The Halloween season is the perfect time to get creative and these DIY Halloween projects are a great way to flex those skills. Although some people might prefer thinking up a fun costume and then heading to the local second-hand shop to put it together, others prefer to start from scratch. In addition to fun costume ideas, there are easy decorations and delicious recipes to be found in this collection of DIY Halloween projects.
From black cat pumpkins to chic mini mouse ears and even a gruesome digital t-shirt, there are a number of DIY Halloween projects that can help people express their scary sides this year. Many of them are fun for the whole family.
51 DIY Halloween Projects
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Fantasy TV Halloween Costumes
Try This DIY Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones Halloween Costume
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Halloween Life Hacks
Guff Provides Easy DIYs for Halloween House Parties
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Interactive Jack-O-Lanterns
This DIY Halloween Pumpkin Kit Lights Up with Sound
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Undead Garden Ornaments
The RC Crawler is the World's Best Halloween Decoration
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Brutally Bloody Nail Art
The iPolished Blood Splatter Expert Manicure Takes a Violent Approach
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DIY Stamped Cookie Treats
The 'Bakingdom' Halloween Baked Goods are a fun and Delicious Treat
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DIY Dripping Mascara Lashes
KlairdeLys Teaches How to Create Black Tears Eyelashes
44
Confined Cranium Cakes
These Brains in a Jar Cupcakes are Terrifyingly Delicious
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Quirky DIY Fruit Costumes
This DIY Makes a Fantastic Pineapple Fruit Costume for Adults
42
Creepy Doll Makeup Tutorials
This Chucky-Inspired Tutorial is Gory and Sultry
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DIY Halloween Decor Designs
Turn Your Tiny Pumpkins into Creative Jack-O-Lantern Candles
40
Adorable Kitty Pumpkins
These DIY Cat Pumpkins are a Festive Way to Ring in the Season
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Festive Striped Sweets
These Candy Corn Cupcakes are Perfect for Halloween
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Killer Splattered Manicures
Try Out a Halloween Bloody Nail Manicure With the Drippy Nail Tutorial
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DIY Wine Bottle Pumpkins
Recycle Your Alcoholic Beverages to Make Ghostly Halloween Decorations
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DIY Chalkboard Text Pumpkins
These Typographic DIY Halloween Pumpkins Display Spooky Text
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DIY Halloween Specimen Jars
Evil Mad Scientist Labs Creates Gnarly Snacks for the Spooky Season
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DIY Fashionable Avian Ensembles
The P.S. I Made This Crow Costume Tutorial Takes On Stylish Birds
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Replicated Singer Costumes
This Halloween Pull Together a DIY Lana Del Rey Costume
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DIY Chic Jack-O-Lanterns
For the Coolest Halloween Pumpkin Try Funky Ombre Pumpkins
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Effortless Sushi Costumes
Turn an Ordinary Tee into a Scrumptious Sushi Ensemble with This Guide
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Watermelon Jack-O-Lanterns
Watermelons Replace Pumpkins for a Twist on Tradition
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Candy Bar Cakes
The Chocolate Covered Butterfinger Cheesecake is the Perfect Post-Halloween Treat
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Halloween Pyro Pumpkins
Flamethrowing Jack-O'-Lantern Lights Up Epically
27
Galactic Animal Accesories
The Woodland Creatures Mask Set Plays on a Masquerade Theme
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Chic Mouse Ear Headbands
Add Lace to a Mickey Mouse Ear Design to Create a Stylish Hair Accessory
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Upcycled Sweater Pumpkins
This Craft Transforms Outgrown Sweaters into Festive Pumpkins
24
Light Bulb Ornaments
The Gnarled Branch Presents Hand-Painted Gothic Ornaments
23
Ferocious Safari-Inspired Outfits
Make a DIY Lion Costume for Your Child This Halloween
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DIY Donut Outfits
Dress Up as Your Favorite Sugary Treat with This Helpful DIY Guide
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DIY Shutterbug Disguises
The Tyler Card Nikon Camera Costume is a Fully Functioning Getup
20
Disturbingly Delicious Cocktails
The Blood and Bones Cocktail Will Give You Something to Chew On
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Steampunk Plastic Pumpkins
