There’s Still Time: 10 Simple Halloween Decorations Anyone Can Do!
By gabrielleblair |
Confession: I don’t love the gory parts of Halloween. So I’m always on the lookout for decorations that will feel festive and spooky, without grossing me out. I veer toward natural materials and pretty compositions. If you feel the same way, I think you’ll enjoy this video. It’s filled with super simple ideas to get your house feeling Halloween-y in a snap!
Halloween is still a week away. It’s not too late decorate! Click through these slides for more ideas that fit your last-minute lifestyle.

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Hanging Cheesecloth Ghosts
These look so much harder then they actually are.
Details here from Country Living/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#hanging-cheesecloth-ghosts -
Ghosts and Gravestones
Most Halloween decorations are super marked down right now. Snag some headstones and stack some spray painted sugar pumpkins to create a spooky scene.
Details here from Good Housekeeping/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#ghosts-and-gravestones -
Floor Ghosts
These ghosts would make an amazing addition to any Halloween setup and bonus, they're comically easy!
Details here from Country Living/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#floor-ghosts -
Masked Portraits
Spookify the artwork or photos in your home by adding scary masks or even horns if you're feeling extra creepy.
Details here from Country Living/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#masked-portraits -
Clothespin Bats
Clip these easy clothespin bats onto just about anything!
Details here from Martha Stewart/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#clothespin-bats -
Bat Mobile
Find a dead branch and make a bat mobile. Super easy!
Details here from Martha Stewart/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#bat-mobile -
Paper Mice
Stick these little mice all around the house to give people a small scare!
Details here from Martha Stewart/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#paper-mice -
Leaf Masks
Collect some fallen leaves and make these lovely little leaf masks, tie them wherever you'd like. Lampshades are a great spot!
Inspiration via me! Design Mom/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#leaf-masks -
Spooky Ravens
Craft stores have majorly marked down all of their Halloween decor at this point, snag some crows like this and perch them on a spooky branch for some Halloween ambiance.
Inspiration via Design Mom/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#spooky-ravens -
DIY Shrunken Heads
What a perfectly creepy centerpiece, this is exactly what your house is missing!.
Details here from Our Best Bites/babble-voices/celebrations-with-design-mom-gabrielle-blair/2012/10/25/theres-still-time-simple-halloween-decorations-anyone-can-do/#diy-shrunken-heads
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Ew, I’m such a wimp when it comes to mice, so I won’t be making those. The other ideas, however, are amazing! Thanks so much for these tips! Procrastinators like me appreciate it.
The portrait idea is hilarious. Reminds me of Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride! So much fun. Thanks!
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