Fact: A dressed up door is the only way to keep the monsters out.
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Sienna Fantozzi
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Spook trick-or-treaters with a homespun web, a swarm of bats or the Wicked Witch of the West thanks to these door decoration ideas. We've got DIY ideas no matter what your skill level (or how much time you feel like spending on a project), and a few store-bought options, as well. Plus, get more DIY Halloween decorating ideas and elegant fall wreath ideas.
Bat Wreath
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Colorful Pumpkin Wreath
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Pumpkin Patch Wreath
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Halloween Mesh Wreath
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Spooky Spiders Wreath
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Black Cat Wreath
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Cupcake Liner Wreath
Courtesy of Mod Podge Rocks
Feather Wreath
Touch of Nature
Mini Pumpkin Wreath
Northlight
Batty Wreath
Shea's Wildflowers
Black Twig Wreath
Michael Partenio
Witch Door Decoration
Michael Partenio
Black Tulle Wreath
Our Best Bites
Blackened Roses Wreath
Kate Mathis
Bat Door Decorations
Mikkel Vang
Spider Wreath
Erin Phraner
Floral Wreath
The 36th Avenue
Harvest Wreath
Matthew Benson
Bird's Nest Wreath
Shelly Hickox
Black Crepe Paper Wreath
Philip Friedman
Cornucopia Door Decoration
Candy Corn Wreath
Antonis Achilleos
Raven Wreath
Create Craft Love
"Boo" Wreath
Chicken Scratch NY
Skeleton Wreath
Eighteen25
Eyeball Wreath
No. 2 Pencil
Orange Felt Wreath
All Things Simple
Monogrammed Pumpkin Decoration
Craft Cuts
"Boo" Door Sign
The Pinning Mama
Halloween Ornament Wreath
Sew In Love
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Bat Wreath
If you can use a glue gun, you can make this wreath.
Get the tutorial at .
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Colorful Pumpkin Wreath
Who says bright colors end with summer? Paint mini pumpkins your favorite bright colors and use them to make a wreath. As long as there's pumpkins involved, it's still seasonally appropriate.
Get the tutorial at .
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Pumpkin Patch Wreath
This simple rustic wreath can work from Halloween right up until Thanksgiving.
Get the tutorial at .
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Halloween Mesh Wreath
If you want to keep your decor elegant, this is the wreath for you. It's made out of mesh and ribbons.
Get the tutorial at .
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Spooky Spiders Wreath
We know they're fake, but it's still terrifying.
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Black Cat Wreath
On October 31st, it's bad luck not to have a black cat somewhere in your house.
Get the tutorial at .
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Cupcake Liner Wreath
Finally—all those unused cupcake liners sitting in your cupboard will come in handy!
Get the tutorial at .
Touch of Nature
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Feather Wreath
You really can order this at the last minute and get it in time for your party. It's not witchcraft—it's just Prime shipping.
$19, amazon.com
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Northlight
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Mini Pumpkin Wreath
Teeny-tiny pumpkins = all the Halloween cuteness, none of the spook.
$34, wayfair.com
Shea's Wildflowers
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Batty Wreath
There's no such thing as too many bats on Halloween. Hopefully none of them are of the vampire variety.
$17, jet.com
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Michael Partenio
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Black Twig Wreath
Up your curb appeal with this ghoulish decoration: a black. Then glue on a few twigs from the yard, making sure they follow the same direction. Add a mini pumpkin, plastic spiders, or cobwebs as an extra scare tactic.
See more at .
Michael Partenio
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Witch Door Decoration
Good witch or bad, this simple silhouette comes courtesy of a free template. Don't forget the sparkly stars that complete the airborne illusion.
Get the tutorial at .
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Our Best Bites
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Black Tulle Wreath
Start with a , since the will fill out fast. This version features ribbon roses, but a giant orange bow would look just as bold.
Get the tutorial at .
Kate Mathis
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Blackened Roses Wreath
Darken your door with a moldering wreath straight from the crypt. Craft it fast with ebony flowers, a stuffed raven, bone-white branches, and a gnarled grapevine base.
See more at .
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Mikkel Vang
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Bat Door Decorations
Why stop at the front door? Extend a cloud of bats across the porch and into the entryway for an even bigger statement.
Get the tutorial at .
Erin Phraner
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Spider Wreath
This easy wall hanging only requires a few ingredients—a foam wreath form, black yarn, and decorative spiders and crows.
See more at .
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The 36th Avenue
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Floral Wreath
Spray-painted flowers plus a singular white bloom look chic and sinister atop a ribbon-wrapped wreath.
Get the tutorial at .
Matthew Benson
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Harvest Wreath
Use a square base (or picture frame!) for an angular arrangement of fall foliage. Added bonus: You can leave this festive decoration up through Thanksgiving.
Get the tutorial at .
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Shelly Hickox
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Bird's Nest Wreath
This wicked wall hanging requires only a few ingredients—a grapevine wreath, black spray paint, Spanish moss, and a crow.
Get the tutorial at .
Philip Friedman
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Black Crepe Paper Wreath
Take your decor monochrome with a sleek wreath made from . Just snip, fold, and pin for a textured accent.
Get the tutorial at .
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Cornucopia Door Decoration
Bring on the decorative gourds! A bunch of mini pumpkins can outshine an average jack-o'-lantern any day.
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Antonis Achilleos
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Candy Corn Wreath
Speed up this craft's gluing process with some sugary snacking along the way. Just make sure you have left to cover the whole ring!
Get the tutorial at .
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Create Craft Love
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Raven Wreath
Edgar Allan Poe fans will appreciate this poetry-inspired project. Try out all-white fabric for a starker look.
Get the tutorial at .
Chicken Scratch NY
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"Boo" Wreath
Spell out the season's greetings (or a scary "eek!") with .
Get the tutorial at .
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Eighteen25
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Skeleton Wreath
You've got to hand it to this metallic wreath for nailing the creepy vibe.
Get the tutorial at .
No. 2 Pencil
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Eyeball Wreath
You'll need a lot of , but the scary mass of will be so worth it.
Get the tutorial at .
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All Things Simple
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Orange Felt Wreath
The secret behind that swirly texture? Pinked , folded and pinned.
Get the tutorial at .
Craft Cuts
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Monogrammed Pumpkin Decoration
Personalize your door hanger with the family initial and no one will forget who had the best house on the block.
Get the tutorial at .
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The Pinning Mama
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"Boo" Door Sign
Any excuse to use glitter, really. Take a little inspiration from the night sky and use a .
Get the tutorial at .
Sew In Love
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Halloween Ornament Wreath
Baubles aren't just for Christmas. Pick up some and black balls (in both shiny and matte finishes) for an October spin on a holiday classic.