Yami Guru Creates DIY Trick-Or-Treat Buckets
18
Floating Face Jars
This DIY Halloween Decoration is a Jar of Pickled Heads
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Festive Pumpkin Kegs
This Homemade Halloween Keg is Made from a Hollowed Out Pumpkin
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Mummified Mason Jars
This DIY Halloween Decor Project is Adorably Festive and Easy to Make
15
Spooky Googly-Eyed Manicures
The 'Runway DIY' Halloween Nail Designs are Eerie
14
Retro Fabric Pumpkins
Turn Vintage Fabric Designs into Plump Pumpkins with This Fun DIY Guide
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DIY Superhero Jumpers
The Retro Wonder Woman Sweater Requires Knitting Skills
12
Melting Rainbow Jack-O-Lanterns
The Drip Crayon Pumpkin Tutorial is the Artsy Answer to Halloween
11
Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Build the Papercraft Skeleton for a Fun Halloween Activity
10
Super Heroic Pumpkin Sculptures
The 'The Thing' Jack-o-Lantern is a Creative Halloween Project
9
DIY Ghostly Jug Decorations
The 'Disney Family Fun' Spirit Lanterns are Great for Halloween
8
Crocheted Turtle Costumes
Turn Your Pet Turtle into King Koopa with this Knitting Tutorial
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Pumpkin-Shaped Oranges
The Disney Family Fun Snack-O-Lantern is a Healthy Dessert
6
DIY Infant Dessert Ensembles
This Felt Cookie Costume Fixes as the Perfect Baby Get-Up
5
Spooky DIY Doormats
Add Some Typographic Decor to Your Home This Halloween with This DIY Guide
4
Artsy Office Supply Pumpkins
The Thumbtack Pumpkin Tutorial is a Cheap Way to Create Glamor
3
Festive DIY Glitter Pumpkins
This Simple DIY Project Creates a Rustic-Glam Look for the Holidays
2
Spooky Haunted Hanging Decor
Protect Your House with Homemade Charmed Ghost Wreaths
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Popped Sweet Snacks
This Candy Bar Caramel Corn is Downright Sinful
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Makeup Water Brand Collections
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Gen Z Crafting Events
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Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Glow-in-the-Dark Nail Polishes
Sally Hansen's Insta-Dri Glow in the Dark is Limited for Halloween
Autumnal At-Home Baking Products
These Nestlé Toll House Seasonal Products Come in Several Options
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes
These Vegan-Friendly Halloween Treats are Spooky & Cruelty-Free
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Cat-Centric Culinary Collections
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Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Slasher-Inspired Energy Products
G Fuel Debuted the Hack ‘n Slash Collector’s Box for Halloween
Candy Emergency Squads
The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad Replenishes Candy Bowls for Free
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Movie-Inspired Board Games
John Carpenter's Halloween Film is Getting its Very Own Board Game
Halloween Creature-Themed Footwear
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STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
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Halloween-Inspired Stealthy Sneakers
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Festive Skincare Stocking Stuffers
Burt's Bees Modest but Well-Designed Holiday Line Just Dropped
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor
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Festive Tree Keg Stands
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Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Bubble Tea Costumes
Spirit Halloween & Kung Fu Brew Created Boba-Inspired Halloween Outfits
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Cheeky Seasonal Candle Collections
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Halloween-Themed Pet Collections
The PetSmart Collection Includes Playhouses and Tasty Dog Treats
Film-Themed Character Puzzle Kits
LEGO Unveils the New Dobby™ the House-Elf” LEGO Kit
AI Horror Film Festivals
A.I.RHEADS SCAREFEST Shares Short Films Made with Artificial Intelligence
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Six-Liter Cider Bottles
Angry Orchard Launched Its Largest Bottle to Date for Halloween
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Halloween-Themed Clogs
Crocs and PLEASURES Team up to Launch a Spooky Clog Collection
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Holiday Decor Subscriptions
ReadyFestive Delivers Personalized Holiday Decorations to One's Door
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes
The Cheetos Bold to the Bone Costume Glows in the Dark
Spooky Seasonal Soda Promotions
This Fanta Halloween Promotion Offers the Biggest Rewards Yet
Festive Cocktail Crackers
