Last Minute Halloween Outdoor Decorating Ideas

Take advantage of existing exterior details. My sister, who lives in balmy South Georgia, has a vivid green front door which pops against her stucco and brick home. We decided that we would take advantage of the seasonal green and create some low cost details from craft foam and Elmers foam core.

 

We added a simple spider with some orange wiggle eyes and pipe cleaner legs.

 
We coordinated the rocking chairs by temporarily stapling black canvas to the front and velcro'd on some canvas bat motifs. After Halloween, she can remove the bats and use the orange pillows in other decorating.

 
Spotlights placed on fun and friendly ghosts made from foam core make them the true stars of this display. Them and the sweet hanging bats, also made from foam core. I simply drew a simple pattern, traced it on the foam core and cut it out with an xacto knife. Then I painted them black and glued a pair of wiggle eyes on the front and back of them with Aleenes Liquid Fusion.

 
The bats did not make it through the night due to the winds but I got some stronger tape today and we will give it another try.

Here's a look at the entire display, curb-side...

 
Somehow a sweet alien showed up to appreciate all our efforts.

 

Live Life Creatively,

 

Comments

[Debra Quartermain]

So cute and spooky! :)Adorable Alien!

[A1 Laminators]

Now I have a idea on how to decorate our office for Halloween. GTG!

By the way, Trick or Treat! :)

[Laura Bray]

Such a great decorating idea! I love how cute the house looks. It's all gore in our neighborhood. Maybe I should come and live in your sister's neighborhood!

[Kathy Gledsdale]

Love that front door

[Kaari Järvi]

Excellent design,well i use to be an designer of door in Helsinki Finland and most of the door i design are really look luxury and can be fit in Halloween occasion.

[Jennifer]

Will the duct tape remove the paint on the door or leave a residue? I'm worried about that.

[funny flash games]

that door is just brilliant! i bet your family loves it :)
+1

[טיפים לאיפור]

Happy Halloween day! I love this day because there are so many people celebrate it different way.

[Tanya]

Do you know the name of the paint color of her door? I have been wanting to paint my door green and I have been looking at paint chips but can't decide. Thanks,

[Laura Bray]

Cute ideas. I always wait until the last minute to decorate for Halloween, so these are perfect for me.

[juliette crane]

so cute to see! so many good ideas! thanks for the inspiration :)

-juliette

[Melony Bradley]

Coraly

We used a combination of Elmers foam core board and plain craft foam for the face. For the hair, i used an x acto knife to cut a foam core sheet into triangles and painted it black. Because the kids go in and out of the door so much, We had to nail that part to the top of the door. I traced dinner and desert plates onto craft foam and cut that out with with scissors. I used craft foam for the mouth, teeth and spider. We just used duck tape to put those parts on. It seems to hold up to the moisture when it rains and does not tear the paint off the door when removed. Hope this helps!

[Coraly]

I love your door decoration. I want to imitate it. What materials did you use for the monster and how did you get it to stick?

[Andrea]

Such a great door! I have a green door and want to copy, but am wondering how you got the paper to stick to your door? I tried tape and that just slipped right off. Any suggestions?
andrearasband at yahoo dot com

[Maryellen]

Saw the front door on pintrest and we're doing it this morning. Imitation = flattery :>

Thanks!

PS - My nickname is Mel!

[Alexis @ we like to learn as we go]

I absolutely love your Frankenstein door! So cute! Saw you over at Keeping it Simple.

[Jill]

What a fantastic door - love all of your great Halloween ideas/makes.

Jill

[jamie]

that door is just brilliant! i bet your family loves it :)

[Daneilia]

I just love the door!

[Ticia]

My boys say we really need those ghosts.

[Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY]

These are totally adorable ideas. Love the door color and the "Frankie" decor is perfect. The little alien is ador

able and fits right in. Nice post and your blog is a pleasure to browse.

[niki meiners]

Oh, my goodness!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

[Abby]

Totally adorable!! :)

[Kerry - Kid Giddy]

so cute - love the door effect!!! my house is green and my door is blue! now I"ll really have to get creative! -k

[megpiedesigns]

Cute! LOVE the green door!!!