Halloween Door Decorations You Can DIY in No Time

You don't need witchcraft to conjure up creative DIY Halloween decorations—nor do you have to shell out a ton of money for them! Here, we've rounded up the very best homemade Halloween door decorations that'll keep your front porch (or classroom door) looking festive and fun, and maybe just a little bit frightening. We've spent more time than ever at home this year, and we are ready to pull out all the stops with Halloween door decor this year. Maybe your finally ready to have a big Halloween bash and can't wait to greet guests and trick-or-treaters with a totally decked out door. Trust us, it will still put you in a spooky frame of mind and ready to celebrate.

What's more, odds are your neighbors will end up putting up their own outdoor Halloween decorations—and you're not one to turn down a little friendly competition, are you? From insanely cute creations (furry monsters for the win) to downright creepy Halloween crafts (a few paper bats is all it takes!) to a pretty and friendly corn maze inspired scene, there's something here for every style and mood. Of course, if you're not in the DIY spirit, you can always find plenty of Halloween decorations on Amazon that will arrive on your doorstep in no time! Happy Halloween and door decorating!

Before scary movies, there were horror novels. So why not incorporate the classics right onto your Halloween door—especially if you're wearing a book character costume?

Make the Book Door: Cut long, thin rectangular pieces of differing colored kraft paper (we used red, gray, and black). Draw titles of books on the paper. Outline letters with gold paint pens. Fill in outline with paint pen or gold acrylic paint. Attach to door with double-sided tape. Add large bushel basket and buffalo-check doormat.

Add a spooky balloon spider to your door for a not-too-creepy addition to your decor.

Make the body: Blow up one large black balloon for the body and one smaller black balloon for the head. Tie the two balloon knots together to form the spider.

Make the legs: Wrap eight lengths of unfurled wire hanger or 12-gauge craft wire with black faux fur, holding in place with hot-glue. Twist ends of four lengths together, creating bundles of legs. Repeat with remaining four lengths.

Assemble the spider: Wrap a black pipe cleaner around twisted ends of leg bundles. Wrap pipe cleaner around “neck” of spider where balloons are tied together. Wrap fishing wire around leg to hang.

Fashion pumpkins from round wood cutting boards stained with orange wood stain. Craft leaves from green kraft paper and tendrils from green pipe cleaners.

Fashion pumpkins from round wood cutting boards stained with orange wood stain. Craft leaves from green kraft paper and tendrils from green pipe cleaners.

Cover a wreath form with dripping moss and suspend from your front door with a spooky skeleton hand and black ribbon for an elegantly understated creepy decoration.

You've stocked up at the pumpkin patch, toured the corn maze, and gathered all the inspiration and materials you need to create this lush and multilayered door decoration. So nestle mums in apple baskets, create height with hay bales, frame the scene with corn stalks, and place a friendly scarecrow by the door to greet guests. Door decor win!

No crafting required to create this eerie door decor. Simply head to the craft store, buy what you need, and tack it up on the door. To give it your own twist, try adding gauze strips or town fabric around the door frame with plastic spiders attached.

Give the trick-or-treaters the heebie-jeebies with the slithery fake snake wreath.

To make: Attach rubber snakes to a grapevine wreath with hot glue, weaving them in and out of each other.

Although there are many ways to turn your door into a spooky entrance, we think this morgue idea is the creepiest of them all.

Make the Morgue Door: Attach three precut 20- by 30-inch pieces of foam core together with spray adhesive. Attach a piece of black paper, cut to size, to the top piece of foam core using spray adhesive. Insert the rectangular piece of two 6-inch stainless steel T-hinges between the first and second pieces of foam core on one of the short sides; "screw" in place. Place a 6 1/2-inch handle on the opposite side; "screw" in place. Cover exposed edges of the foam core with silver duct tape, folding any excess to the back. Make two more doors. Adhere to house door with heavy- duty self-adhesive Velcro. Cut five coffin shapes from black and gray kraft paper. Paint letters on gray coffins with red acrylic paint to spell "morgue" and attach to black coffins with double-sided tape. Hang a plastic chain above the door and attach coffin cutouts with hot-glue. Add plastic pedestal planter painted Titanium Silver by Rust-Oleum and "Swiss Cross" doormat.

