October is here, which means it’s perfectly okay to start decorating for Halloween. If you want to get in the mood without spending a fortune, here are some creative (and easy) DIY decorating ideas.
All of these are also very family-friendly (and probably not too scary for young children). The first idea we came up with was a great glowing Halloween candle piece.
halloween candle display
The author uses pool noodles, tea lights, spray paint, and expanding foam to create this beauty.
How to make a Halloween candle display 👇
floating ghost
These bootyful lighting ghosts will take your decor to the next level. Plus, they’re super easy to make using tomato cages, foam balls, sheets, and fabric spray.
How to make a floating ghost decoration👇
flying bat
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@copper.on.pine, TikTok
This one is a little messy. This author used a ready-made bat, but you can also recreate it with black construction paper, fishing line, putty, and tape.
How to make a flying bat Halloween decoration👇
bubbling cauldron
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@apieceofmyhaven, TikTok
You don’t need a witch to make this. All you need is a cauldron, rainbow ornaments, fairy lights, and hot glue.
How to make a bubbling cauldron for Halloween 👇
pumpkin bucket flower holder
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@Cheri Schlarsen, TikTok
All you really need to make this spooky creation is a pumpkin bucket and some paint.
How to make a pumpkin bucket display 👇
life size witch
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@morganlizabethhome, TikTok
Why spend hundreds of dollars making a witch when you can make one life-sized? Just grab your PVC, trash bags, and pool noodles and you’re ready to go.
How to make a life-sized witch cheaply👇
These are simply spooky ways to make Halloween decorations attractive and inexpensive.
Another fascinating part of the holiday is candy. We will introduce new products that you can expect this year.
New Halloween candy coming in 2024
Here are eight of the newest candies coming out during Halloween this year.
Gallery credit: Rob Carroll
However, not everyone can eat all the treats. Be sure to pay attention to the color of the pumpkin, as it can have different meanings for the person giving out the candy and the person receiving it.
7 pumpkin color meanings you should know before handing out candy on Halloween
Pumpkins have become more than just a Halloween decoration for families who want to spread awareness about a particular cause. Introducing the meanings of the seven pumpkin colors.
Gallery credit: Rob Carroll