Do you feel the frightful energy in the air? The spooky season is upon us, and that means it’s time to dress your home in dreadful delights to welcome the holiday ahead.

One of the best ways to celebrate Halloween is by assembling your own crafts—it’s the perfect way to get festive with your family and entertain loved ones ahead of the 31st. Check out this selection of thirteen options for your home, apparel, and porch.

3 Creative Ways to Decorate with Pumpkins

Here’s a triple serving of options for incorporating fall gourds indoors and out. From classy and restrained decorating to cute and cozy schemes, it’s easy to match each of these ideas with your personal take on the season.

Creative Costume Upcycling

Buying new attire for the season isn’t just pricey but also a poor choice for the environment. Instead, try these three ideas to make your own masterpieces with garb you may already have on hand!

A Duo of Porch Themes

Don’t skimp on one of the most important areas of the home to decorate for the season. Consider this set of ideas for your front facade, giving it the welcoming vibe of an autumn retreat or the fearsome appearance of a haunted house.

DIY Skull Candle Holder

The perfect addition to any foyer table, kitchen countertop, or dining table setting, this centerpiece combines creepy and cute. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for displaying all kinds of seasonal candles.

Drippy Painted Pumpkin

For a fresh and enticing take on Halloween decorating, try this colorful, metallic design. The marbled look will make any festive display feel more unique and thoughtfully curated, and you can customize your color palette for seamless coordination with your other decor.

Haunting Halloween Treat Bags

Don’t just hand out plain candy to trick-or-treaters or at your spooky soiree. Instead, dress up candies and homemade desserts in one of the make-at-home satchels. These two options are each adorable, fun to customize as a party craft, and sure to leave an impression long after your visitors depart.

Spooky Spider Web Wreath

Give your guests a warm welcome with the perfect door hanging. This piece is simple to assemble, yet it will look like a custom-ordered decoration. Best of all, many of the supplies can be substituted for materials you already have at home—which saves you money, helps prevent unnecessary waste, and just makes simple sense.