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If your roommates are anything like mine, your apartment or dorm room must be decorated for each and every holiday.

 

Tap into your crafty and spooky side with these DIY Halloween decorations!

 

Easy Paper Plate Candy Corn Banner!

If you’re not super crafty like me but still want to add some Halloween to your apartment, then this is just the craft for you. All you need for this one is paper plates; orange, yellow, and white paint; paint brushes, a hole puncher or tape, and twine; string, or ribbon.

Full directions here: http://www.thegraciouswife.com/paper-plate-candy-corn-banner-tutorial/

 

Halloween Mummy Lights

If you’re a broke college student on a budget, this DIY project is super easy, cheap, fast, and cute! The only supplies you need are glass jars, gauze, and googly eyes. You can place them on a coffee table, a mantel, or even put them outside on your porch.

Full directions here: https://hisugarplum.com/halloween-mummy-lights/

 

Easily Embellish Pumpkins With Ribbon

Carving pumpkins can be a time consuming, messy, and a frustrating task so this project takes all the stress away. What you need for this is pumpkins, of various sizes, shapes, and colors; a variety of ⅜” craft ribbon, a hot glue gun, and scissors.

Full directions here: http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/easily-embellish-pumpkins-with-ribbon

 

Halloween Ribbon Wreath

A simple way to decorate your door is by hanging up a wreath and this ribbon wreath is both easy and festive. You need a few more supplies for this one which includes; a 14” foam wreath, 2” black ribbon, 2 spools of 15 ft ribbon in 3 patterns or colors, a hot glue gun, chipboard letters, and baker’s twine or sequins ribbon.

Full directions here: https://www.createcraftlove.com/halloween-ribbon-wreath/

 

Stay spooky! HCXO

 

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Abby Lawton

PS Behrend

Communication major at Penn State Behrend | ΘΦΑ avid concert-goer, frequent coffee consumer, and aspiring music publicist ready to leave her mark on the world. lover of fuzzy blankets, mascara, and sunflowers. 
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Kayla McEwen

PS Behrend

Kayla A. McEwen: President and Campus Correspondent  Senior at Penn State Behrend Marketing & Professional Writing Major Part-time dreamer and full-time artist Lover of art, fashion, witty conversation, winged eyeliner, and large cups of warm beverages.