2016-10-06



Fall is here, and that means it’s time to spookify your house for Halloween! Check out a few of the most haunting ideas from bloggers we love, and use your favourites to deck out your home.

Cement Pumpkin Place Cards

These little cement pumpkins are a perfect touch on your table for entertaining; repurpose them later as magnets, paperweights, and more!

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Photo: Proper



Creepy Crawly Footpath

Get your footpath into the Halloween spirit with a few creepy crawlies.

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Halloween Drip Jars

Make these delightfully drippy jars and fill them with anything -- candy, treats, candles, and more.

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Photo: Say Yes for Mumtastic

Painted Gourd Ghosts

Add a silly touch to your decor with some painted spooks. Bonus points for finding gourds with interesting shapes for painting!

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Puff Paint Pumpkins

Puff paint is the perfect medium for decorating pumpkins -- you can get detailed, saturated designs that take your decor to the next level.

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Soy Pumpkin Candles

Hollow out a few small pumpkins and use them as a container for making your own candles! This one's not only great for decor at home, but perfect for giving as fall gifts.

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Pumpkin Floral Arrangement

Faux pumpkins make wonderful vessels for fall florals! You can put together a festive little centerpiece in just a few minutes.

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Spooky Monogram Letter

Great for indoors or outdoors, an oversized monogram letter gets a spooky makeover when you add a few faux cobwebs.

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Succulent Pumpkin Decorations

Succulents may be all the rage, but they're especially cool when they're used to decorate your Halloween pumpkins.

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Photo: The House That Lars Built

Washi Tape Halloween Candles

Give some plain candles a Halloween makeover with this sixty second DIY.

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Photo: Proper

Candy Garland

Halloween candy apparently isn't just for eating any more -- this faux candy garland would be a fun addition to a Halloween tablescape, mantle, or dessert bar.

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Photo: Hank & Hunt

Halloween Florals

Use unexpected vessels and floral combinations to spook up your decorations. Florals with a black, white, and grey colour palette add a sophisticated touch.

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Photo: One Charming Party

Cut Out Banner

Cut out your choice of words on a fabric banner and use it to dress up your house this Halloween!

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Photo: A Beautiful Mess

Fringey Spider Lantern

How great would this look on your porch on Trick-or-Treat night?! You could even make these fringey spider lanterns in different sizes.

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Photo: The Sweetest Occasion

Printable Halloween Art

Not in the mood for orange and black? Try these freebie printables to create a Halloween-inspired gallery wall.

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Photo: Paper & Stitch

Golden Skull

The coat of gold paint on this skull is the perfect mix of spooky and chic. Make a bunch of skulls and add them to your front porch, mantle, or any other place that needs a little extra fright!

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Photo: Hank & Hunt

Hanging Spider Balloons

Freak out your guests with a few glittery, hanging spiders. Just attach them to balloons and let them go.

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Photo: Studio DIY

Bat Garland

Make a flock of bats to greet guests at your door! These little bats can also be converted to cupcake or gift toppers.

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Photo: The Sweetest Occasion

Golden Spider Bowl

Gold spray paint gives a discount shop basket a festive touch for fright night.

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Photo: Ruffles and Truffles

Gold Geometric Pumpkins

For a grown-up take on carved pumpkins, a little gold paint pen can go a long way. These golden pumpkins make perfect centerpieces.

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Photo: Lovely Indeed

Skeleton Wall Hangings

Add some spooky anatomy to your home with some skeletal wall hangings. Skulls and bones look pretty great as decor!

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Photo: Say Yes

Wire Word Sign

You just need two materials (plus a little creativity with your word choice) to make this super cool sign. Hang it indoors or outdoors.

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Photo: Cupcakes and Cutlery

Glowy Spider Lights

Have some extra mason jars laying around? Dress them up for the holiday and set them around the house.

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Photo: The Sweetest Occasion

Deathly Window Silhouettes

If you wanna be the creepiest house on the block, download and print these window silhouettes for your home. Just don't blame us if the Trick-or-Treaters are too scared to come knocking.

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Photo: The Paper Mama for HP

Flock of Bats

Go for the gold and spook out your family with a flock of bats flying across your walls. These paper bats are quick and simple, but have a major wow factor.

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Photo: Dana Made It

Halloween Gallery Wall

This one's for the die-hard Halloween fan (or the home decor enthusiast!). Gather a creepy selection of art and oddities, and deck out your wall in style.

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Photo: Cuckoo 4 Design

String Art Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins is great and all, but this idea just might be cooler. Leave messages on your pumpkins using nails and string.

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Photo: Lovely Indeed

Mummy Balloons

Because even balloons deserve to have a Halloween costume. Mummify some balloons for your celebrations and guests will be charmed.

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Photo: Design Improvised

Skull Wreath

A simple but spooky wreath will look great on your front door during the haunting season.

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Photo: Tried and True

Embossed Candles

Paper cutouts make for some chic and simple decorations on your Halloween candles.

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Photo: Giggle Hearts

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