13 Halloween Garland Ideas to Make This Year

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Garland is one of my favorite ways to add a little seasonal charm to a space, and Halloween is the perfect time to have some fun with it! Whether you love cute and whimsical decorations or prefer a more classic spooky look, there are so many creative ways to make your own Halloween garland.

From simple paper crafts to quilted and crocheted designs, and even an adorable garland made from jack-o-lantern candy buckets, these DIY Halloween garland ideas are full of inspiration for decorating your home this spooky season.

Vintage Book Page Ghosts

How to make a book page ghost garland for Halloween. — *(Bookish Halloween: DIY Book Page Garland with Ghost)*

Last year, I attempted a Bookish Halloween theme. I made this cute little garland from vintage book pages and yarn tassels, and it looked perfect on my bookshelf all season long! (I’m going to use it again this year too!)

Crocheted Spiderwebs

Halloween Garland Ideas: Crochet spider web garland. — *(www.deliacreates.com)*

This crocheted spiderweb garland makes me want to learn how to crochet! It is so dainty and spooky at the same time.

Friendship Bracelet Garland

This friendship bracelet Halloween garland is so creative! I absolutely love a pastel color palette for Spooky Season.

Folded Paper Garland

Halloween Garland Ideas: Paper garland for Halloween. — *(www.liagriffith.com)*

There are so many different folded paper garlands that would work for Halloween!

Pinched Felt

These pinched felt garlands have gotten pretty popular in stores over the past couple of years. However, if you make it yourself, you can customize it to your exact color and length specifications.

Quilted Bats

Ever since making my first quilt, I am obsessed with quilted things. And these quilted bats are so stinking pretty!

Crocheted Pumpkins & Cats

Okay…that’s it! I’m learning how to crochet! How cute are these crocheted pumpkin and cat Halloween garlands?

Fabric Chain

Paper link chains are a classic holiday decoration. This one is made of fabric, so you can use it for years!

Colorful Felt Ghosts

This inspiration post is going to make me get some new hobbies because now I’m thinking I need to start working with felt!

Candy Buckets

These jack-o-lantern candy buckets are a Halloween classic. I’m pretty sure everyone had one as a kid. Painting them and making a garland out of them is a brilliant idea!

Yarn Ghosts

These yarn ghosts are too dang cute!

Fabric Scraps

Halloween Garland Ideas: fabric scrap ghosts — *(www.pinterest.com)*

What a wonderful way to use up some fabric scraps! You can turn them into the cutest little ghosts.

Fabric Scrap Candy

And if you don’t want to make ghosts, you can turn your fabric scraps into little pieces of candy!

Felt Ball Garland

I am seriously impressed by people who do hand felting. Just look at the details on this felt ball garland.

Whether you enjoy paper crafts, sewing, crocheting, or simply putting together something fun with unexpected materials, there is a DIY Halloween garland idea here for every skill level and decorating style.

Hang one across your mantel, doorway, staircase, or anywhere that could use a little extra Halloween magic. I hope these adorable ideas inspire you to make a festive garland of your own this year!