Garland is one of those underrated little details that can completely shift the mood of a space—and Halloween is the perfect excuse to get a little playful with it.
Whether you’re decorating for a party, sprucing up a classroom, or just want something festive hanging across the mantel, these DIY Halloween garland ideas hit the sweet spot between fun and functional.
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No power tools, no perfection required—just paper, string, and a bit of creativity.
Here are 14 Halloween garland ideas that are easy to make, easy to love, and genuinely cute wherever you hang them.
1. Ghost Garland
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Soft white ghosts with stitched faces are a cozy and charming way to decorate. They’re especially cute hanging in entryways or kids’ rooms.
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2. Halloween Paper Garland Craft
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Cut out paper ghosts, candy, pumpkins, and witch hats to make a colorful, kid-friendly garland. No fancy tools required—just paper, scissors, and string.
3. Recycled Paper Halloween Garland
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Cut from old newspapers or scrap paper, these pumpkins, cats, and bats get a fresh coat of paint for an eco-friendly, budget-friendly decoration.
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4. Felt Candy Corn Garland
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Felt candy corn pieces strung together make a bright and cheerful garland. It’s a great beginner sewing project for Halloween.
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5. Easy Fabric Scrap Halloween Garland
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Wrap fabric scraps into candy shapes for a sweet-looking garland. It’s a no-sew project that’s as fun to make as it is to hang.
6. Cute and Funny Bats Garland
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String together felt bats and colorful pom-poms for a garland that’s equal parts silly and spooky. Great for kids’ parties or whimsical decor.
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7. Colorful Balloon Garland
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Make a big statement with a black, orange, and polka-dot balloon garland. Add fake cobwebs and googly eyes for extra spook factor at your Halloween party.
8. Mini Party Pumpkins Garland
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These tiny painted pumpkins with party hats are pure joy. String them up for a colorful, playful twist on traditional spooky decor.
9. Pom Pom Spider Garland
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Pipe cleaners and pom-poms make these spiders super simple to craft. Hang them across a mantel for an instant Halloween vibe.
10. Fabric Lighted Halloween Garland
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Turn fabric scraps into a festive garland by tying them onto a string of lights. It’s quick, easy, and adds a cozy, glowing touch to your Halloween decor.
11. Pom Poms & Pipe Cleaners Garland
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Bright and fluffy, this garland uses Halloween colors without being scary. It’s a quick, low-mess craft perfect for kids.
12. Rainbow of Ghosts Garland
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These rainbow-colored felt ghosts are more cute than creepy, and perfect for adding a playful pop of color to your Halloween decorating.
13. Felt Circles Garland
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Simple felt circles in Halloween colors create a minimal yet festive garland. Perfect if you want subtle seasonal style.
14. Paper Halloween Garland
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Bold “Boo” letters, candy shapes, and cheerful ghosts make this paper garland a fun, statement-making decoration for your door or mantel.