15 DIY Halloween Decorations That Will Scare Your Neighbors
There’s something magical about that moment in October when your neighbor starts decorating their lawn. You know what I mean—suddenly there’s a skeleton on the porch, a ghost hanging from the tree, and fog rolling out of nowhere.
And then you look at your own front yard.
Empty. Quiet. Not even a spider.
Been there. So this year, I made it my mission: to be the spooky house on the block.
Not just decorated. But haunted. Extra. Creepy. Full-on «Did someone just move into a cemetery?» energy.
The twist? I did it all DIY—with budget supplies, mostly things I already had at home. No $100 animatronics. No fancy lighting systems. Just creativity, hot glue, and a little help from my Dollar Store besties.
So if you’re ready to give your neighbors a harmless heart attack (the fun kind), here are 15 DIY Halloween decorations that will scare, shock, and seriously impress.
🧠 1. Bloody Handprints on the Window
What You Need:
Red food coloring or washable paint
Dish soap
Gloves (optional)
Spray bottle
How to:
Mix paint with a drop of dish soap.
Dip hands or gloves and press onto glass.
Add dripping trails for drama.
🪟 Creepy tip: Add flickering candles inside for a murder-movie glow.
⚰️ 2. Lawn Body Bag
What You Need:
Black trash bag
Old clothes or blankets
Duct tape
Fake toe tag (optional)
How to:
Stuff trash bag to mimic a body shape.
Tape tightly to define “head” and “feet.”
Add a tag that says «Do Not Open.»
💀 Place it on your lawn, near bushes or porch steps. They won’t forget it.
🕯️ 3. Bleeding Candles
What You Need:
White candles
Red candle (to drip)
Lighter
How to:
Light red candle and drip wax over the white one.
Let it dry and stage it near a mirror or skull.
🩸 The effect is dripping blood. Simple, cheap, effective.
👀 4. Glowing Eyes in the Bushes
What You Need:
Empty toilet paper rolls
Scissors
Glow sticks
Tape
How to:
Cut spooky eyes into the rolls.
Insert glow stick inside.
Tape and hide in bushes.
🌲 At night, it looks like something is watching. Because… it is.
🪦 5. DIY Cardboard Tombstones
What You Need:
Large cardboard boxes
Grey/black paint
White paint pen or chalk
How to:
Cut into tombstone shapes.
Paint grey and add cracks/shadows.
Write names like “RIP Kevin’s WiFi”.
🪦 Line them up across your front yard for that haunted cemetery look.
👻 6. Floating Ghosts from Sheets
What You Need:
White sheets
Balloons or foam heads
Fishing line
Black marker
How to:
Cover balloon with sheet.
Tie fishing line to hang.
Draw spooky face.
💨 Let them float with the breeze near your porch or trees.
🪞 7. Haunted Mirror Message
What You Need:
Bathroom mirror
Lipstick or fog
“HELP ME” stencil
How to:
Write a creepy message.
Fog it up for added effect.
Add a candle nearby for ambiance.
🚽 Perfect for guest bathrooms. Trust me, they’ll talk about it.
🕷️ 8. Giant Spider on the House
What You Need:
Black trash bags or pool noodles
Tape or wire
Styrofoam ball or pillow
Googly eyes (optional)
How to:
Shape body and legs.
Attach to exterior walls or roof edge.
Let the legs dangle over windows.
🕷️ Instant nightmare fuel.
🔪 9. Knife in the Pumpkin
What You Need:
Pumpkin
Toy knife
Red paint
How to:
Carve a basic face.
Stick toy knife in and add paint.
Place it where it will be seen.
🎃 Cute? Nope. Chilling? Absolutely.
👁️ 10. Eyeballs in a Jar
What You Need:
Mason jar
Water + food coloring
Ping pong balls with drawn eyes
How to:
Draw irises and bloodshot lines.
Fill jar with colored water.
Drop in the “eyes”.
🧪 Label it: “Specimen A–13”.
💀 11. Skeleton in the Window
What You Need:
Printed skeleton parts or prop
Tape
Curtain or light behind it
How to:
Pose skeleton as if looking out.
Tape parts to window from inside.
Backlight with lamp or LED strip.
🪟 Your neighbor’s dog will bark at it all night.
🪓 12. Murder Scene Doormat
What You Need:
Old doormat
Red paint
Shoe prints (optional)
How to:
Splash red paint like blood.
Stamp on footprints.
Write “Come in… if you dare.”
🚪 Cute and horrifying? Check.
🧴 13. Bloody Soap Bottle
What You Need:
Clear soap
Red food coloring
Plastic teeth or eyeballs
How to:
Mix in coloring.
Add creepy item.
Shake gently.
🚿 Creepy surprise in your guest bathroom!
🩸 14. Severed Arm in the Mailbox
What You Need:
Dollar store rubber hand
Fake blood
Old newspaper
How to:
Stuff the mailbox with newspaper.
Add rubber hand sticking out.
Splash on some fake blood.
📬 Watch the mail carrier freak out.
🧹 15. Witches’ Parking Spot
What You Need:
Old broomsticks
Witch hats
Sign: “Witches Parking Only”
How to:
Stick brooms into the lawn upright.
Add hats on top.
Place sign nearby.
🧙 Simple, funny, and super Insta-worthy.
🧡 Final Spell: Scare Them with Style
You don’t need a fog machine, a huge budget, or a warehouse of props.
With just a few smart DIYs—and maybe some red paint—you can turn your yard into a place your neighbors will not forget.
Scaring them a little is part of the fun.
Making them stop and stare? That’s the real Halloween magic.
So tell me…
Which one are you brave enough to try first?
Let’s make this Halloween horribly unforgettable! 💀🎃
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