• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
If Only April
  • MEET APRIL
  • DIY PROJECTS
    • Kids projects
    • DIY furniture
    • Design plans
    • DIY holiday projects
    • Macrame
    • Transformations
    • Woodworking
  • VIDEOS
  • CONTACT
  • SHOP
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • MEET APRIL
  • DIY PROJECTS
    • Kids projects
    • DIY furniture
    • Design plans
    • DIY holiday projects
    • Macrame
    • Transformations
    • Woodworking
  • VIDEOS
  • CONTACT
  • SHOP
Γ—

Last-minute scary and easy DIY Halloween decor

Please note, that some of the links below are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support this way.

FacebookPinPrintEmail

It was the 22nd of October, we just got back from our two-week vacation. We decided to throw an impromptu Halloween party a few days after and I found myself in the situation where the house was not even a tiny bit decorated for the occasion. I had a chance to stop buy at a Dollar store that day and after spending $10. I was very optimistic that something cool will come out of it! DIY Halloween decor saved the day. They are all easy, quick, and cheap and you can probably make it from things you already have. As a super nice person, I'm going to share with you what crafts I did and how long it took me. They are so easy to make that with some help you can finish it in a couple of hours and be ready to celebrate the spooky holiday in style!

DIY Halloween crafts from recycled materials

diy halloween decor

Paper bats

The oldie but a goodie. All you need is black paper + scissors. Fold your paper in half, cut a pattern, and cut as many bats as you can! Put them on the wall with double tape.

Ghosts from napkins

It couldn't be easier. Cut your napkin in half. Make a ball for the head out of one. Use a thread to fix the head. Paint a face. Put them separately on a stick or together as a garland.

diy halloween decor

Ghosts from trash bags on your lawn

I just love the creepy dance they are making. For the head simply use the ball made out of paper towels, no need to spend $3 on a foam ball.

Spiders from fluffy pipe cleaners

Fold a pipe cleaner into 3 parts, cut them. Put together and make a knot in the middle. Spread the legs like a spider. If you'd like to see how I painted pumpkins and what lessons I've learned from it, you can find it here.

Creepy pumpkins with spiders

All you need are a pumpkin and a bunch of spiders. You can use spiders that you made out of pipe cleaners.

Floating candles from paper towel tubes

Put some hot glue on the paper towel tube, making a "melted wax" effect. Cut a circle, glue it on the top and add a LED candle. Attach with the thread and clear hooks to the ceiling. I think it definitely looks more impressive in real life ;D


Bleeding candles

Get a pack of white candles and red candles from Dollar Store. Simply drip red over white and BOO!


Spooky jars 

I didn't have milk jars but had clear ones from water instead. It still works perfectly fine! Just draw spooky faces, put them in a line, cut the holes on the sides and connect with a string of a Christmas light. Boo!

Trash bag spider web

I tried to make it and failed miserably. But Lilly has such a wonderful tutorial on how to make this spider web. I'll try again next year.

Bodybag

Fill your trash bags with garbage and form the shape of the body. Use a water jar for the head. Throw it in the bushes next to your entryway. Don't forget to remove it after Halloween πŸ˜€

Bottles with creepy labels

I downloaded my labels from here. I used bottles from Kombucha, but you can also make them for wine bottles.

Mice silhouette

They are super easy to cut out with this PDF Template from Martha Stewart. Place them on the stairs along with Dollar store rat toys. Can you spot the toys? πŸ˜‰

What are your last-minute DIY ideas for Halloween?

You can also watch me make all of the mentioned decorations on my YouTube HERE

If you like the video, make sure to subscribe πŸ˜‰

I hope you enjoyed these easy DIY Halloween crafts! If you like it, follow me on Instagram @ifonlyapril. I try to post in stories my progress with all the projects.

Watch NEW Halloween decor inspiration from 2021.

Also, don't forget to follow me on Pinterest, where I create inspiration boards for my next projects.

xoxo,

April

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Print
« CARDBOARD TRAIN FOR TOYS
DIY RUSTIC STOCKINGS HOLDER TUTORIAL »
FacebookPinPrintEmail

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm April! I love woodworking and making things! I hope you will stay for a while and get inspired to make something!

More about me β†’

Popular

  • Step-by-step tutorial on how to reupholster a chair
  • The progress of the library room
  • How to make a stretcher for painting the easy way
  • Our design plan for a cozy entertainment drawing room

ifonlyapril

DIY Lifestyle Mom | πŸ“CT
We all love beautiful "before" and "after" room tr We all love beautiful "before" and "after" room transformations. But truth is... there is a lot of "work in progress" in between 😁 #diyroommakeover #diy #roomtransformation
Haha so here is a thing... I'm not sure how often Haha so here is a thing... I'm not sure how often you wash your hair, but I do it every 4-5 days. And my entire schedule depends on a "hair day"🀣

I'd never do a workout or a messy project if I just did my hair that morning😁 

Making videos every day with fresh hair is quite hard lol 

Now I'm trying out a new thing... I make "lifestyle", nice reels on my hair day and leave all messy projects for "not a hair day" πŸ™ˆπŸ˜

Can you relate? Or am I the only one?😁
Would you ever do a workout or a messy project if you just did your hair in the morning? πŸ˜… 
#dayhairdontcare #dontmesswithmyhair
Haha New Yorkers has seen it all πŸ˜… so who cares Haha New Yorkers has seen it all πŸ˜… so who cares🀣 #hairstyles #hairstylegoeswrong #funny #lifemoments
Just something about me 😊 #aboutme #ifonlyapril Just something about me 😊 #aboutme #ifonlyapril
Nothing can beat a quick easy and DIY on the budge Nothing can beat a quick easy and DIY on the budget. And this one is exactly that! Watch a full video on YouTube tomorrow! #diyyoutuber #upholstery #diyupholstery #ifonlyapril_diy
Haha I just want to thank me! If I won't do it, no Haha I just want to thank me! If I won't do it, nobody willπŸ˜… #travel #nepaltravel #takemeback
Yep! Can you tell me where time goes? Along with m Yep! Can you tell me where time goes? Along with motivation?😁 do you have the same problem? #reelsvideo #reelstruggle #ifonlyapril
Obsessed with my moody πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ library with a Obsessed with my moody πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ library with a lounge vibes! #diyrenovation #diyhomedecor #diylibrary #moodydarkroom
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Disclaimer

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact
  • Media Kit

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright Β© IfOnlyApril 2023

Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

Email sent!