Fall is here! With the fall season comes awesome holidays like Halloween! What better way to show off your excitement by decorating the outdoors of your home?
Don’t know how or where to start? We’ve got some great ideas for you that are sure to make your neighbors jealous!
Keep reading on for some great ideas on how to decorate the outdoors of your home for Halloween and fall:
1. Carve Jack ‘o Lanterns and get creative with pumpkins
Turn your house into a mini pumpkin patch with these creative pumpkin carving ideas. With the right tools, you can create so many things. From silly faces to goofy faces, the possibilities are endless. You can even put an additional light inside your jack ‘o lantern to take it to a whole new level.
If you don’t have any pumpkin carving tools, check out this link for some great no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas.
2. Create giant webs and spiders
With this DIY Halloween spider web, you’ll be able to “weave” your own giant spider! It’ll be a spooky and intricate way to decorate your home and adds a great touch other Halloween decorations. Throw in a giant fake spider or two, and you’ve got yourself a great outdoor decoration! For another great way to build a web, click here.
4. Put up a scarecrow
Scarecrows are a classic addition to any home. Even though it’s easy to pick one up at your local craft store, it’s also a great idea to make your own! Here’s a link to a great scarecrow you can create with simple, everyday items. You can make it as creepy or as cute as you wish. Not to mention, they do a great job of keeping pesky crows away from your home!
4. Hang up some spooky skeletons
Spooky skeletons are a great way to make your front porch come to life. *wink wink.*Skeletons are typically much harder to DIY, so finding one in stores will probably be your best bet. However, if you’re insistent on making skeletons of your own, you can find great resources here and here. In this case, store bought ones may save you a lot more time and money. Skeletons are great for putting in hilarious poses. They’re sure to be a hit amongst your neighbors and trick or treaters. For great ways on how to prop and pose your skeletons, read here.
5. Decorate with a flock of fake bats
Creating your own flock of bats is easy. In fact, it’s probably one of the easiest and most creative ways to decorate your home. You won’t be dealing with real bats, just paper ones! All you need is cardstock, tape, and/or hooks. You can even get a free template here. Check out these resources here and here to create your own swarm of bats!
6. Use the autumn leaves right outside your door
Some of the simplest ways to decorate can be done with things that are right in your own backyard! Autumn leaves have many lovely fall shades and can be used for all types of crafting and decorating. Some fantastic decorating ideas can be found here. It’s easy, and best of all – free!