92 Easy DIY Halloween Decorations That Are Fun, Not Scary

If you’re looking to bring festive fall vibes to your space without the spooky scare factor, you’re in the right place. This collection of 92 easy DIY Halloween decorations offers fun, creative ideas that anyone can tackle—whether you’re crafting solo or with family. To kick things off, we’ll show you how to make charming DIY pumpkins with delicate leaf cutouts that add a cozy, autumnal touch to your décor.

DIY Pumpkins With Leaf Cutouts

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Pumpkins are pretty on their own, but there's also nothing wrong with jazzing them up a little bit. Decorate a simple pumpkin with colorful leaf cutouts. Grab some tissue paper in the hues of your choosing, and then use Mod Podge to adhere the shapes as desired.

Of course, you could choose to cut out another seasonal shape of your choosing, like a ghost, a black cat, or even a bat.

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DIY Apple Core Witches

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Believe it or not, these witches's heads are actually made from apple cores. Don't let your dried up fruit go to waste when you can instead turn it into a clever Halloween creation.

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Spiderweb Wreath

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Wreaths are by no means just for the winter holidays, and we've come across so many creative Halloween wreath tutorials, including this one that demonstrates how to make a spiderweb wreath. This style of wreath can of course be displayed indoors or out.

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DIY Halloween Planters

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Give the planters on your front porch a little upgrade with the addition of decals that will transform them into pumpkin-like faces. Your neighbors are bound to appreciate this seasonal touch.

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Eyeballs in a Jar

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Ping pong balls make for pretty great eyeballs, if you ask us. This creepy centerpiece is sure to turn heads and is something that you and the kids can create together—everyone will have fun decorating their own handful of eyeballs for this display.

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DIY Pumpkin Candy Bowls

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What's better than an ordinary candy bowl? A DIY dispenser like this one, where kids can easily grab candy from a pumpkin's mouth. These are sure to entertain trick-or-treaters and make your house the best stop on the block.

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DIY Framed Wooden Signs

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If you're looking for a simple craft that will make an impact, this DIY is for you. Purchase some wooden frames and then download printable Halloween-themed signs to glue inside of them. You can easily reuse these year after year.

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DIY Bubbling Cauldron

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You won't want to forgo a bubbling cauldron at your next Halloween get together. The bubbles in this creation actually come from insulation foam and Christmas ornaments.

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DIY Terracotta Pumpkins

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These terracotta pumpkins will last longer than any real jack-o-lantern and can be made in all shapes and sizes. Display them outside for weeks on end without worrying about any sort of rotting or animal visitors.

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DIY Witch's Hat

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Who says adults can't still dress up for Halloween? Design your very own witch's hat that you can wear on your head while handing out candy to trick-or-treaters or display it on a hat stand as decor inside of your home.

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Haunted Birdhouse Village

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Give wooden birdhouses a bit of a revamp and turn them into haunted houses. With the help of some paint, you can design your very own little village that will be enjoyable to display in your home year after year.

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DIY Hard Candy Wreath

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Throw it back to the good old days with a decorative wreath made out of classic hard candies. You will need a wreath mold and a hot glue gun to make this simple, colorful craft.

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DIY Orange and Black Party Hat

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Who's ready to celebrate? Take any Halloween party to the next level by designing some vintage-inspired party hats that are perfect for those looking to get into the spirit without a full-on costume.

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Witty Doormat

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Rather than buying something from a big box store, you can DIY your own doormat using some paint and stencils. Your neighbors will get a kick out of funny phrases like this one.

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Pastel Colored Skulls

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If you love Halloween decor but don't love traditional Halloween colors of orange and black, don't fear. You can still make your space look festive using softer colors like these pastel shades.

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Wooden Eek Sign

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Make your very own wooden sign that you can use every Halloween with the help of some paint, stencils, and wood. Making your own wood frame will elevate any decorative sign and allow it to appear more complete while adding some rustic flair to the design.

