My girls had been begging me to create some fun Halloween porch decor—especially those viral light-up ghosts. I have to say, this was one of the easiest projects I’ve ever done, and the best part? The girls loved helping out! You don’t need much to get started, and you probably already have most of the supplies at home. So if you’re looking for quick, fun, and easy Halloween porch decor, you’re in the right place!
At night, these ghosts are absolute showstoppers! People driving by slow down just to check out my porch. Even during the day, they make the cutest Halloween decorations.
Halloween Porch Decor: What You’ll Need
- Cricut
- Black adhesive vinyl
- Floral easel
- Tomato cage
- Styrofoam dome
- White cotton
- White tulle
- String lights
Step One: Cut out Ghost Faces
First up, I cut out simple ghost faces—eyes and mouths—using my Cricut and some black adhesive vinyl. If you don’t have a Cricut, don’t worry! You can easily cut out the shapes by hand using scissors and black paper or adhesive material.
Step Two: Assemble Ghosts
To put together the ghosts, I started with a small floral easel and topped it with a styrofoam dome, just poking the easel into the foam to hold it in place.
I wanted ghosts of different sizes, so I also used some leftover tomato cages from my summer garden. Flipping the cages upside down, I added a styrofoam dome to the top of each one as well. It’s a super easy and versatile setup!
Step Three: Add String Lights
Now for the magic—wrapping the ghosts with lights! I used battery-powered string lights, which are perfect for Halloween porch decor. They’re not only convenient (no need for extension cords!), but they also come with a built-in timer so they automatically turn on for a few hours each night.
Step Four: Cover With Fabric
Once the lights were in place, it was time to cover the ghosts. I started with a layer of basic white cotton fabric. This is a great way to reuse an old sheet or tablecloth—just make sure it’s thin enough for the lights to shine through.
After that, I added a layer of white tulle, which gives the ghosts a soft, eerie glow at night. Trust me, the tulle is a must for that spooky, hazy effect!
Step Five: Stick on Faces
Finally, I stuck on the ghost faces I made earlier, placing them right on top of the fabric. And just like that, these adorable ghosts were ready to shine!
This has to be the easiest Halloween porch decor I’ve ever done. When Halloween is over, they’ll be super simple to take apart and store for next year.
I love how cool these light-up ghosts look, and my girls are thrilled. I usually stick to simple fall-themed decorations, but I couldn’t resist this cute Halloween project. I’m especially excited for trick-or-treaters to see them!
These light-up ghosts blend perfectly with the rest of my fall porch decor—mums, pumpkins, and all. I’m so happy with how my Halloween porch decor turned out this year, and I hope it inspires you to create some spooky fun of your own!
Want links to anything else you see in my fall front porch decor? I went a little crazy with the mums and pumpkins this year, but have a breakdown of everything that I used posted here.
Looking for more fall and Halloween themed crafts for your front porch? Check out this post for a full tutorial on making pumpkins that look like terracotta.
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