Don't know what to do with your old Halloween masks? Make them into a unique wreath!

Make the Mask Wreath: Source colorful vintage paper masks from websites like Etsy and eBay—you will need 10 to 15 total. Attach to an 18-inch craft ring with a dab of hot-glue, layering and overlapping them as you go.

Sure, you may want to eat all the Halloween candy you can, but it makes for the perfect decoration too. Case in point? This very sweet wreath.

Make the Candy Wreath: Gather an assortment of old-fashioned candies in autumnal shades such as yellow, orange, and magenta. Wrap a 14-inch foam wreath form in white ribbon. Attach candy with hot-glue, layering and overlapping as you go. Finish with a yellow burlap bow.

If you're planning on wearing a witch costume this year, why not decorate your door with broomsticks? Matching your costume to your decorations is always a good idea.

Make the Broomstick Door: Drill a small hole in the handle of two large outdoor brooms. Hammer five small nails in front door. Hang two brooms, right sides up, through holes. Hang a third large broom and two small "witches brooms" by threading the bristles over the remaining three nails. Add black plastic Grecian urn planters and "Spirit Board" doormat.

This wreath will definitely give your guests the creepy crawlies. Enter if you dare!

Make the Spider Wreath: Tie six pieces of white string across a 14-inch foam wreath form, making sure to loop each one at the midway point of the first piece attached to create a central point. (This is the base of the web and should have 12 "spokes.") Tie a long piece of string to the center point; weave and loop from the center out to create the web. If you run out of string, tie another piece to the end and continue weaving. When you reach the wreath form, tie off at your ending point. Move the twine up and down to create uneven gaps in the web. Wrap the wreath form with white burlap ribbon and attach faux spiders with hot-glue. Loop a piece of white burlap ribbon around the form to hang.

Can't figure out what to put on your door? Get inspired by your favorite Halloween sweets—like candy corn!

Make the Candy Corn Door: Create a candy corn-inspired "quilt." Paint wide stripes, using acrylic paint (we used orange, mustard, cranberry, and gray), on thick artist's paper. Once dry, cut into equal-size triangles. Cut a 2-inch paper trim in a corresponding color. Attach to door using double- sided tape. Add whitewashed woven planters and "Lobster Rope" doormat.

Your door decor doesn't have to be super scary. Pretty vintage pumpkin and harvest-style prints will still conjure up feelings of Halloween.

Make the Harvest Door: Download fall-themed vintage seed packets and print on 8 1/2- by 11-inch cream-colored paper. Adhere to door with double-sided tape. Add vintage crate planter and pumpkin doormat.

You'll be bewitched by how easy these wreath is to make. All you need are a few supplies and your spooky creation comes to life (cue maniacal laughter).

Make the Witch Wreath: Cut 150 6-inch-long strips of 2-inch-wide black grosgrain ribbon. Fold the strips in half and attach them to a 16-inch foam wreath form with straight pins, layering them on top of each other to create a ruffle effect. Cut out a silhouette of a witch from black kraft paper. Attach it to the center of a 16-inch round clear piece of acrylic with double-sided tape. Hot-glue the edges of the acrylic round to the back of the wreath form. Finish with a bow with long tails.

Hang one or multiple of this simple cobweb wreaths on your door this Halloween season.

Make the Wreath: Stretch faux cobweb over the inner ring of a 12-inch embroidery hoop; add out ring to hold in place. Trim any excess web from the back and add a few small faux spiders to the front.

Not all Halloween door decorations have to be scary! Channel a sophisticated vibe instead by creating these chic, gilded pumpkins.

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Your front door and potted plants will keep eyes on passersby. Cut pupils out of adhesive-backed felt and position them on assorted Styrofoam balls or half-spheres. Use double-stick tape to attach peepers to the door or skewers to stake them into greenery.