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DIY Cutout Paper Bats

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Paper bats are a Halloween staple since they only require a few easy materials. Cut out dozens of these and tape them up anywhere in your home that could use a little pizzazz—the stairwell, mantel, and entryway are all great spots.

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Pumpkin Solar Lanterns

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Add some Halloween spirit to your yard by dressing up your solar lights with plastic pumpkins. These decorations are equal parts functional and cute.

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DIY Halloween Coasters

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If you're going to be hosting friends for a Halloween party, you will appreciate these coasters given that they're practical but will also add a festive touch to your space. You can craft them to create a matching set or switch things up to feature a mix of pumpkins, spiderwebs, bats, and more.

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Spray Painted Houseplants

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If you have houseplants in your home that are past their prime, don’t throw them away quite yet. Instead, spray paint their leaves black and make a decoration out of your decaying plant by dressing it up with some cobwebs and faux spiders.

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Silkscreen Treat Bags

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If you're hosting a Halloween party at home, you'll definitely want to try your hand at these cute silkscreen treat bags. You can keep all of the decorations the same or experiment with a few designs as seen here.

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Festive Fall Apron

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With plenty of fall baking to tackle, you're going to want to design a Halloween-themed apron that will help you get the job done. This one takes classic gingham to the next level with the addition of a whimsical holiday-appropriate pattern.

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DIY Wooden Halloween Garland

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Use wooden cutouts to design your very own Halloween garland. Believe it or not, you can actually source these types of cutouts at the dollar tree, making this an ultra-affordable project that won't break your budget.

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Cobweb Mummy Figurine

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Take a wooden figurine and wrap it in faux cobwebs to mummify it, and there you have it—a clever, artful-looking Halloween decoration. Since this piece is small in size, you can truly display it in any room of the home.

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Kid-Friendly Popsicle Stick House

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If you have little ones, this is a craft that they can easily participate in with ease. Use popsicle sticks to have everyone design their own haunted house, which they can then decorate further with the addition of stickers, glitter, and more.

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Paper Lanterns

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These paper lanterns are certainly next level. Brighten up the inside or outside of your home with glowy decorations that will come in handy as the days begin to get shorter.

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Gourd Ghosts

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Gourds can actually look a lot like ghosts if you style them right. Create a slightly scary display in your front yard by positioning a few of these in various spots.

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DIY Scarecrow Mason Jars

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Turn classic mason jars into fun halloween displays with a bit of paint. If scarecrows aren't your thing, you could try your hand at ghosts or witches as well.

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Placemat Turned Pillow

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Rather than purchasing a Halloween-themed pillow from a big box store, you can easily make your own if you know how to sew. All you'll need is a holiday placemat. That's right—instead of buying fabric, you can repurpose this common household item to take your sofa to the next level.

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Haunted Inn Sign

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Simple signs will transform your front yard into a haunted inn. If you're having a Halloween party, definitely consider displaying one of these wooden beauties to help your guests get into the spirit.

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Upgraded Candy Bowl

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Use stencils to take a plain candy bowl and turn it into an adorable creation that you will be excited to reach for on Halloween night. There's no need to stick to typical Halloween colors, either.

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DIY Faux Tombstones

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These faux tombstones feature witty names and will make your front yard feel like a graveyard—bring on the puns.

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Halloween Colored Wreath

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Shop your craft closet to bring this wreath to life. Using all sorts of Halloween-colored ribbons, you can easily DIY this piece of decor and then store it to pull out again next year.

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Decaying Flower Bouquets

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To recreate that haunted house look at home, display some decayed flowers that look as though they've been sitting out for ages. You can also decorate the vases they sit in, incorporating Halloween-like phrases.

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Three-Tiered Centerpiece

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Maximalists, this Halloween craft is for you! Turn a simple three-tiered tray into an eye-catching centerpiece for the dining table by outfitting it with DIY eyeballs, gourds, plastic spiders, and more. You’ll have your tablescape taken care of for the entire season.

