Trick or Treat: 3 Quick And Easy DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

If you’re looking to get your home spooky-ready without breaking the bank, these DIY Halloween decor ideas are quick, easy, and perfect for adding a festive touch to your home.

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3 Spook-tacular DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

Did you celebrate Halloween growing up? Of course, we did, and I loved getting dressed up.

I spent months thinking up just the perfect costume to wear.

Growing up in Pennsylvania, we also had mischief night the evening before Halloween. Unfortunately, this night was nothing but trouble!

These days, I don’t really dress up or go trick-or-treating… well, except for this fun photo I snapped out in my She Shed!

But I sure enjoy adding festive Halloween decorations throughout our home and seeing all those adorable trick-or-treaters.

If you’re looking for some quick and easy DIY Halloween decor ideas, then you’re in luck.

No tricks here—only treats! I’m sharing three fun and simple Halloween projects that will make your home look perfectly spooky in no time.

DIY Halloween Decor: Transform Plastic Trick-or-Treat Buckets into Spooky Lanterns

If you need easy and affordable DIY Halloween decorations, it doesn’t get much simpler than these spook-tacular lanterns. 

These DIY Halloween jack-o-lanterns are a fun addition to your seasonal decor, making them one of the most creative (and affordable!) Halloween decoration ideas to try this year!

Here’s everything you need to make this frighfully fun, yet not so scary Halloween decor DIY. 

Materials Needed

Step 1: Prepare the Jack-O-Lantern Buckets

Start with a collection of plastic pumpkin trick-or-treat buckets. You can use just the large ones or add these adorable small plastic pumpkins.

Next, tape off the handles if you don’t want them to get paint on them, or you could remove them altogeher. 

Then, using an Exacto knife, carefully cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth of the plastic treat buckets. 

Step 2: Paint the Inside of the Buckets

After you have cut out your Jack-o-lanterns’ faces, spray the inside of each bucket with metallic gold spray paint.

Make sure to spray the inside in light even strokes to prevent dripping and paint outside or in a well ventilated area.

Repeat as needed until the inside is fully coated and no orange is showing through the paint. Be sure to let each coat dry completely before applying the next one.

Step 3: Paint the Outside of the Buckets

After the inside is painted, grab a brush and paint the exterior of each pumpkin lantern with some matte black acrylic paint.

Just like with the inside of the pumpkins, repeat this step as needed until the outside is fully covered, and make sure to let it dry completely.

Step 4: Add Battery Operated Candles

To finish off the look, I used battery-operated pillared candles inside the large lanterns, which adds a nice ambiance.

For the smaller ones, I made a slit down the back to fit a battery-operated tea light, but you could also make the top hole larger if that’s easier.

I don’t recommend using real candles, since these pumpkins are made of plastic, but this simple trick still brings a warm glow to your Halloween design.

Halloween Decorating: How to Display Your DIY Lanterns

These DIY Jack-o-lanterns are so versatile, you can use them to decorate your home both inside and out!

I placed a few of the mini pumpkin lanterns on on the large craft bench inside my She Shed to add a festive touch.

They also make the perfect addition to a Halloween table. During the day, they look fun and playful, while at night, they cast a soft, spooky glow without being too scary.

Here’s a photo of the lanterns all lit up at night. They are the perfect finishing touch, don’t you think?

You can even pair the lanterns with a DIY Halloween tree and add skeleton hand place card holders with printable Halloween place cards for an extra eerie and fun look.

Whether you’re setting the mood for a party or just adding some spooky Halloween decorations to your home, these lanterns are a fun, easy way to decorate for Halloween.

DIY Halloween Decor: Design a Charming Witch Wreath for Your Front Door

Creating a DIY witch hat wreath for Halloween is a fun and simple project that anyone can do. With just a few basic craft supplies, you can whip up a unique piece that adds a playful touch to your Halloween designs.

It’s the perfect way to get into the spooky spirit without spending a lot of time or money. Plus, this wreath is a great way to add some creative Halloween decorations to your front door or entryway.

Here’s everything you need to make your own!

Materials Needed

Step 1: Cover the Hat Wreath Frame

I started this project by grabbing a simple witch hat metal frame as the base.

