Do crafts together with the familyespecially for Halloweenlots of fun. That's why we'll show you how you can make a Halloween door wreath yourself. The next DIY ideas can be implemented without much effort and prove to be a good alternative to laborious craft traditions such as carved pumpkin lanterns, especially for small children. With a little creativity, you can conjure up a door decoration in no time.
Skulls and flowers made of cardboard
The first craft idea was inspired by the Mexican festival “Day of the Dead”. The name suggests something spooky, but in fact “Dia de los Muertos” interprets death as an important part of life. Mexicans believe that on this day the dead return to the world of the living to celebrate once again with their families. That's why Mexicans decorate their doors and houses with flowers andbeautifully painted skulls. This colorful Halloween decoration is just in keeping with the theme of the custom.
Here is an overview of the necessary materials:
- Cardboard in several colors (green, orange, yellow, pink, red)
- Small skulls made of modeling clay, plaster or plastic for painting (available, for example, in Halloween decoration shops and craft shops)
- Styrofoam ring and orange paint
- Hot glue
First, make the flowers out of clay cardboard, paint the plastic skulls with acrylic paints or colored pencils and decorate them with glitter.
Make door decorations for Halloween with the children: Halloween door wreath with monster eyes
A fun door wreath can be made from marabou boa with feathers, a Styrofoam ring and table tennis balls. The children will have a lot of fun because they can paint the monster eyes. In no time you can create a colorful door decoration that you can hang on your front door for a party. You need the following materials and accessories:
- Feather boa, white, at least 4 meters long (available in carnival and craft shops, as well as suppliers of fabric yard goods)
- Styrofoam plug ring
- Table tennis balls
- Acrylic paints or other paint colors of your choice
- Paint brush
- adhesive
Wrap the feather boa around the Styrofoam ring and glue it in place in several places. After that you canthe Monster Eyespaint on the table tennis balls. Let them dry and then glue them to the Halloween door wreath. The door wreath is perfect for the apartment door because the feathers have difficulty withstanding the rain.
Make a ghost out of cardboard and leftover fabric
For many, Halloween is considered the ultimate spooky festival. But the ghosts, monsters and witches usually scare small children and they can't tolerate horror well. Psychologists warn that parents should always take children's fears seriously. This is the next idea for families with small children.Ghosts don't necessarily have to be scary, but can also welcome guests and friends on Halloween.
For this craft idea you will need a Styrofoam ring, scraps of fabric, cardboard or colored paper and googly eyes. You can first cut the fabric into small rectangles measuring 7cm x 5cm, drape them and attach them to the Styrofoam ring with hot glue. Then have the children make a cool font out of clay cardboard or paint it on clay cardboard. Glue the “Boo” sign to the bottom of the wreath and position the wiggly eyes in the middle at the top.
Make a door wreath with bat motifs out of cardboard
OneFrom HalloweenBlack and white fits the theme of the celebration, but a colorful table and mantel decoration looks much nicer. So even the bats don't scare you and instead arouse the curiosity of the little ones. Children can also overcome their fear with facts about real animals. Crafting can not only train fine motor skills, but also increase learning ability.
The necessary materials are:
- Bat template
- Cardboard in pink, blue, black, orange
- Gift ribbon in black and white
- Styrofoam Ring
Wrap the gift ribbon around the Styrofoam ring and secure the ends with hot glue. Transfer the bat template to cardstock and cut out several bat silhouettes. Then attach them to the wreath using pins. Complete! The pins offer a certain flexibility because the bats can be removed quickly and you can decorate the wreath again.
Halloween door wreath made of tulle and cardboard with witch motifs
The next idea forHalloween for Halloweenis very creative. Because the door wreath is made of tulle and decorated with a witch-mermaid silhouette and starfish hair clips. This craft idea requires experience and skill, but children aged eight and over can easily master the task.
