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Witchin’ DIY Dorm Décor

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Ghosts, ghouls, goblins, oh my!

 

October is now in full swing and Halloween is fast approaching. 

So put down your glass of hot apple cider and try these spook-tacular decorating ideas to add some pumpkin flare (and scare) to your dorm room.

1. Home Spooky Home

This simple sign is easy to make and easy to hang on your front door. 

Directions: http://www.huntersofhappiness.com/2013/10/fall-craft-number-2.html

2. Ghostly Garland 

Remember those craft days in elementary school? Indulge your inner child. Make this ghostly garland. It can be strung across a wall or even above a fireplace (for those of you off campus, of course). 

Directions:  http://www.auntannie.com/Halloween/GhostGarland/

3. Monster Mash Mason Jars

Mason jars are for more than just drinking. Buy some candy corn, ribbon, and ta-da. It is really THIS easy.

Directions: http://www.momendeavors.com/2016/10/easy-diy-halloween-mason-jars.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes

4. Midnight Mummy Pillow 

Add some cackle to your coffin by making this fun mummy accent pillow.

Directions: http://eighteen25.com/2016/09/diy-mummy-pillow/

5. Petrifying Pinecone Spiders 

Hang these little spiders from your ceiling or place them on your desk. Eeekkk.

Directions: https://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/pinecone-spiders/

6. Eerie Eye Balls 

Creep it real and hang these eyeballs in your room to give your suitemates a scare.

Directions: http://www.agirlandagluegun.com/2014/10/how-to-throw-an-easy-halloween-party-on-the-cheap.html

7. Mausoleum Monsters 

These tissue paper monsters are cute and colorful.

Directions: https://persialou.com/2013/10/tissuepaperpompommonsterdecorations.html

8. “Adult” Pumpkins 

No one is ever too old to paint pumpkins. These 15 pumpkin paintings are a step-up from your childhood carving days. 

Directions: https://thismama.co.uk/15-best-painted-pumpkins-halloween/

 

So recreate these DIYs to add some Halloween flare to your space!

California raised, cat loving, fashion dedicated 20something
Vanessa is a senior at Boston College studying Economics and Communications. She is proud to be the Campus Correspondent of Her Campus at Boston College!