As October approaches, it's time to get started on your creepy, spooky, and kooky Halloween crafts, from no-carve pumpkin decorations to creative family costumes.
Whether you go big for the holiday or prefer a more minimalist approach, your Halloween door decorations will be the first thing trick-or-treaters see as they approach your home.
There are plenty of ways to DIY your own door decorations, from witchy wreaths to devilish doormats.
Got some extra plastic spiders leftover from last year's shenanigans? Turn them into a spooky spider wreath with fake cobwebs and an old embroidery hoop.
A no-sew fabric sign is the perfect way to send a spooky message to anyone who dares to enter your hair-raising home. (Add a hilarious Halloween pun for extra creative points.)
If you want to stay on the sweeter side of Halloween decorations, adorable crafts like yarn-wrapped monster wreaths and colorful pumpkin wreaths are way more cute than creepy.
Kids will love helping you put up simple decorations like cheesecloth spider webs and spooky Halloween banners.
No matter your costume or October vibe, these Halloween door decorations will keep the spooky spirits high this season.
“Keep out” signs
These spooky signs will keep even the most determined trick-or-treaters off your sidewalk — that is, until they spot your bowl of full-size candy bars. Turn your home into a real haunted house with some easy DIY decorations.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
“Flying lessons” door sign
Calling all witches and wizards! Add a touch of whimsy to your Halloween porch display with this sweet and silly sign. Best of all, you can make this sign with materials from around the house (or yard).
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
Eyeball wreath
Eye see you! Your trick-or-treaters might get the sneaking feeling that they’re being watched by this spooky wreath.
Get the tutorial at Made in a Day.
Haunted house wreath
How cute is this themed haunted house wreath? This adorable door decoration isn't super scary, but your guests will definitely be charmed.
Get the tutorial at Ann's Entitled Life.
Monster wreath
If you have extra yarn lying around, this colorful monster wreath is the perfect way to use it. Even little monsters can help with this easy DIY craft.
Get the tutorial at Jennifer Perkins.
“Boo” banner
“Boo,” indeed! With a quintessential Halloween phrase in graphic letters, tassels and a trendy banner shape, this no-sew creation will make your front door look oh-so-cool for Halloween.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
Trick-or-treat banner
Hang this banner up to announce that you’ll be handing out candy this Halloween! Also, it’s a printable, making it pretty much the easiest DIY ever.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
Creepy feathered wreath
For something that’s just a tad spooky, make this wreath using two black feather boas, a crow, preserved moss, plastic spiders and a skeleton.
Get the tutorial at DIY in PDX.
Embroidery hoop door decoration
Embroidery hoops aren’t just for needlepoint anymore! They can be turned into so many things, like a creepy-crawly spider wreath with a real-looking web.
Get the tutorial at My Sister’s Suitcase.
Colorful pumpkin wreath
Bring to the cheer to your front door with this vibrantly-hued wreath festooned with mini pumpkins.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Vampire teeth garland
This garland is sure to garner some giggles from the neighborhood kids. It’s a cinch to make, and it’ll make your house look like it’s wearing fake vampire teeth.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Black grapevine wreath
For a wreath that looks as if it was plucked right from Disney’s The Haunted Mansion, coat a grapevine wreath with black paint, then add a black crow, glittery floral stems and black ribbon to tie it all together.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin & A Princess.
Bubbling cauldron wreath
Double, double toil and trouble! The Sanderson Sisters would undoubtedly approve of this witch’s cauldron door decoration, made with none other than Christmas ornaments.
Get the tutorial at Certified Celebrator.
Natural wreath
For a wreath that looks a bit nature-inspired, start with a straw wreath and add a faux crow and polka-dotted ribbon for Halloween appeal.
Get the tutorial at Taryn Whiteaker.
Skull accents
Plastic skulls, bones and farmhouse-perfect cotton stems blend together for something that’s both tasteful and spooky.
Get the tutorial at Making Manzanita.
White snake wreath
Between the white, slithery snakes and the mummy’s hand holding the wreath, this is undoubtedly a fitting decoration for Halloween. And the best part? It’s glow-in-the-dark!
Get the tutorial at Bower Power.
Giant spider door decoration
To make the area next to your front door look just as frightful, hang a gigantic, hair-raising spider. Or go for broke and place spiders all over your house for a truly spine-chilling effect.
Get the tutorial at The House of Hood.
Spiderweb door decoration
For a subtle statement, cover a glass window with a glittery spiderweb. Attach Velcro to the back of the strips for easy removal.
Get the tutorial at Merriment Design.
Paper bats door decoration
Watch out: These paper bats may make your door take flight this Halloween.Find a template online, cut them out from black construction paper, cover them in contact paper and attach.
Get the tutorial at Clark + Aldine.
Pumpkin doormat
Carve out a spot for this adorable doormat in front of your front door. It’s a sweet, not spooky, way to deck out your porch for Halloween, and can be left up all season long.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Crow wreath
Short on time? For this DIY, all you have to do is hot-glue three crows to a grapevine wreath and you’ll be all set for Halloween.
Get the tutorial at Twelve on Main.
Rainbow spiderweb decoration
Take a wooden spiderweb from creepy to cute with multicolored acrylic craft paint and a diminutive spider.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
Ghostly white rat wreath
Oh, rats! Consider this twist on a grapevine wreath, spray-painted a ghostly white and decorated with scurrying rats.
Get the tutorial at Dans le Lakehouse.
Fall pumpkin door decoration
Make your front door glow by wrapping a grapevine pumpkin with twinkle adds. Finish it off with a touches of eucalyptus and orange yarn.
Get the tutorial at Lily Ardor.
Retro Halloween wreath
Go back in time with this vintage-inspired door decoration, made out out of old-school paper fans.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Ghost wreath
To add some real ghoul power to your front door, craft this spectral wreath with items you probably already have around the house like tissues, an embroidery hoop, ping pong balls and black paper.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
Spooky web door decoration
When done right, everyday objects can be used as Halloween decorations. Drape cheesecloth over the doors for a cobweb-like effect.
Get the tutorial at Bower Power.
Witch wreath
You can definitely hang a standard wreath up for Halloween, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, make one that looks like a flying witch, broom and all.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Halloween sign
Turn to this free printable if you need an easy fix. Frame the print with wooden paint sticks, then some polka-dot ribbon for good measure.
Get the tutorial at Taryn Whiteaker.
Scary face door decoration
Now here's a face that’s sure to get a few scares! Start with giant googly, then form a mouth and eyebrows with white pieces of paper.
Get the tutorial at Bitz & Giggles.
Skeleton door decoration
Here’s a decoration that may make visitors giggle or jump out of their skin. A silly skeleton, made using a free printable, comes together with black construction paper and a glue stick.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
Photo backdrop door decoration
On Halloween night, your house is going to be so cool that kids will undoubtedly take pictures in front of it. Whether it’s your front door or nearby barn doors, you can create an Instagram-ready photo backdrop with netting and paper spiders.
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.
Beaded spider wreath
To add a touch of glam to your Halloween decorations, whip up this eerie-chic wreath. The spiders are made using gleaming beads and the white yarn is the perfect background to show them off.
Get the tutorial at Dans le Lakehouse.
Halloween hues door decoration
Break out the scrapbooking supplies! Dig into your stash of Halloween-inspired paper and use it to decorate a foam wreath.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Bat doormat
Got your wreath and garland? Make it an entrance to remember by adding this batty doormat, which started out as a plain outdoor mat and became a lot more spooktacular with a stenciled black bat.
