The Budget-Friendly Dollar Tree DIY You Need For High-End Halloween Table Decor

October can be a tough month for your wallet if you love getting into the spirit of the spooky holiday and decorating. Home decor stores are stocked with fun items, and whether you are hosting a Halloween party or just want to feel the festive vibes for yourself, it can be tempting to buy loads of decor. However, as fun as it is to go all-in on Halloween decorations, the cost can add up quickly and leave you disappointed, especially since the items will only be seen for one month out of the year. Luckily, if you are trying to stick to a budget this year, there are many cheap and easy Halloween decorations you can DIY that can make your home look festive for the season. A budget-friendly DIY table decor piece with skulls, candles, and florals, for example, can make your space look high-end while setting the eerie mood. 

This table decor project can be completed using items from Dollar Tree and still look expensive. You will need candlesticks, such as these Dollar Tree Black Iron Candle Holders, a pool noodle, zip ties, faux flowers, fake candles, fabric to set your table decor piece on, and Plastic Halloween Skulls, also from Dollar Tree. Additionally, hot glue and spray paint are needed. Dollar Tree sells many varieties of Halloween faux florals in dark colors, but you could also go for more classic options that can look creepy, such as white or red roses. The florals, spray paint, and fabric will also influence the overall aesthetic of your project, so decide your color scheme before buying any items.

Once you have gathered your supplies, you can begin assembling your new table decor. Start by determining what size you want your centerpiece to be. Even with fun Halloween decor you should avoid the mistakes you're making with your dining room centerpieces so that your end result looks high-end, and part of this involves correctly sizing your table decor. If you have a long, rectangular table, then you can make a longer arrangement that roughly matches the shape of the table at a smaller scale. If you have a square or smaller round table, you will want to make a more compact version of the centerpiece, which will maybe only have one or two skulls on either side rather than the four or more skulls used for long tables.

Once you have an idea of size, you can choose how many candles you want and cut your pool noodle so that you have two equal pieces in your desired centerpiece length. Lay them next to each other, place the candlestick holders between them, and use zip ties to secure everything. Then, gently dent the back of the plastic skulls for a closer fit before hot gluing them to the pool noodles. Spray paint the project in a color like black, gold, white, or silver. Once dry, fill in any gaps with your florals and then lay the project on a Dollar Tree Black Table Runner or faux spiderweb. To complete the look, try adding more ambiance to the room using items already in your home that make great Halloween decor.