Discover 37 DIY Halloween wreaths that instantly wow your neighbors! Easy, creative, and spooky ideas to make your front door unforgettable this season.
Halloween is the perfect time to get crafty! One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to decorate your home is with a spooky wreath for your front door. Wreaths are like a big “hello” to everyone who walks by. The best part? You can make them yourself with simple materials, and kids can join in the fun too!
1. Candy Corn Crazy Wreath 🍬
Materials: White foam ring, orange/yellow/white paint, glitter.
Steps: Paint three sections of the wreath in candy corn colors. Add glitter for sparkle.
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Safety Tip: Use washable paints for kids.
2. Spooky Monster Wreath 👀
Materials: Green fuzzy yarn, googly eyes, glue.
Steps: Wrap yarn around the wreath, stick on googly eyes.
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Variation: Make it a “silly monster” with a big felt tongue.
3. Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Wreath 👻
Materials: White fabric strips, glow-in-the-dark paint, plastic ghost cutouts.
Steps: Wrap strips around the ring, paint some to glow, attach ghost shapes.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
Tip: Place under light before night so it glows brightly.
4. Pumpkin Patch Wreath 🎃
Materials: Mini foam pumpkins, green ribbon, hot glue.
Steps: Glue pumpkins around the ring, add green ribbon vines.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
5. Witch Hat Wreath 🧙♀️
Materials: Black mesh, purple ribbon, plastic witch hat.
Steps: Fluff mesh around wreath, attach mini hat and ribbon.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
6. Skeleton Bone Wreath 💀
Materials: Plastic skeleton bones (from dollar store), black spray paint.
Steps: Arrange bones around ring, spray black, dry.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Tip: Add glow sticks inside for spooky lighting.
7. Spider Web Wreath 🕸️
Materials: Black yarn, toy spiders, silver glitter.
Steps: Wrap yarn like a web, sprinkle glitter, stick spiders.
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
8. Haunted House Wreath 🏚️
Materials: Foam cutouts of houses, bats, and moons, black paper.
Steps: Glue cutouts around ring, add stars.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
9. Candy Lover’s Wreath 🍭
Materials: Wrapped candies, hot glue, clear spray sealant.
Steps: Glue candies in circles around wreath.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
Tip: Use fake candy if you don’t want ants!
10. Scarecrow Straw Wreath 🌾
Materials: Straw, plaid fabric scraps, felt hat.
Steps: Glue straw around ring, add fabric patches and hat.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Medium
11. Mummy Wrap Wreath 🧻
Materials: White gauze, googly eyes.
Steps: Wrap gauze around wreath, leave space for two eyes.
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
12. Black Cat Wreath 🐈⬛
Materials: Black fur fabric, yellow felt eyes, pink felt nose.
Steps: Cover wreath with fur, add eyes and nose.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Medium
13. Vampire Bat Wreath 🦇
Materials: Black paper bats, red ribbon.
Steps: Fold bats for 3D wings, glue around wreath, add red ribbon drip.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
14. Glow Stick Wreath 💡
Materials: Glow sticks, clear tape, black bow.
Steps: Snap glow sticks, attach in a circle, add bow.
Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
15. Zombie Hand Wreath 🧟♂️
Materials: Plastic zombie hands, green paint, fake blood (red paint).
Steps: Glue hands sticking out, paint creepy details.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Hard (needs adult help)
16. Autumn Leaves Wreath 🍂
Materials: Fake fall leaves, orange ribbon.
Steps: Glue leaves around wreath, tie ribbon at bottom.
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
17. Eyeball Wreath 👁️
Materials: Ping pong balls, markers, glue.
Steps: Draw eyeballs on balls, glue all around.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
18. Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath 🎄🎃
Materials: Black/white ribbon, Jack Skellington cutout.
Steps: Wrap ribbon in stripes, add Jack face.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Medium
19. Cauldron Bubble Wreath 🧪
Materials: Green balloons, black ribbon, plastic spiders.
Steps: Blow up balloons, glue like “bubbles,” add spiders.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
20. Raven’s Perch Wreath 🐦
Materials: Black feathers, fake raven.
