Get ready to transform your backyard into a haunted haven! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a DIY novice, these 15 amazing outdoor Halloween decorations are sure to impress. From eerie ghosts and creepy crawlies to glowing jack-o’-lanterns and spine-chilling skeletons, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive into the spooky fun and discover how to create your own Halloween masterpiece!
SKELETON COWBOY
A Skeleton Cowboy is a quirky and eye-catching Halloween decoration that combines the classic image of a cowboy with the eerie appeal of a skeleton. This creative combination can add a touch of humor and spookiness to your outdoor or indoor space.
SKELETON PIRATE
A Skeleton Pirate is a fun and spooky Halloween decoration that combines the classic image of a pirate with the eerie appeal of a skeleton. This creative combination can add a touch of adventure and mystery to your outdoor or indoor space.
ZOMBIE GRAVEYARD
Transform your Halloween setup into a spine-chilling Zombie Graveyard by shaping eerie figures from chicken wire and covering them in tattered clothes. Place severed zombie heads atop these ghoulish forms, making it look like they’re emerging from the ground. Add plastic tombstones and drape cobwebs to amplify the spooky atmosphere.
Haunted Hill Farm Freestanding Talking Lighted Animatronic
This eerie animatronic stands nearly 3 feet tall, featuring motion-activated swinging arms and head, along with glowing red LED eyes. Her haunted spirit makes her an ideal addition to that dark corner of your front porch, where she can give a chilling welcome to every visitor.
Moon Boat Bloody Garland Banner, 4-Pack
For horror enthusiasts and gore aficionados, this four-pack of garlands adorned with blood-soaked tools is the ultimate Halloween accessory. Hang them on your porch, drape them across your garage, or scatter them across your lawn to intensify the fright factor of your home.
Block-Printed Luminaria
A spine-chilling trio of jack-o’-lanterns makes a striking centerpiece for your party table. Each pumpkin features bold Halloween icons—witch, screeching cat, and outstretched bat—carved deeply and painted black to enhance their dramatic effect. The carved designs are ideal for block-printing on paper and fabric. We used the bat motif to create a haunting pattern on a pair of white gauze curtains. To complete the eerie atmosphere, luminaria decorated with owls, vultures, and wicked witches set the perfect tone for a spooky outdoor gathering.
Witch’s Cauldron
This Wicked Witch of the Feast conjures up a steaming cauldron using modern tricks. Start by collecting long, straight branches from your yard to suspend the cauldron. Cut the top off a large pumpkin with a serrated knife, hollow it out, and drill three evenly spaced holes about two inches below the rim. Arrange the branches in a teepee shape, securing them at the top with 20-gauge wire. Create an S hook by threading the wire through the pumpkin’s top and hide the wire with sisal rope for a polished look.
Spider Squash
These multi-legged creatures emerge from the damp earth and moss to scuttle over cold stones. Black-green squashes, like the ‘Table Ace’ acorn variety, are carved using a linoleum cutter that scrapes away only the outer layer of flesh.
Owl Pumpkins
The owls’ oversized eyes are crafted from halved miniature pumpkins and gourds, while their feet and ears are shaped from curved pieces of pumpkin.
Witch and Cat Lawn Ornaments
This sinister sorceress and her trio of menacing felines exude a dark humor, perfect for giving guests a chilling surprise as they arrive for your festivities.
Gourd Family
Kids will enjoy crafting their own family out of stacked pumpkins. Collect natural items for decoration and facial features—such as almonds, carrots, pear berries, pear leaves, pine cones, and oak leaves—to create eyes, ears, noses, mouths, and hair.
Spider Egg Sac
Add a creepy touch to your doorway with this globe-shaped incubator brimming with spiders. Create multiple sacs and hang them at different heights for an extra eerie effect.
Creepy Crates
Create a scene straight out of a horror film with this chilling tableau. It appears the animals from the witch’s latest shipment have escaped their crates and are now haunting these eerie green pumpkins.
Broom Garland Doorway
Create a menacing decoration for the witch’s front door using two wired brooms and a border of small broom heads made from raffia. Start by cutting raffia into 7-inch lengths, then gather and secure them into small bundles with masking tape to form broom shapes. For the garland base, cut three pieces of half-inch-thick sisal rope: two slightly longer than the door’s sides and one longer than the top. Attach a “broom” to the end of one long rope with 24-gauge brass wire, and, without cutting the wire, continue adding and overlapping brooms until you reach the end. Repeat this process with the other long rope.
Ravens in Waiting
Adorn your porch with a flock of ravens and crows perched on cardboard tube stands. Use our template to craft a hook-beaked bird, or design your own unique species.
CONCLUSION
With these 15 DIY outdoor Halloween decorations, you’ll have everything you need to transform your backyard into a haunted haven. From eerie ghosts and creepy crawlies to glowing jack-o’-lanterns and spine-chilling skeletons, there’s something here for everyone. So, gather your supplies, unleash your creativity, and get ready to scare up some fun this Halloween!
