How to Make a $6 Halloween Door Hanger

INSIDE: How to make a super cheap $6 Halloween door hanger. DIY dollar store Halloween crafts for frugal fall fun.

Eery and dreary Halloween decor is just not my game. My kids, at their young ages, already know that I get freaked at their large rubber toy spiders and bats. Seriously, do they really need to make these things so realistic looking?!

So while I am no fan of spooky Halloween fun, I can totally handle cute spiders, friendly bats and googly eyeballs any day. Bring it on [adorable] ghouls!!

There was absolutely no fear when I put together this $6 Halloween wreath. Check out my ghoulish frugal fun…

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Many of these ghoulish supplies may be found at your local dollar store. If not, I included links below!

Remember how I said my kids have my number when it comes to scary spiders and hairy bugs? My 5-year old thought it would be just hilarious one morning to place a very real-looking spider on the steering wheel. As this [frazzled] mom made her way down the driveway, probably late to be somewhere, the plastic spider fell between my legs. I never knew this 30-something body could scream, throw the car into park and jump out of the door as fast as this freaked out mom did!

Supplies:

- Black skull plastic serving tray
- Assorted plastic spider rings
- Plastic eyeball poppers
- Plastic spider web eye glasses
- Plastic fake fangs
- Decorative spiderweb wired ribbon
- Hot glue gun
- White craft paint or white Sharpie marker

how to make a cheap and spooky $6 halloween wreath

Using craft scissors, cut the plastic spider web eye glasses apart.

You will only be using the spider web sections (and not the part you’d stick behind your ears).

Arrange the various spooky decor on the tray. Once happy with the layout, secure all the pieces with a hot glue gun.

Make a large, over-sized bow with the Halloween-themed wired ribbon.

Glue the bow to the top of the tray and cut triangles at the ends. If using wired ribbon, scrunch up the ribbon tails. (Yes, this is a technical term!)

how to have a frugal halloween

Using white craft acrylic paint, or a white Sharpie marker, write a hallowed message on the tray.

Use a small section of the ribbon to form a loop and secure it with a tie (I used a grocery store twist tie).

Glue (or tape) this onto the back of the tray in order to hang it.

How do you decorate for this spookiest of holidays?

For me, the hardest part of this ghoulish Halloween craft was getting the spooky supplies back from my kids!

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Mary on September 19, 2017 at 7:34 am

I love Dollar Store crafts and this wreath is the cutest!

DazzleWhileFrazzled on September 19, 2017 at 7:54 pm

Thanks Mary!
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Pam on September 21, 2017 at 9:15 am

This is so cute! I never would have thought to use a tray as a wreath but it’s perfect! So clever.

DazzleWhileFrazzled on September 21, 2017 at 9:36 am

Thanks Pam!
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Erin on September 21, 2017 at 1:47 pm

This is so cute! I love the idea of using a tray for a wreath. Very clever!

Leanna on September 22, 2017 at 9:51 am

This is really cute, I am personally terrified of spiders, I wouldn’t be able to sleep with them horrible looking fake things in the house. My decor like yours is fun without being too scary, I agree that it is especially important when you have little ones around.

Janice at sawdustsisters on September 23, 2017 at 7:54 pm

What a cute idea Victoria and so inexpensive! I’ve been wanting to add some Halloween decor to my office and this would be cute!

Amber Harrop on October 2, 2017 at 12:17 pm

Very cute in a gruesome

Beverly on October 6, 2017 at 4:50 pm

What a fun idea for Halloween! I’m with you on the cute spooky decor. That’s my style, too.Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.

Leslie on October 27, 2017 at 6:57 pm

So cute! I’m definitely with you on not being into the scary stuff for Halloween. Give me cutie spiders any day! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

Kathleen on November 2, 2017 at 2:17 pm

SO cute, Victoria! I love it when I can make something with supplies from the Dollar Store! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

Alice V on September 21, 2018 at 4:22 pm

neat idea! thanks for sharing. I think I can find some similar items at my local dollar store. I love frugal décor that doesn’t actually look frugal. #happynowlinkup

Teresa on September 25, 2018 at 9:11 am

So cute, and easy to make too. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

Julie on September 29, 2018 at 7:54 am

That’s such a clever way to use those slightly impractical glasses!
It’s nice to pop something on the door to let Trick or Treaters know you welcome them. This is so much fun.

The Freshman Cook on October 13, 2018 at 8:01 pm

I love that cute black tray as your wreath base. What a great ideal! I am with you, I only like the cute Halloween decor. The scary stuff is not for me! Your wreath is adorable! thank you for sharing at Celebrate! It!

How to Make a $6 Halloween Door Hanger