Halloween Decorating Ideas

Can you believe that it’s less than two weeks until the little ghouls and goblins show up at the front door saying “Trick or Treat?” There is still plenty of time to get your home in its finest spooky glory. Need some ideas – we’ve found a few from our Pinterest account.

 

Spider Pumpkins

What a cute idea! Take small or mini pumpkins, add pipe cleaners for legs and then scoop out room for a tealight candle. #Halloween #DIY
What a cute idea! Take small or mini pumpkins, add pipe cleaners for legs and then scoop out room for a tealight candle. #Halloween #DIY

You know the great mini pumpkins that are usually 2 for $1 at the supermarket? Well scoop some up, get your glue gun out and turn them into these adorable tea light candle holders. Just remember our candle safety tips.

Toilet Paper Roll Bats

Great green project to do with little kids. These toilet paper roll bats are super cute for Halloween #DIY #Crafts
Great green project to do with little kids. These toilet paper roll bats are super cute for Halloween #DIY #Crafts

What a great project to do with the tiny humans – and its a green project cause you’re recycling. Take toilet paper rolls – or you can cut down paper towel roll or wrapping paper tube – and following the super easy instructions create these fun bats.

Halloween Mason Jar Luminaries

Super Cute for Halloween - these mason jar luminaries will delight for many spooky years
Super Cute for Halloween – these mason jar luminaries will delight for many spooky years

There seems to be an endless amount of jar craft projects that run through Pinterest faster than a mom looking for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in the trick-or-treat bag – this is a no judgement blog. These are super cute and, unlike the previously picked projects, should last for a few Halloweens.  The mummy jar is a personal favorite.

Hanging Ghosts

These are easy - cheese cloth and spray starch help create a whole gang of ghosts.
These are easy – cheese cloth and spray starch help create a whole gang of ghosts.

Spooky indeed – these ghosts are a great addition to your Halloween decor.

Silhouettes on the Windows

Using black card board - hese are fun for houses to use light to spook trick-or-treaters
Using black card board – these are fun for houses to use light to spook trick-or-treaters

A great way to customize your Halloween decor but not break the bank. Black poster board is inexpensive and can be found almost anywhere. Cut out the shapes you want and bingo – cute windows.