Looking for easy and affordable DIY Halloween decorating ideas? Well, you are in luck because this post is all about 11 budget friendly Halloween decorating ideas.

For some people, decorating for Fall means lots of orange colored branches, stacking up piles of acorns and Fall scented candles but for me, I start by decorating for Halloween. Bunches of pumpkins, spooky decorating accents and witchy themed home decor.

As a mom, decorating the home with all of the fun Halloween things brings so much joy to our children. So, I’ve done some serious shopping and hunting for as many fun, affordable and easy Halloween DIY decorating ideas so that we can really enjoy the upcoming holiday.

Here is a budget friendly DIY I did recently to decorate my own home for Halloween…

After a few hours of shopping and scrolling on Pinterest, my creative mind started running and I found some really fun ideas.

First, I knew I wanted to create some fun ghost decor in our small townhome. I thought I could take this vintage brass three globe lamp and turn it into an adorable ghost family, perfect for spooking our guests.

15 Easy and Budget Friendly DIY Halloween Decorating Ideas:

01 | FLOATING GHOST DIY.

First, I ordered this cheesecloth to create the ghost silhouette. I cut it into 3 parts for each ghost. I used this lamp but if you don’t have a lamp, you could also use styrofoam balls and a tomato planter cage.

Then, I ordered black velvet felt that I used to cut out the eyes. It sticks right on the cheesecloth and feels super sturdy.

Here is what the DIY spooky ghosts look light at night, with the lights on:

02 | Flying bats on mirror or black butterflies

I also HAD to order the sticky bats to add to the Halloween look for our dining room area. These bats are so affordable and super easy to attach to any wall or mirror.

For a more modern look, I think the black round mirror always looks the best in an entryway or even over a fireplace. I also love the look of a Parisian inspired gold mirror, I feel it gives more of that antique touch.

I also have fallen in love with the black butterflies trend I have been seeing this year. It is so spooky but chic for Halloween decor.

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03 | All neutral skull wall, Halloween styled fireplace mantle.

This all white and neutral Halloween themed mantle decor is a super easy look to transition into Fall. Simply layer a row of white tapered candlesticks, white bats, rattan vases with pampas grass and a few white skeletons.

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04 | Floating candles.

One of my absolute favorite looks for Halloween is floating candles. It’s an easy and very chic looking Halloween decor idea.

05 | Add a mini skeleton to everyday displays.

Add a touch of Halloween decor to your coffee area with a mini skeleton and cute spooky boo coffee mug.

Skeletons are all the rage for halloween home decor, check out my post on 30+ clever skeleton displays you will love.

6. DIY black wine bottle wax table style

Grab some empty wine bottles and spray paint them black. Then light up some black tapered candles on top of them and let the wax melt down. Throw in a few skulls and there you have a spooky yet chic Halloween table style.

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07 | Create a cozy Halloween basket.

One thing I love to do for Fall is have a wicker basket filled with cozy blankets to pull out when you want to curl up and read a book or watch a movie.

Grab a white pumpkin, a soft pumpkin pillow and put in the basket with a few throws. It’s a simple yet adorable decor move that will bring in the Halloween mood.

08 | Place a pumpkin anywhere for an instant Halloween vibe.

09 | Use a cute Halloween inspired neon light as a focal point.

Nothing screams look at me more than a neon light. It is a total attention grabber and fortunately these are super affordable for your Halloween home decorating projects.

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10 | Decorate the kitchen with clear glass jars filled with Halloween items.

I think it is so cute to have these little clear cookie jars filled with tiny skulls, ghosts and pumpkins. This will bring in a spooky Halloween theme look in a neutral and chic way.

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11 | Hang a few witches hats.

One of my absolute favorite Halloween decor trends is the hanging witches hat look. It is such an affordable yet super chic way to bring in the magic of Halloween decor. I loved this witch hat hanging tutorial, it might help you.

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12 | Painted eyes on paper lanterns

13 | Painted ghosts in photo frames

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14 | DIY creepy cloches

This creepy cloche idea is perfect for any bookshelf or coffee table. Grab an old soda bottle and wood base, there is a fabulous tutorial here and fill it with spooky finds from the dollar store.

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15 | Dollar Tree Pink baby cloth ghost

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I hope you enjoy these 15 super adorable and inspiring DIY Halloween ideas.

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