October 25, 2019

4 quick and easy Halloween decorations to DIY

WATCH: Quick-and-easy DIY Halloween decorations with Brit + Co

"Good Morning America" teamed up with DIY guru Brit Morin, the founder and CEO of Brit + Co, to share her top tips and tricks to decorate for Halloween with items you can either find in your own home or buy on a budget.

Ready to get batty this Halloween?

Brit + Co has a few easy ways to entertain the kids and trick-or-treaters this Halloween season.

Plus, fun wine bottle crafts are a cheeky surprise for neighbors and friends.

Get all of the project info you need to pull it off below.

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Witchy Wine Bottle Covers

Try these wine bottle covers inspired by Martha Stewart Crafts. Use as decor or as a hostess gift for your next Halloween bash.

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DIY these witchy wine bottle covers from Brit Morin, the founder and CEO of Brit + Co.

What you need:

Wine bottles without labels (remove using lukewarm water and scrub with baking soda)

Pre-cut paper decorations and/or cardstock

Hot glue gun

Scissors

How to DIY:

Use hot glue gun to adhere pre-cut Halloween decorations to bottle or cut out bat wings and ghost and create a witch hat from cardstock, adhere and serve!

Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider

Surprise the kiddos (and send a clear message that it’s Halloween!) with this Pool Noodle Spider on your lawn.

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DIY this Not So Itsy Bitsy Spider from Brit Morin, the founder and CEO of Brit + Co.

What you need:

Small lightweight ball (head)

Big lightweight ball (body)

16 pool noodles

Googley eyes

2 rolls black Duct tape

X-Acto knife (to cut pool noodles)

How to DIY:

1. Start by covering both balls in black Duct tape.

2. Attach the balls together to form a body.

3. Add eyes to the front of the head.

4. Partially cut pool noodles in middle to bend.

5. Tape noodles at a bend.

6. Attach legs to the body.

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Colorful Crayon Candles

Calling all color lovers! Give your candles a hallo-upgrade with this simple melted crayon DIY.

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DIY these colorful crayon candles from Brit Morin, the founder and CEO of Brit + Co.

What you need:

Candle

Crayons

Dixie cup

Microwave/ stove to melt

Bowl of water

How to DIY:

Grab a candle and your favorite crayon colors

Soak crayons in a bowl of water (3 mins) to remove paper labels

Melt your crayons (separately) in a dixie cup for 1 minute in the microwave

Create a drip design around the candle by pouring in a circle around the top. Repeat with as many colors as you’d like!

Spooky Balloon Decor Hacks

It doesn’t get easier (or less expensive) than this! Grab a pack of black balloons and add ears or wings for maximum punch.

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DIY this Spooky Balloon Decor Hack from Brit Morin, the founder and CEO of Brit + Co.

What you need:

Black balloons Pre-cut paper decorations and/or cardstock Hot glue gun Scissors

How to DIY:

1. Blow up balloons to desired size

2. Cut your shapes out from cardstock (leave a little extra room to fold the shape)

3. Make a small fold on the bottom of your cat ear or bat wing and add hot glue

4. Attach the flat side of the fold to your balloon

5. Add eyes with felt, googly eyes, or leftover paper!