You need the following materials:
- Metal ring for door wreath
- Mermaid with witch hat template
- White cardboard
- Leftover tulle in purple, sea blue and black
- Decorative ribbon in purple
- Glitter
- Paint colors and brushes
- Hot glue and scissors
Cut out the mermaid silhouette from the white cardstock and color it. Allow the colors to dry for half an hour. During this time you can tie the pieces of tulle and decorative ribbon to the metal rings. Proceed as if you wanted to make a tutu skirt.
Make a door wreath with a spider web from knitting yarn
You can make a spider web door wreath using three metal rings, plastic spider figures, two decorative bows and black and white knitting yarn. This Halloween door decoration is very long-lasting and you can hang the door wreath again next year. It looks good both above the mantel and on the windowsill. And best of all: This craft idea is super easy and suitable even for complete beginners.
Make hocus pocus door decorations with the children
The next craft idea is a combination of the tulle wreath and the wreath with the monster eyes. You need the following materials:
- Tulle in purple, black, orange and green
- Tonkarton
- Glitter
- Paint brush
- Glue and Mod Podge
- Googly eyes
- Table tennis balls or decorative balls made of Styrofoam (diameter 3 to 5 cm)
Assemble the wreath step by step by first painting the ping pong balls and the Hocus Pocus sign, then cutting the tulle and tying it to the wreath. Then glue the Hocus Pocus sign and monster eyes to the wreath.
Make a Halloween door wreath with candy
A super quick last minute Halloween craft idea that the kids are sure to love. Glue lollipops to a Styrofoam ring. You can cope with the task using hot glue.
Patience and caution are particularly important when crafting. This is a good way to teach children how to use hot glue correctly and safely. However, never leave children unsupervised while doing crafts as there is a risk of injury.
Make your own door wreath for Halloween: skulls and flowers
You can make your next Halloween door wreath using white plastic shapes and fabric flowers. There are no limits to your creativity: you can paint funny skull faces and use not only black and white markers, but also pastel markers.
Decorate the door wreath with a witch hat and broom and witch legs
With a little skill and patience, you can make your next DIY idea yourself. You will need the following materials for your craft project:
- Cardboard
- Discolored
- Metall-Ring
- Decorative ribbon in green, 7 cm wide
- Decorative ribbon in orange with dots, 5 cm wide
- Wooden shish kebab skewer and several blades of grass
- Fabric witch legs (you can replace them with other decorations such as a witch's cauldron)
Cut 50 pieces 15 cm long from the green decorative ribbon. Drape the ribbon pieces on the metal ring and glue them in place. Do the same with the orange decorative tape and attach 10 of them. Cut out a triangle from the cardboard and shape it into a cone. Then cut out a circle and glue the two elements together. Paint the shish kebab skewer black and tie the blades of grass to it to make oneMaking witches' brooms. Arrange all the decorative pieces on the wreath and glue them in place.
Make a monster door wreath for Halloween
Make a fun monster door wreath out of tulle, cardboard and googly eyes. Then hang it on the door of the house or children's room to get in the mood for the upcoming celebration.
Sweet door wreath with pumpkin motifs
The next door wreath idea is actually super easy to implement: Make a pumpkin door wreath out of a Styrofoam ring, orange decorative ribbon and green pipe cleaners. You can decorate the door decoration with various drawings as well as figures made from modeling clay or salt dough. There are no limits to your imagination!
Make a spider web door wreath for Halloween
The next idea is more suitable for children aged 8 and over. The door wreath with a spider web made of decorative ribbon can scare small children. But it is perfect for children who are interested in insects. This way the parents can tell you more about the spiders and their way of life.
Make a door wreath out of dry flowers
The next craft idea is well suited for teenagers. All you need is a wicker wreath with fabric flowers and black spray paint. Line the work surface with cling film and spray the door wreath with the black paint spray. The end result is a minimalist yet very effective door wreath. Perfect for the door of the teenager's room.
Make a door wreath with a Minnie Mouse motif
It's hard to believe, but Mickey Mouse is 92 years old. Nevertheless, the children still love him today. The silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie Mouse can be quickly recognized. A good reason why many children dress up as cartoon characters for Halloween. Below we will show you how you can make a door wreath from organza decorative ribbons.
