20 Whimsical Ways To Decorate A Glass Cloche For Spooky Season

When you think of decorating for the Halloween season, spooky outdoor decorations like orange lights or giant skeletons might come to mind as inspiration. These traditional elements are key for making a Halloween statement, but what do you do when you want to decorate but need something a bit more low-key? One DIY decor option you can design during spooky season is your own glass cloche, complete with a creepy scene on display inside. You can opt for any type of design, ranging from a graveyard scene to something more bold like hanging eyeballs. Designing a glass cloche with a Halloween theme is great for creatives who want to make their own decor as well as for those working with limited space.

Finding cheap and easy Halloween decorations you can DIY might seem overwhelming, but the key to a successful project is planning and preparation. Before starting, take some time to plan out the design and find the perfect cloche for your creative vision. Gather any decorative elements, like moss or lights, and make sure you have tools like a glue gun and utility blade on hand. This will help make sure the final product matches your design without too many setbacks during the process.

Fill with colorful ornaments

Making your own Halloween cloche doesn't have to be difficult or involve a lot of intricate steps. In fact, decorating a glass cloche for spooky season can be as easy as filling the interior with different colored ornaments. You can choose different shapes and colors such as traditional black and orange or more outside-the-box Halloween colors like green and purple to make a statement. For added stability, hot glue the ornaments together or to the cloche top itself for mess-free opening.

Flying witch

One unique way to decorate a glass cloche is to create a scene with a flying witch that will leave your guests wondering how you brought it to life. The actual DIY process is much easier than it appears and only requires a few materials to design. Start by creating your desired scene on the bottom of the cloche base. Next, use clear fishing line or a product like Efavormart clear plastic craft wire to hang the witch from the glass cloche cover with hot glue for the flying effect.

Romantic skeletons

For those who want to create a somewhat spooky but romantic Halloween cloche, they can use skeleton figurines to make a heartwarming scene. The biggest challenge with this design is finding skeletons that will fit inside your cloche. Once you do, pose one of them in a traditional proposing stance on one knee or even add additional elements like a park bench with leaves for the two to sit on. The final scene is completely up to your design style and creativity.

Spooky terrarium

Do you love the look of a lush green terrarium? Deciphering between the types of terrariums right for you doesn't have to be complicated if you opt for DIYing your own for Halloween. All you have to do is gather your favorite types of faux greenery and get creative when it comes to styling them on the base. Another added bonus? Even with traditional terrariums being low-maintenance, this is a truly easy way to incorporate one into your holiday decor.

Creepy outdoor scene

If you're not sure how you want to style your glass cloche, why not keep it general and make an outdoor scene that's just a bit (but not too) creepy? You can use real rocks from outside along with greenery to create a realistic design. For the haunted house element, you don't have to run out to find a figurine or metal piece if you've got an old cardboard box lying around. Instead, cut out the house and use black paint to give it a weathered look.

Autumn leaves cloche

Those who need a less scary, family-friendly option can get the kids involved in creating an autumn scene in their Halloween glass cloche. You don't need many materials to complete this DIY project outside of some faux leaves and decorative elements (like eyes and mouth stickers, if desired) to make a silly, spooky decoration. Use hot glue or a string to secure the leaves to the base and accentuate with any additional items as needed.

Spooky ring display

Your Halloween glass cloche doesn't need to be just a decoration if you want to put your favorite rings on display this spooky season. Another perk? This is an incredibly simple DIY to put together that doesn't have to be used just during fall, either. You'll want to thrift for a skeleton or, specifically, just the hand portion. Secure it to the bottom of your cloche base and then decorate around it with greenery. Now you can slide your rings on the fingers for all your guests to see.

Giant bug display

Some people find bugs and insects to be creepy, especially when they make their way indoors. One way to get that scary effect without having to let any type of critter into your home is to make a giant bug display with a glass cloche. You can spray paint the bugs different festive colors, like orange and black, or keep them neutral if you prefer to keep things muted. Finally, set up several cloches to make an intricate scene.

Skull and bones cloche

For those working with limited space, designing a mini glass cloche is a great way to get in the Halloween spirit without it feeling too overwhelming. With this, your design can be simple and easy to execute, too. A simple approach is to add in mini elements, like a gravestone or generic skull and crossbones, as a way to highlight the holiday without it taking over your entire space.

