Halloween is upon us so, if you haven’t already, it’s time to bust out your plastic pumpkins and gauzy goblins. But wait! There’s definitely more to this spooky season than pumpkins and ghosts. We’ve collected 13 unique and fun Halloween decoration ideas that are low on cost but high on the cute factor!
1) This is the craft that my family has been working on for the last 2 YEARS. The idea itself is great (and super cheap to boot!) but we seem to have a problem with remembering to ‘ready’ the glow sticks prior to heading out to trick-or-treat. Third year’s a charm!
http://www.thriftycraftygirl.com/2011/10/31-days-of-halloween-eyes-in-bushes.html
2) Scroll down to see a fun idea for turning cheap battery-powered lights into creepy eyeballs:
http://www.southnorthsouth.net/2012/11/more-than-just-pumpkin-pie-jack-o.html
3) Okay, okay, so ghosts ARE actually part of the deal:
http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/make-a-ghost-for-halloween
Via HGTV
4) These illuminated masks can be dressed up or left alone and still be frightening:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=272403.0#axzz2ZSOT7xKn
Via Craftster
5) These foam chains carry a lot of visual impact but not a lot of weight so they can go anywhere:
http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/decorate-and-entertain/foam-chain-halloween-decoration/project
Via Lowe’s
6) If you really want to elevate your decor, you can attempt this candle decoration:
http://www.eatingbender.com/2013/11/07/order-of-the-phoenix-az-a-harry-potter-party-in-the-desert/
Via Eating Bender
7) This is another affordable Halloween craft that makes the most of Halloween napkins:
http://www.akailochiclife.com/2015/09/diy-it-halloween-paper-fans.html
8) Sophisticated prints that might stick around long past Halloween:
http://www.akailochiclife.com/2015/09/craft-it-rorschach-inspired-halloween.html
9) Half of a pumpkin has never looked so great on the wall:
http://www.akailochiclife.com/2015/09/craft-it-black-and-gold-tribal-pumpkins.html
10) Sweet treats for your home, not for your stomach:
http://www.akailochiclife.com/2015/09/make-it-edible-sugar-cookie-banner.html
*Kailo Chic is a local Austin mama who has no shortage on creativity! All of her ideas are SCARY good!!
11) Here’s a handy idea for a creepy door decoration:
http://eighteen25.com/2014/09/dollar-store-halloween-wreath/
Via Eighteen 25
12) This wreath will help you keep an eye out for any greedy trick-or-treaters:
http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2012/09/26/googly-eyes-halloween-wreath/
Via No. 2 Pencil
13) Snakes will surely spook all who enter your front door:
http://craftgossip.com/diy-snake-wreath/?xsc=soc_pin_snakewreathcraftgossip_10292013
Via Craft Gossip