30+ Haunting DIY Halloween Decorations You Can Make Today! (2024)

Make this spooky eyeball light to keep away the Halloween night. A really easy do it yourself project that requires no tools. You only need a little creativity and some ping pong balls!

Spiders always freak me out so they are the most frightening choice as the foundation for this super simple DIY project that kids can do.

Boo! Create a town of mini haunted houses with some simple supplies like black and white paint. I am thinking of the Christmas village...only Halloween-style!

This project is a fun one to do with your kids. Create a night light jack-o-lantern from the contents of your recycling bin, glue, and some colored tissue paper! The only drawback was that my kids used it WAY past Halloween...and Christmas...and Valentines Day...! It actually became a permanent fixture next to their bed on a night table.

Very little "DIY" exists in this DIY project! With a few simple supplies you can fashion mummy pumpkins of all sizes that can be home and porch decor that will elicit a smile.

I found myself picking up tons of those cute little pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, grocery store and home store. I couldn't help myself! They are so cute! But what in the world can you do with them at home? Check out this idea that is a fun home decor.

Home decor takes on a monster flair with these fun (and frighteningly cute) homemade frames that pair perfectly with your family photos. Simplistically Living guides us through the easy craft tutorial. By the way, these would make the cutest spontaneous Halloween-themed gift.

Creepy and cute! I love this idea so much!

This adorable kids Halloween craft makes a fun door decor. Make a Halloween wreath out of paper plates. <--hey! I have some of those already. I love how I Heart Arts N Crafts walks us through this simple Halloween decor idea that would be perfect for a classroom craft, after-school activity or family night fun!

Grab everyone in the family/class/school and start making this the most massive Halloween DIY project! Think of lining the entire hall with this ghoulish handprint banner by Crafts by Amanda.

Simple and fun enough that the kids will want to help, follow the step-by-step instructions from For What Its Worth to make these glowing orange lights with skulls and other Halloween themes.

If you have/know someone with a baby then you know how many baby food jars are available to upcycle! This is the cutest idea. Follow the DIY tutorial from While He Was Napping to create Frankenstein, Ghost or Jack-o-Lantern. I think I might need all three!

Sparkly Halloween decorations are created from salt dough with this traditional Halloween kids craft from KC Adventures. Follow the simple instructions for an afternoon of creation and then decoration.

Oh the cuteness! Choose whether to transform a jar into a monster or a pumpkin (or do both). Fantastic Fun and Learning provides simple instructions on how to build these adorable Halloween decor items.

These ghosts are filmy, flighty and flow-y! Use them indoors or out. While He Was Napping walks through the steps to create this super simple decor that is super inexpensive and quick to create.

Based on the traditional paper doll garland, this mummy garland will be fun for the kids to decorate and then hang. Follow the steps on KC Adventures to transform simple craft supplies into Halloween decorations.

No self-respecting Halloween party table would be complete without a fun DIY centerpiece. I love that this one lights up and is full of color and whimsy. Follow the DIY instructions from Sunshine and Hurricanes to fashion this fantastic decor.

Simple craft supplies are transformed into window decor that can be customized for any home. Diva of DIY shows the easy steps to making your own homemade window clings using fabric paint. I couldn't bear to remove mine last year...shhhhhh!

Grab your toddler and use her foot for one of the necessary supplies in this DIY window cling project! I love the idea of saving that footprint forever as part of your regular Halloween decor. I Heart Arts N Crafts shares an easy tutorial that you can complete even with a toddler!

Frighteningly Festive? Some Halloween decor is so cute it really isn't scary. This felt garland took inspiration from paper chains and is a colorful addition to any Halloween decor. Mosswood Connections has all the helpful steps to complete.

We love this twist on the tale, The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything(affiliate). This is a great kids Halloween story book and this is a fun corresponding decor. Follow the directions provided by Off the Shelf.

You can find these fun glow-in-the-dark Halloween window decor online and at home & craft stores, but they are surprisingly easy to make! Follow the simple step-by-step instructions by Science Kiddo.

I love how Polka Dot Chair describes this adorable Halloween decoration idea, "Add a bit of whimsy to your Halloween Porch decorations this year with theseFloating Witch Hat luminaries!They even light up, making them a fun and only slightly eerie Halloween decorating idea." Follow the directions to create these spooky masterpieces for your yard or porch.

I love all these ideas for simple and kid-friendly Halloween decorations that kids can also help make. Mama in the Now shares her favorites and we have to agree!

A cuter Halloween wreath for your front door? Nevermore. This inspired Raven wreath is created from a paper bag. So grab your recycling bin, Crafty Journal's simple DIY instructions and your sense of crafting adventure.

Bats! Bats! Bats! They will be flying all around your light at Halloween this year with a fun (& easy DIY project) from While He Was Napping. You can follow the step by step directions to make this for your Halloween decor.

Inspired by pumpkin patches and traditional kids crafts, the Pumpkin Garland is a classic DIY project you won't want to skip this Halloween. Use the directions provided by Doodles and Jots to decorate anywhere that needs a little Halloween magic.

You will need an empty gallon of milk, white plastic bag, a Sharpie pen and a piece of string for this simple ghost craft from Crafty Journal. Fill the trees in your yard

This witch craft (get it?) is not the easiest project on our list of homemade Halloween decor, but it is one of my favorites! If you are willing to put in a little effort, these DIY wicked witch legs from Grillo Designs are sure to bring a smile. A bonus is the recipe for make-it-yourself mod podge.

If you are looking for simple, easy to make, inexpensive and above all, not scary then this group of ideas from Caseperlatesta has you covered for DIY Halloween decorations. My favorite are the easy tissue paper ghosts. In a matter of minutes, you can have an entire room of child-friendly party decor.

Transform black paper, colored tissue paper and clear contact paper with scissors and a pencil into these adorable stained glass pumpkin Halloween decorations. I can't wait to see the colorful decor hanging in our windows. Mosswood Connections shares this DIY stained glass tutorial that she did with her second grader as a art project.

Spiders are frightening and the perfect addition to any Halloween decor. What I love about this simple Halloween craft that kids will love helping out with is that it takes some of the best Dollar Store finds and creates a quick paper plate based wreath. Oh, and I learned about Creepy Cloth...it is all quite colorful and fun from Crafty Journal.

These adorable DIY ghosts are easy kids Halloween crafts, yet tough enough to be outdoor Halloween decorations because they are made of recycled material. Grab the white and black paint, some old CDs, twine and the kids. Danya Banya will show us how to create the spooky outside decor!