5 Fun Halloween DIY Projects for Home Decorations with the Kids

Posted on Sep 08, 2024



Halloween is the perfect time to get crafty and turn your home into a spooky wonderland! Whether you're hosting a party or just love getting into the spirit, DIY Halloween decorations add a personal touch and are fun to make. Here are five simple and creative Halloween projects you can make at home to impress your guests and trick-or-treaters.

1. Spooky Ghost Lanterns

These glowing ghost lanterns are perfect for lining your walkway or decorating your front porch. They're easy to make and can be reused for years.Materials Needed:
  • Empty mason jars or glass jars
  • White tissue paper or gauze
  • Black construction paper (for eyes and mouth)
  • Mod Podge or white glue
  • LED tea lights or string lights
How to Make:
  1. Clean and dry the glass jars.
  2. Cut white tissue paper or gauze into strips.
  3. Apply a layer of Mod Podge or white glue to the outside of the jar.
  4. Wrap the tissue paper strips around the jar, layering them to create a ghostly effect.
  5. Cut out spooky eyes and mouths from black construction paper and glue them onto the jar.
  6. Once dry, place an LED tea light inside the jar or wrap the jar in string lights to create a glowing ghost lantern.

2. DIY Halloween Wreath

A Halloween wreath adds a festive touch to your front door. This project uses basic craft materials but makes a big impact.Materials Needed:
  • Foam, straw, grapevine wire wreath base
  • Black, orange, and purple ribbons or tulle
  • Plastic spiders, bats, crows or skeletons
  • Autumn flowers, leaves, berries and other Autumn accessories
  • Hot glue gun
  • Optional: mini pumpkins, faux flowers
How to Make:
  1. Wrap the wreath base in black, orange, or purple ribbons or tulle.
  2. Secure the ribbons with hot glue, making sure they cover the base completely.
  3. Use hot glue to attach plastic spiders, bats, or skeletons around the wreath.
  4. For extra flair, add mini pumpkins or faux flowers in Halloween colors.
  5. Hang the wreath on your door using a hook or ribbon.

3. Mummified Candle Holders

Turn plain glass candle holders into spooky mummies with this simple craft.Materials Needed:
  • Glass candle holders or small jars
  • White medical gauze or bandages
  • Googly eyes
  • Hot glue gun
  • Candles or LED tea lights
How to Make:
  1. Wrap the gauze or bandages around the glass candle holder, leaving space for the "eyes."
  2. Secure the gauze with hot glue as you go, making sure the jar is mostly covered.
  3. Attach two googly eyes to the exposed area with hot glue.
  4. Place a candle or LED tea light inside to create an eerie, flickering mummy effect.

4. Creepy Crawly Spider Web Wall Art

Create a giant spider web display for your wall using yarn and plastic spiders. This project is quick and makes a big statement.Materials Needed:
  • White or black yarn
  • Plastic spiders
  • Command hooks or push pins
  • Scissors
How to Make:
  1. Decide where you want to create your spider web on a wall or door.
  2. Attach Command hooks or push pins in a circle pattern, leaving space between each one.
  3. Starting at one hook, stretch the yarn across the hooks in different directions to form the web's base. Tie knots at each hook to secure the yarn.
  4. After you've created the main web lines, use shorter pieces of yarn to weave the circular parts of the web, looping them around the base strands.
  5. Attach plastic spiders to the web for a finishing touch. You can also use glow-in-the-dark spiders for extra creepiness at night.

5. Pumpkin Balloon Ghosts

These pumpkin balloon ghosts are perfect for a kid-friendly Halloween decoration. They’re fun, easy to make, and great for indoor or outdoor decor.Materials Needed:
  • White balloons
  • Black sharpie or black construction paper
  • String or yarn
  • White tissue paper or lightweight fabric
  • Tape
How to Make:
  1. Inflate the white balloons and tie them off with string or yarn.
  2. Draw a spooky face on the balloon using a black sharpie or cut out face shapes from black construction paper and tape them onto the balloon.
  3. Drape the white tissue paper or fabric over the balloon, creating a ghostly body that flows beneath the balloon.
  4. Tie the tissue paper at the base of the balloon using the same string that ties off the balloon, leaving some fabric to dangle.
  5. Hang your pumpkin balloon ghosts from the ceiling, porch, or trees to create a floating ghost effect.

Conclusion

These five Halloween DIY decorations are easy to make, affordable, and fun for the whole family! They’ll transform your home into a spooky and inviting Halloween wonderland that everyone will love. Get creative, mix up the designs, and add your personal touch to each project!
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