8 DIY Skeleton Decorations For Halloween

diy skeleton decorations for halloween

Skeletons are traditional for Halloween decor just like skulls, and making decorations of them is a cool idea. I’ve prepared a whole bunch of ideas of decorations with skeletons you may prepared for Halloween, take a look!

This spooky Halloween wreath contains black feathers and a large skeleton and will be an amazing decoration for Halloween. It is surprisingly easy to make, and if you don’t happen to stumble over a stash of black feather boas, you could definitely get a similar effect with a grapevine wreath. You’re probably just in time for all of the Halloween accessories to be on sale, so go for it!

DIY creepy Halloween wreath of black feathers, a skeleton and some greenery (via diyinpdx.com)

DIY creepy Halloween wreath of black feathers, a skeleton and some greenery (via diyinpdx.com)

This scary wreath is made of whole miniature skeletons that are spray painted silver for a metallic look. The skeletons were broken in parts and attached to the wreath to make crafting more comfortable. The piece can be used both indoors and outdoors and metallic paints will help you avoid a cheap look. Get inspired!

DIY mini skeleton wreath spray painted silver (via www.triedandtrueblog.com)

DIY mini skeleton wreath spray painted silver (via www.triedandtrueblog.com)

If you have a lawn or some outdoor space, you may create a fantastic Halloween display using just a couple of skeletons – nothing spooky here, just some fun! The authors of the tutorial used old beach chairs that served as a perfect seat for each of our skeletons. Pose the skeletons reading the instructions, you may also add some clothes and accessories. Enjoy!

DIY skeleton display on the lawn (via helpfulhomemade.com)

DIY skeleton display on the lawn (via helpfulhomemade.com)

If you don’t like buying something premade and sticking it up on the wall, this tutorial is for you. these skeleton parts displayed are perfectly incorporated with your everyday look. It almost makes someone do a double-take when they see it, which sends a little chill down their spine and that is the perfect way to decorate for this fun and festive holiday.

DIY skeleton parts in cloches display (via www.earnesthomeco.com)

DIY skeleton parts in cloches display (via www.earnesthomeco.com)

If you love Halloween decorations that are slightly pretty, just a little creepy and not too cheesy, this tutorial is right what you need. This Halloween table is perfect for entertaining dinner guests or as a backdrop to a buffet and it only takes 20 minutes to make! The authors will not only tell you how to make a skeleton centerpiece but also how to style the whole table itself, happy crafting and celebrating!

DIY natural Halloween tablescape with a skeleton centerpiece (via julieblanner.com)

DIY natural Halloween tablescape with a skeleton centerpiece (via julieblanner.com)

A skeleton family is a unique and bold idea that will be welcomed at any Halloween celebration, both indoors and outdoors. Take some skeletons and Make this craft using fun supplies and any old buttons lying around. Feel free to customize your skeletons to your personality! It would be so fun to do some really custom skeletons like a mermaid, unicorn, superheroes, or pirate skeleton families. You could even make each family member represent their hobbies. Make spooky or fun ones and you’ll get a cool decoration for many years after that, too!

DIY personalized skeleton family (via canaryjane.com)

DIY personalized skeleton family (via canaryjane.com)

This stylish and scary Halloween wreath is what you need for your front door! It’s made of skeleton hands painted silver and a piece of paper inside, you may print out anything on it. All you need to do now is to hang the wreath on your front door and wait for all the little witches and goblins to ring your doorbell! Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and have a blast making one of your own.

DIY stylish skeleton hand wreath (via www.triedandtrueblog.com)

DIY stylish skeleton hand wreath (via www.triedandtrueblog.com)

What can be cuter than kitties? Right, skeleton kitties for Halloween! This one is not very difficult to make. At the bottom of this post, you will find the printable PDF. There are two versions, the ‘regular’ one with a height of app. 8cm (3″) and a larger one app. 14cm (5 1/2 “) in height. Read the tutorial and go make some for your celebrating!

DIY Halloween skeleton cat of paper (via digitprop.com)

DIY Halloween skeleton cat of paper (via digitprop.com)