DIY Spooky Halloween Wreath
/Fast and Easy Halloween Decor
Holiday decor can get expensive! Last year was the first time as an adult I ever decorated for Halloween. I was hesitant about spending a ton of money on decorations I might never use again so I DIYed my little heart out in hopes of creating a spooky and festive atmosphere. Lo and behold, I enjoyed it way more than I anticipated! So this year I eagerly broke out all my Halloween decorations again.
I knew I wanted to add to my Halloween decor collection but didn’t have anything in particular in mind. Until I found this broken-down wreath at the thrift store!
It was only a few dollars and the flowers were already falling off before I made it out of the thrift store, which was fine since I planned on removing them anyway. I was especially drawn to the look of the wreath itself - I like all the sticks wrapped and woven together. (I’m a simple gal, impressed by twigs, apparently.)
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As soon as I spotted it, I immediately remembered I had Pinned the wreath below previously and figured, “Heck, I can DIY that!”. (Enter the narrator: “And DIY that she did.”)
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Off I went to the store to see what I could find to make all my spooky wreath dreams come true. Here’s what I used:
Materials
- Wreath base
- Black pipe cleaners
- Fake spider webs & spiders (1 package)
- Black foam (1 sheet)
I grabbed some black pipe cleaners, fake spider webs (which conveniently came with fake spiders), and this foam paper stuff that smelled really bad but was super easy to cut.
Creating a Spooky Wreath
I started by sticking some of the spider webs across the back of the wreath to create a little backdrop. Then, I wrapped the pipe cleaners around the wreath and around each other to create a creepy, twisty tree shape. In hindsight, it would’ve been better to wait on the spider webs til the end because MAN, those things stick to everything (like pipe cleaners, for example)!
Once I had a basic tree shape, I beefed it up by twisting more pipe cleaners around and around until it felt substantial enough. Then I added some more of the spider webs to the front and attached the spiders.
For the finishing touch, I drew a couple of bats and a raven onto the foam, cut them out with scissors, and hot glued them to the wreath and tree. Easy peasy! The best part about this project is that it’s completely customizable. Want more spiders? Go for it! Wanna add some color? Wrap some ribbon around it!
More DIY Halloween Decor Ideas
There are TONS of different ways to DIY a Halloween wreath (and they can get INTENSE). Here are a couple of other DIY wreath examples that I especially like for their simplicity and lack-of-intimidation factor:
And if you’re looking for even MORE Halloween decor projects, check out this post from Redfin where I, along with other experts, shared fang-tastic and easy Halloween décor projects you can put together in no time. Check out what we had to say so you can give your space a fright this October!
Final Thoughts
I might go back in and add more spider webs to add some more contrast, but all in all, I’d call this a successful DIY spooky Halloween wreath and a great addition to my decor stash!
Of course I decorated other areas of the house too. In the living room, I added to the mantel decor from last year by modifying the luminaries I previously made as part of my Christmas decor. I simply flipped them over, painted the back black, and put some orange lights behind them. Now we have a spooky little neighborhood!
And in the dining room, I went with a bit of a more sophisticated vibe by switching out my everyday faux branches with some beautiful faux ginkgo branches. I paired them with a vase that I just refinished using my DIY Stoneware Decor tutorial. I also added a glass pumpkin, a very fitting owl bookend I already owned, a bowl full of colorful fake leaves, and some matte black candlestick holders, with tapered candlesticks.
I’m already looking forward to shaking it up and trying some new festive decor ideas next year. Heck, maybe I’ll even get started crafting BEFORE October!
