# DIY Witch Pumpkins This Bewitching DIY Pumpkin Project Makes a Unique Halloween Decoration By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-witch References: [hgtv](http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/how-to-make-a-bewitching-halloween-pumpkin) A DIY witch pumpkin is far more impressive than any Jack-O-Lantern. This ghastly DIY craft allows you to create something scary and unique for the [spookiest day of the year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-nights-of-halloween-advent-calendar). This DIY pumpkin project requires a fair amount of materials but it is much safer to create than the usual Jack-O-Lantern. The DIY witch pumpkin is a cranky faux witch that can be placed on your stoop or anywhere in the home. Spray-painted green with a crinkled nose made of tinfoil, this DIY witch pumpkin is far more cost-efficient than buying an actual [witch decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection). Using a faux pumpkin, spray paint, tinfoil, eyeglasses stickers, a permanent marker, black craft foam and a faux leaf garland, this [bewitching DIY craft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchs-brew-slush-float) is quite easy to assemble. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Halloween Decorations:** Creating unique and scary Halloween decorations at home is becoming a popular trend, with opportunities for disruptive innovation in materials and techniques. - **Cost-efficient Halloween Crafts:** The trend of cost-efficient Halloween crafts like the DIY witch pumpkin opens up opportunities for innovative and affordable decoration ideas for businesses. - **Eco-friendly Halloween Crafts:** As people become more conscious of sustainability, the trend of eco-friendly Halloween crafts presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and planet-friendly decorations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** The DIY witch pumpkin trend creates a demand for craft supplies such as faux pumpkins, spray paint, tinfoil, eyeglasses stickers, craft foam, and faux leaf garlands. - **Home Decor:** The DIY Halloween decorations trend offers an opportunity for the home decor industry to provide unique and customizable items that cater to individual preferences. - **Sustainable Materials:** The eco-friendly Halloween crafts trend stimulates the demand for sustainable materials, allowing the sustainable materials industry to innovate and provide eco-conscious alternatives for decorations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Pumpkin Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/possessed-pumpkin-beer.md) - [Spooky Bubble Baths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-bubble-bath.md)