Steps: Cover wreath with feathers, perch raven in middle.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
21. Trick-or-Treat Bag Wreath 🍬
Materials: Small paper treat bags, ribbon, candy stickers.
Steps: Fold mini bags into flowers, glue around wreath, add bow.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Safety Tip: Use glue sticks instead of hot glue for kids.
22. Potion Bottle Wreath 🧴
Materials: Mini plastic bottles, labels (“Witch’s Brew,” “Spider Legs”), purple ribbon.
Steps: Fill bottles with glitter water, glue them around wreath.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Variation: Use food coloring instead of glitter.
23. Eerie Lantern Wreath 🏮
Materials: Mini battery tea-light lanterns, black ribbon, orange mesh.
Steps: Wrap mesh, tie lanterns evenly around wreath.
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Tip: Use battery lights only for safety.
24. Jack-o’-Lantern Face Wreath 🎃
Materials: Orange fabric strips, black felt shapes (eyes, nose, mouth).
Steps: Wrap orange strips, glue on face cutouts.
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
25. Skeleton Key Wreath 🗝️
Materials: Plastic skeleton keys, black spray paint, silver glitter.
Steps: Arrange keys in a circle, glue and sparkle.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
26. Witch’s Broom Wreath 🧹
Materials: Small straw brooms, purple bow, toy spiders.
Steps: Attach mini brooms around wreath, finish with bow and spider accents.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
27. Bloody Bandage Wreath 🩸
Materials: Gauze strips, red paint, toy syringes (optional).
Steps: Wrap wreath in gauze, dab red paint for “bloody” look.
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Safety Tip: Make it spooky but not too realistic for little kids.
28. Coffin Door Mini-Wreath ⚰️
Materials: Black cardboard coffins, bat stickers, silver ribbon.
Steps: Cut coffin shapes, glue around wreath, add bats.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Medium
29. Autumn Sunflower Wreath 🌻
Materials: Artificial sunflowers, orange ribbon, straw accents.
Steps: Glue flowers around wreath, tie big ribbon at top.
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
30. Spider Egg Wreath 🕷️
Materials: White cotton batting, small plastic spiders, clear balloons.
Steps: Stretch batting, glue on balloons and spiders to look like eggs.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Medium
31. Haunted Mirror Wreath 🪞
Materials: Plastic mirror, black lace, silver paint.
Steps: Glue mirror in center of wreath, frame with lace and silver accents.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Hard (needs adult help)
Tip: Smudge mirror edges for spooky effect.
32. Glow Pumpkin Face Wreath 💡🎃
Materials: Mini glow-in-the-dark pumpkin faces, orange mesh.
Steps: Wrap mesh, stick glowing pumpkins all around.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
33. Candy Wrapper Wreath 🍫
Materials: Clean candy wrappers, glue, black bow.
Steps: Fold wrappers into fun shapes, glue all around.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Variation: Use foil wrappers for shiny look.
34. Scarecrow Face Wreath 🌽
Materials: Burlap fabric, googly eyes, felt hat, straw.
Steps: Cover wreath with burlap, glue on face, add straw hair.
Time: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Medium
35. Bat Swarm Wreath 🦇
Materials: Black cardstock bats in different sizes, glitter spray.
Steps: Fold wings, glue bats flying in circle pattern.
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
36. Creepy Doll Head Wreath 🪆
Materials: Old doll heads (plastic), black spray paint, red paint.
Steps: Paint dolls, glue around wreath for a creepy look.
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Hard (adult project)
Safety Tip: Keep extra creepy for older kids or adults only.
37. Glow Stick Spider Web Wreath 🕸️✨
Materials: Glow sticks, clear tape, toy spider.
Steps: Snap glow sticks, tape into web shape, place spider in middle.
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Tip: Perfect for Halloween night glowing on the door.
🎃 Final Thoughts
And there you have it — 37 totally unique Halloween wreath ideas to make your home the spookiest (or silliest!) on the block. Some are cute, some are creepy, but all are super fun to make.
