60+ of the Most Spooktacular Halloween DIYs

Yes, it IS time to start thinking about the best holiday of the year! Get ready to set the scene for your Halloween 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!

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Sequin Animal Ears
A Bubbly Life

Sequin Animal Ears

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

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Creepy Halloween Apothecary Jars
Mom Spark

Creepy Halloween Apothecary Jars

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

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Succulent Pumpkins
POPSUGAR Photography | Kyle Hartmam

Succulent Pumpkins

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

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Monster Tote
Damask Love

Monster Tote

This stylish monster tote bag DIY is perfect for Halloween and beyond.

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Glitter-Dipped Pumpkins
Glitter Inc.

Glitter-Dipped Pumpkins

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

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Decorated Doughnuts
San Diego Songbird

Decorated Doughnuts

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

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Skull Floral Centerpiece
POPSUGAR Photography | Kyle Hartmam

Skull Floral Centerpiece

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

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Painted "Boo!" Pumpkin
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Painted "Boo!" Pumpkin

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

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Halloween Spell Books
Kelly Ladd

Halloween Spell Books

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

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Mummy Mason Jars
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Mummy Mason Jars

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

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Candy Corn Wine Bottles
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Candy Corn Wine Bottles

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

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Googly Eyes Hard Clutch
Damask Love

Googly Eyes Hard Clutch

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

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Ghoulish Glam Wreath
Addicted 2 DIY

Ghoulish Glam Wreath

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

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Candy Corn Cookies
A Sue Chef

Candy Corn Cookies

These adorable candy corn cookies taste better than the original!

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Pumpkin Wine Cooler
The DIY Playbook

Pumpkin Wine Cooler

Take your Halloween party to the next level with this pumpkin wine cooler.

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Halloween Vase
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Halloween Vase

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

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Skull Cake Plate
A Bubbly Life

Skull Cake Plate

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

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So Sparkly
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

So Sparkly

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

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Cool Colors
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Cool Colors

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

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Skeleton Backdrop
POPSUGAR Photography | Kyle Hartmam

Skeleton Backdrop

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

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Spooky Fence Candy Holder
Damask Love

Spooky Fence Candy Holder

Stash your sweets in this spooky fence candy holder.

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Candy Corn Party Hats
Love the Day by Lindi Haws

Candy Corn Party Hats

No Halloween party is complete without festive toppers like these funcandy corn party hats!

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Melted Crayon Pumpkin
Mom Spark

Melted Crayon Pumpkin

Give your Halloween decor a colorful punch with this melted crayon pumpkin DIY.

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Candy Trick-or-Treat Bags
Damask Love

Candy Trick-or-Treat Bags

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

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Boo Sign
The Crafted Sparrow

Boo Sign

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

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Golden Thumbtack Pumpkin
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Golden Thumbtack Pumpkin

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

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Mummy Cookie Pops
Bakers Royale

Mummy Cookie Pops

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

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Halloween Push Lights
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Halloween Push Lights

Transform a push light from the dollar store into a spooky light.

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Creepy Candy Tray
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Creepy Candy Tray

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

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Halloween Raven Wreath
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Halloween Raven Wreath

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

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Floating Head in a Jar
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Floating Head in a Jar

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

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Glitter Halloween Garland
A Bubbly Life

Glitter Halloween Garland

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

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Trick or Treat Lanterns
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

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.

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Bat Shoe Clips
Damask Love

Bat Shoe Clips

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

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Spooky Votive Candles
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Spooky Votive Candles

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

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Bloody Candles
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Bloody Candles

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

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Black and White Halloween Mantel
The Crafted Sparrow

Black and White Halloween Mantel

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

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Disco Ball Jack-o'-Lantern
A Bubbly Life

Disco Ball Jack-o'-Lantern

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

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Ghost Toast
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Ghost Toast

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

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Marbleized Pumpkins
A Bubbly Life

Marbleized Pumpkins

Use nail polish to create these adorable marbleized pumpkins.

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Pumpkin and Skeleton Balloons
POPSUGAR Photography | Kyle Hartmam

Pumpkin and Skeleton Balloons

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

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Bug-Tastic Halloween Soaps
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Bug-Tastic Halloween Soaps

These DIY soaps will make for spooky-clean fun!

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Gold Pumpkin Bucket
A Bubbly Life

Gold Pumpkin Bucket

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

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Confetti-Dipped Pumpkins
Studio DIY

Confetti-Dipped Pumpkins

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

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Doughnut Pumpkins
Studio DIY

Doughnut Pumpkins

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

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Spooky and Glam Balloons
POPSUGAR Photography | Sheila Gim

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.

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Spider Choker
POPSUGAR Photography | Sheila Gim

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 !

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Mummy Door
POPSUGAR Photography | Sheila Gim

Mummy Door

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

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Puppy Costume
POPSUGAR Photography | Sheila Gim

Puppy Costume

To achieve this cute puppy look, 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.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Drinks

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

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Skull String Art

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

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Bat Chandelier

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

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Pumpkin Lollipop Holder
Martha Stewart Living October 2001 | Wendell T. Webber

Pumpkin Lollipop Holder

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

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Bostom Scream Pie
Martha Stewart Living October 2008 | Christopher Baker

Bostom Scream Pie

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

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Wriggling Snake Wreath
Martha Stewart Living October 2010 | Johnny Miller

Wriggling Snake Wreath

Greet your guests with a scare with this slithering snake wreath.

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Balloon Spiders
Martha Stewart Living Special Issues Halloween 2009 | Alison Gootee

Balloon Spiders

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

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