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17 Ways to DIY Your Way to the Spookiest Halloween Ever

LifestylePublished Sep 30, 2016
By Nicole Fabian-Weber
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It seems pretty obvious that Halloween is one of the most fun holidays out there. There aren't any presents to buy or big meals to prepare -- it's just a straight-up spooky good time where you get to run around and eat candy all night. This of course is thanks in part to all the freaky decor out there. 

This year, up your Halloween game by DIYing something that's kind of scary and kind of cool (but always super easy). You know it's time to retire the hanging ghost you got at at the dollar store three years ago. 

From super pretty ombré spiderweb pumpkins to the coolest balloon wall out there, here are 17 ideas for DIYing your way to your spookiest Halloween yet. Isn't it about time you display a Halloween decoration that you actually like?

Image via Honestly Yum

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Pun-Kins

When Valentine's Day's conversation heart meets Halloween's pumpkinBoo-ya!

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Candy Corn All Day, Every Day

What kiddo (or adult) wouldn't flip over seeing machines that dispense candy corn (at no cost!) at a Halloween party?! Definitely a must for your scary soiree!

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Spooky Spider Mason Jars
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Spooky Spider Mason Jars

Hang on, it's Halloween and you're NOT using a mason jar? Check out this creepy tutorial that's sure to make you squirm.

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Skull Vases

A little Halloween, a little Day of the Dead. This skull vase is the perfect spooky addition to your Halloween decor.

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Gold Confetti Pumpkins
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Gold Confetti Pumpkins

OK, so these pumpkins might not technically be spooky, but they're damn cute. Instead of carving a jack-o'-lantern this year (and making a massive pumpkin gut mess), try putting a shimmering design on your pumpkin.

And if they last the month, they're a perfect Thanksgiving decoration, as well.

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Creepy (but Not Too Creepy) Door Hanger
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Creepy (but Not Too Creepy) Door Hanger

Instead of leaving a massive bowl on your steps for trick-or-treaters when you're out trick-or-treating, get crafty with a cute candy door hanger. (Think you could fit "Please Take One" on that sign?)

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Watercolor Pumpkins

True, these watercolor pumpkins by Lines Across aren't exactly spooky, but how could you not want to DIY your own gourds with beautiful, soothing colors?

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Mason Jar Ghost

And speaking of mason jars -- this ghost is the perfect craft to keep you (and your kids) entertained.

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Spooky Ghost Jugs

Scour the recyclables for a bunch of empty milk cartons that you can (super easily!) turn into ghosts. Adorable. 

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Pumpkin Balloon Wall

The only thing cuter than this super affordable DIY balloon wall? The fact that the balloons are filled with candy and confetti. Pop, pop, pop!

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Melted Crayon Pumpkins

No knife? No problem. Make cheery, eye-catching technicolor pumpkins simply by melting a few crayons on top. It's the perfect non-scary decoration. And how pretty are those colors!

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Wall of Bats

DIY bats aren't exactly a new thing, but arranging them in a spooky (but weirdly pretty) pattern on the wall is worth breaking out the black cardstock for.

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Pumpkin Cooler

Of course you need a pumpkin cooler at your Halloween party. Or, if you're feeling fancy, turn it into a pumpkin punch bowl. 

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Freaky Window Decor

If you're looking to freak out trick-or-treaters, these spooky window decorations are worth a shot. Have fun pulling up to this after work.

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Giant Spider Webs

This may not be the chicest Halloween decoration (what Halloween decoration is?), but all you need is a black trash bag, a pair of scissors, and a few minutes for these trash bag spider webs. Great in a pinch.

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Pineapple Jack-o'-Lantern

Throw people off this year by carving a pineapple instead of a jack-o'-lantern. Hey, it has spikes. That's Halloween-y?

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Eerie Black Wreath

Greet guests and trick-or-treaters with this spooky, but kind of sophisticated, black wreath. Who doesn't love a flapper skull?

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Ombré Spiderweb Pumpkins

These ombré spiderweb pumpkins are so much easier to make than they seem -- and they're a lot less involved than carving!

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