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Learn how to make 35+ Halloween garlands for a spooky party or to decorate your home for the holidays! You’ll love these unique tutorials.
If you know me, you’re going to think this next statement is crazy – I’ve never had a Halloween party. With my undying love for all things black and orange, and candy, and unique costumes . . . it’s just never happened.
I think I’m intimidated by the scale to which I feel I would need to have said Halloween party, when really a small gathering of people with some candy in a bowl would do.
Do you need to go all out to have a great celebration? Absolutely not!
Regardless of whether you are having an All Hallows Eve party this year or you wouldn’t host if your life depended on it, I have some great DIYs for you today: Halloween garlands!
I never realized how much I liked making garlands until I did it for the first time. They are REALLY fun to make!
Halloween garlands serve a lot of purposes. They are obviously party decor, but they are great for holiday home decorating as well.
I love the unique ability of garlands to fill spaces as well as add interest to a simple Halloween display.
Plus garlands are typically very easy to put together, which makes them a perfect craft for beginners. Even kids can get it on the action!
If you’d like to create a Halloween garland of your very own, whether for celebration or decor, I’ve got a great list for you below.
Over 35 ideas for the cutest and/or spookiest buntings you’ve ever seen. All of them are easy to make, and all of them would look great on your mantel. Okay maybe not all of them at once.
Keep reading to get some great ideas, then let me know which ones you try in the comments. I’d also love to know . . . have you ever hosted a Halloween party?
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Witch Hats
Use wood circles, foam cones, and paint to make the cutest little garland ever! It’s made of little witch hats. Fun for kids too.
Decorate your mantel for Halloween with this delicious candy corn garland! Cut with a Cricut or by hand and stitch quickly together on your sewing machine.
Dress up your mantel, or any part of your home, with easy Halloween garland. This no-sew project is made with yarn and a few other craft supplies for an inexpensive craft project. It's also easy enough for kids.
Do you have a sewing machine? Punch out some paper circles and make a banner by sewing them all together! You can also use a paper punch and hand sew to attach the circles.
A fall garland is a quick and easy way to get your home decor ready for autumn! This easy tutorial comes together quickly and is a totally budget-friendly fall decoration idea. Read on for the how-to!
Do you have fabric scraps from another Halloween sewing project? Turn them into a fun candy themed banner using this tutorial. It takes less than an hour!
These paper garland cutouts are SO FUN to make and they’re surprisingly simple! If you have some colored construction paper, a pair of scissors and some tape, you’re ready to rock!
This ghost garland only takes a few minutes to make, which is good because sometimes that’s all we have. Don't let Halloween pass by this year without a little ghostly fun.
Halloween doesn't have to be scary! This cute bat garland is a perfect "not spooky" Halloween decoration that is perfect for classrooms or party. This garland’s colors can be easily switched out to suit your theme!
This balloon garland makes quite a statement. It’s the perfect party backdrop for your little ghosts and goblins to dress up in their spooktacular costumes, carve pumpkins and, of course, eat all the sweets!
If you’re looking for a simple DIY Halloween decor idea to try with the kids this year (one that – bonus – will keep them quiet and busy for a good chunk of time), check out this kirigami paper spiderweb garland.
This easy DIY ghost garland is the perfect addition to your mantel or staircase this Halloween! Made with lace and Dollar Tree golf balls, this makes for super cute and inexpensive holiday decor.
Do you like yarn? Do you like pom poms? Then you're in luck! This Halloween garland incorporates both of those things, and is very cutely candy corn inspired.
There's something that really does it for me about a wood bead garland! This Halloween version incorporates bright paint colors and polka dots. What more could you ask for?
Sometimes you need something you can whip up in minutes – and this paper Halloween garland fits the bill. Simply print it out, add some pom pom trim, and your mantel is decorated.
Spiders are spooky, but when they're made of pom poms . . . they quickly turn from scary to cute! Learn how to make this yarn banner with pipe cleaner legs.
Did you know you can ask the hardware store for leftover paint chips? Have them give you their unused shades of orange – and make this cute pumpkin garland in minutes.
Love celebrating candy during Halloween? Me too. This is the ultimate homage to Halloween candy, bringing together the most decadent of chocolate flavors and super cute party decor,
What's cuter than a regular gnome? A Halloween gnome! This garland is a project that both kids and adults will love. It's perfect for a farmhouse style holiday.
Black and white decor is so elegant, don't you think? Make your own bat garland with bat cut outs. Combine this Halloween accent with any other decor you might have.
Pom poms and pipe cleaners come in so many colors – and we often have them left over from other projects. I love how Jennifer turned them into the cutest garlands.
Cute ghosts and creepy bats are paired with colorful wooden beads to create this DIY Halloween garland. Hang the garland on your mantel or use it to decorate the food table at your Halloween party.
This friendly ghost garland is a fun way to liven up a class party, the front windows at home before trick-or-treaters descend on Saturday, or even an adult party with spooky beverages.
You can hand stitch these happy little guys while watching your favorite fall movie! I love rainbows, and this adds a fun, colorful touch to the holiday.
If you haven't started decorating for Halloween yet, never fear. It's not too late to make a garland! Easy to customize, perfect for parties or holidays and can be used for more than just dressing up your mantel.
If you like DIY Halloween garlands that light up, you're going to adore this cute candy corn version. Amy made these cute light covers, then you just add a few leaves – and you're ready to roll for fall and the holidays.
Want a quick 30-minute holiday decor sewing project? Make this easy Halloween bunting out of felt! This is easily customizable for any holiday, event, or color scheme! Perfect for beginners.
Looking for fun printables for your next Halloween gathering? Grab these vintage characters for your next party! String them together to make the cutest mantel decor.
Sometimes there's a certain message you'd like to share for Halloween – and I think Chelsey did the cutest job with these song lyrics! This "I'd put a spell on you" is party perfect.
Sometimes you'd love a garland that hangs outside, but a lot of handmade materials aren't conducive to that. However, Duck Tape makes perfectly waterproof black and orange tape . . . create a holiday banner that can weather the storm.
