13 Spooktacular Halloween Wreaths

Dramatic Entryway Statement

Perhaps you are looking for a dramatic and elegant statement for your entryway.

This easy DIY craft lets you create a unique statement in about 30 minutes. It uses simple materials like a foam wreath, yarn, silk flowers, and black spray paint.

Not only is this an excellent entryway wreath, but it can also bring the Halloween spirit right inside of your home. Place it over the mantel for a spooky focus, or use it as a wall hanging in your dining room.

Take a minute to see the other options the designers have suggested in the 36th Avenue Halloween Wreath Tutorial.

Polka Dot Mini Wreath

Maybe you are looking for the perfect complement to that small corner. Perhaps you need a contemporary accent for your kitchen cabinet. This mini wreath works well if you live in an apartment where you don’t want an overpowering wreath, but you still want to decorate. 

This easy DIY Halloween mini wreath sports trendy polka dots and stripes while using traditional orange and black. All you need is two coordinating ribbons, a six-inch foam wreath form, paper flowers, and a hot glue gun. It takes about 10 minutes.

You’ll find the step-by-step instructions here in DIY Halloween Mini Wreath from Create Craft Love.

Black Cat Wreath

Like witches, black cats are a Halloween fixture. While some people think black cats are bad luck, this feline adds furry fun wherever it sits. Use this not-so-scary black cat to invite your Halloween guests in for some seasonal fun.  

You will need a 12-inch wooden wreath form, black yarn, metallic black pipe cleaners, black felt, and orange ribbon.

Start by wrapping the wooden wreath form with the black yarn. It will take you a while. Then hot glue the pipe cleaner whiskers to the back of the wreath. Finally, cut two ears from the black felt. You will also glue them to the back of the wreath.

Finish the whole project with a contrasting orange ribbon to add a little eye appeal. 

Jump over to the  Black Cat Wreath, the purr-fect addition to your Halloween decorations.

Halloween Mummy Wreath

If spiders are too creepy for you, then brew a cup of Tanna leaves to bring this whimsical mummy to life.  

This DIY wreath is quick, easy, and costs almost nothing. Just the way I like my DIY projects.

Like most wreath projects, you start with a wreath form. Wrap it in some strips of muslin and hot glue some googly eyes in place. It takes only ten minutes to bring this cutie to life.

You can wrap up this project at the Halloween Mummy Wreath.

Dia De Los Muertos Rag Wreath: Day Of The Dead Wreath DIY

Celebrated on November first and second, Dia de Los Muertos comes to us through our citizens of Mexican ancestry. People remember friends and family who have passed away with flowers, sugar skulls, and papel picado.

This economical Dia de los Muertos rag wreath is super easy. You’ll need a wire wreath frame, some candy skull cookie cutters, a few inexpensive scarves, plus some silk flowers. It takes a little less than two hours to finish.

You can join in the festivities with the Dia De Los Muertos Rag Wreath.

DIY Fabric Halloween Wreath Tutorial

I really like wreaths as a door decoration. They are fun to make. This playful fabric craft rag wreath captures the season’s colors and spirit.  

You’ll need an 18-inch wire wreath frame, four yards of fabric in seasonal colors, and 5-inch wood letters – BOO.  

While this is an easy project, it will take some time. It will take you several hours to cut and tie the rags. You will also need to prepare and paint the letters.  

So let’s cut right to the heart of the season with a DIY Fabric Halloween Wreath Tutorial.

How To Make A Halloween Wreath: Eye Candy Tutorial

Sweeten your holiday decor with the ultimate Halloween treats – candy corn. Add a festive black-and-white ribbon for a stylish finishing touch. Faster than you can say, Abracadabra, your front door goes from scary to sweet. 

Styrofoam cones and craft paints are the keys to this darling wreath. You will need to cut and paint the cones, so set aside some time and space. You will also need a wreath base and an accent ribbon. 

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Halloween Eye Candy Tutorial.

Boo-yah! Cute Ghosties Embroidery Hoop Art

This mini wreath is so easy to stitch up. Even if you are starting embroidery or are an old hand, these ghosties bring Halloween fun to the tiniest spot. The orange pompons add just the right seasonal zing to this cute project.

You will need a seven-inch embroidery hoop, black, white, and gray fabric, fusible webbing, plus embroidery floss. This project is a great way to master the basics – chain stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, and french knot.

Boo-yah! Cute Ghosties Embroidery Hoop Art will keep you in stitches as you decorate for the season.

DIY Dia De Los Muertos Wreath

You can bring that south-of-the-border flair to your front door with this colorful Dia De Los Muertos DIY wreath. It can be the focus of your Latin-inspired Halloween celebration.

You can finish this simple project within an hour. Start by wrapping a 12-inch green wreath form with a seasonal orange ribbon. Then you apply assorted felt flowers to create a focus. Top them off with a Dead Candy Skull embellishment. Finally, accent the wreath with some glitter stems.  

The DIY Dia De Los Muertos Wreath creates a unique door accent that will delight all your house guests.

How To Make a Halloween Wreath: Made in a Pinch Tutorial

If you live in a Mid-century modern neighborhood like I used to. It is hard to find wreaths that compliment the architecture. This DIY wreath delivers Halloween fun while capturing the sleek MCM minimalist vibe. 

You will need a staple of the era – the classic wooden clothespin. I don’t have any in my laundry supply stash. But fortunately, they are readily available at craft stores.

You start by spray painting the wooden clothespins in candy corn colors – orange, yellow, and white. Then you hot glue them to a flat ring wreath base. I would protect everything with a polyurethane spray. Add a black ribbon for the final sleek accent. 

You can wow your fellow retrofuturist neighbors when you learn How To Make a Halloween Wreath: Made in a Pinch Tutorial.

Halloween Ribbon Wreath

There is something festive about ribbons which is why I admire ribbon wreaths. They remind me of birthday and Christmas presents.

But I don’t have a sewing machine. Making loops has been a challenge until I found this no-sew approach to ribbon wreaths.  

You start by wrapping a 14-inch foam wreath form with a black ribbon. Then you cut and hot glue individual ribbon loops. They are hot glued to the wreath base. Spraypaint some letters to add another personal touch.

When you finish your Halloween Ribbon Wreath, everyone will know where to find the festivities.

Printable Dia De Los Muertos Wreath

Here is a children’s paper crafting project that lets the whole family enjoy the season. This lighthearted interpretation gives even the youngest crafter an enjoyable way to join in the preparations.

The secret sauce in this wreath is depth. Attach flowers to the back of the embroidery hoop as well as the front. Glue dots make it easy for younger crafters. You want to use the dots to create lots of layers. So don’t smash them flat.    

You start with a 12-inch embroidery hoop. After you print and color the flowers and candy skulls, you attach them with glue dots.  

When you finish assembling your Printable Dia De Los Muertos Wreath, it will look great on the front door. It might even earn the place of honor on the refrigerator.