DIY Halloween Decorations are fun and frugal to make. We have 30 Halloween DIY decoration ideas that will make your home festive.

Check out these DIY Halloween decoration ideas. 25+ ideas that are creative but won't break the bank. Your house will be so festive! These decoration ideas are cheap to make and get for indoor or outside.  You’ll love these fun decoration ideas for Halloween! #onecrazymom #halloweendecorations #DIYdecorations

We all want to be the spookiest house on the block, but we don’t want to bust our budget trying. You can decorate your house without spending a lot of money with these DIY Halloween decorations for families on a budget.

Get the kids involved and everyone can have fun creating these. They are perfect decorations for a Halloween Party on a Budget. I also make Easy Halloween Treats for Kids.

Why We Love These Decorations

There isn’t any need to buy expensive store-bought decorations. Get creative and utilize things around the house or at thrift stores. Make these easy DIY projects for cheap and get ready for trick or treaters.

The easiest way to decorate inexpensively is to shop your house first. Take inventory of what you already have. You likely have supplies or items that can be used for these projects.

Plus, I think the homemade ones are much cooler anyway. From Halloween crafts and candle holders to plastic spiders and more, the ideas are endless.

1. Glow in the Dark Pumpkins

Kids will love helping with this glow in the dark pumpkin project. Choose from several different colors and create a cool theme. From the top of the pumpkin to the bottom, these pumpkins are glowing.

Glow in The Dark Pumpkins
This craft is great for kids to do and you will watch the amazement on their face when you put them under or near a black light!
Glow in The Dark Pumpkins

2. Halloween Glow Stick Balloons

Use glowsticks and balloons for frugal and fun way to decorate for Halloween. Purchase a few dollar store items and you are set. Use an assortment of orange, blue and purple balloons.

Halloween Glow Stick Craft
Kids just love playing with glow sticks, and they are extra fun on Halloween. Check out these cool glow stick crafts for some Halloween fun after dark!
Halloween Glow Stick Craft

3. Creepy House Luminaries

Make these Creepy Haunted House Luminaries with black felt and decorate your house for Halloween frugally. The insides light up for a cool focal point.

Creepy House Luminaries
This frugal DIY is so much fun and easy to make Creepy House Luminaries.
Creepy House Luminaries

4. DIY Potion Bottles

Re-purpose your used wine bottles into Halloween Potion Bottle décor in no time.

DIY Halloween Potion Bottle
Save your old bottles and transform them into Halloween decor.
DIY Halloween Potion Bottle

5. How to Make a Spider for Halloween

This is SO easy to make and costs less than $1! Learn how to make a spider in minutes.

How to Make a Spider for Halloween
It's so easy to learn How to Make a Spider. If you are looking for frugal Halloween decorations, you are going to love our Homemade Large Spider Decoration.
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6. DIY Paper Lanterns

Do you have a Cricut machine? Make these cute DIY Halloween Paper Lanterns.

Halloween Lanterns
Once made, you have spooky but oh, so pretty decorations that are perfect for your mantel, your dinner table, or your bookshelf.
Halloween Lanterns

7. DIY Halloween Candles

Transfer pictures with tissue paper to make Halloween candles. It is easy but the results look custom.

Halloween Candles
DIY Printed Halloween Candles- spooky chic decor that’s fun to make!
Halloween Candles

8. Spooky Halloween Village

I love how they made this spooky Halloween village by simply spray-painting houses and figurines. Everything is from the dollar store. Simple and creative!

Halloween Village
Halloween decorations don't have to be expensive, and this village is super easy to make.

9. Magnetic Spiders

Make this creepy crawly Halloween décor in no time. Magnetic spiders on the door look so festive for Halloween.

Magnetic Spiders
Decorate the door and more with these spooky spiders.
Magnetic Spiders

10. Paper Lantern Spiders

Dye a paper lantern black and follow this great idea to make a creepy spider.

Paper Lantern Spider
Everyone will get a kick out of this dyed paper lantern spider. 
Paper Lantern Spider

11. Ghost Garland

Recycle your K Cups into Ghost Garland by day and Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins at night. It is so festive.

Halloween Garland
Repurpose k-cups into Halloween Garland for an inexpensive idea.
Halloween Garland

12. Halloween Lanterns

Make these whimsical Halloween Lanterns that are easy to make and sure to impress your Halloween party guests.

Halloween Lanterns
Choose from several different designs to make your favorite lanterns.
Halloween Lanterns

13. Plastic Pumpkin Decoration

This is such a cheap and fun way to decorate your front yard or front door for Halloween! If you want to do without the solar lights, you could also fill the pumpkins with flowers and tie a strip of ribbon using a hot-glue gun.

Plastic Pumpkin Decorations
Use plastic pumpkins to make these spooky planters for the perfect decor for Halloween.
Plastic Pumpkin Decorations

14. Masking Tape Hand Prop

Make this spooky mummy hand out of masking tape! This is so inexpensive but leaves a big impact.

