Handmade Halloween Decor Inspo

Halloween decorating doesn’t have to mean buying an entirely new collection of decorations every year. Sometimes all you need is a little ribbon, some things you already have around the house, and a few ideas saved from Pinterest.

We rounded up some of our favorite Halloween decor inspiration featuring garlands, pumpkins, witchy details, and even outdoor decorating ideas.

Here are a few Halloween DIYs we’re saving for this season.

Halloween Garland

Garlands are one of the easiest ways to make a space feel instantly Halloween-ready. Drape them across a mantel, doorway, shelf, staircase, or even a party table.

Try layering different ribbons in Halloween colors like black, orange, purple, cream, and metallics. Mix textures and widths to make the garland feel a little more collected rather than perfectly coordinated.

You can also add felt shapes, paper cutouts, pom poms, bows, or small Halloween ornaments between the ribbon for an extra festive touch.

Paper Pumpkin Faces

Paper pumpkins are having a moment, and they’re a fun way to bring Halloween into your decor without making a permanent change to anything.

Create a collection of paper pumpkins in different sizes, then add your own faces using paper, vinyl, paint, or markers. For the finishing touch, add a little ribbon bow at the top.

Go classic with orange and black, or mix in unexpected colors like pink, cream, green, or purple for a less traditional Halloween look.

Turn Your Porch Into a Halloween Scene

If you’re going all out for Halloween, don’t forget about the porch.

One Pinterest idea we’re loving combines gauzy fabric, bats, and ribbon to create a spooky outdoor curtain. Hang lightweight gauze or cheesecloth around a doorway, porch, or covered outdoor space, then layer in hanging bats and ribbon for movement and texture.

Black ribbon works perfectly for a classic spooky look, while orange, purple, or even striped ribbon can add a little more personality.

Witchy Decor

You don’t need an elaborate Halloween display to make a witchy corner work. A simple black cauldron, some faux greenery, spooky accessories, and a few ribbon details can create the look.

Try tying ribbon around the handle of a cauldron, adding bows to nearby branches, or layering ribbon into a larger Halloween centerpiece.

For a more vintage-inspired witchy look, try black velvet, lace, or muted orange ribbon. If your style is a little more playful, patterned Halloween prints are an easy way to brighten things up.

Make Pinterest Inspiration Your Own

The fun part of Pinterest-inspired decorating is that you don’t have to recreate an idea exactly. Use the original idea as a starting point and change the colors, materials, and details to fit your own style.

Ribbon is especially easy to customize because there are so many colors, patterns, textures, and widths to work with. A simple Halloween decoration can go from traditional and spooky to colorful and playful just by changing the ribbon.

So grab your Halloween decorations, pull out your ribbon stash, and start experimenting. Your Pinterest board has been waiting.