Get started early and get the look for less with these fabulous Dollar Store Halloween decoration ideas and crafts! It’s seriously easy to give those plastic Dollar Tree pumpkins, skulls, crows and bugs a makeover and decorate your home (inside and out) for Halloween!
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Full disclosure: I usually don’t write about DIY’s and I haven’t always been a go all out for Halloween kinda gal-mom. Not because I don’t love Halloween – but because I didn’t think I had the money to spare on decor.
So, I pretty much Scrooged the situation and bummed everyone out:)
Everything changed when I started blogging about losing weight and looking around Pinterest “for work.” I was finding fabulous decor ideas for every season and holiday known to man – on the cheap!
So I tried one, and then another and then another and guess who became slightly addicted to dollar store decorations?
This chick!
So, here we are! Before I get started – I thought I’d mention a few things Dollar Tree has right now that you may want to go ahead & grab before they’re gone! (One trick I’ve learned is to plan ahead! – Also – these are affiliate links – for more information – see my disclosure page here!
- Pool Noodles: Yep. Get them now – you can use them for wreaths – there’s a DIY below.
- Halloween Ribbon: Sold in 9ft X 2.5″ rolls (Get it while you can!)
- 6 Inch Mesh Ribbon: In Orange, Purple & Black
- Glittery Spiders: These will come in handy – evidence below!
- Urn Planters: Often a seasonal item – don’t worry about the color – spray paint can fix that!
Let’s move on to what your here for…stunning Dollar Store Halloween ideas – that look high end – on the cheap!
Dollar Store Halloween Decoration Ideas
Starting with my favorite porch idea – of all time: the wicked witch’s legs!
Here’s the deal – you may have most of the things this project requires laying around your house: newspaper, modpodge glue, scrap wood & cardboard, & an old pair of shoes.
The rest you can get at the dollar store – spray paint & black & white socks – the only exception being the chicken wire – but you’re in a pinch you can always DIY it with a wire trash basket from Dollar Tree.
Get The Details: Grillo Designs
Pottery Barn Inspired Tomato Cage Ghosts
You do not have to be crafty to make this tomato cage ghost DIY a reality this Halloween. If you’re looking for a Pottery Barn alternative to spook-ify your porch or yard, you’ll love this super easy, adorable Halloween DIY that you can make a reality for under $15 and complete in a weekend. All the details are a click away.
DIY Tomato Cage Ghosts: Word To Your Mother Blog
Trick or Treat Topiary
I love a themed topiary – especially when it’s $4 instead of $150! Check out how you can make this happen on your front porch on the link below.
Dollar Store Topiary: The Kim Six Fix
Tipsy Pumpkins
Tipsy planters are cute – but they can also cost hundreds!
Check out this idea – it’s way more affordable using $1 plastic pumpkins!
Tipsy Pumpkin DIY: Birds & Blooms
Farmhouse Topiaries
I’d never guess these topiaries were A. Affordable – as in, $4 each
– or –
B. The materials came from Dollar Tree!
Get the Details: The Latina Next Door
Hanging Cages
You know how I said the witch’s legs was my all-time favorite? I lied. A little. It’s a tie – with these dollar store cages. Would you ever guess these started as laundry baskets? Me either. Every. Single. Thing you see above came from the dollar store!
Hanging Cages: The Navage Patch
Pumpkin Lantern
Or give a plastic dollar store pumpkin a makeover & turn it into a lantern – for $2!
Dollar Store Pumpkin Lantern: Premeditated Leftovers
Ghost Luminaries
Want your Halloween decor to have a spookier effect? Take a look at this dollar store Halloween idea that uses items you probably have around the house!
DIY Ghost Lantern: Dollar Store Crafts
Mason Jar Lights
Add lace & candles to mason jars & light the path for trick or treaters – Or – use battery powered tea lights instead of candles to make it a safe indoor decoration!
Mason Jar DIY: Just A Girl & Her Blog
Dollar Store Halloween Pottery Barn Dupe
Do you love a dupe as much as I do? Try this dollar store Halloween idea – inspired by Pottery Barn’s ceramic hurricanes!
Pottery Barn Inspired Lantern: OhMy! Creative
Skull Wreath
Make a spooky Halloween wreath with dollar tree skulls (she used foam), Rebar wire (or other sturdy wire), hot glue + glue gun & ribbon.
Skull Wreath Tutorial: Tried & True
Pool Noodle Wreath
Can you believe this wreath is made with a pool noodle? Run to the dollar store & buy what they still have – or just one from the backyard if you have one! Add your spin to it by using t-pins & wait for the compliments to start rolling in!
Pool Noodle Wreath: Halloween Costumes
Crow Wreath
This idea proves you can never have too many Dollar Tree crows – even if you do have take their legs off!
How To Make A Crow Wreath: Celebrate & Decorate
Dollar Store Halloween Pizza Pan Wreath
A pizza pan wreath? Is that a thing? It sure is! Take another look & recreate this clever dollar store Halloween wreath using – obviously – a pizza pan, a few ornaments, tulle and glue!
Pizza Pan Wreath DIY: The Keeper Of The Cheerios
Dressed Up Brooms
Re-think basic brooms – with spray paint & ribbon!
