When it comes to Halloween decorating, your front door is the star of the show– it’s the last thing trick-or-treaters see as they wait for you to answer. That makes it the perfect spot to add some spooky charm. This year, skip the store-bought décor and try your hand at some fun (and simple) DIY Halloween wreaths. With just a few supplies, you can craft a door display that’s festive, creepy, or even a little silly. You can find these supplies at your local craft store, or sometimes even the dollar store!
💡 DIY Hack: Don’t have a wreath frame? No problem! Cut out a ring from sturdy cardboard, wrap it in fabric, ribbon, or yarn, or glue some fall items to it. Then, decorate it just like the real thing. It’s practically free– and no one will ever know the difference.
Here are some ideas to get you inspired:
Gather small sticks or twigs from your yard and arrange them into a rustic wreath shape, securing with hot glue or twine. Cut out bat silhouettes from black construction paper or cardstock and glue them to the twigs so it looks like they’re flying out of the wreath.
Stretch fake spider webbing around a wreath frame. Add a few plastic spiders—bonus points if you mix in one oversized spider to really catch attention!
Attach faux mini pumpkins, fall leaves, and some burlap ribbon to a wreath form. This one doubles as a fall decoration– you can leave it up all season long, not just on Halloween night.
Wrap your wreath frame in white tulle and add googly eyes or a black felt mouth cutout to create a “boo-tiful” ghost face. It’s kid-friendly, budget-friendly, and sure to earn smiles.
Glue a bunch of sticks or pine straw to the wreath base to create a birds nest look. Wrap the wreath with black tulle or ribbon, then perch a faux raven or crow (found at most craft stores or dollar stores this time of year) on the top or the side. Add a little glitter for a haunted-yet-glam vibe.
While your wreath sets the stage, adding a few small DIY projects to your lawn or patio ties everything together:
Monster Eye Plants: Create some monster eyes! You can sculpt them out of clay or cut them out of cardboard and paint them fun colors. Then attach them to your trees in your yard for a fun, creepy look! If you don't have any trees, you can attach the eyes to toilet paper/ paper towel rolls, attach a glow stick, and tuck them into shrubs for a glowing, watchful effect.
Paper Bag Luminaries: This classic never goes out of style! Line your walkway with decorated paper bags and battery tea lights for a welcoming (yet eerie) glow.
However you decorate, your lawn is the canvas that makes the whole scene shine. A healthy, weed-free yard is the perfect backdrop for your Halloween fun. That’s where Top Turf Lawn Care & Pest Management comes in—our Fertilization & Weed Control Program keeps your lawn looking its best all season long, so your spooky (or silly!) décor really stands out.