The Genius Dollar Tree DIY Crafts Everyone Is Rushing to Make Before Halloween
From spooky skeleton chandeliers to $1.25 pool noodle hacks, your home will look amazing on a dime
Key Takeaways
- Score festive Halloween Dollar Tree DIY craft finds starting at just $1.25 per item.
- Transform ordinary pool noodles into giant, glowing candles with a simple hot glue hack.
- Use glow-in-the-dark stickers and face kits for a mess-free pumpkin makeover.
Dollar Tree is a crafter’s paradise, and you don’t even have to be an expert to make an impressive DIY project. The dollar store chain has arts supplies and craft kits to help you get started. Here, we rounded up some of the best Dollar Tree craft finds for Halloween, plus fun project suggestions you’ll want to try.
Easy Halloween pumpkin decor kits under $2
It’s no secret that carving Jack-O’-Lanterns can be messy, which is why many people choose to decorate their gourds instead. Luckily, Dollar Tree makes it easy to give your real or faux pumpkin ($1.50) a Halloween makeover. Glow-in-the-dark decorating kits ($1.50 each) featuring everything from ghosts to haunted houses will have your pumpkin looking fabulous after the sun sets.
For daytime decorations, plastic sets that look like faces ($1.50) help you turn your gourd into a witch, black cat, Frankenstein and more. Have a small pumpkin? Consider sticking on a pair of realistic eyes ($1.50 for the pack).
How to make a spooky skeleton chandelier
Love going all out with gothic-style decor? Then you’ll love this Halloween DIY! A recent Facebook video shows how one shopper used a collection of seasonal Dollar Tree pieces to create a spooky chandelier for less than $10.
To get started, you’ll need a wire wreath frame, several skeleton heads, creepy cloth, LED candles, faux spiderwebs and plastic chains—all found at the store. Watch how these eerie items can be turned into a decor piece that looks like it belongs in a haunted house.
Upcycled Halloween tote bags becomes a candy dish
The dollar store’s cheap Halloween tote bags are already a hit this year, but one crafter decided to take it a step further by turning one into an impressive candy bowl! With the help of an old cereal box, poster board, spray paint and a dish pan, she created a “bowl” that makes it even more fun to serve candy to guests. Check out her TikTok video for the step-by-step instructions.
Budget-friendly Halloween foam craft kits for kids
Little ones and craft beginners will appreciate the fun, simplicity of these affordable kits ($1.50). All six pieces needed to bring the adorable ghost, monster, cat and pumpkin to life are included, making it an easy project for a rainy day. Display your finished creation proudly on its own, or use it to add extra Halloween charm to wreaths, garlands and other DIY projects!
Creepy clay crafts
If you love to work with your hands, Dollar Tree’s air-dry modeling clay ($1.25) lets you explore the medium at a low cost. Available in orange, black and white, you can use the clay to make little pumpkins, bats, skeletons and more. Some crafters have even used the white clay to create teeth that will turn an ordinary candy bowl into a monster.
Dollar store pool noodle hacks for oversized spooky candles
These foam noodles aren’t just for the swimming season! Shoppers have discovered these $1.25 pieces are incredibly versatile when it comes to DIY decor, and the festive purple, white, black and orange hues make them extra special. Need some inspiration? Use the noodles to whip up a playful Halloween banner, make your own wreath or pop some tea lights inside the top for larger-than-life ghostly candles.
From festive pumpkins to impressive chandeliers, Dollar Tree proves you don’t need a big budget to create Halloween magic.
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