Moth's Cocktail Crackers Share Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in a Fun Way
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
Luxurious 10-Piece Mixology Sets
The Mixology Bartender Kit Helps You to Make Impressive Cocktails
DIY Dumpling Kits
Thirsty Dumpling Offers an All-in-One Dumpling Party Experience
Pizza-Themed Cocktail Kits
Hormel's Pepperoni Bloody Mary Kit Makes a Savory Seasonal Cocktail
Jack-o’-lantern Pizzas
Celebrate Halloween With Jack-o’-lantern Pizza at Happy Joe’s
Halloween-Themed Cat Goods
RAW EMOTIONS Celebrates Halloween With a Spooky Cat Rug and Coaster
All-Purpose Home Cleaning Kits
The Mix It Yourself Cleaning Kit has Safe Solutions for Home Needs
Cocktail Holiday Kits
The White Claw® Super CLAWTM Holiday Kit is Convenient and Festive
Spooky Soap Bundles
Dr. Squatch's Spooky Suds Include Four Limited-Edition Products
Pumpkin Spice Latte Kits
Tea Drops Assembled the Essentials for Preparing a PSL at Home
Ghoulish Halloween Cake Toppers
TOUS les JOURS' New Lineup Includes the Halloween Cloud Cake
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Spooky Street Ad Experiences
These Fanta Halloween Projections Took Over a Busy Stockholm Street
Undead Easter Treats
The Sugar Plum Chocolate Zombie Bunny is Handcrafted
Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus
TGI Fridays' Claus for Celebration Revives 80s & 90s Cocktails
Bright Red Halloween Tacos
Jack in the Box is Introducing a New Angry Monster Taco
Savoy Pumpkin Pizzas
Dewey's Pizza Created a Smashing Pumpkin Pizza for Psl Season
Autumnal Dog-Friendly Brews
Pumpkin Spice Busch Dog Brew is a Seasonal "Beer" for Dogs
Socialite-Backed Comic Collections
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Beer Branded Leg Lamps
The Miller High Life Leg Lamp Beer Tower Mimics a Classic Design
Festive Fall Hand Pies
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Green Monster-Inspired Smoothies
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Macaroni-Themed Gummy Candies
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Spooky Halloween Giveaways
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Festive Cocktail Concierges
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Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits
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Skull-Like Vodka Bottles
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Custard-Based Pumpkin Shakes
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Spooky Cafe Menu Items
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Barbecue-Themed Candy Products
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Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas
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Spooky Seasonal Cakes
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Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
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Play Kidcore Games
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Spooky Beer Challenges
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Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
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Halloween-Focused Menu Additions
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Haunted Gingerbread Houses
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Autumnally Scented Trash Bags
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Collaboration Holiday Baking Kits
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Mocktail Recipe Activity Books
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Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
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Holiday Dog Mascot Decorations
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Seasonal Snacking Pumpkin Bites
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High-Quality Halloween Pet Foods
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Accessible Festive Grocer Products
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Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes
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Autumnal Grocery Retailer Deals
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Spooky Cider Campaigns
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Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits
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Celebratory Claymation Fashions
The the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is at Hot Topic
Seasonal Halloween-Themed Donuts
Krispy Kreme Debuts a Halloween Doughnut Collection for October
Spooky Dessert Halloween Decorations
The Dunkin' Spider Donut Inflatable Celebrates the Treat
Halloween Cafe Promotions
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Inviting Family-Friendly Games
Q Mixers Releases the New Secret Holiday Bingo Cards and Cocktails