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Haunted Place Sign

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Pick a handful of haunted places and spell them out on a sign. Kids and adults alike will enjoy seeing some of their favorite Halloween-related spots referenced.

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DIY Creepy Bar Cart

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If you’re hosting a Halloween get together for adults, update your bar cart so that it better reflects the season. Weave fake cobwebs over the top, adhere a handful of plastic spiders to it, and transfer alcohol and mixers into potion-like bottles for guests to access.

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DIY Creative Potion Bottles

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Speaking of potion bottles, here are a few additional ideas for creative bottle decor. Design and print out your own labels to customize your drink offerings for Halloween. Guests will have a blast making their own customized cocktails at your soiree.

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Colorful Painted Spiderweb

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Who says that spider webs can't be colorful? You can design your very own vibrant spiderweb wreath using a wooden spiderweb cutout and your favorite colors of paint to add some pep to your Halloween decor.

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Crystal Ball Candlesticks

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These crystal ball candlesticks will bring moody, haunted house look wherever you need a little bit of extra magic. Believe it or not, the crystal balls are actually made from glass Christmas ornaments. If you’re worried about open flames around kids or pets, these make for a nice alternative to traditional candles.

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DIY Duct Tape Pumpkins

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Duct tape is a popular crafting material that is affordable to purchase and easy to work with. Use duct tape to turn your pumpkins into mummies. You can then incorporate additional details such as hair bows and googly eyes to give each pumpkin a bit of character.

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Spray Painted Snake Wreath

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Turn a classic toy into a piece of memorable Halloween decor. Spray paint a bunch of plastic snakes to create this creepy-looking wreath that may just make your visitors jump when they ring the doorbell.

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DIY Light Up Pumpkins

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Making these glowing pumpkins is actually quite easy and involves using plastic pumpkin pails (the kind you used to collect candy in as a kid) and some string lights.

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DIY Cricut Sign

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If you own a Cricut machine, you can use that to make any Halloween sign of your choosing. To make your creation look extra elevated, pop it into a frame. You'll appreciate having something that you designed on your own rather than a store-bought piece of decor.

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DIY Paper Spiderwebs

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Move over, paper snowflakes—'tis the season for making paper spiderwebs. These are simple to make using the traditional paper snowflake technique. Leave them plain white in color or jazz them up a bit with spider stickers, glitter, and the like. Everyone in the family can design their own as desired.

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Paper Pumpkins

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Embrace a vintage look at home when you create these paper pumpkin pumpkins with a retro design on them. They will look great on a mantel, tabletop, or placed on the window sill.

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Halloween Tray

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If you have a basic wooden tray on hand that could use a bit of love, consider decorating it to turn it into a Halloween tray. You can then display it on your coffee table all fall long.

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DIY Spiderweb Wall Hanging

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This spiderweb wall hanging is the real deal. Grab an embroidery hoop and some lace doilies in order to create an intricate piece of art.

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DIY Gigantic Spiderweb

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Alternatively, go big and place a gigantic DIY spiderweb on the outside of your house to get everyone's attention from afar. It isn't complete without an extra large spider.

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BOO Marquee Letters

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Use marquee letters to spell out a Halloween-related phrase at home. You can actually make the letters yourself with the help of cardboard letter cutouts and a strand of orange bulbs.

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Rustic Chic Garland

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Go all in with a garland that is perfectly rustic chic. Use wooden cutouts, ribbons, and beads to design your very own piece of decor that has a nice homespun feel to it.

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Black Cat Notepad

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Looking to give out a festive treat that isn't food-related? Try your hand at making this adorable black cat notepad and then gift one to a child in your life who is sure to treasure it.

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Colorful Pumpkin Wreath

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Those plastic pumpkins are good for all kinds of art projects. Consider collecting a bunch and spray painting them in the colors of your choosing before adhering them to a wreath. A design like this one will look right at home on your door all fall long, even once Halloween has passed.

