6 easy Halloween DIYs

We love Halloween! Now that’s partially because we look stunning in black, but it’s mostly because it is just such a fun and creative holiday-especially when you have kiddos around. We put together some easy Halloween DIYs this year that combine sweet with a hint of spooky, a touch of kooky, and a whole lot of fun. The best part? These projects are so simple that your little guys are going to have a blast helping you make them!

From mummy centerpieces and vampire lanterns to witch cupcake toppers and no-carve monster themed pumpkins, tackle one project or tackle them all, but either way, get ready for some serious Halloween fun!

7 easy DIYs for Halloween

1. DIY mummy vase centerpiece

mum’s the word

You know all those vases you have under the sink? Go grab a few and get to work turning them into a simple DIY mummy centerpiece to dress up your Halloween table or windowsill. These adorable little guys are near effortless to put together, look amazing when lit up and will surely delight your ghouls and goblins!

2.No-carve DIY monster pumpkins

goodbye goopy mess!

We decided to skip the carving this year and decorate artificial pumpkins with a classic monster theme! Not only did we NOT miss the huge mess that goes along with traditional carving, we love that we can bring these fun little monsters out again next year. Bonus!

3. DIY umbrella spider Halloween costume

from eeek to awww

Guaranteed to be the only spider in history that you won’t want to run away from, our DIY umbrella spider costume will be the talk of the town. Made with a simple black umbrella, trouser socks, felt and stuffing, your adorable little spider will be ready for trick-or-treating rain or shine.

4. Frankenstein and black cat printable Halloween masks

print, cut & add strings!

If the name of the game is quick and simple, it doesn’t get any easier than our free printable Frankenstein and black cat masks. These adorable disguises are ready to wear in a flash and can be customized to your kiddo’s hearts content. Use them for Halloween trick-or-treating fun or for imaginary playtime around the house.

5. Witch cupcake toppers

…and your little dog too!

Cupcakes are always an easy way to please a crowd-even on Halloween! Whether home baked or store bought, our festive witch toppers will add a perfectly ghoulish touch to your treats, or anything else for that matter. Our free printable witches can be used on sliders, sandwiches and appetizers too!

6. DIY vampire lantern

light up the night

If you still have a vase or two left, why not vamp it up? Grab some felt, a sheet of tissue paper and adhesive dots to make this simple vampire lantern to signal your neighborhood trick-or-treaters that your house is fair game. The nice thing about this project is that it’s easy to disassemble once all the candy is gone.