Spooky Hands
This DIY is so easy, and you end up with creepy, glowing mummy hands reaching from the ground.
Spooky Hands

15. Medusa Head

Check out these three different ways to add a DIY Medusa Head to your Halloween décor. It’s a fun vase.

Medusa Head Planter
Embrace your green thumb this October with a green head.
Medusa Head Planter

16. Trash Bag Halloween Decor

It doesn’t get any easier than this. Make this awesome spider web decor using a black trash bag.

Trash Bag Decorations
Transform a trash bag into cheap but festive Halloween decorations.
Trash Bag Decorations

17. Floating Ghost

This Floating Cheesecloth Ghost is perfect to make for Halloween. It is effortless to create.

Floating Ghost
This project is so easy and inexpensive for a festive floating ghost.
Floating Ghost

18. Floating Witch Hat Luminary

Make this magical Halloween decor and your porch will be the talk of the town.

Floating Witch Hats
They even light up, making them a fun and only slightly eerie Halloween decorating idea
Floating Witch Hats

19. Hanging Ghosts

Make these hanging ghosts for a fraction of the cost of what stores are selling them for. It’s easy to make in minutes.

Hanging Ghosts
Here's a Pottery Barn knock-off that makes the perfect not-so-spooky Halloween decor for your front porch!
Hanging Ghosts

20. Bat Decoration

Make this fun bat decoration with black construction paper. So simple and kids would love helping with this, too!

Paper Bats
If you like fun and cute decor instead of spooky, give these easy DIY a try.
Paper Bats

21. Tin Can Luminaries

These luminaries look really great at night and can be used year after year.

Tin Can Luminaries
Repurpose cans into these Halloween luminaries.
Tin Can Luminaries

22. Pool Noodle Candles

Learn how to make spooky candle using pool noodles. This is so creative, and you likely already have the supplies needed.

Spooky Halloween Candles
Learn how to use pool noodles to make spooky candles for Halloween.
Spooky Halloween Candles

23. Ghost Candles

These DIY Ghost Candles are quick and easy to put together. The kids can help make these spooky candles.

DIY Ghost Candles
Looking for cool, simple and cheap DIY Halloween decorations? These DIY ghost candles are such an easy project.
DIY Ghost Candles

24. Halloween Skull Wreath

Grab a few skulls from the dollar store and make this easy wreath. Your door will be super festive for Halloween. You can easily reuse this year after year.

Skull Wreath
This Halloween Skull Wreath is super easy and inexpensive to make.
Skull Wreath

25. Window Silhouettes

Crepe paper and more can turn a simple window into a spooky scene. These silhouettes for Halloween are so creative.

Window Silhouette
Decorating windows with silhouettes is a spooky way to welcome your guests on Halloween.
Window Silhouette

26. Cardboard Tombstones

Turn simple sheets of cardboard into tombstones. These decorations are very simple to make and frugal. Get creative and start crafting.

DIY Halloween Tombstones
Transform your front yard into a haunted Halloween graveyard with these easy three-dimensional cardboard tombstone decorations.
DIY Halloween Tombstones

27. Dollar Store Pumpkin

Use spray paint to turn cheap plastic pumpkins into festive decorations. This is a great idea for Fall as well. This DIY is for gold, but you can also use black spray paint.

Spray Painted Pumpkins
Painting pumpkins with spray paint is a really fun DIY Halloween decor project that will give those Dollar Tree pumpkins a shimmery makeover without breaking the bank!
Spray Painted Pumpkins

28. Eyeball Lantern

This project only requires a few supplies and it’s simple to make. It looks spooky and gives the atmosphere a nice glow.

Eyeball Lantern
This Halloween Eyeball Lantern craft is creepy and cool looking. You only need 7 supplies and it’s made with dollar store supplies.
Eyeball Lantern

29. Hanging Foam Bats

Jazz up plain trees or anything you like with this hanging bats. They are light and easy to make with foam. Hang a few from trees to provide the perfect setting in the yard.

Hanging Foam Bats
Kids will love this quick and easy Halloween craft, perfect for adding a spooky touch to your front yard.
Hanging Foam Bats

30. DIY Halloween Cake Stand

This clever idea makes the perfect DIY for treats at the Halloween party. Everything needed for the cake stand is dollar store supplies. Top the stand with candy, cookies or anything you like.

Halloween Cake Stand
From cake and candy to other Halloween treats, this fun stand is perfect for the season.
Halloween Cake Stand

More Fun Ideas for Halloween

Give these homemade Halloween decorations a try. They are so fun and easy too. Don’t forget to leave a comment so we know what you plan to make.

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  1. Sharon says:

    So many fun & easy ideas for Halloween! Thanks for pulling these all together, and for including the Black Roses & Eyeball Lollipop Bouquet from CraftsnCoffee.com. Happy fall!

  2. An says:

    Love the ideas, Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

    1. carrie says:

      You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy the ideas!