Now that September is officially underway, many people (like myself) are in full-blown Halloween mode. Even though it’s well over a month away, as soon as I feel a cool fall breeze and sip my first PSL, I can’t be stopped.
If you’re like me, and you become a Halloween fanatic when a single orange leaf appears on the tree in your front yard, you’re going to love the list of DIYs below.
1. Light Bulb Spiders
My front door is covered in magnetic spiders this time of year, which gives a lot of people the heebie jeebies, but I think they’re cute — and so are these light bulb versions!
2. Cousin Itt
Imagine what guests will think when they walk up to your front door only to be greeted by this guy! And all it takes to make it happen are a few grass skirts, an old hat, and some seriously cool shades.
3. Fang Napkin Holders
Fake vampire teeth may not be very flattering or comfortable to wear — drool alert — but they certainly do the trick when it comes to creating the perfect Halloween table setting.
4. Bloody Candles
Who knew melting a red candle onto a white one could be so gruesome? And the nail and needle accents make the whole thing even creepier! I don’t know about you, but I’m having some serious Hellraiser flashbacks.
5. Skeleton Hands Wreath
«Hands, touching hands. Reaching out, touching me, touching you!» Is it weird that song is the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this DIY? It’s fitting though, isn’t it?
6. Poisoned Apples
Even the biggest candy apple fan would be hesitant to take a bite out of one of these suspicious-looking treats. But in this case, the risk would be worth the reward.
7. Mold-Free Pumpkins
Keep your terrifying carvings looking their very best with this simple hack: insert a few beads from a silica gel pack into the inner walls of your pumpkins to keep them mold-free!
8. Hanging Cheesecloth Ghosts
Take your chandelier from stylish to festive with a collection of spooky cheesecloth ghosts. I’ll admit, they’re more cute than scary, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re perfect for haunted house decor.
9. Eyeball Wreath
The least scary materials — ping pong balls, googly eyes, and a wreath form — create an über-creepy wreath that is perfect for your front door. Trick-or-treaters will definitely know you’re keeping an eye on them.
10. Monster Plant
Calling all Little Shop of Horrors fanatics! This project is for you. If you’ve always dreamed of having your very own Audrey II, today is your lucky day!
11. Halloween Apothecary Jars
You can easily turn boring plastic or glass jars into the perfect Halloween accent with some paint, creepy knick-knacks, and a bit of hot glue. Voila! Spooky apothecary jars.
12. Floating Witch Hat Luminaries
With the help of some fishing line and LED light sticks, a set of simple, black witch hats are transformed into enchanting luminaries for a perfectly spooktacular front porch design.
13. Gilded Insect Faux Taxidermy
Creepy crawlies always give people the creeps, which means this DIY is a must for your Halloween decorating plans. And one quick trip to the dollar store or your local craft shop is all it takes to make it happen.
14. Bat Mobile
Not the Batmobile, but a bat mobile. Whether you’re decking out your bat cave or your front hall for trick or treaters, this project will be a fan favorite!
15. Spider Crown
Okay, I know the adorable child takes away from the scariness of this spider crown, but just imagine if they were dressed up as some sort of zombie spider royalty or something — now that’s scary!
16. Barrel Of Boos
This ghost barrel may not be filled with the «boos» you had in mind, but it’s still insanely adorable. It’s also super easy to make. Start the car and head to your local thrift store!
17. Cupcake Wrapper Wreath
I love DIY projects that upcycle things you probably already have in your home. I always have a small collection of festive cupcake wrappers lying around somewhere, which means this Halloween wreath has been added to my list of 2017 crafts!
18. Costume Award Trophies
Speaking of scary costumes, why not reward your guests with these amazing skeleton trophies? From cutest costume to best couple’s getup, these awards will definitely be worth fighting for.
19. Spellbooks
This is a project any The Nightmare Before Christmas fan won’t be able to resist. Channel your inner Sally as you whip up a collection of bewitched spellbooks for this year’s spooktacular Halloween festivities.
20. Magic Potion Bottles
And to add to the mystique of your spell books, DIY a few magic potion bottles using vegetable oil, food coloring, and Alka-Seltzer tablets. Seriously, it’s that simple!
21. DIY Skull Candle Holder
You could buy one of these ghoulish candle holders from HomeGoods, or you could do what this savvy blogger did and make one for yourself for a fraction of the price!
22. Jack-O-Lantern String Art
This craft would be great for families or DIYers who just want something quick and simple to work on while they wait for October 31st to arrive. You just need some wood, orange paint, black string, and some nails to get the ball rolling!
23. Ghosts In A Cloche
Believe it or not, this festive cloche is made out of something we all have either in our refrigerators or recycling bins: soda bottles. And when it comes to what’s inside, the possibilities are endless.
Give these projects a try, and let us know how they turn out in the COMMENTS.
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