Thoughtful Ways to Decorate for Halloween with Handmade Art

When I was little, my Halloween costumes were always handmade by my mom. She’d spend hours stitching together something magical, and that personal touch made the holiday feel so special. Later, I carried on the tradition—like the year I sewed a Tigger costume to match my oldest nephew’s Winnie the Pooh, or more recently when I crafted a snake crown to finish off a Medusa costume.

But Halloween fun doesn’t have to mean pulling out a sewing machine or diving into big projects. Sometimes the magic is in the little touches—the small, handmade details that bring in just the right amount of spooky fun.

In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite ways to decorate for Halloween using both handmade pieces from my shop and free printable art you can make your own. Whether you’re looking for something ready-to-display or a fun DIY project, these ideas will help you bring a thoughtful, personal touch to the season.

Handmade Halloween Decorations with Greeting Cards

Greeting cards don’t need to stay tucked away in envelopes. Our Halloween Greeting Cards feature hand-drawn owls, moths, pumpkins, and gold foil details that look beautiful propped on a mantel or bookshelf. Sometimes I even frame them and swap them out with the seasons—it’s such an easy way to bring art into your everyday space.

DIY Halloween Decorations with Stickers 

Stickers will always spark a little childhood joy for me. Fun Spooky Stickers are perfect for water bottles, laptops, or notebooks—but they’re also great for décor.
Fun sticker ideas for Halloween:

• Decorate plain jars to make candy holders.

• Add them to pumpkins for a no-carve option.

• Scatter them across party favors or trick-or-treat bags.

Printable Halloween Art Prints and Coloring Pages

If you want something bolder, swap out your everyday frames for Halloween and Fall inspired art prints. Designs like the Golden Moth print make the perfect witchy décor—striking, detailed, and just the right amount of spooky.

And you don’t have to stop at prints. Try grouping a few cards from the Dark Omens Collection —owls, ravens, moths, and more—and hanging them together as a mini gallery wall. It’s an easy way to add a touch of fall’s mysterious magic without going over the top.

For an even more personal touch, check out the Freebie Library, where you’ll find printable Halloween coloring pages. Print, color, and frame them for one-of-a-kind seasonal art that’s fun for kids and adults alike.

Free Printable Halloween Banners for Easy Decorating

One of my favorite easy decorating tricks is a banner. In the Freebie Library, you’ll find printable  Halloween Banners that you can cut, string, and hang anywhere—from a fireplace mantel to a doorway to your kitchen. They add instant festive charm, and you can personalize them with ribbons, twine, or even washi tape.

Simple DIY Halloween Decorations You Can Make in Minutes

Handmade doesn’t have to mean complicated. Pair Amicreative pieces with easy DIY details like:

• Cutting out bats from black paper and taping them to “fly” across your walls.

• Filling jars with candy corn or chocolates for a colorful centerpiece.

• Adding fairy lights or LED candles for a cozy, flickering glow.

These little touches layered together make a space feel warm, creative, and festive.

Carry the Halloween Aesthetic with You

Decorating your home is only half the fun—why not wear the spooky vibes too? My Dark Omens Collection on Tee Public includes tees and sweatshirts with moths, ravens, and other mysterious motifs. They’re the perfect cozy layer for pumpkin-picking, trick-or-treating, or curling up with your favorite Halloween movie.

Celebrate Halloween with Handmade and DIY Details

Halloween decorating doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. From a greeting card propped on your shelf, to stickers on pumpkins, to a banner stretched across your fireplace—it’s the small, thoughtful details that bring a home to life. These handmade touches let you celebrate the season with creativity, fun, and a little bit of magic.

Ready to bring handmade Halloween into your home? Shop the Halloween Collection or grab your free banner in our Freebie Library.