This post is about Easy DIY Halloween Paper Garland Ideas to Make This Halloween
If you’re looking for some Halloween paper craft/décor ideas you’ll love these DIY paper garland ideas. They’re perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their Halloween party decor or just trying to welcome the Halloween spirit in a fun way.
Candy Corn Paper Garland
Candy corn might be a bit divisive when it comes to eating, but it’s undeniably cute as a decoration. To make this DIY paper garland, you’ll need some colored paper (orange, yellow, and white), a pair of scissors, and a piece of yarn or string.
- Start by cutting strips of paper in orange, yellow, and white. These strips should be about 2 inches wide and 6 inches long but feel free to adjust the size to your liking.
- Form each strip into a loop, overlapping the ends slightly and securing them with a dab of hot glue.
- Attach these loops, alternating colors to mimic candy corn. Once you have your loops connected in a chain, you can string them along a piece of twine or yarn.
Hang your garland across your fireplace, over a window, or in your dining room for a festive decoration that brings a warm, holiday feel.
Bats Halloween Paper Garland
Nothing says “Halloween” quite like bats, and a paper bat garland is an easy project that can make a big impact. This one is especially fun because you can get the kids involved—it’s a lot like cutting out paper snowflakes, but a lot spookier!
- Take some black construction paper and fold each sheet accordion-style. The width of each fold should be about 2 inches.
- Draw a bat silhouette on the top of the folded paper, making sure the wings extend out to the edges.
- Cut out the bats while keeping the folds intact at the wings, so when you open them up, you have a chain of bats connected at the wings.
- Use a piece of twine or string to hang these bat chains around the house. They’re perfect for draping over doorways or across your dining room table as table decorations.
This easy DIY Halloween paper garland adds just the right touch of spooky fun, and the best part is that you can use leftover yarn or string to tie it all together.
Yarn Ghost Garland
Yarn ghosts are a cute little addition to any Halloween paper garland. They add a cozy, handmade feel to your decor and are a fun Halloween craft for all ages.
- You’ll need white yarn (or orange yarn for a twist), black pipe cleaners, and some googly eyes.
- Cut a long piece of string (about 18 inches) and wrap white yarn around a piece of cardboard about 30 times. The cardboard should be around 4 inches tall.
- Carefully slide the yarn off the cardboard and tie the top with a small piece of yarn. This will create the head of your ghost. Cut the loops at the bottom to create the ghost’s fringe.
- Tie a double knot around the “neck” of the ghost to shape the head.
- Glue on googly eyes and bend a black pipe cleaner into a small hook to hang your ghost from the garland. Repeat this process until you have a small army of ghosts.
String them along a piece of twine or leftover yarn, and you’ve got a charming, garland that’s perfect for hanging over a mantel or around a light strand.
DIY Paper Garland: Pumpkin and Witch Hat
This DIY paper garland combines two classic Halloween symbols: pumpkins and witch hats. It’s a festive decoration that you can customize with colors and patterns to fit your style.
- Start by cutting out pumpkin shapes from orange construction paper and witch hats from black construction paper. If you have a Cricut Maker, this step will be even easier, but it’s just as fun to do by hand.
- Decorate your pumpkins with a permanent marker to draw on some cute or scary faces. For the witch hats, add some detail with strips of paper or a white string for a more textured look.
- Use hot glue to attach the pumpkin and hat cutouts to a long piece of yarn or string, alternating between the two.
Hang your garland over a doorway, along the railing of your staircase, or across the back of your couch for a festive decoration.
DIY Paper Garland: Accordion-Style Garland
For a simple garland that’s easy to make and has a big impact, try an accordion-style paper garland. This method works for creating almost any shape, from ghosts to black cats.
- Start by folding strips of paper accordion-style, making sure the folds are about 2 inches wide.
- Draw your chosen shape (like a ghost or a bat) on the top of the folded paper, making sure that parts of the shape extend to the edges.
- Cut out your shape, keeping the edges intact so the shapes stay connected when you unfold the paper.
- Use a piece of twine or string to attach the garland and hang it wherever you need a bit of extra holiday decor.
This garland is an easy way to add a bit of festivity to your space, and you can get creative with different shapes and colors to match your Halloween theme.
Bonus Idea: Deco Mesh Garland
- If you’re feeling a bit more ambitious, a deco mesh garland is a fun way to add volume and texture to your Halloween decor.
- Take a roll of deco mesh in Halloween colors like orange, black, or purple. You’ll also need a piece of yarn or wire to attach everything together.
- Cut the mesh into long pieces (about 12-18 inches) and bunch them together, tying them in the middle with your yarn or wire.
- Continue bunching and tying until you have a long strand of deco mesh bundles.
- Add in some extra decorations, like paper bats, witch hats, or even mini pom-poms, to fill out the garland.
Hang it up along your staircase or above a fireplace for a festive, voluminous addition to your Halloween setup.
Creating your own Halloween garland is not only a fun, it’s also an inexpensive way to bring the magic of Halloween into your home. These easy DIY Halloween garland ideas are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your holiday decor without breaking the bank. Plus, they’re customizable, so you can make them fit your style and space perfectly.
If you decide to make any of these garlands, be sure to share your creations! I’d love to see how you bring your own Halloween ideas to life.
