For diehard Halloween [1] fans, Oct. 31 can't come quickly enough. With the creative costumes [2], frightening films [3], and delicious treats [4], what's not to love? While throwing a Halloween party is a great way to express your love for this spooky time of year, it can get expensive. But it doesn't have to be! With some DIY [5] decor and cheap bits and pieces, you can easily throw a hair-raisingly good Halloween party!
Festive Invitations
Kick off your Halloween [6] party in style with these (free!) printable invitations [7].
Trick-or-Treat Banner
Halloween [8] and your favorite Parks and Recreation quote combine to make this fun DIY banner [9].
Ghost Lantern
This spooky DIY ghost lantern [10] proves you don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars for great Halloween [11] decorations.
Photo Booth Props
Hang a white sheet against a wall and provide your guests with some props [12] ($11) for an easy and fun photo booth!
Skull Candle Holder
This DIY [13] skull candle holder [14] makes a great centerpiece to your food or snack table.
Pumpkin Punch Dispenser
Whip up your favorite punch or cocktail recipe and serve it in a pumpkin punch dispenser [15] ($26).
Paint Can Ice Bucket
This DIY paint can ice bucket [16] will keep all of your drinks perfectly chilled.
Cauldron Serving Set
For Halloween [17] dinner parties or buffets, serve up a soup or stew with a cauldron serving set [18] ($20).
Spooky Cookie Cutters
Serve up some ghoulish homemade treats with these Halloween-themed cookie cutters [19] ($10).
Eyeball Cake Toppers
Make dessert the main event of your Halloween [20] party with some creepy eyeball cake toppers [21] made out of Oreos and candy "eyeballs."
Eyeball String Lights
Carry on the eyeball theme with some easy DIY string lights [22].
Cat Paper Napkins
These cat paper napkins [23] ($6) are almost too cute to use!
Spider Votive Candle Holders
Some homemade spider-shaped votive candle holders [24] will help set the mood for your Halloween [25] party.
Skull Paper Plates
These skull paper plates [26] ($2 for eight) are just the right combination of gorgeous and spooky.
Bat Treat Bags
Send your guests home with party favors using these fun DIY [27] bat treat bags [28].