Decorating for the holidays adds up quickly, so you may be tempted to skip out on Halloween in favor of buying all the string lights, garlands, and Santa-themed everything for Christmas. But hold up, because getting your spook on doesn't have to cost a ton. We've rounded up some DIY decorating ideas that are so easy, a ghoul could do them. Plus, get more great Halloween crafts!
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Danielle Occhiogrosso
Hang A Banner
Skip the traditional orange decor in lieu of another hue (millennial pink, obvs) and the result is insanely chic. Round out the fireplace with a DIY pennant spelling out "Happy Halloween"—or another message from beyond the grave.
Fill an apothecary jar with bright orange leaves—or if you're really feeling generous, Halloween candy!
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Brian Woodcock
Add Shadows
Start your party decorations at your entry way. Thanks to glue dots, eerie silhouettes can greet guests when they first walk in.
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James Baigrie
Fill Up The Hearth
Who says jack-o-lanterns are only for the porch?! Group plain and painted pumpkins in the fireplace for a festive living room display.
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Matthew Benson
Recycle Picture Frames
Fall foliage looks much sleeker on your door than it does scattered across the lawn. This wreath's changes up an otherwise traditional fall decoration.
There's a secret to this squash centerpiece: Hollow out the gourd, then hide a water-filled vase inside for long-lasting blooms. Stud mini pumpkins with brass tacks for an extra pop.
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Michael Partenio
Light Up Your Porch
Pave the way for trick-or-treaters with a set of planters modeled after the falling leaves. Follow the free template for idiot-proof carving.
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Kate Mathis
Brew Some Potions
Vintage apothecary bottles serve double-duty as vases for dried blooms.
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Erin Phraner
Weave A Spider's Web
Wrap up your own Halloween wreath with black yarn and add some creepy creatures for extra spook.
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Between Naps On the Porch
Make Bats Fly
This is the super easy way to keep your frenemies out of your house without looking like a witch with a B.
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Handmade Mood
Stack Odds and Ends
Draw the eye up on your fireplace mantel by decorating with themed objects, like broomsticks and witches hats.
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Joyful Scribblings
Hang Jack-O-Lanterns
Play a trick on your guest's eyes by dangling from a .
