You Need To Try These Easy Halloween Decorations For Kids

These Halloween DIY projects offer a blend of creativity and spooky fun for the kids. Plus, they’re budget-friendly and make great Halloween party decorations.

1. Jack-O’-Lantern Balloons

Transform ordinary orange balloons into spooky Jack-O’-Lanterns! Using peel-and-stick black vinyl or a black Sharpie, the kids can design their very own pumpkin faces. From silly grins to scary expressions, let their imagination run wild. Once complete, tie the balloons to a string to create a Halloween garland to hang around the house. This easy project doubles as great Halloween party decorations and gives your home that festive touch.

2. Halloween Flower Pots

Turn plain flower pots into your favourite Halloween characters! All you need is a flower pot, some paint, and paint pens for the details. Whether it's a creepy ghost or a cute pumpkin, the kids can paint the pot in the base colour of their chosen character and add details with paint pens. These pots can be filled with sweets or succulents and used as both Halloween decorations indoor and outdoor decor.

3. Skeleton Pumpkin

Make your own spooky Halloween skeleton using two stacked pumpkins! Spray paint both pumpkins white and then, using black paint, draw on a skeleton face and bones. This terrifying creation can sit on your doorstep to scare off any sweet-hungry monsters. Not only does it make a unique Halloween home decor piece, but it also fits right in with scary Halloween decorations for an extra creepy vibe.

4. Bat Bottle Cap Magnets

These tiny, adorable bat magnets are perfect for fridges or metal surfaces. Kids can use black bottle caps, googly eyes, and black card to create bat wings. Simply attach magnets to the back with glue and add eyes using a white paint marker. These cute bats can be scattered around the house, offering a little Halloween charm. They’re small but effective Halloween props to add to your Halloween decorations indoors. 

5. Wooden Monster Spoons

Wooden spoons can become playful Halloween monsters with a little bit of paint! Kids can create characters like ghosts, mummies and witches by painting the spoons and adding googly eyes, fabric, and other crafty details. Once finished, they can be used as puppets or displayed as part of your Halloween party decorations. These cheap Halloween decorations are a great way to keep the kids entertained while preparing for the big night.

Bonus Tips for Spooky Decor

To enhance your spooky atmosphere, consider adding some Halloween lights outdoors and Halloween inflatables to your setup. Whether you’re decorating the inside or outside, these ideas will make your home stand out and get everyone in the Halloween spirit!

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Ideas by: Good Housekeeping