Easy DIY Halloween Decorations for Home & School

Halloween is the perfect time to get crafty and creative — whether you’re decorating your home or school. In this guide, you’ll find a selection of easy DIY Halloween decorations that require minimal budget, simple materials, and can be accomplished by adults or children (with supervision). These ideas will help bring fun, festivity and spooky charm to any space.

Why DIY Halloween Decorations?

Customisable to your space (classroom, living room, hallway)
Budget-friendly compared to store-bought décor
Encourages creativity and involvement of kids, students or family
Safe and reusable materials help sustainability

Materials & Safety Tips

Before you begin crafting, here are general materials and safety considerations:

Basic craft supplies: coloured paper, cardboard, scissors (child-safe), glue, string, LED tea-lights, felt, fabric scraps
Avoid open flames — use LED lights instead
Ensure decorations are securely hung/fixed (especially in school settings)
Clean surfaces before applying adhesives and check fire-safety regulations when used in public or 学校 corridors
When working with children, supervise cutting and assembly

DIY Decoration Ideas

Here are five easy DIY Halloween decoration projects suitable for home and school.

1. Spooky Paper Lanterns

Use black or coloured cardstock, punch or cut Halloween shapes (bats, ghosts, pumpkins)
Wrap around LED tea-lights or small battery string lights
Hang from ceilings or trees, or line along hallways

2. Ghostly Doorway Curtains

Use white fabric strips or old bedsheet cut into strips
Tie at top and let strips hang freely, add ghost faces with felt or marker
Great for classroom entrances or home doorways

3. Pumpkin Art Wall or Blackboard Display

Cut pumpkin shapes from orange paper / cardboard
Let children write or draw their “pumpkin name” or Halloween wishes
Attach to wall or chalkboard for an interactive display

4. DIY Haunted Picture Frames

Reuse old photo frames, paint with black/grey or metallic spray
Add cobweb string, small plastic spiders, and insert spooky silhouettes (black paper)
Place in entryway or on school shelves for a subtle gothic touch

5. Creepy Classroom/Table Centerpieces

Use mason jars or recycled glass containers
Fill with fake cobweb, place LED light inside, add black paper bats attached on wire
Use as table centrepieces for a Halloween buffet or classroom party

Decoration Placement & School-Friendly Tips

For home: focus on entryway, living room, outdoor lighting and front porch
For school: use common areas (hallways, library, classroom door), ensure no tripping hazards, avoid blocking fire exits
Interactive elements (pumpkin wall, student-led crafts) foster engagement and make the decoration part of the experience

DIY Halloween decorations are a fun, engaging way to bring festive spirit to your home or school without a heavy cost. With simple materials and a bit of creativity, you can make memorable décor that delights both children and adults — and you’ll have the satisfaction of making it yourself.

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