21 Rustic Halloween Décor Ideas That Have So Much Homespun Charm
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With Halloween decorations, there are a few ways you can approach it: you can go spooky, you can go cute, or you can go somewhere in between. And if it's that balance you're looking for, then rustic Halloween decorations are the way to go! They have an old world feel like vintage Halloween decorations of yesteryear, but with a homespun charm that makes them adorable. If that sounds right up your alley, then try these rustic Halloween décor ideas.
You'll find plenty of DIY Halloween crafts, along with ideas that use affordable store-bought items to place around your house. The great thing about rustic decorations is many of them double as fall décor ideas thanks to the mix of pumpkins and plaids, so you can put them up as soon as you decide when to decorate for the season. And there are ideas for everywhere in the house from cute Halloween wreaths to welcome those trick-or-treaters to stunning Halloween mantel décor in the living room.
Many of these ideas you can use year after year and mix and match as you see fit. So start with one or two, and then add on if you have the time and spooky spirit to go all in! No matter which idea you decide to try first, rest assured your house will be sufficiently spooktacular with just the right amount of rustic charm to impress all those ghouls and goblins that come to visit this October.
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Witchy Halloween Entryway
There are lots of cute touches to this entryway, including paper mâché pumpkins and a cute spooky sign. But the best part is definitely the rustic witch brooms! Pet kitty is optional, of course.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
Paper Bag Witch Hat
Yes, you read that right: This adorable craft is actually made from a paper bag! You can make the hat as is or also craft the cute pumpkin for it to sit on top.
Get the tutorial at DIY Beautify.
Rolled Book Paper Pumpkin
This is for the bookworms out there! Take a page from this crafter's book and create the most adorably literary pumpkin you ever did see using an old book.
Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.
Rustic Porch Decorations
Ree Drummond says, "I like to add something spooky while still keeping everything pretty and bright." This is a perfect example: Among the pretty florals, pumpkins, haystacks, and rustic wreath, you'll find little paper bats flying away from a young Paige!
Burlap Banner
You can craft the cutest little burlap banner to hang on your mantel, on a wall, or over your doorway. Or, you can make life even easier and buy one custom made from any number of places.
Halloween Candy Bar
Throwing a party? Make the candy bar stand out by placing it in your entryway and going all out with the decorations. Crows and cobwebs level up the spook factor, but the plaid and butcher paper sign tone it down a little.
See more at Bless This Mess.
Vintage-Inspired Paper Mâché Pumpkin Bucket
Remember those jack-o'-lantern candy buckets you used to have when you were a kid? Well, you can recreate one as a craft! It will make such a darling retro decoration.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Pumpkin Wreath
A vintage-inspired sign, cute buffalo plaid pumpkins, and a grapevine wreath: You can pile on the rustic charm as much as you want. And guess what? You can buy everything at a dollar store for under $20 in total!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Neutral Farmhouse Style Halloween Mantel
A great way to go rustic is to go neutral! Shades of black, white, creams, and tans really tie together in this display. To make sure it stands out, try different textures and sizes to add to the overall interest.
See more at The Crazy Craft Lady.
Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Pattern
Calling all quilters! You can make bewitchingly beautiful quilts and pillows with this easy pattern. Mix and match different patterns and colors to make something uniquely you.
See the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Succulent Mini Planters
You don't have to do creepy carving this year. Nope, why not turn you pumpkins into plant holders and fill them with gorgeous succulents. They make excellent centerpieces!
Halloween Can Wrappers
Find a cuter way to recycle those leftover cans! All you need to do is print out some of these free designs and stick them on. Mix and match all you want! And if you want to make them even more rustic, you can adjust the colors to be more muted.
Get the tutorial at Over the Big Moon.
Buffalo Plaid Pumpkins
Buffalo plaid to the max! Grab yourself some craft pumpkins and a little paint, and you'll create the cutest no-carve pumpkins you ever did see. It really just takes a little patience to sketch in the pattern lines before you start.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Haunted Halloween Sun Room
If you've got a sun room, make it just as spooktacular as the rest of the house! Even if you don't, this setup has some great ideas to put anywhere in the house. Black and white plaids and baskets mixed with pumpkins and a cute banner really set the mood.
See more at Fox Hollow Cottage.
Papercut Black Cat Halloween Decoration
Black cats are a classic symbol of Halloween. Easily create your own and either attach it to an existing window or create a rustic frame and set it on a mantel.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Boo-tiful Mantel
If you want to make an easy switch from fall décor to Halloween, try this cute setup! Start with the plaid blanket and staked pumpkins and when you're ready for spooky season, go for a giant boo and some jack-o'-lantern signs. Done!
See more at House by Hoff.
Sharpie Pillow Cover
That's right, you can simply draw a design! All you need to do is find a neutral colored pillow case and grab an oil-based permanent marker. In a few minutes, you will create a cute cover for an existing throw pillow.
Get the tutorial at The Happy Housie.
Wooden Bead Garland
Another easy fall to Halloween transition is to go for a rustic wooden bead garland. It will match with all the pumpkins and florals you use earlier in the season. Then add a "boo" on a pumpkin and maybe a few creepy candles and you're all set.
See more at Addison's Wonderland.
Spooky Transfer Wood Plaques
Hang these creepy crawly little plaques all over your house and give everyone quite the scare! They're easy to assemble; simply download some templates and transfer the designs onto wood pieces.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Creepy Spiders Halloween Display
So many spiders, so little time! You can assemble this look pretty fast by using a store-bought giant web, some plastic spiders, and a few framed printouts of different kinds of spiders.
See more at So Much Better With Age.
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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