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Footed Picture Frame Tray

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With the help of some painted skeleton feet, you can change the look of an ordinary thrifted picture frame and turn it into a tray. Line the inside with your favorite Halloween-themed paper.

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DIY Trash Bag Spiderwebs

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Would you guess that these spiderwebs are actually made from trash bags? That's right—you can shop your home and use materials that you already have on hand to make some pretty cool-looking Halloween decor.

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Orange and Black Halloween Tree

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If you love going all out with your Christmas tree, consider putting together a Halloween tree. This one features an array of collected and handmade ornaments and is perfect for those who really love going all out for the holiday.

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DIY Black Cat Cutout

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This wooden black cat cutout looks right at home leaning against the wall. Best of all, it involves minimal materials to create.

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Glow in the Dark Eyeballs

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Surprise! These glow in the dark googly eyes are actually made out of foam discs that have been spray painted a bright yellow.

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Creepy Skull Wreath

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Those who like their decor to lean a bit creepier will fall head over heels for this skeleton-embellished wreath that will have you (and your neighbors) doing a double take every time you stand out front.

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DIY Wooden Crate With Pumpkins

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Build your very own wooden crate to fill with pumpkins or gourds this season. It would look nice styled on a porch or used as a centerpiece indoors.

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Sock Turned Black Cat

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Have a spare black sock on hand missing its pair? Rather than throwing it away or turning it into a rag, repurpose it to become a darling black cat that your kids will enjoy playing with.

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Light Up Spider

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Anything lit up is going to take your outdoor decor display to the next level. This spider is no exception, and while it does require power tools to make, it’s still a mid-level DIY.

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Personalized Wooden Sign

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Try your hand at a wooden sign like this one that features your last name with a Halloween-related phrase attached.

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DIY Pumpkin Luminary

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Line your front walkway with these handmade pumpkin luminaries. They'll help trick-or-treaters safely make their way to your door on Halloween night and will look nice and elegant every other evening in between.

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Disco Ghost

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Why settle for a regular ghost when you can design a disco ghost? This one is eager to be the center of attention at your next Halloween get together.

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DIY Halloween Votive Holder

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Candles just make everything feel so perfectly moody and haunted. Transform ordinary votive holders into Halloween decor in a snap with the addition of a few dainty spiders.

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Smiling Spider Garland

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Kids won't be afraid of these smiling little spiders in garland form. As this picture shows, a garland can look cute in a bedroom or play area, it doesn't just have to be used outdoors on the porch. In fact, displaying a garland inside will allow it to last longer since it won't be exposed to the elements.

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Candy Corn Wreath

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Candy corn isn't just for eating—you can use the quintessential treat to make a colorful wreath, too. Glue it to a wreath form in the pattern of your choosing, then add a bright orange bow so that you can display the wreath with ease. Just be mindful to keep this wreath displayed someplace safe where critters won't be tempted to munch on it.

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DIY Mummy Candy Bowl

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Mummify your candy bucket using a bowl from the dollar store as well as some skeleton arms and crepe paper. As the creator of this project points out, you can also choose to skip the arms and call your bowl a ghost.

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Handmade BOO Wreath

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Bust out the orange and black with a handmade wreath like this one. Instead of spelling out the word "boo," you could choose to display your family's last name or address as well.

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Scarecrow Gourd

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This little gourd makes for an excellent scarecrow. Just give it a funny face and a straw hat, and your project is complete. Whether you make just one of these guys or assemble a whole crew is up to you.

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Monster Tea Lights

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These monster eye tea lights are easy to make in just 15 minutes and are formed using ping pong balls and tea lights. They make for excellent party favors that guests can take home and display in their own spaces.

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DIY Mason Jar Luminaries

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Turn empty mason jars into luminaries with the help of a few affordable materials. All that you will need are some gauze bandages from your first aid kit, googly eyes, and some tea lights.

