12 Best DIY Spiderweb Decorations and Ideas for Halloween

Jul 11, 2023

They'll instantly put you in the spooky spirit!

Can you feel it? It’s almost time for spooky season—and that means it’s almost time to start your decorating plans. If you’re all about the DIY Halloween decorations to get you in the spirit, you’re probably already considering what look you’re going for: kinda scary, fun and festive, or maybe somewhere in between. Regardless which way you decide, you should probably include the one thing that fits in with them all: spiderwebs!

Sure, you could just stop dusting for the next few months and let nature run its course. Or, you could be a little more sanitary and way more creative with these best spiderweb decorations. Whether you’re looking for last-minute Halloween decorations like throwing some faux cobwebs over the mantel or really want use your Halloween craft spidey skills, there’s an idea just perfect for you. And while there are plenty of spiders included, some are just the webs themselves if you prefer to avoid the creepy crawlies.

Included here, you’ll find adorable doormats and coasters to welcome Halloween party guests and candles and candle holders to add to your centerpieces. And of course you’ll find Halloween wreaths, pumpkin decorating ideas, and a genius idea for creating webs from gauze to finish off your Halloween porch décor. So put down that duster (well, you can finish dusting first 😂) and get ready to craft, because these DIY spiderweb decorations will have you feeling oh-so-spooky all season long!

One of the most classic ways to decorate for Halloween is to add some faux cobwebs to your mantel. Along with some skeletons, they create a look that makes an impactful statement in a matter of minutes.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

SHOP FAUX SPIDERWEBS

Can you believe this gorgeous wreath only takes a few minutes to assemble and requires no glue? It's true! The trick is using a white berry Christmas wreath as the base and then covering it in spiderwebs and spiders.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

Perhaps a little more sturdy and definitely more visible, try making spiderwebs out of torn gauze. It will look stunning on your porch, whether you add the creepy giant spider or not.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

Break out that Cricut cutter, because we found the prettiest project for it! Use craft paper or vinyl and wrap the patterns around solid white candles for a stunning contrast. If you look closely, these are in different shades of black, purple, and gold!

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

Welcome all ghosts and goblins! Kindly wipe your feet (if you have them!) on this adorable mat before you step inside. All it takes is a little bit of white craft paint to create.

Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.

SHOP WHITE CRAFT PAINT

The great thing about this modern look is that the webs already exist. You buy the candle holders as is and simply add spider decals to make them look like they're meant for Halloween. (That also means you can use them year round without the spiders!)

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

We love the modern look of white pumpkin decorations, and this idea couldn't be any easier. All you have to do is wrap black yarn around them! We love the added look of the witch hat, too, but that's completely optional.

Get the tutorial at The Crazy Craft Lady.

A ruler and bone folder are not required, but the make life way easier to fold the craft paper for this delicate pinwheel decoration. We like the orange spiders for a pop of color, too!

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

No tricks here, just treats! You can download a free watercolor spiderweb print, and then all you have to do is add the frame. It couldn't be easier!

Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.

If you want to give yourself a bit of a crafting challenge, try this adorable spiderweb hoop art. You can even add a little sparkle by using glitter white paper instead of plain.

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

SHOP EMBROIDERY HOOPS

Who knew a hula hoop could be so handy to a crafter? All you do is tie some twine in a pattern and spray paint it black! Oh, and add a big ol' spider in the middle before you hang it up.

Get the tutorial at Over the Big Moon.

Your guests will more than oblige to use coasters for their drinks if you made them yourself! Tracing the lines with chalk pencil before hand stitching the webs makes it a lot easier to create the patterns.

Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.

AnnMarie Mattila is the Commerce Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering products ranging from home, fashion, beauty, and more.

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