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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How to Make a $6 Halloween Door Hanger
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:
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- 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 says
I love Dollar Store crafts and this wreath is the cutest!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Mary!
Pam says
This is so cute! I never would have thought to use a tray as a wreath but it’s perfect! So clever.
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Pam!
Erin says
This is so cute! I love the idea of using a tray for a wreath. Very clever!
Leanna says
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 says
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 says
Very cute in a gruesome
Beverly says
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 says
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 says
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 says
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 says
So cute, and easy to make too. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Julie says
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 says
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!