Paper Plate Black CatThese paper plate black cats are an easy, fun decoration to make for Halloween!
Embroidery Hoop Jack-O'-LanternI recently made some embroidery hoop pumpkins and decided that I wanted to make one with a Jack-o-lantern face too.
Mini Pumpkin Candy BouquetThis mini pumpkin bouquet would make a great gift or even a cute table centerpiece!
Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn WreathI love the Nightmare Before Christmas, but can't seem to find many themed decorations that I like. So I decided to make this wreath for Halloween...it came out better than I expected!
Halloween Yo Yo TreeThese yo yo trees are a great way to use up scraps of fabric. Collect up your favorite Halloween fabric and decorate your house with these fun trees!
Candy Corn TreeThis candy corn tree makes a great tabletop Halloween decoration! It's also a fun way to use up yarn if you happen to have these colors laying around.
Halloween Yo Yo GarlandIt can be hard to find Halloween decorations that aren't cheap and disposable. Since I love Halloween, I decided that I needed some decorations that I could use year after year. This yo yo garland is easily customizable and so cute!
Embroidery Hoop PumpkinsIf you are looking for a quick and colorful decoration for Halloween, use up your scrap fabric and make some embroidery hoop pumpkins!
Zucchini Halloween DecorationsOur garden went nuts with zucchini and squash this year! I couldn't keep up with them.
Mini Halloween Tree OrnamentsI love Halloween and am always looking for new decorations to put up. I borrowed this little tree from my brother-in-law and couldn't find any good ornaments for it at the store. So I decided to make a bunch of little ornaments for it myself.
Large Yo Yo Fabric PumpkinsI like working with yo yos so I looked for some ideas for making pumpkins. I found this project on the internet. They were fun to make and look great.
Ghost in the Skillet Wall DecorationTransform a $1.00 frying pan from the dollar store into a Halloween decoration.
Glitter Glue SpiderwebThese sparkly webs look great when used as doilies under bowls or strewn about on the table. You can make these spider webs any size you want, so suit your needs. Try making some in other colors!
Seed Pod BatsI absolutely love "helicopter seeds", or generically known as maple tree seed pods. If you are lucky enough to know where to find some, why not make these adorable bats!
Ghost LightThis holiday craft was created by recycling a terra cotta tray and frosted light globe. It would make a great Halloween centerpiece!
Pop Can WitchesNo one would be scared by these witches, but they will be bewitched! With a soda can and scraps of fabric, felt, and a little paint you can ward off the real thing with this fun project.
Candy Corn WreathThis wreath can be used through the fall season and is made of a purchased foam wreath, cloth, and candy corn.
Monster "Cut"leryMagically change a fork and spoon into something for Halloween with just a little polymer clay!
Halloween Bat BranchesMake spooky branches covered in cob webs and glittery bats to decorate for Halloween this year!
Scrappy Fabric Pumpkin OrnamentSew simple fabric pumpkin ornaments using scraps of orange or fall fabrics. Make several to hang on hooks or to attach to fall gift baskets for harvest gift-giving.
Jack O' Lantern BasketReady to fill with candy treats, this simple basket is made in orange cardstock with an applied handle.
Halloween MobileSend out Halloween greetings by way of a mobile. Hang it where it can catch a breeze and it will turn out wishes for all! It's a great way to recycle those cardboard tubes and felt scraps. Kids will have fun making their own Halloween creation.
Witch Way To Go WreathPoor Wanda the Witch just can't seem to find the right direction to go in and as you can see, she has already hit a dead end. Add some signs and help her get on the right path home. This wreath can be made by an older child and younger ones can help by making the signs.
Crazy Heads!If you'd like to make some original decorations for your home this Halloween, have a go at creating a set of 'crazy heads'. All you need to get started are some polystyrene balls, together with a few basic materials that are easily on hand.
Fabric Pumpkin LightsMake a pumpkin light decoration for fall using a chenille bedspread and an electric Christmas candle light. This lamp will brighten any fall vignette in your home, or stitch on a face for a whimsical Halloween decoration.
Primitive Halloween CatsI purchased a large barrel of men's wool suits at an auction for a dollar. They are truly vintage. Many of them are black or gray, so I figured they would make great primitive Halloween decorations. For this project I designed primitive Halloween cats.
Spooky Sparkle GlasswarePut a bit of sparkle into your home this Halloween by transforming plain glassware into a stunning centrepiece or candle holder. All you need are some old tumblers, cocktail glasses or any other suitable glasses you have to hand, some glitter and lots of imagination.
Witch Boot CenterpieceI wanted to make a new centerpiece for Halloween this year, but I didn't want an ordinary container. I have used pumpkins and plastic cauldrons in the past, but I wanted something thriftier and unusual.
Juice Lid Jack-O'-LanternTransform a handful of beads and two frozen juice can lids into this grinning little guy just in time for Halloween!
Window Jack O'LanternA simple use of fabric scissors and a little sewing to make your window into a giant jack o'lantern.
Glitter Gourd GhoulsWhen I see gourds, I definitely think of fall, so when a friend gave me a bag of odd-shaped miniature gourds, I saw a whimsical Halloween craft. With a little bit of paint and lots of "bling" in the form of glitter, I crafted faux-sugared pumpkins and ghosts.
Paper Pumpkin GarlandOrange cardstock, black ribbon, and black marker are used to create this quick pumpkin garland. Make a pumpkin template on white card.