Dangling eyeballs

If you're looking for spooky and mind-blowing decor, you need to try designing a glass cloche with dangling eyeballs this Halloween. You'll need to make sure to have some clear crafting wire on hand as well as a hot glue gun to secure each strand to the cover. Once the eyeballs are hanging from the cover, take time to add on even more elements. For example, a skeleton hand over the globe or a creepy bow can literally and figuratively tie everything together.

Giant skull display

Whether you have an old skeleton decoration tucked in storage that needs to be repurposed or you just want to make a statement, having a skull on display under a cloche is perfect for Halloween. Even better is that you have complete control over the final design. Want to keep things simple? Use the skull as is or opt for a spray paint like Matio Glitter Paint Spray in Iridescent to create a glittery, holographic finish.

Tower of pumpkins

A tower of tumbling pumpkins is a great addition to both oversized and mini glass cloches for Halloween. The key to this DIY is to have a hot glue gun on hand, as this will be what keeps all of the pumpkins together in the tower formation. You can arrange them in a way that makes it appear they are stacked, but be sure to measure the cloche so they will fit underneath while closed. Paint or decorative elements like fabric are a great way to customize the pumpkins even further.

Mini ghost cloche

Crafters with minimal space to decorate can rejoice with how simple these tiny ghost cloches are to put together. You'll need a few supplies, like a piece of cloth for the ghost and a candle to create a spooky glow. However, the ghost is the main star of the show, so there's not a bunch of design details to focus on. Add a little personality to the ghosts by using a permanent marker to draw small facial features on the fabric for a fun and personalized touch.

Fabric pumpkins

When you think of Halloween, decorative elements like pumpkins might be some of the first things that come to mind. One subtle way to incorporate these designs into your home is by adding them to a cloche display for the holiday. One added bonus is that you can choose what kind of materials you want to have in addition to the pumpkins. For example, try setting them on greenery or matching colors to create a cohesive look.

Scared tree in a graveyard

Another family-friendly glass cloche you can decorate for Halloween that's not too scary is to make a DIY scary tree in the forest. You can achieve this by purchasing a premade tree figurine like the Halloween pumpkin tree statue, or you can use a standard tree made from scrap materials like cardboard. If you opt for the latter, try spray painting it black and using gray to add distressed detailing to make the design even more realistic.

Venus flytrap

Bring all the creepy crawlies associated with a Venus flytrap plant into your home without having to actually purchase and take care of one. Instead, put a faux Venus flytrap on display and keep it safely contained under a glass cloche cover. A touch of greenery around the base will also make it look all the more realistic. Want to customize your cloche even more? Try using spray paint on the base or supporting elements to really set the scene.

Halloween scarecrow

Do you want to bring the spooky appearance of a scarecrow on guard to your Halloween decor? A themed glass cloche is an ideal way to get creative with your favorite holiday elements. You can also make the approach as simple as you'd like. For example, surround a scarecrow figurine with some decorative straw or let it sit among some twinkling lights while keeping a watchful eye over your space.

Rustic bronze display

One major advantage of making your own DIY glass cloche is that you can opt for Halloween decor ideas that aren't just black and orange. Whether you want to get creative and hand-paint some old keys or have an old can of spray paint to put to good use, your spooky cloche doesn't have to follow the traditional color scheme of this holiday. You can create an elegant display by using items like keys and locks as a way to make a visual design piece that is perfect for Halloween.

Whimsical bats

If you've got a string of extra fairy lights on hand, you're already well on your way to creating a whimsical forest bat scene perfect for a Halloween centerpiece display. You can purchase some type of small decor for the inside, like the Ysleen mini decor trees, to go alongside the main star, which is a giant bat. When everything is set in place, turn on the lights and let this spooky scene create a glow that's perfect for the fall season.

Black rose

Instead of using a traditional red rose in your Halloween cloche, add some additional DIY steps and put a burned rose on display. There are different ways to approach this project, ranging from actually burning a faux rose to using black spray paint and gray color brushed on to create a weathered appearance. Once the rose is in place, you'll want to add some additional embellishments like greenery or a skull hand on top of the cover to pull it all together.

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