21 DIY Halloween Paper Garland Ideas From Cute to Creepy

Halloween is the one time of year I give myself full permission to cover the house in things that would horrify me in February.

Bats on the mantel! Skulls on the bookshelf!

And paper garlands everywhere, because they cost almost nothing, take less than an hour, and look genuinely good strung across basically any surface.

Tasos once said my first attempt looked like wrapping for a very confused birthday party! Reader, it looked great, XD!

Today, I am showing you 21 spooky garland ideas to choose from for this year’s Halloween decor!

Without further ado, let’s get into it!

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What You Need to Make a Halloween Paper Garland

Most of these use the same small set of supplies. Grab these before you start and you’ll be able to make almost any idea on this list.

Paper: Construction paper, cardstock, or kraft paper for most. Black, orange, white, and purple cover almost every Halloween look. Brown kraft paper gives a vintage, aged feel if that’s the direction you want.

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