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60+ of the Most Spooktacular Halloween DIYs

Oct 27 2017 - 3:00pm

Yes, it IS time to start thinking about the best holiday of the year! Get ready to set the scene for your Halloween [1] festivities with spooktacular DIYs that will have your guests screaming . . . in delight, that is. Repurpose items or hit the dollar store for materials to turn into stunning home decor or to give as fun seasonal gifts. You'll be amazed by how easily you can create something creepy and extra bootiful!

Sequin Animal Ears

Your Halloween [5] costume is a piece of cake thanks to these simple DIY sequin animal ears [6].

Creepy Halloween Apothecary Jars

With these free printables [7], making these spine-tingling apothecary jars is frightfully simple.

Succulent Pumpkins

Boo! Easy DIY succulent pumpkins [8] trump any jack-o'-lantern.

Monster Tote

This stylish monster tote bag DIY [9] is perfect for Halloween [10] and beyond.

Glitter-Dipped Pumpkins

This dip-dye glitter DIY [11] is the easiest way to glam up your pumpkins.

Decorated Doughnuts

These fun treats turn regular doughnuts into little spooky treats [12]. All you do is add some fake spiders, eyeballs, and vampire teeth.

Skull Floral Centerpiece

This skull floral centerpiece [13] is an eerily elegant DIY [14] you'll want to re-create again and again.

Painted "Boo!" Pumpkin

All you need for this cute pumpkin DIY [15] can be found at the dollar store.

Halloween Spell Books

Recycle old books that you'll never read again into a library of DIY spell books [16] that are sure to add a spooky touch to your Halloween [17] decor.

Mummy Mason Jars

No need to be crafty for this Halloween [18] project! All you need are a few glass containers, googly eyes, and a bit of gauze to create mummy jars [19] for holding candy or candles or for being centerpieces.

Candy Corn Wine Bottles

This candy-corn-inspired bottle [20] makes for a cute decoration after the wine has been enjoyed.

Googly Eyes Hard Clutch

How cute is this googly eyes hard clutch [21]? And it's a cinch to make!

Ghoulish Glam Wreath

Give your front porch a ghoulishly glam makeover with this easy DIY wreath [22].

Halloween Treat Boxes

These easy-to-make polka dot treat boxes [23] are sure to be boo-tiful.

Candy Corn Cookies

These adorable candy corn cookies [24] taste better than the original!

Pumpkin Wine Cooler

Take your Halloween [25] party to the next level with this pumpkin wine cooler [26].

Halloween Vase

Head to the dollar store for a cheap vase and plastic bugs to create this hair-raising vase [27] for displaying your flowers this Halloween [28].

Skull Cake Plate

This simple skull cake plate [29] is perfect for Halloween [30] parties or just seasonal table decor.

So Sparkly

Transform a dollar-store pumpkin into a chic Halloween decoration [31] with the help of superfine glitter.

Cool Colors

Along with decking out your space with Halloween [32] decor, make your own homemade face paints [33] for finishing your All Hallows' Eve look.

Skeleton Backdrop

No Halloween [34] party is complete without a frightfully fun photo backdrop, and this chalk one [35] is positively bone-chilling.

Spooky Fence Candy Holder

Stash your sweets in this spooky fence candy holder [36].

Candy Corn Party Hats

No Halloween [37] party is complete without festive toppers like these funcandy corn party hats [38]!

Melted Crayon Pumpkin

Give your Halloween [39] decor a colorful punch with this melted crayon pumpkin DIY [40].

Candy Trick-or-Treat Bags

Stash your sweet treats in these candy-shaped trick-or-treat bags [41].

Boo Sign

This funky boo sign [42] gets a little extra flair with copper details.

Golden Thumbtack Pumpkin

Cover a dollar-store pumpkin or even a fresh gourd with thumbtacks to make these unique All Hallows' Eve decorations [43].

Pumpkin Halloween Surprise Balls

These adorable little crepe pumpkins [44] hide a sweet surprise!