Like a spooky paper snowflake this wreath is fashioned from black craft paper.

Make the Wreath: Fold 2 sheets of black paper accordion-style (about 1.5" inch folds), and then fold each in half lengthwise so you have two segments. Cut the top of the fold diagonally so you'll have a pointed end when it's unfolded. Then, cut three rectangles out of the paper, about half an inch apart, on each part of the segment. Once you have folded and cut both sheets of paper, tie them together tightly at their center folds. Take each loose edge of folded paper and using a glue stick, attach it to the end next to it. You'll see the paper will start to open up like a web! Attach a faux spider with hot glue and hang with black twine.

Trick out your front porch with a layer of moss, spiderwebs and critters—plus a menacing tree trunk on the door.

Make the Doorway: Use painter's tape to attach brown kraft paper to your door, cutting slits for the handle and knocker. Cut eyes and a mouth out of black construction paper; tape to kraft paper with double-sided tape. For the wood grain: Take white craft paint and draw curved lines first around the facial features, then vertically on the door. Place preserved green moss along the edges of your front steps or porch. Top with pumpkins.

This furry purple exterior means you don't have to worry about scaring the youngest trick-or-treaters! (And those friendly eyebrows and teeth totally steal the show.)

Make the Monster Door: To make eyes, paint black circles on two 8" foam half balls; let dry. Paint on white highlight. Cut eyelashes and eyebrows from black foam. Cut two 16" squares and hot-glue each around a 12" foam wreath, from three yards faux purple fur. Glue eyeballs in center and eyelashes across top. Add a string across back of each eye for hanging. Frame door with strips of fur using pieces of double-sided tape.

Use Command Hooks to hang eyes above door. Tack or tape eyebrows in place. For teeth, use foam cones, and then attach to top of door frame with double-sided tape.

This ghostly graveyard is for die-hard Halloween fans only. Jokes aside, you'll have to be committed in order to pull this one off. Planks of cardboard "wood," gooey green "slime," and even mini tombstones are just the tip of the creepy iceberg here.

Stretch cobwebs to cover door; secure with masking tape. Cut cardboard to resemble various-size wood slats. Paint a "Keep Out" sign on two slats; let dry. Glue bolts to each piece of cardboard. Tape slats to the door.

Set gravestones on and around steps. String the plastic chain from one door light to the other. Tap in nails over the door; loop a chain link over each to secure. For ghost, cross two wooden dowels in a T-shape and duct-tape together. Spear a Styrofoam ball onto the upright dowel for the head; drape the sheet over the top. Trim two eyes from black felt and glue to face, or draw on with permanent marker. Push the bottom dowel into the block of floral foam. Position the ghost near the doorknob and place two rocks on top of the foam (under the sheet) to secure. Cut sheets of vinyl to look like dripping green slime. Tape to stair fronts.

Bats and black cats are everywhere in October. Why not spice things up with ominous-looking black crows instead?

Get the tutorial at Idle Wife.

A black-and-white theme elevates the entire atmosphere of this charming front porch. It'll get all your neighbors in the Halloween spirit—without scaring them.

Get the tutorial at Tatertots + Jello.

Fun-Kins, which are artificial, carvable pumpkins, dress up this leaf-covered door with other fall accents.

Make the Boo Door: Use a utility knife to halve two Fun-Kins lengthwise. Print and cut out stencils for the word BOO. Trace each letter onto a halved Fun-Kin with a pencil. Use small paintbrush to apply gold enamel paint inside lines; let dry. Hang on door with Command wire hooks.

Looking for last-minute Halloween decor? Just cut, tape, and hang some wrapping paper, and this statement is ready for visitors.

