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Halloween will be here before we know it, but it's never too early to start prepping. Whether you're planning a group costume with your BFF's (anyone else want to dress up like their favorite MCU heroine?) or just hanging with the fam, these projects are easy to make, bake, and print, and they'll save your bacon and get your home Halloween-ready in a flash, whenever you decide to start decorating. Start scrolling to see what you need to get going.
DIY Pie Crusts
Store-bought pie crusts (and pies!) have never been such a blessing. Carve crusts, not pumpkins, this year. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Easy Halloween Masks
Instead of buying props at the Halloween store, upcycle party supplies in just a few minutes. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Spider Garland
Why? Because the real ones living in your house better not be this big and visible. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Masked Portrait Gallery
This is the easiest upgrade you can make to your existing decor. And all you need is black vinyl (or craft paper). (via PMQ for two)
DIY Watercolor Pumpkins
No one has time to carve this close to the big day. It's paint and embellishments from here on out. (via Paper & Stitch)
DIY Spider Web Cups
You already upgraded your straw situation, so instead of buying disposable cups, just add webs!(via Sarah Hearts)
Palm Springs-Inspired Decor
Those lawn flamingos you forgot to take down in September can stay up. They just need a coat of black paint and some color-blocked gourds. (via Sugar & Cloth)
Printable Votive Wraps
Add instant color to your bar cart or coffee table with these printables. The shadows they create as the light fades are pure magic. (via Make + Tell)
DIY Spooky Bark
You may not have time to bake and decorate a cake, but you absolutely have time to create some custom chocolate bars. (via Studio DIY)
DIY Batty Cupcake Toppers
Adding toppers is how you really take those bodega cupcakes up a notch. (via Squirrelly Minds)
DIY Felted Bat Drink Stirrers
Take a deep dive into your crafting stash for some felt and embellish your swizzle sticks (via A Kailo Chic Life)
DIY Skull Ice Cubes
Sure, you need to buy the mold beforehand, but then it's as simple as adding water and petals and just freezing. You can handle that. (via Bespoke Bride)
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This article has been updated from a previous post.
