Sep 28th 2022
Our Top 10 Picks for DIY Halloween Home Decor & Crafts
Pumpkin spice up your Halloween home decorations by creating them yourself this holiday season! In this list, we’ve gathered up some eerily excellent DIY projects that you can use as inspiration for your next Halloween craft project. From coasters and trays to signs and tumblers, we’ve collected a variety of DIYs that are sure to help you show your love for this spooky season.
In no particular order, let’s dive right in!
Pumpkin Coasters
Imagine setting the perfect autumn tablescape with gourd-geous resin pumpkin coasters like these. @elena_stone_homedecor’s coasters pair perfectly with cloth orange gingham napkins, table runners, or tablecloths. Casting or coating these coasters in resin creates a smooth surface that highlights the detailed pumpkin pattern underneath. Your fall guests are sure to be impressed when they set their drinks on these stylish coasters. And don’t forget to cash in on those bragging rights by letting them know who the talented crafter is.
Autumn-Inspired Serving Boards
If you’re searching for a more subtle autumn vibe, you might appreciate these custom serving boards made by @islandbreezeart. This collection features a warm, inviting autumn color palette and gorgeous marbled patterns with a hint of gold flakes. These boards are perfect for embellishing your home and kitchen with seasonal accessories that are smaller, but no less beautiful!
Halloween Coasters
Brew up some chilling color combinations by creating your own custom resin coasters, like these cute pieces by @epoxyprobabes. Simply paint some classic Halloween iconography onto the coasters and apply another clear coat to create unmistakably festive coasters for you and your friends. Coasters are a fantastic resin craft that can be customized as much as you wish, especially since you can include encapsulations such as glitter.
Ghost Welcome Sign
There’s nothing like being greeted by a custom welcome sign greet you when you enter a friend’s Halloween party! Show off your DIY skills and treat your guests to some holiday hospitality with a sign like this one by @islandbreezeart in your entryway. Insert a punny greeting to pull everything together and your piece is complete!
Halloween Hearts Tumbler
This cute tumbler by @kinglykrafts offers a playful spin on traditional seasonal elements by incorporating spooky text in heart shapes reminiscent of Valentine’s Day candies. We love the way this tumbler seamlessly combines two wildly different aesthetics—pastel colors and petrifying phrases—to create something that is truly one of a kind.
Planchette Earrings
Take your spooky style on the go with these glittery planchette resin earrings created by @anasthetic__aesthetic. Ghosts and ghouls alike appreciate the endless customizability of resin jewelry crafts. If planchettes don’t suit you, the internet offers an abundance of resin jewelry molds for you to choose from. So there’s nothing to stop you from casting, coloring, and donning your own fabulous set!
Pumpkin Table Decor
We love the way @artandshore put their own spin on this resin pumpkin. Sure, real pumpkins only come in certain colors—but reality doesn’t mean you have to limit your crafting choices! If there’s a particular palette for your autumn home decor, don’t let anything hold you back. Whether you’d rather create a coastal pumpkin or prefer a more standard gourd, resin is compatible with a variety of colorants, so you will surely be able to find the perfect shade.
Spooky Tumbler
Use epoxy resin to decorate a tumbler with your favorite horror film icons. The unique look of this particular tumbler by @dulce_prints unites these frightening faces with pretty pastel pinks and purples. What kinds of Halloween-themed iconography would you put on your tumbler?
Resin Pumpkins
These adorable resin pumpkins made by @tARTbyTARA can bring a sparkling autumn vibe to any surface in your home with sparkling autumn vibes. Use mica powders or alcohol inks to cast them in a variety of colors; you can even add encapsulations like glitter, flowers, or stones to make the perfect pumpkin.
Octopus Trinket Tray
Ok, we know: octopi aren’t always associated with Halloween, we know. However, we absolutely had to include this tray by Instagrammer @jenuoneart in this list. Of course, you can easily customize this design for Halloween. What about a trinket dish decorated with a Cthulu made of 3D resin art instead of a painted octopus? Whatever image you use, your friends are sure to marvel at your ingenuity when they see this adorning your tablescape.
What resin home decor projects are inspiring you this fall? Could you adjust any previous projects you could edit to fit this seasonal theme? Share your thoughts—and pictures of your projects—below or on our social media.
We look forward to seeing your inspiring Halloween DIYs in the coming weeks!
Happy crafting!