Make the Jack-o’-Lantern Door: Cover door with orange wrapping paper, overlapping as necessary; secure with masking tape. Cut eye, nose, and mouth from gold glitter paper; tape to the door as shown. Cut a small hole in the top of large pumpkins with a craft knife. Insert the leaf branches; push down until secure. Secure branches to door with fishing line and a small nail. Spray small pumpkins with spray adhesive; dust with glitter; let dry. Arrange cabbages and pumpkins in planters on the steps. Add faux crows, if desired; secure with fishing line as needed.

Your entryway light will make this Halloween door decoration sparkle and shine thanks to the glittery materials used throughout.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

Go big, bold, and batty this Halloween with a display you can DIY.

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A set of dollar store skulls look creepy and chic with the right arrangement.

Get the tutorial at Pneumatic Addict.

This cute craft calls for a round plastic laundry basket as a base.

Get the tutorial at The Alison Show.

Both kids and grownups will get a kick of out of this The Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired door decal.

Get the tutorial at Practically Functional.

This banner is simple, sweet, and just a little bit spooky.

Get the tutorial at Tatertots and Jello.

In lieu of a traditional wreath, celebrate pumpkin season with this versatile piece.

Get the tutorial at Michaels.

Make your door come to life with this graveyard scene featuring a friendly ghost fashioned from fabric batting.

Make the Ghost: Sketch the lower portion of ghost body on white foam-core (it should be about 2' to 3' tall); cut out with utility knife.
On back of foam-core, position 2 skewers as base of arms; duct-tape in place. Duct-tape loop of monofilament at top for hanging. To
create head, wrap 4" foam ball in polyester batting until about 6" in
diameter; secure with hot glue. Pierce ball with 3 skewers to create a tripod, then poke other end of skewers into top of foam-core body;
secure with hot glue. Wrap more batting around foam-core body
and skewers. To hold in place, lightly wrap with monofilament. Then, wrap batting around neck skewers to fill out ghost's body. Continue adding and fluffing batting until it feels full. Cut eyes, eyebrows and mouth from black felt; attach with hot glue.

Make the Moon: Push the end of a paintbrush into front of a 15" foam disk to create various-size craters. Mix together ½ cup light orange acrylic craft paint and ¼ cup flour. Add water or more flour for a paste-like consistency. Spread paint mixture over surface and sides of disk, covering (but not filling) craters; let dry. Tie monofilament to thumbtack and press into back for hanging.

Make the Cemetery Sign:. Lay top piece of a 7' x 4' metal garden arch on top of 40" x 60" piece of black foam-core. Use ruler to measure 5" above and 5" below arbor arch, marking foam-core with a pencil every few inches to replicate arch shape. (To check size, place 6" wooden craft letters to spell CEMETERY on foam-core arch.) Connect marks, then cut out arch with utility knife; smooth ragged edges with sandpaper. Apply purple spray paint to foam-core arch and gray spray paint to letters; let dry. Hot-glue letters in to arch. Duct-tape back of foam-core to metal arch in several places to keep it secure, then assemble rest of arch.

More funny than frightening, this kooky monster door is perfect for families with youngsters.

Get the tutorial at Michaels.

This fashionable monogram piece is ideal for homeowners who want to keep their Halloween decor more understated.

Get the tutorial at Thistlewood Farms.

Functional and fun, this pumpkin piece adds a festive touch to your front door while storing candy for guests to enjoy.

Get the tutorial at Cherished Bliss.

This super simple project requires just a few supplies, most of which (trash bags, paper plates), you probably already have at home.

Get the tutorial at Green and Gorgeous.

Thanks to this blogger's free printable, this cute garland will cost you next to nothing to make.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

Calling all advanced DIYers, we challenge you to try this impressive project. While it will require more time than most other homemade door decorations, the results will be well worth it.

Get the tutorial at Crazi Carlos.

Go all out this Halloween by transforming your entryway or porch into this scary monster

Get the tutorial at Craftibilities.

You can customize your "boo" door hanger by using fabrics and ribbons in colors that complement your front door and porch palette.

Get the tutorial at One Project Closer.

Give your guests the creeps with this spidery scene crafted from yarn and painted styrofoam balls.

Get the tutorial at Jane Can.