Broom Makeover: Paper & Passementerie
Clever Front Door Decor
In case you’re not in a wreath mood – or you want to do something creative without spending a ton… consider cutting those dollar store pumpkins in half to decorate the front door.
Pumpkin Front Door Idea:Everyday Celebrating
Skull Door Knocker
Dress up a dollar store skull with a little metallic spray paint.
Dollar Store Skull Knocker: Instructables
Silly Dollar Store Spider DIY
Decorating for or with kids? Try this fun dollar store Halloween craft using flower pots!
Silly Spider DIY: Creative Green Living
Repurposed Plastic Pumpkins
Repurpose dollar store Trick or Treat pumpkins into cute and somewhat spooky at night outdoor decor.
Spooky Eyes Craft: Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons
Dollar Store Skull Decor
Decorate the front porch with dollar store skulls, bats, eyeballs & spiders – without paint or glitter. There are tons of fabulous ideas here.
Skull Ideas & More: Atta Girl Says
Skull Vase
If you’re going with a black & white theme – or – just looking for a chic way to use those plastic skulls you’ll love this foam idea!
Skull Vase: Persia Lou
Faux Mercury Glass Skull
Are you familiar with the mercury glass skulls from Pottery Barn? Love the look – loathe the price tag! This dollar store knock off is so close it’s spooky (see what I did there?) All you need is a plastic skull, spray paint, vinegar, water, and paper towels.
Pottery Barn Inspired Skull: The Happy Housie
Floating Witch Hats
Ok, so I love everything about this Halloween foyer – especially the floating witch hats.
How To Hang Glowing Witch Hats: You’ll need the hats – available at the dollar store or Walmart – scissors – clear fishing line – glow sticks (optional) – and command hooks. Cut a tiny hole into the top of the hat. Then tie one end of the fishing line around your glow stick & thread it through the hat. Finally, tie the end of the line to a command hook to stick to the ceiling – you could also tape it directly to the ceiling! Boom – all done.
Hanging Bats & Decked Out Halloween Stairs: Here on Hoosier Homemade
Spider Vase
You know those glass vases at the dollar store? Cut to $10 later, and you’ve got a one of a kind centerpiece!
Spider Vase: Craft Shack Chronicles
Pumpkin Centerpiece
Need a centerpiece – yesterday? Dollar store pumpkins + garland + gold metallic spray paint = a quick & easy solution!
Dollar Store Pumpkin Centerpiece: Hip2Save
Dryer Vent Pumpkins
Dollar store decor for your mantle, table or porch using dryer vents, gold paint, crows & a glue gun!
Dryer Vent Pumpkins: It All Started With Paint
Gilded Insects
Speaking of the power of painting it gold – check out this idea for using plastic toys to decorate…everything!
DIY Taxidermy: The Gathered Home
Skull Vase
Turn a dollar store skull into a vase for fresh flowers – or make chalkboard skulls – or revamp one into a gold candle holder!
3 Dollar Tree Skull Makeovers: DIY Candy
Dollar Store Halloween Candleholders
Here’s a fabulous dollar store Halloween idea you can use as a centerpiece, in a mantle vignette or party decor.
Halloween Candles: The Craft Patch
Pumpkin Tray
Another pumpkin re-purposed – this time as a serving tray!
DIY Pumpkin Tray: Simple Crafty Fun
Skeleton Dish
You can use this dollar store idea for all kinds of spook-tacular things: for trick or treat candy, candles, matches – or scary eyeballs!
Skeleton Dish: Four Front Doors
Candy Dish
This candy dish looks like it’s straight out of catalog, but it’s an affordable DIY – and you can get everything you need from the dollar store: a flower pot, saucer, glass bowl and a wooden knob.
Candy Dish: A Pumpkin & A Princess
Dollar Store Halloween Vignette
Chris created this black and white Halloween vignette with a little creativity, a glue gun for around $7.
Black & White Vignette: Just A Girl
Tablescape
Use these dollar store Halloween ideas on your mantle, table – or any place around the house that needs a little something.
Dollar Store Tablescape: The Pin Junkie
Spider Plates
Stamp spiders onto plates with this dollar store Halloween idea.
Spider Plate DIY: Earnest Home
Spooky Bar Cart
Make a spooky bar cart by adding a few dollar store skulls and Halloween straws.
Mini Glittered Witch Hats
Or add a little sparkle with mini witch hats – crafted with dollar store party hats and plates.
Want to see a few more ideas in action? WATCH THIS!
7 Dollar Store Halloween Hacks
If you need a few more dollar store Halloween ideas -watch this video from But First, Coffee!
You’ll find 7 fabulous projects & how to do them: DIY Skull Garland, a cute Halloween wreath, dollar tree mini pumpkin makeover, glossy dollar store skull vases, ghost/mummy lanterns, how to make Boo! artwork and a spooky Dollar Tree toy makeover!
Ok. That is all I’ve got – for today. I hope you found a few new favorites, or at least some inspiration to make your Halloween fabulous! Thanks so much for reading. While you’re here, check out these Halloween ideas.
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