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Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, you love the thrill of decorating your home without spending a fortune. The best part? You don’t need to be a crafting pro or spend all day making these decorations. I’ve put together 15 spooky DIY Halloween decorations that you can make in under an hour—perfect for last-minute Halloween vibes! 🎃👻
1. Floating Ghosts
These classic floating ghosts are easy and adorable. Grab some white fabric or cheesecloth and styrofoam balls for the heads. Tie the fabric around the ball, draw spooky eyes, and hang them with fishing line.
- Supplies you need: Cheesecloth, Styrofoam Balls
- Time: 10-15 minutes
2. Creepy Mason Jar Lanterns
Turn ordinary mason jars into glowing horror! Paint jars with frosted glass spray, add fake spider stickers, and place a tea light inside. These are perfect for porches or windows.
- Supplies you need: Mason Jars, Frosted Glass Spray, LED Tea Lights
- Time: 15-20 minutes
3. Spooky Hanging Bats
Cut bat shapes from black cardstock and hang them from the ceiling using fishing line. You can even make them “fly” by using clear tape at different heights.
- Supplies you need: Black Cardstock, Fishing Line
- Time: 15 minutes
4. Witch Hat Luminaries
Turn black party hats into glowing luminaries! Add some fake cobwebs and glow sticks inside for a creepy yet magical effect.
- Supplies you need: Black Party Hats, Glow Sticks, Fake Spider Web
- Time: 10 minutes
5. Mummy Candles
Wrap white gauze around battery-operated candles and glue on googly eyes for an instant mummy vibe. They’re safe and spooky!
- Supplies you need: White Gauze, Battery Candles, Googly Eyes
- Time: 5-10 minutes
6. Spider Web Table Runner
Use black lace or fabric and stretch it across your table for a creepy spider-web effect. Add plastic spiders for the ultimate eerie touch.
- Supplies you need: Black Lace Fabric, Plastic Spiders
- Time: 10 minutes
7. Glow-in-the-Dark Jars
Paint mason jars with glow-in-the-dark paint and leave them outside or on shelves. They look amazing when the lights go out!
- Supplies you need: Glow-in-the-Dark Paint
- Time: 15 minutes
8. Paper Plate Spiders
Cut a paper plate into a spider shape and attach pipe cleaner legs. Hang them from windows or walls!
- Supplies you need: Paper Plates, Pipe Cleaners
- Time: 10 minutes
9. Haunted Mirror
Turn any mirror into a haunted mirror using frosted glass spray and Halloween decals. It’s eerie but chic.
- Supplies you need: Halloween Decals, Frosted Glass Spray
- Time: 15 minutes
10. Ghostly Wall Art
Use black and white cardstock to make spooky silhouettes of witches, ghosts, or haunted houses. Frame them for instant wall decor.
- Supplies you need: Black & White Cardstock
- Time: 20 minutes
11. Candy Corn Garland
String together candy corn or use felt pieces shaped like candy corn for a colorful garland. Perfect for doorways or mantels!
- Supplies you need: Candy Corn, Twine
- Time: 15 minutes
12. Pumpkin Candle Holders
Cut small pumpkins in half, scoop out the insides, and place tea lights inside. Instant pumpkin magic!
- Supplies you need: Mini Pumpkins
- Time: 15 minutes
13. Spooky Photo Frames
Turn old photo frames into spooky decor by adding fake cobwebs, spiders, or Halloween-themed prints. Hang them around your house!
- Supplies you need: Photo Frames
- Time: 20 minutes
14. Eyeball Votives
Glue plastic eyeballs onto candle holders or small jars for a creepy, “someone’s watching you” vibe. Perfect for Halloween night scares.
- Supplies you need: Plastic Eyeballs
- Time: 10 minutes
15. Glow Stick Potion Bottles
Fill old glass bottles with water and add glow sticks for glowing potion bottles. Add labels like “Witch’s Brew” or “Vampire Blood” for effect.
- Supplies you need: Glass Bottles, Glow Sticks
- Time: 10 minutes
Final Thoughts
Halloween doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With these 15 DIY Halloween decorations, you can transform your home into a spooky wonderland in under an hour. Whether it’s floating ghosts, creepy mason jars, or glowing potion bottles, there’s something here for every last-minute decorator.
