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Want to get into the Halloween spirit? Here are a TON of DIY outdoor Halloween decoration ideas that you can be inspired by!
When getting ready for Halloween, you definitely want to plan outdoor yard and porch decorations. Of course, trick or treaters are going to see your front porch, but your neighbors will also enjoy your yard decor all month long.
We have been known to go a little overboard with Halloween porch decor, and I was excited to see some other awesome Halloween outdoor decoration ideas from some of my favorite bloggers.
Whether you want spooky or funny decor, you can’t go wrong with going big for Halloween. It’s a great excuse to really go over the top and have fun with it!
Tons of these halloween lawn decor ideas are complete or partial DIYs so I hope that they inspire you to decorate even if you are on a budget.
Here are the best DIY outdoor Halloween decoration ideas!
Want to decorate your yard for Halloween? Whether you want spooky or funny, you will love these great ideas!
Our Skeleton Pirate Halloween Yard Display
You can't beat this hilarious pirate skeleton yard battle!
How to Make DIY Concrete Pumpkins
Concrete pumpkins add a unique look to any halloween display.
How to Make a DIY Plastic Pumpkin Topiary
How to stack plastic pumpkins so they light up in this fun festive topiary!
You'll want to stick a fleet of bats over your front door!
Our DIY Halloween Porch Decor
Plastic pumpkins lit up make front porch steps simply magical!
Photo Credit:www.anikasdiylife.com
DIY Wood Pumpkins - Made From Scrap Wood
You could make a huge stack of these wooden pumpkins for your porch or yard!
Photo Credit:www.houseonlongwoodlane.com
DIY Halloween Door Mat + Front Porch - House On Longwood Lane
This is a beautiful and classy Halloween porch with a cute DIY mat!
Photo Credit:housefulofhandmade.com
Easy $3 Spooky Skull Ghosts DIY
It's easy to make these spooky skeleton ghosts.
Photo Credit:www.attagirlsays.com
Haunted Halloween Front Porch
This spooky front porch would delight trick or treaters
Photo Credit:www.attagirlsays.com
DIY Halloween Decorations for the Front Porch
Have a couch on your porch? This is how you should style it for Halloween!
Photo Credit:www.attagirlsays.com
Outdoor Halloween Decorations: Spooky Porch
Little accessories add up to a big impact on this porch.
Photo Credit:housefulofhandmade.com
Halloween Spider Web Wreath
This spider web wreath is simple but perfect for the holidays!
Photo Credit:tastefullyfrugal.org
DIY Witches Brooms
Want a witch theme for your porch? Here's how to DIY witch brooms!
Photo Credit:www.pmqfortwo.com
DIY Halloween Doormat
This DIY Halloween doormat adds the perfect subtle touch.
Photo Credit:www.ramblingrenovators.ca
Getting Halloween Ready
I love this spooky graveyard in the front yard!
Photo Credit:southernstateofmindblog.com
October Front Porch - Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather
I love all these witch hats on this porch.
Photo Credit:jenwoodhouse.com
How To Make DIY Spooky Skull Yard Signs for Halloween
Wow! This light up skeleton sign make a huge impact!
Photo Credit:jenwoodhouse.com
DIY Halloween Lawn Gravestones – The House of Wood
Want a graveyard in your front yard? You gotta check this out!
Photo Credit:www.debbie-debbiedoos.com
Spooky Southern Halloween porch
This skull makes a great pot holder!
Photo Credit:madeinaday.com
DIY Halloween Chalkboard Tombstones
These chalkboard tombstones are perfect for a spooky Halloween porch.
Photo Credit:www.houseonlongwoodlane.com
DIY Halloween Door Mat + Front Porch
I love this "WITCH PLEASE" stenciled door mat!
Photo Credit:hazelandgolddesigns.com
Make Your Own Halloween Window Cling Shapes
This is a great tutorial for making window clings for Halloween!
Photo Credit:www.thehandymansdaughter.com
DIY Pallet Pumpkin Trio
Would you believe that these pumpkins were made from pallet wood?
Photo Credit:celebrateanddecorate.com
The Birds Have Invaded for Halloween!
You could put any spooky message on these DIY signs!
Photo Credit:www.cravingsomecreativity.com
Halloween Stacked Pumpkin Topiary
I love this tutorial for stacking light up pumpkins!
Photo Credit:inmyownstyle.com
Halloween Decorating: Pumpkin Head Bat Tassels
Adding tassels to these bats makes them extra dramatic!
Photo Credit:www.thatswhatchesaid.net
Witch Parking Porch Display
These witch legs are the funny touch for any Halloween porch!
