Halloween is one of the funniest time of the year when people seek for thrills and chills. Some people like to fill their houses with scary things like skeletons, jack-o-lanterns or witches, while others prefer to keep it minimal and elegant. However, to make your house become the talk of the town, don’t forget DIY Halloween Garland Ideas.
Halloween garlands have a wide range of purposes. They can add a festive and spooky atmosphere to any Halloween party by hanging on walls, doors, windows, ceilings, or tables. They can also fill empty or awkward spaces in the home or can be used to cover up wires, cords, or outlets.
#1. Balloon Garland
There’s nothing more party-related than a balloon garland. You can arrange the balloons on the fishing line in any pattern or shape you like, such as a straight line, a curve, an arch, or any other design. My extra advice is to add some smaller balloons in between the larger ones to fill in the gaps and create more volume.
#2. Bat Garland
Fold black construction paper in half and cut out bat shapes. Then, string them up in the fireplace or window and watch your bat brigade take flight.
Bonus tips: You can unfold and add googly eyes for more visual interest.
#3. Book-page Ghost Garland
This Halloween, make sure you have a few spooky good times with a book-page ghost garland. If you have old books in your house, it’s worth turning them into funny ghosts. You can make as many ghosts as you want, depending on the length of your garland.
#4. Candy Corn Garland
Cut out triangles from orange, yellow, and white construction paper to resemble candy corn. String them together alternating the colors. It’s perfect for a sweet-themed Halloween.
#5. Candy Garland
Halloween is the time to enjoy something sweet. Therefore, a candy garland is a fun and easy way to add some sweetness to your home for the holidays or any occasion. One of the simplest ways to make this sweet garland is to use hard candies in double-twist wrappers, such as peppermints, butterscotch, or lemon drops.
#6. Cupcake Wrapper Garland
Why don’t take advantage of unused cupcake wrappers and transform them into a colorful garland? For a more layered and festive look, you can also combine it with other garlands, such as lights, tassels, or pom poms.
#7. Cutout Paper Garland
It only takes a few minutes to craft your own cutout paper garlands. You’re set to go if you have some colored construction paper, some tape, and a scissor.
#8. Day Of The Dead Garland
This garland is so fun to make with your family and it’s really simple. Create sugar skull shapes from colored paper and attach them to ribbon or string. Add colorful tissue paper flowers for a Dia de los Muertos vibe.
#9. Witch Hat Garland
You can make your own witch hat garland using some simple materials and a little creativity. All you need is some black felt, scissors, glue, ribbon, and a witch-hat template. It takes little time but can make a big difference.
#10. Eyeball Garland
For something that’s both funny and scary, craft giant googly eyes from cardboard and add creepy details. It will bring a monstrous vibe to your atmosphere.
#11. Fall Leaf Garland
Artificial leaves in different colors will light up your space. You can cut out the fabric leaves using a template or freehand, fuse them together with fusible web, and sew around the edges. Now, you’re ready for the fall and Halloween festival.
#12. Gothic Bat Swarm Garland
Cut out dozens of black bat shapes and attach them to black string. Create a whole swarm of bats to hang around your window. It’s a really eye-catching seasoning to any space.
#13. Ghost And Bat Garland
Ghost and bat are a perfect combination for a Halloween garland. It’s a cute addition to your mantel and your Halloween party table too.
#14. Simple Garland
This easy-to-make Halloween garland is a simple way to decorate any area of your house, including your mantle. This simple craft project doesn’t require sewing, all you need is some yarns and a few other materials.
#15. Gnome Garland
What’s cuter than a Halloween gnome garland that’s hung on the staircase? Trust me, both children and adults will love this project as it’s fun and quick to make.
#16. Gothic Rose Garland
If you’re looking for DIY Halloween garland ideas that are classy and fancy, try this one. Craft dark red or black paper roses. Attach them to a black ribbon or twine for a darkly romantic Halloween decoration.
#17. Halloween Spell Garland
Decoration and music seem to not related to each other, but you can combine both with this ingenious idea. I believe this “I put a smell on you” garland will immediately bring back memories to any visitors.
#18. Halloween Paper Garland
A Halloween paper garland is easy to make, so create a bunch of garlands and hang them together to make a garland curtain. It’s a great idea to add a little festive season to your blank wall.
#19. Haunted House Garland
This garland allows you to combine as many elements as you like. Design miniature haunted houses on black construction paper and attach them to string lights. You can add some paper bats or moons, as long as they’re suitable with the theme.
#20. Jack-o-lantern Garland
There’s nothing more Halloween than a jack-o-lantern garland, don’t you think? Cut out pumpkin shapes from orange paper and add black faces if you like. String them together with a rope to form a pumpkin parade.
#21. Mad Scientist Garland
Halloween is not all about scariness and spookiness, right? You can break the norms with a mad scientists garland but cutting out beakers, test tubes, and flasks from colored paper and adding “bubbling” details.
#22. Mini Pumpkin Garland
A mini pumpkin garland is a simple and quick way to get your home ready for the season. If you like something vibrant and colorful, cover the stems of pumpkins with a gold paint pen, and then paint the pumpkins with different colors and designs or add some glitter or stickers for extra sparkle.
#23. Monster Mash Garland
Turn your house into a party of monsters. Cut out monster shapes from colored paper and add googly eyes and funny features. String them up for a playful monster parade.
#24. Paper Straw Garland
Undoubtedly, this is one of the most budget-friendly DIY Halloween garland ideas. String the yarn with alternating beads and straw pieces. You can create patterns or strings randomly, depending on your preference. To make it more appealing, add other embellishments like pom poms, tassels, or paper flowers if you like.
#25. Printable Halloween Garland
If you need something you can make quickly, this paper Halloween garland is perfect. Your mantel or wall will be brightened up just by printing it out and adding some pom-pom trim.
#26. Fabric Pumpkin Garland
A fabric pumpkin garland is a lovely way to decorate your home for the fall season. Download and print the free fabric pumpkin pattern from the Internet, cut out the pattern pieces and trace them onto your fabric of choice.
#27. Scrap Fabric Lighted Garland
For a creepy Halloween glow, go for this fabric-lighted garland. It’s a simple Halloween DIY and a wonderful way to give your Halloween decorations some color and texture.
#28. Skull Garland
If you have some paper plates, you can print out a free skull template and cut out the shapes with scissors or a craft knife. Then, punch holes in the sides of the skulls and tie them together with some ribbon.
#29. Spider Garland
The most simple way to make a spider garland is by cutting out spider shapes from black paper and attaching them to a string. Or you can make pom pom spider garlands by using yarn, scissors, cardboard, and pipe cleaners. This is a fun and fluffy way to make a spider garland.
#30. Spiderweb Garland
Use some scissors and black paper to cut out spiderweb shapes by hand. You can fold the paper in half and then cut out half of the web shape along the fold. Then, you can unfold the paper and get a symmetrical web. Finally, attach the webs to a string to make a garland.
#31. Wood Bead Garland
Wooden beads can be found online or at craft stores, or you can paint them yourself using acrylic paint. If you want to paint your own beads, you can use a wire or a coat hanger to create a drying rack for them.
#32. Zombie Hand Garland
This Zombie hand garland is a good combination of spooky and funny. Besides Zombie hands, you can also add some plastic skulls or other Halloween accessories to your garland for extra spookiness.
We hope these 32 DIY Halloween garland ideas will help you transform your home into a festive and spooky wonderland for the season. Enjoy the crafting and decorating process, and have a boo-tiful Halloween! If you’re interested in any ideas, don’t forget to hit the Pin button to save it for your next project.
