20+ Quick & Smart Last Minute Halloween Crafts And Hacks You Can Do Less Than A Day
As Halloween approaches, the excitement builds, but sometimes the pressure to decorate our homes can feel overwhelming. However, with a little creativity, you don’t have to be a seasoned decorator to create a spooky-chic atmosphere that will thrill trick-or-treaters and delight your neighbors. Classic icons like jack o’ lanterns, ghosts, and black cats are a great starting point for quick and easy Halloween decorations. And the best part? You don’t need a lot of time or money to get creative.
In fact, many of these ideas can be whipped up in under 15 minutes. Stay tuned, as I’ll be sharing over 20 last-minute craft ideas that will help you transform your home into a haunted haven.
Hand Treats
Glowing Eyes
Dracula Teeth
Cute Toilet Monster
Bloody Handprints Towel
Spider Ice Cubes
Candle Light Cups
Finger Food
Rock Jack-O-Lantern
Fingers of Fright
Googly Eyes Halloween Wreath
Mummy Pizza
Frighteningly Cool Popsicles
Floating Ghost
Graveyard 7-Layer Dip
Mummy Door
Bug Tights
Witches Fingers
Wall Sign
The Halloween Mummy Pumpkin Pop Tarts
To create a charming fall decoration, start by selecting small grapevine wreaths that measure about 2 inches in width. Wrap orange and black ¼-inch ribbon around the ribs, securing it with a bow. Next, gather small bits of festive fall leaves and/or straw flowers, bundling them together and attaching them to the wreath using hot glue. Cover any exposed stems or glue with another bow on top.
These mini wreaths can be used as place card holders by applying a small amount of glue to the top and sides, then placing your place card and holding until the glue dries. You can further embellish around the card with additional flowers and leaves. Alternatively, use the wreath as a napkin holder by inserting the napkin through the center after the glue has dried.
To add an extra touch to your table setting or centerpiece, or simply decorate your home, create miniature cornucopias by placing a small pumpkin (real or artificial) at the mouth and filling in with fall leaves and foliage. If you have real leaves, use them; otherwise, silk leaves can be found at craft stores like Joann Fabrics. Secure the stems of the leaves to a piece of foam at the base of the basket for a sturdy hold.
Embellish with fall flowers or additional Indian corn or squash, and feel free to swap out the pumpkin after a few weeks and add new leaves and flowers along with some seasonal potpourri. These projects are perfect for the whole family, as they’re quick, easy, and sure to enhance your holiday celebrations.
