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Front Porch Ideas for Halloween

Holiday Saturday Chitchat
By Janine Waite · Published on Sep 30, 2023
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Check out these fabulous Halloween Front Porch Ideas! This season is my absolute favorite; I adore turning our home and porch into a cozy Halloween haven. Seeing the joy on trick-or-treaters’ faces when they knock on my door is the best part. So, let’s get inspired and work our magic to create the cutest and most inviting Halloween porch yet!

If you’re thinking about adding a few cozy touches or completely revamping your porch for fall, you’re in for a treat with this festive porch post.

Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 137


You know, for most of the year, my front porch is pretty bare, not gonna lie.

But from now until the New Year, I go all out with the holiday decor. It’s the best time to dig into my boxes of Halloween goodies and turn my porch into a cozy and inviting space.

So, go ahead, start unboxing your decor, and let’s dive into some holiday inspiration together.

Holiday decorating doesn’t have to be expensive. Get creative, repurpose things, and maybe even craft your own decorations to make it uniquely yours!

Personal Note from Janine

My husband and I are off to Vermont tomorrow!

I can hardly contain my excitement about strolling through apple orchards, exploring charming general stores, and indulging in apple cider doughnuts and vanilla creamies.

These photos bring back memories from last year’s trip. This visit will be bittersweet since my father-in-law passed away last September. Our moments with my husband’s mom are truly precious, especially considering her age.

Though she’s faced some health challenges, she’s feeling much better now and is eagerly looking forward to our visit. Together, we’ll enjoy some scenic drives in search of breathtaking fall foliage.

I’ll be back to work next week, and I’m planning to share our adventures on my Instagram account!

Wishing you all a wonderful and cozy Fall season, my friends! 🍁

Off to pack my bags!

Cheers,

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This Week’s Inspiration – Front Porch Ideas for Halloween

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FLOATING PUMPKINS DIY

You may recall the enchanting Floating Pumpkins in the Harry Potter movies, particularly in the Great Hall at Hogwarts.

Inspired by that magical touch, I got a little creative and decked out our front porch with some battery-operated pumpkins I picked up from Target. In this DIY, I’m going to show you just how easy it is to hang pumpkins and candles from your front porch or even inside your home, creating a magical Halloween vibe.

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HARRY POTTER FLOATING CANDLES DIY

If you love the movie with Harry Potter Floating Candles, then you’ll want to try this easy DIY project. I promise that I found the easiest way to get these spooky candles floating on your front porch or Halloween home.

HOW TO MAKE A GIANT SPIDER WEB

Take a look at How to Make a Giant Spider Web. In addition to this fun Halloween craft, I’ll give you a little tour of my spooky front porch. 

HOW TO CREATE AN INEXPENSIVE HALLOWEEN FRONT PORCH

Today, let’s talk about how to create an inexpensive Halloween front porch.

With just a few elements, you can style your Halloween porch, and if you are willing to create a few of the items, you save even more money.

DIY EASY HALLOWEEN CRAFT – BATS​

these festive bats were the perfect addition to my porch. This Halloween craft creates drama to every nook and cranny.

And they provide an added bonus since I found out that if you have a windy night, these bats begin to move and actually look like real birds in flight.

DIY HALLOWEEN DECOR: PRINTABLE CANDLE LABEL

This DIY Halloween Decor Candle Label Project is so adorable and super easy. This free printable is placed on a glass candleholder, and it’s ready for your Halloween front porch.

Since you’re a member of my newsletter, here’s your link to the printable!

Boutique of the Week – Amazon Halloween Decor Decorations

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HALLOWEEN DOOR DECORATIONS

The next holiday is approaching. It’s that time of the year to add Amazon Halloween Door Decorations to your door.

My Favorite Things – More Halloween Decor Ideas

FOUR IDEAS FOR INEXPENSIVE HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS

KariAnne has the best front porch. Here are some great ideas for decorating your porch for Halloween!

DIY HALLOWEEN WREATH IDEAS 

You’ve got to check out Leslie’s latest gorgeous Halloween wreath at My 100 Year Old Home. I can’t stop staring at her elegant and unique fall wreath! I hope you have a chance to check out her tutorial.

HALLOWEEN BAT PORCH DECOR WITH PRINTABLE

Rhonda from Hallstrom Home has so many great projects on her blog. I especially love her sister’s front porch. It’s a classic vignette. 

CUTE HALLOWEEN PORCH

Check out the cute Halloween wreath on Fig Tree Cottage over on Instagram. 

LAST MINUTE HALLOWEEN IDEAS

Julie’s bats and beautiful pumpkins are the perfect combinations for a porch. I do love the tiny paper bats which transmit a daintiness to them. 

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EASY FELT WREATH DIY

Have you seen the pretty wreaths over on Etsy? Here’s my Felt Wreath DIY craft project. The beauty of this project is that you can make it whatever color matches your decor.

20 HALLOWEEN FRONT PORCH IDEAS

This is a great collection of my friend’s Halloween Front Porches. There is so much talent and inspiration in this fun post!

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HALLOWEEN FRONT PORCH

Need some pretty Halloween Front Porch ideas this year? Here’s a black-and-white porch that brings white pumpkins and white chrysanthemums along with crows and ghosts.

ghost painted pumpkin for kids

GHOST PAINTED PUMPKINS FOR KIDS

Here is a Ghost Painted Pumpkin For Kids tutorial on how to create adorable Halloween decor for your home! Not only will these decorations create a festive look on your front porch, but this craft is a simple step-by-step DIY that will be fun for Fall!

This Week’s Tip – Command Strips

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command strips project
easy halloween decorating

COMMAND STRIPS

When it comes to holiday decorating, I’ve got to have a stash of these Command strips on hand.

They’re like my secret weapon – I use them for hanging all kinds of stuff, and the coolest part? They’re temporary! It’s such a relief not to have to worry about messing up my walls and ceilings while getting into the festive spirit.

Latest Obsession – Adorable Pillows

MY FAVORITE PILLOWS

I’m absolutely smitten with the adorable holiday pillows by Mudpie. Their latest additions are incredibly cute! Here are the links to check them out: Happy Fall, Pumpkins, and Spooky. I love how they look so home-spun and handmade!


I want to say a big thank you for being part of my newsletter community – your support and comments mean a lot to me!

Have an awesome weekend coming up, and if you’re looking for some fun front porch ideas for Halloween, then enjoy these decor and decorating projects!

Cheers!

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