DIY Spooky Halloween Wreath

If you’re looking for a simple yet spooky Halloween wreath idea, this easy DIY adds just the right amount of eerie elegance to your home. Keep reading to learn how to make your own hauntingly beautiful Halloween wreath with this step-by-step tutorial!

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A couple months ago, I spotted this wreath on Anthropologie and immediately wanted to make my own version. 

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It was so popular it sold out in August, but you can get that similar ‘creepy chic’ feel with just a few materials!

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How to make a simple and spooky Halloween wreath 

Only the first two steps of this tutorial are necessary if you want to keep it simple and understated like the Anthropologie wreath. I decided to up the spooky factor by adding orange glow lights and snakes. 

Step 1: Spray paint the wreath black

Start with a basic grapevine wreath. I bought this 18” wreath for under $5 from Michael’s. Coat it in black spray paint.

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Step 2: Add black hanging vines

Grab a set of these hanging black faux ivy plants (mine were on sale for $20).

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Cut the individual stems off at the base.

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Weave the stems through the grapevines, working your way around the wreath.

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Keep going until you’ve covered the entire wreath. Allow some longer pieces to hang down around the sides and bottom.

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If you love the simplicity, you can stop here. I thought it would be fun to add a couple more embellishments… 

Step 3: Add orange fairy lights

I found these orange LED battery operated fairy lights on Amazon, and wove the strand around the wreath. For the power supply, I connected it to this mini power bank and tucked it inside the wreath.

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The lights can be dimmed and give the wreath the coolest, eerie glow!

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Step 4: Attach snakes

This is another step that can be skipped, but it definitely gives it that extra creepy touch. I found these black rubber snakes on Amazon and painted the bottom to make them solid black.

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Then I wove five of them through the ivy. You can also use hot glue for a more secure attachment.

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I love how it looks on our front door!

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Everything on the wreath is technically outdoor-safe, but we don’t have any protection from the sun or rain so I decided to keep mine on the inside of our front door. 

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Let me know in the comments if you’d try this Halloween DIY! I’ve got one more fun little holiday craft to share before we’re back to non-Halloween content. Happy spooky season! 👻

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Like this post? Here’s more Halloween decor inspiration!

1. DIY Spooky Painted Ghost Pumpkins
2. How to make ghost shadows
3. How to make ghost window silhouettes
4. The Haunted House of Shadows Reveal