Photo Credit:www.createandfind.com
Dollar Tree Halloween Wreath and Porch
This is a great idea for a quick and inexpensive Halloween wreath.
Photo Credit:lydioutloud.com
Fall Festival Sign Tutorial: Fall Porch Decor
This sign has Fall phrases on it, but you could add spooky phrases, too! Boos this way!
Photo Credit:www.makingmanzanita.com
Cheap Halloween Porch Decorations with Recycled Materials
If you’re looking for cheap Halloween porch decorations, this simple DIY project is for you! See how you can transform old fence boards and recycled materials and turn them into adorable Halloween porch decor that will have your neighbors jealous.
Photo Credit:www.cypressandsienna.com
Wooden Black Cat Halloween Decor
These spooky black cat cutouts are sure to startle anyone walking past your home
Photo Credit:www.cypressandsienna.com
Cute and Easy Burlap Covered Pumpkin
Wrap real or faux pumpkins in burlap for an instant farmhouse feel
Photo Credit:housefulofhandmade.com
Easy DIY Halloween Lamppost
How cool is this DIY lamp post? It gives your yard an instant spooky vibe
Photo Credit:salvagedliving.com
5 Trendy Updates for Your Halloween Decor
Cool ideas for brining new trends into your decor!
Photo Credit:www.diydecormom.com
Giant Spider Decoration: EASY Halloween Decoration Kids Will Love
I LOVE how these giant PVC spiders turned out!
Photo Credit:ourcraftymom.com
Succulent Pumpkin To Support The Teal Pumpkin Project
Here's how to fill a pumpkin with succulents!
Photo Credit:theinspiredworkshop.com
Scrap Wood Spiders
Pick up some scrap wood and build these cute lil spiders!
Photo Credit:www.cypressandsienna.com
Rustic Pumpkin Stand for Fall Flowers
Make this wooden pumpkin stand for mums or other fall flowers
Photo Credit:www.firstdayofhome.com
How to Make Wooden Pumpkins for Yard Decorations
Here's how to make big wooden pumpkin cut outs!
Photo Credit:www.attemptsatdomestication.com
“Boo” Wreath for Halloween
BOO! Is there anything more Halloween than that!?!
Photo Credit:www.cravingsomecreativity.com
DIY Halloween Outdoor Luminaries - How To Make Lanterns
Luminaries are perfect for lighting the way for trick or treaters
Photo Credit:www.simplenaturedecorblog.com
How To Make Halloween Hanging Ghosts Decorations
These hanging ghosts are simple to make and a great spooky touch
Photo Credit:happiestcamper.com
How to make Halloween Ghosts for outdoors
Here's a tutorial for wooden ghosts!
Photo Credit:homemadeheather.com
Jack Skellington Door with Free Printable
Turn your door into jack skellington! Positively frightful!
Photo Credit:singlegirlsdiy.com
DIY Cooler Candy Buckets for Halloween
Turn a cooler into a spooky pumpkin and pass out halloween beverages!
Photo Credit:growingfamily.co.uk
Easy Halloween crafts: spooky spider plants
Make these cute lil spiders to hold potted plants
Photo Credit:mooshujenne.com
Horror Movie Halloween Gravestones
I love these movie inspired headstones!
Photo Credit:ourcraftymom.com
Make A Fun Halloween Witch Door Hanger From A Pizza Pan
This door hanger is made from a PIZZA PAN!
Photo Credit:www.createandfind.com
How To Make Your Own DIY Halloween Yard Decorations
Lots of cute yard decor ideas!
Photo Credit:housefulofhandmade.com
DIY Sugar Skull Wreath
Tutorial to make this beautiful sugar skull wreath!
Photo Credit:www.cypressandsienna.com
Gold Leaf & Glitter Pumpkins- Monthly DIY Challenge
Go for a bling look with these gold leaf pumpkins
Photo Credit:acraftymix.com
Making Matilda’s Web – Easy Wire Art Tutorial
Here's how to make faux spider web with wire!
Photo Credit:amylanham.com
DIY Outdoor Halloween Monsters
These DIY monster heads are perfect for your front porch!
Photo Credit:mooshujenne.com
Halloween Candy Cauldron Stand
Make this cauldron stand to pass out cand
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Hey there, I’m Sean, the woodworking enthusiast and builder behind CharlestonCrafted.com! Since 2012, I’ve been sharing the magic of turning raw materials into beautiful creations. I love teaching others the art and satisfaction of woodworking and DIY. I try to inspire fellow crafters to make something extraordinary out of nothing at all.
