Halloween decorations that kids can also help make. Mama in the Now shares her favorites and we have to agree!
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craftyjournal.com
Craft a Raven Wreath
A cuter Halloween wreath for your front door? Nevermore. This inspired Raven wreath is created from a paper bag. So grab your recycling bin, Crafty Journal's simple DIY instructions and your sense of crafting adventure.
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www.whilehewasnapping.com
Create a Batty Lamp
Bats! Bats! Bats! They will be flying all around your light at Halloween this year with a fun (& easy DIY project) from While He Was Napping. You can follow the step by step directions to make this for your Halloween decor.
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www.doodlesandjots.com
Make an Easy Pumpkin Garland
Inspired by pumpkin patches and traditional kids crafts, the Pumpkin Garland is a classic DIY project you won't want to skip this Halloween. Use the directions provided by Doodles and Jots to decorate anywhere that needs a little Halloween magic.
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craftyjournal.com
Create a Milk Jug Ghost
You will need an empty gallon of milk, white plastic bag, a Sharpie pen and a piece of string for this simple ghost craft from Crafty Journal. Fill the trees in your yard
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grillo-designs.com
How to Make Wicked Witch Legs
This witch craft (get it?) is not the easiest project on our list of homemade Halloween decor, but it is one of my favorites! If you are willing to put in a little effort, these DIY wicked witch legs from Grillo Designs are sure to bring a smile. A bonus is the recipe for make-it-yourself mod podge.
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www.caseperlatesta.com
Quickest Homemade Halloween Decor…Ever
If you are looking for simple, easy to make, inexpensive and above all, not scary then this group of ideas from Caseperlatesta has you covered for DIY Halloween decorations. My favorite are the easy tissue paper ghosts. In a matter of minutes, you can have an entire room of child-friendly party decor.
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mosswoodconnections.com
DIY Halloween Pumpkin Stained Glass
Transform black paper, colored tissue paper and clear contact paper with scissors and a pencil into these adorable stained glass pumpkin Halloween decorations. I can't wait to see the colorful decor hanging in our windows. Mosswood Connections shares this DIY stained glass tutorial that she did with her second grader as a art project.
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craftyjournal.com
Make a Creepy Arachnophobia Wreath
Spiders are frightening and the perfect addition to any Halloween decor. What I love about this simple Halloween craft that kids will love helping out with is that it takes some of the best Dollar Store finds and creates a quick paper plate based wreath. Oh, and I learned about Creepy Cloth…it is all quite colorful and fun from Crafty Journal.
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www.danyabanya.com
Easy Upcycled Ghosts to Craft
These adorable DIY ghosts are easy kids Halloween crafts, yet tough enough to be outdoor Halloween decorations because they are made of recycled material. Grab the white and black paint, some old CDs, twine and the kids. Danya Banya will show us how to create the spooky outside decor!
Halloween DIY Ideas & Kids
One of the things we have always stressed at Kids Activities Blog is it is more about the process and family time together than the result. What is fun with these Halloween projects is that many of them don’t need to be perfectly executed to have a decorative result!
Make simple DIY part of your family holiday traditions. Which project will be the first one you try?
More Halloween Ideas for Kids
- Boys Halloween Costumes that are both inexpensive, DIY and scramble your home supplies to create!
- Need something quick & fun? Download & print these candy corn coloring page
- What does it mean to change the date of Halloween?
- Disney Pumpkins are magical! You have to see these ideas.
- Everyone needs some easy halloween crafts for kids <–here is our favorite ones.
- Halloween cookie ideas that are quick and easy! And that is not an exaggeration.
- Halloween foods for kids – these are perfect for the party, after-school-snack or just a fun family meal.
- The absolutely best Halloween games for kids.
- Preschool Halloween costumes that are super easy.
- Easy holiday celebration idea — printable halloween masks!
- Target Halloween costumes are awesome.
- Need toddler Halloween costumes? We’ve got you covered.
- These tracing pages inspired by the holiday will keep your preschooler or Kindergartner busy and having fun.
- We heart these wheelchair Halloween costumes!