Then, to begin decorating the hat, take a piece of burlap and carefully wrap it around the top part of the frame.

Using a hot glue gun, secure the burlap in place, making sure it is smooth and snug. This adds a rustic touch, setting the stage for the rest of the wreath.

Step 2: Create the Witch’s Hat Brim

Next, use some black mesh netting, to create the brim for your witch hat.

Next, cut your mesh netting into 12″ long pieces and fold each piece in half. To create a loose bow shape, twist some thin craft wire or floral wire around the center.

Make sure to leave the ends of the wire long enough so you can easily attach it to the wireframe later.

This step is super simple, but it’s what gives the brim of the witch hat its fun, full look. I ended up using about 3-4 rolls of mesh netting to fill out the brim of my DIY wreath.

Step 3: Add the Finishing Touches

To finish my Halloween wreath I gathered a small bunch of natural raffia and hot glued it to the top of the hat along with one piece of the black mesh netting.

Then I added a burlap ribbon bow to the brim and this darling “The Witch is in ” sign I found at the Dollar Tree.

DIY Decorating for Halloween: How to Display Your Witch’s Hat Wreath

There are so many different ways you can style your wreath. Instead of displaying my wreath on our front door and fall porch, I decided to place it on the door of my She Shed for a charming touch.

Here’s a close-up view of the wreath, where you can really see all the details, like the adorable “The Witch is In” sign. I love how the combination of the natural raffia, burlap bow, and black mesh netting come together to create a fun and festive look.

The wreath adds just the right touch of whimsy to my outdoor house decorations for Halloween. It’s the perfect way to add a little autumn magic to our garden and outdoor entertaining space for the season!

This DIY witch hat wreath is not only great for outdoor spaces but also works beautifully inside your home. You can hang it from a shelf to add a festive touch to your living room, or place it on the door of a china cabinet or hutch for a bit of seasonal charm in your dining area.

It would also look fantastic hanging on an interior door or even above a fireplace as a playful focal point.

DIY Halloween Decor: Craft a Simple Witch’s Broom Using Twigs

Sometimes the best Halloween DIY projects come from items you can find right in your own backyard!

Making a rustic witch’s broom is as easy as gathering a few foraged sticks and materials. With just a little creativity, you can turn these natural elements into a spooky and charming decoration that’s perfect for both indoors and outdoors.

This Halloween decor DIY outdoor project is a great way to add a touch of rustic, witchy charm to your porch or front entry without spending a lot of money.

Here are the materials you need to make your own wickedly fun broom!

Materials Needed

Step 1: Gather a Stick and Twigs

Start by finding a sturdy stick that’s around 3-4 feet tall—it can be as crooked or as straight as you like for that extra rustic charm.

You might already have the perfect one lying around in your backyard! It’s the base of your witch’s broom, so make sure it’s strong enough to hold the twigs you’ll be adding later.

Step 2: Glue on the Twigs

Next, gather a few bunches of small twigs, each about 18 inches long. These will create the bristles of your broom, so you’ll want to collect enough to give it a full look.

Once you have your twigs, use a hot glue gun and carefully attach them onto one end of the stick.

Don’t worry if they’re not perfect—it adds to the rustic, witchy look!

Step 3: Wrap the Broom with Twine

To finish your broom and make sure all the twigs stay securely in place, take some brown floral vine wire and wrap it tightly around the base where the twigs meet the stick.

Not only does this add the perfect finishing touch, but it also reinforces your broom to keep everything held together. Wrap the wire a few times around for extra support, and then tuck the ends neatly into the twigs.

How to Display Your DIY Witch’s Broom

Once your witch’s broom is finished, there are a lot of different creative ways to incorporate it into your Halloween spooky decorations.

I leaned mine up against the door to my She Shed, pairing it with some tall black, witchy-looking boots for a fun Halloween vignette.

You could also place it by your front entryway to greet trick-or-treaters or prop it up in a corner of your living room for some rustic charm. If you’re decorating indoors, consider adding it to a fireplace display or even hanging it on a wall as part of your Halloween home decorations.

No matter where you display it, this broom is an easy, handmade piece that will bring some wicked fun to your Halloween decor!