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Tissue Ghost Garland

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You have to admit that these little ghosts are irresistible. Their heads are made of foam balls, which you will then wrap in tissues (and customize with facial features to your liking).

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DIY Broom Parking Sign

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Punny signs are a Halloween staple. You can make this on using a piece of scrap wood and ribbon, writing out any saying that speaks to you.

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Vintage Plastic Pumpkin Display

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Source a collection of vintage plastic pumpkins like these and then artfully position all of your finds together on the mantel. You will be able to easily replicate the look year after year and can experiment with new arrangements each time.

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DIY Candy Wrapper Garland

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These tiny pieces of candy look almost good enough to eat. Don't be fooled, though—they actually comprise a decorative garland that will add lots of energy and color to your space. The best part is that you can use leftover fabric scraps from past Halloween projects to make each individual "wrapper."

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Doll Head Wreath

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Go thrift shopping in search of dolls that need a little refresh anyway, then carefully remove some of their body parts and display them all together on a wreath, as shown here. This design is sure to make anyone who rings the doorbell jump.

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Clever Doormat

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Here's another punny doormat that we absolutely love. If you tackle one design for the front door, you can place another out back on the patio.

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Crime Scene Tape

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Beware! Make your very own crime scene-inspired tape without spending much thanks to this dollar store hack. Just pick up some bright orange crepe paper to get started.

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Simple Scarecrow

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Everyone loves a good scarecrow! This one is more friendly than creepy and makes for an excellent photo prop, too. You can thrift his clothing on the cheap or repurpose outfits that your kids have grown out of.

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Mask Wreath

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Say hello to this huge assortment of masks, which come together to form an attention-grabbing wreath. If you're a vintage lover, this makes for a fun way to show off an impressive collection.

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Crow Frame

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Turn an unused frame into a piece of 3D wall art by adhering fake crows to the front and creating a one-of-a-kind display. You don’t need to attach the crows permanently if you wish to use the frame for another purpose once the holiday is over.

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DIY Halloween Brooms

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Every witch needs a stylish broom. Give standard brooms a bit of a Halloween-inspired upgrade in time for your costume party—they'll make for great props for your guests to pose with.

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Oversized Acorns

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If you’re looking for a craft that is appropriate for Halloween but is more fall-themed generally speaking, these DIY acorns are calling your name. Keep them on display through Thanksgiving.

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Haunted Candelabra

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Don't settle for normal candlesticks when you can display a haunted candelabra in your home. The more melted the candles you set out, the better.

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DIY Fabric Ghost Coatsers

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Use fabric remnants to make these darling ghost coasters that are way more cute than they are scary. Hand them out to friends as party favors post-Halloween bash.

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Homemade Candle

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Here’s another creepy-looking candle that will take your space to the next level. It’s easier than you might think to mold your own candles at home, and the special part of doing so is that you get to pick your very own vessel. Look for an empty bowl that speaks to you, fill it with black wax, and adorn the outside with mini skeletons, pumpkins, ghosts, or whatever strikes your fancy.

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Pumpkin Magnets

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If you can stick magnets on your refrigerator, you're definitely going to need to try your hand at these sweet pumpkins. Great for families to use at home or teachers to display in their classrooms, these guys are made using pipe cleaners, decorative paper, and Mod Podge.

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DIY Bat Treat Bags

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Kids will appreciate receiving any kind of Halloween treat, but why not take some time to make its presentation extra special? These bat goodie bags are way cooler than traditional plastic or cellophane bags and only require a few materials to make.

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DIY Tulle Ghost

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Tulle isn't just for tutus! You can use the material to make your very own ghosts in the size of your choosing.

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Spiderweb Coasters

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For another take on Halloween coasters, consider making these spiderweb coasters that are actually hand embroidered. Note that if you do not have experience stitching, you could still aim to get the look by drawing spiderweb shapes onto fabric coasters using permanent marker or glitter paint.