15 Affordable Ideas For Your Halloween Party

For diehard Halloween fans, Oct. 31 can't come quickly enough. With the creative costumes, frightening films, and delicious treats, 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 decor and cheap bits and pieces, you can easily throw a hair-raisingly good Halloween party!

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Festive Invitations
Sarah Hearts

Festive Invitations

Kick off your Halloween party in style with these (free!) printable invitations.

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Trick-or-Treat Banner
Inspired by Charm

Trick-or-Treat Banner

Halloween and your favorite Parks and Recreation quote combine to make this fun DIY banner.

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Ghost Lantern
Kristi Murphy

Ghost Lantern

This spooky DIY ghost lantern proves you don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars for great Halloween decorations.

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Photo Booth Props

Photo Booth Props

Hang a white sheet against a wall and provide your guests with some props ($11) for an easy and fun photo booth!

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Skull Candle Holder
A Beautiful Mess

Skull Candle Holder

This DIY skull candle holder makes a great centerpiece to your food or snack table.

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Pumpkin Punch Dispenser

Pumpkin Punch Dispenser

Whip up your favorite punch or cocktail recipe and serve it in a pumpkin punch dispenser ($26).

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Paint Can Ice Bucket
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Paint Can Ice Bucket

This DIY paint can ice bucket will keep all of your drinks perfectly chilled.

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Cauldron Serving Set

Cauldron Serving Set

For Halloween dinner parties or buffets, serve up a soup or stew with a cauldron serving set ($20).

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Spooky Cookie Cutters

Spooky Cookie Cutters

Serve up some ghoulish homemade treats with these Halloween-themed cookie cutters ($10).

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Eyeball Cake Toppers
A Beautiful Mess

Eyeball Cake Toppers

Make dessert the main event of your Halloween party with some creepy eyeball cake toppers made out of Oreos and candy "eyeballs."

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Eyeball String Lights
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Eyeball String Lights

Carry on the eyeball theme with some easy DIY string lights.

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Cat Paper Napkins

Cat Paper Napkins

These cat paper napkins ($6) are almost too cute to use!

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Spider Votive Candle Holders
Hello Lidy

Spider Votive Candle Holders

Some homemade spider-shaped votive candle holders will help set the mood for your Halloween party.

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Bat Treat Bags
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Bat Treat Bags

Send your guests home with party favors using these fun DIY bat treat bags.