Spooky Eyes LuminariesSpaghetti jars get a Halloween makeover! Use either glow sticks or battery-operated votive candle for a safe, easy luminary this year. Super-easy; let the kids do this craft for your window ledge or porch, set along the path to the treats.
Autumn Leaf GarlandAutumn-hued folded paper leaves are linked together to create a garland. Make a leaf and center leaf template from a piece of cardstock. Fold 11 x 6 inch piece of paper in half crosswise. Place the leaf template on the folded edge of paper.
Spider Egg Sac Light CoverThe magic of Halloween happens outside, at night; right? I made this easy decoration to go over the globe of the porch light. You can too for almost nothing!
Halloween WreathTime to get ready for those witches and goblins. This thrifty craft wreath was made in a matter of minutes from inexpensive things I found around the house and some clip art I found on the web.
Halloween LampsUsing recycled cardboard, a piece of acrylic sheathing and Christmas lights I had on hand, I made a few Halloween lamps for the holiday.
Faux Caramel AppleThis realistic looking caramel apple is beautiful on display. You will have everyone thinking it's the real thing.
Pine Cone Halloween SceneA Halloween scene made from wood and pine cones. Saw the wood from the bottom of a tree trunk. Glue the pine cones and the knick knacks in any position you like.
Scarecrow on a BenchCut the landscape timber as follows: 3 - 7 inches long, 1 - 17 inches long, and 2 - 14 inches long. Glue the 2 - 14 inch on each side of the 17 inch piece.
Halloween Candy BoxPainted wooden box to put your Halloween candy in. Use screwdriver to remove screws from hinges. Not a necessary step but makes it so much easier to paint.
Painted Halloween JarsThese are scarecrow and pumpkin decorated electric tealight holders. They could also be made as decorative treat jars
Door ScarecrowMake a really cute scarecrow for your door using things around the house. Lay coat hanger on table. Gather the scrap of cotton you chose for the face around the hook. Push stuffing inside and tie off around neck.
Halloween Mailbox DecorationWith a mailbox planter for a container to be seen by all who pass by or enter our home, I created this fun Halloween display. I used an artificial spider plant and painted it black, adding last year's harvest gourds and mini-pumpkins.
Pumpkin BatsMini pumpkins and a few other common materials are all you need to add a few bats to your Halloween decor for this cute craft.
Halloween Skeleton DecorationThese skeletons are great fun to make and hang around for Halloween. They can be made of wood 1/4 inch plywood. Easy to make from scraps.
Halloween Scary Outside MonsterThis is made of scrap wood, a scary mask, recycled children's clothes and shoes. It looks like a small child with a big mask.
Grocery Bag GhostThese spooky ghosts are fast and easy to make and are made from mostly recycled material or things you already have around the house.
Pumpkin CenterpieceUpdated with photos! Start by carving the pumpkin designs. Glue it to the base. Glue the candle jar on top, first cut off the stem, so the jar will sit flat!
Clay Spider Candy DishThis small clay dish, bead, and chenille stems transform into a cute, mini spider with a body you can fill with candy! Great for Halloween parties.
Mummy PumpkinsA cute craft for Halloween, this pumpkin craft requires no carving and is appropriate for all ages. Very quick and easy to make.
Halloween BucketThis is a recycled coffee can that you could use for your Halloween candy or just for a decoration.
Boo BottlesThese are just old bottles I picked up on the side of the street. They can be used just for decoration or you can put a candle in them. They are especially cute if you let the candle drip down the sides.
Gourd WitchThings you will need are a small, medium, or large gourd, depending on how big you want her to be. Make sure you wash the gourd with warm soapy water and rinse clean.
Day of the Dead MasksMaking Day of the Dead masks helps kids have fun and learn about Mexico's traditional celebration!
Halloween KitGreat for kids classmates or special kids that you see on Halloween. Also great for craft shows. Great halloween party loot bag.
Ice Cream Stick PumpkinsTake three ice cream sticks and glue them together side by side. Make three of these. Take another ice cream stick and cut the stems for the pumpkins.
Pumpkin Can Tea LightsThis is a recycled craft made from empty food cans. The faces are made with an acetylene cutting torch. Finish the project by painting the can orange, adding a wire handle, and a tea light or votive candle inside. A good project for the kids once the cans are prepared.
Spider PencilHere's a quick and easy project your kids will love. Use the pencils as party favors or to make homework less of a chore.
Creative Halloween PumpkinThink outside the box when crafting pumpkins. Note: this one is a fake pumpkin which lasts forever
Creepy SpidersHere are some spiders made from different things, pom poms or mini pumpkins, pipe cleaners and paint.
Fabric PumpkinsHere is a fun craft to make this fall. I made a ton of them last year, they are cheap and easy.
Egg Carton PumpkinEgg Carton Pumpkin - an easy, quick craft for the kids made from the cups of a paper egg carton.
Egg Carton SpidersHere's an easy decoration to make from paper egg carton cups and black pipe cleaners. Add it to your centerpiece or hang them from the corners with webbing.
Frankenstein Candy DishHere's a cute Frankenstein candy dish that takes about an hour to make with clay pots, paint, wiggly eyes, ice cream sticks, and hot glue.
Pumpkin PotsPumpkin pots add personality and charm to Halloween and Thanksgiving décor. If you make them in September, you can add soil and seeds so they will be overflowing with fragrant herbs, just in time for holiday cooking.
