15 Cheap & Easy Halloween Decorations – Spooky Savings Await!
Halloween decorating doesn’t need to break the bank. With some Dollar Store finds and Amazon steals, you can transform your home into a haunted haven!
From creepy-cute to full-on terrifying, here are 20 budget-friendly ideas that deliver maximum spook with minimal cost.
1. Floating Witch Hats
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Hang upside-down witch hats from fishing line
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Add curled ribbon for “smoke” effects
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Cost: $3 for 3 hats
- Floating Witch Hats
Floating Witch Hats
2. Spider Web Curtains
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Stretch cotton batting between walls
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Add plastic spiders for creepy crawlies
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Cost: $1 per bag of webbing
- Spider Web Curtains
Spider Web Curtains
3. Glowing Mason Jars
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Paint jars with glow-in-the-dark paint
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Insert tea lights for eerie glow
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Cost: $1 per jar
- Glowing Mason Jars
Glowing Mason Jars
4. Ghostly Tissue Flowers
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Stack tissues, tie center with string
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Fluff layers into ghost shapes
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Hang from trees with clear thread
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Cost: $1 per pack
- Ghostly Tissue Flowers
Ghostly Tissue Flowers
5. Poison Bottle Labels
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Print vintage labels onto sticker paper
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Adhere to empty spice bottles
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Fill with colored water for potion effect
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Cost: $1 for printable labels
- Poison Bottle Labels
Poison Bottle Labels
6. Battery-Powered Candles (Set of 12)
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Flickering LED tea lights
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Timer function (6 hrs on/18 off)
- Battery-Powered Candles
Battery-Powered Candles
7. Giant Spider Web with Spiders
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9ft stretchable polyester web
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Includes 10 plastic spiders
Giant Spider Web with Spiders
8. Hanging Skeleton Garland
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10ft of mini skeleton cutouts
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Weatherproof for outdoor use
Hanging Skeleton Garland
9. Window Gel Clings
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Reusable static-cling decorations
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50+ pieces per set
Window Gel Clings
10. Fog Machine (Mini)
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Covers 100 sq ft in 30 seconds
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Safe water-based fog fluid
Fog Machine (Mini)
11. Haunted Mirror
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Dollar Store mirror + Amazon peel-and-stick letters
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Write creepy messages (“GET OUT”)
- Haunted Mirror
Haunted Mirror
12. Floating Candles
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Dollar Store candles + clear fishing line
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Hang at varying heights
Floating Candles
13. Monster Door
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Dollar Store streamers + Amazon giant eyeballs
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Create a “monster mouth” entryway
Monster Door
14. Spell Book Centerpiece
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Dollar Store notebook + Amazon aging kit
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Stain pages with coffee for antique look
Spell Book Centerpiece
15. Pumpkin Topiary
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Stack Dollar Store foam pumpkins
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Spray paint matte black
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Add Amazon fairy lights inside
Pumpkin Topiary
Pro Tips for Maximum Impact
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Layer lighting: Combine orange string lights with flickering candles
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Use nature: Dead branches make great creepy props
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Sound effects: Free haunted house playlists set the mood
