Halloween Decorating Ideas

Put a scare in the air with wicked cool Halloween decorating ideas!

A little devilish decor is a great way to set the party mood, and we've got some terrific ideas to get you ready!

Take a look at these homemade Halloween decorations that you can create yourself, or scroll further down the page to shop for the hottest Halloween decorations around this season!

Homemade Halloween Decorations

Petrifying Pillars: Believe it or not, these creepy candle holders were created for under $3 each with stuff I found at the dollar store! They had "cobweb" pantyhose that I slid over clear pillar holders for a spooky shadow effect. Then I wrapped some coordinating ribbon and a little curling ribbon around the middle for a fun accent. Plop a candle inside and voila! Quick, easy, and cheap!
Luminaries: Cut spooky messages or scary halloween images into one side of brown paper lunch bags. On the inside of the bag, glue yellow or orange tissue paper over the cutout area. Add some stones or sand to the bottom of the bag to keep if from blowing over. Sit a battery-operated candle on top. If you don't have a battery-operated candle, a candle in a glass votive can be used, just be sure that you don't leave the luminaries unattended.
Cobwebs: Use spider web netting to create cobwebs all over your house...on your porch, hanging from your light fixtures, along the windows...everywhere you can think of. Add a few black plastic spiders for a creepy effect.
Scary Shadows: Cut small scary shapes out of black paper...bats, spiders, black cats, etc., and adhere to the inside of your lampshades. When the lamp is turned on, scary shadows will cascade into your room!
Spooky Silhouettes: Use a pumpkin carving stencil to copy a design onto black construction paper. Cut out the design. Glue colored tissue paper to the back of the picture. Place on your windows, and come nightfall when you turn on your house lights, passers-by will see your creations all aglow!