Fall And Halloween Decorating Ideas

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Get your home in the autumn and Halloween mood with simple and special decorations that evoke the season.

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Spooky Pumpkin Marquee

Boo Jack-o-lanterns

Credit: Peter Krumhardt

Create a customized Halloween welcome sign with this fun twist on the classic jack-o-lantern. Use an apple-corer to punch out the letters shapes, and then insert candles to see your message in lights.

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Ghost Next Door

Ghosts hanging from doorframe

Credit: Steven Randazzo

Get your guests in the Halloween mood before they even walk through the door with this eerie ghost canopy. To re-create the look, paint an assortment of acorn squash to resemble spooky spirits, then hang them around your doorframe or attach to a bundle of branches.

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Spooky Spiders

Spider pumpkin patch

Credit: Greg Scheidemann

These adorable mini-pumpkin spiders will add Halloween flair to any arrangement -- from a table centerpiece to a backyard pumpkin patch. Kids can help make these googly-eyed spiders using black acrylic paint and chenille stems.

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Going Batty Pumpkins

Bat painted white pumpkins

Credit: Peter Krumhardt

Transform white pumpkins into harvest moons using cardstock stencils. Just spray the pumpkins with a sealer, trace the pattern, and then fill in the outlines with black paint. Bonus: No carving required!

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Joke-o'-Lanterns

Goofy pumpkin faces

Credit: Greg Scheidemann

Who says jack-o'-lantern faces have to look scary? Go for a goofy pumpkin (or a whole slew of them). Let the kids brainstorm silly ideas and expressions. Then make multiple eyes, ears, and mouths using leftover craft materials -- like a Halloween version of Mr. Potato Head.

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Glowing Gourds

Jack-o-lanterns on sticks

Credit: Peter Krumhardt

Light up your entryway with pumpkin tiki torches. Start by carving your pumpkin as usual, then poke a bamboo garden stake through the bottom of each pumpkin. Pie pumpkins (like the thick-fleshed "Wee Be Little" and "Sugar Pie" varieties) are perfect for this project.

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Owl Pumpkins

Owl pumpkins

Credit: Alexandra Grablewski

Whooo could resist such a cool pumpkin creation? To make these wide-eyed owls, begin like you would for a classic jack-o'-lantern -- simply carve out the beak and eye holes. Then, use hot-glue to affix sunflower seeds around the eyes, ears and feet (both constructed with craft sticks).

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Flower Jack-o-lantern

Flower jack-o-lantern

Credit: Peter Krumhardt

Bring fall's most popular decoration out to the garden. Try carving a bold floral pattern in lieu of a scary face. That way, you can show off your pretty pumpkin during Halloween and beyond.

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Fabulous Foliage

Girl opening door with pumpkins outside

Credit: Helen Norman

The best part about fall decorations is that they don't have to be complicated to look great. This no-fuss combination of orange pumpkins and golden leafed branches can create a cheery glow around any entryway.

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DIY Leaf Mantle Masterpiece

Red frame with leaves on mantle

Credit: Helen Norman

For this easy mantle decoration idea, start with a bright red, yellow, or orange frame. (If you don't have one on hand, you can spray paint a used frame from a thrift store.) Then, help your little ones gather a rainbow of leaves and attach them to a thin ribbon. Hang the streamer from two nails on either side of the frame to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.

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Pint-Sized Scarecrows

Scarecrow table decorations

Credit: Andy Lyons

Put your baby's too-small overalls and onesies to good use with this mini-scarecrow centerpiece. Stuff the outfit with fresh straw and create a head out of a burlap sack. Then, let it stand guard to protect against candy corn snatchers.

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Spell It Out

Autumn banner on door

Credit: Marty Baldwin

Celebrate the season with this cheery sign, spelled out using acorns, cinnamon sticks, and twigs. For simple set up, string the finished version onto a length of twine or ribbon.

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Gourd-eous Wreath

gourd wreath

Credit: Marty Baldwin

Give a twig wreath extra personality by adding a spray of wheat or berries and a spookily carved gourd.

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Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow

Pumpkin scarecrow

Credit: Marty Baldwin

What do you get when you combine a jack-o'-lantern with a scarecrow? An easy-to-make fall decoration that kids will love!

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Add a Pop of Color

White pumpkins and flowers

Credit: Adam Albright

Try mixing unexpected colors (like cranberry) into your outdoor decorating this fall. Looking to add a more autumnal feel? White pumpkins seamlessly coordinate with any palette and keep things looking fresh.

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Alphabet Door Decoration

M leaf door decoration

Credit: Adam Albright

Create a customized door design for the fall season by using your monogram as the outline for a leaf-covered hanging accent.

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