Mummy Cookie Pops

Transform Nutter Butter cookies into spooky mummies [45] with frosting, chocolate, and marshmallow fluff!

Halloween Push Lights

Transform a push light from the dollar store into a spooky light [46].

Creepy Candy Tray

Dollar-store trays come together so simply to create this creepy candy tray [47].

Halloween Raven Wreath

For less than $10, you can transform a wreath frame into a spooky creation [48].

Floating Head in a Jar

With this creepy DIY decoration [49], you can put your own head in a jar!

Glitter Halloween Garland

All you need is Mod Podge and glitter to transform regular pumpkin garland into glitter-tastic decor [50]!

Trick or Treat Lanterns

Upcycle old cans into welcoming adornments for your front step. All you need is a hammer, nails, and a little patience to pull off this DIY [51].

Bat Shoe Clips

These shoe clips [52] are positively batty! Not to mention stylish.

Spooky Votive Candles

You'll love how these mercury glass votives [53] come together with the help of dollar-store votives or repurposed glass jars. And they're easier to make than you think!

Bloody Candles

These dripping-with-blood Halloween candles [54] are so easy and cost basically nothing to make.

Black and White Halloween Mantel

This simple Halloween-themed mantel [55] is even more chic in black and white.

Disco Ball Jack-o'-Lantern

It's time to party with this sparkly disco ball jack-o'-lantern [56]!

Ghost Toast

Halloween [57] food doesn't only come out at night. You can easily transform your daily toast into a spooky, spiced, and sweet indulgence [58]!

Fang Cookies

You can sink your teeth into these Vampire Diaries-themed fang cookies [59].

Marbleized Pumpkins

Use nail polish to create these adorable marbleized pumpkins [60].

Pumpkin and Skeleton Balloons

Here's how to create these spookily easy jack-o'-lantern, ghost, and skeleton balloons [61] for Halloween [62] party decor that packs a big punch.

Bug-Tastic Halloween Soaps

These DIY soaps [63] will make for spooky-clean fun!

Gold Pumpkin Bucket

It doesn't get much easier than spray-painting a pumpkin bucket gold!

Confetti-Dipped Pumpkins

If you have some confetti leftover from another celebration, you can use it to decorate your pumpkins like these DIY pumpkins [64]!

Doughnut Pumpkins

Not in the mood for carving your pumpkin? These doughnut pumpkins [65] are an adorable alternative.

DIY Pun-Kins

These punny pumpkins [66] are a cinch to pull together, not to mention incredibly funny.

Spooky and Glam Balloons

Turn a balloon into a cat by taping on black paper ears, whiskers, and a nose. For the ghost, just stick on googly eyes. Throw in a big confetti filled balloon and black balloon to create a pretty bunch.

Spider Choker

All you need is a fake plastic spider, a hot glue gun, and a ribbon to make this creepy choker. Check out more plastic spider DIYs here [67] !

Mummy Door

Wrap your front door with medical gauze and stick on some big yellow paper eyes for an undead welcome.

Puppy Costume

To achieve this cute puppy look [68], simply create felt cutouts of puppy ears and features. Attach the ears to your headbands, then attach the puppy nose to your own using wardrobe tape.

Glow-in-the-Dark Drinks

Kids will scream over these fun glow-in-the-dark drinks [69]. All you need is a little tonic water!

Skull String Art

We love this skull string art [70] so much, we want to keep it up all year long!

Spooky Terrariums

You can bring empty glass jars back from the dead by turning them into these haunting terrariums [71].

Bat Chandelier

Your light fixture can be easily turned into a spooky bat chandelier [72] with a quick DIY [73]!

Pumpkin Lollipop Holder

This creative lollipop holder [74] can be made with a synthetic foam pumpkin and a treat of your choice.

Bostom Scream Pie

This spooky version of a cake classic [75] will have your guests screaming — with delight!

Wriggling Snake Wreath

Greet your guests with a scare with this slithering snake wreath [76].

Balloon Spiders

These giant balloon spiders [77] will scare unsuspecting trick-or-treaters.


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