If you have extra cardstock laying around, this Spooky Halloween Frame would be the perfect afternoon DIY to do with your kids!
This post was updated on 9/17/2017
Have you ever started a project and then halfway through realized that it’s going in a completely different direction than what you had originally wanted?
That’s exactly what happened with this banner.
Originally I just wanted to make the banner and was really excited with how it turned out. But as I was putting it together I started to realize that I needed something inside the frame so that it wouldn’t look so minimalist. After a quick search in the Silhouette store I found a Halloween file that would go perfectly with the banner!
I’ve never liked the scary aspect of Halloween. I’m all about the cute stuff and could do without the creepy clowns and icky spiders on every aisle at the store this time of year. Because of that, I don’t typically decorate for Halloween. But I just couldn’t resist making this spooky Halloween frame. Even with the spider (ew) I still am a fan of how cutesy it is!
How to Make Your Own Spooky Halloween Frame:
- Silhouette Cameo
- Cardstock (various colors)
- Twine or Ribbon
- Small Hole Punch (mine is 1/4)
- Glue
- Empty Picture Frame
- Haunted Mansion Silhouette File (bought from the Silhouette store)
Download your own Spooky Halloween Banner!
To be honest I’ve only made a banner once, so I decided I needed to change that! And what better way to kick off a round of banner making than with cute ghosts and tiny little bats?
First you need to download the file (y’all know how much I love a good file!).
I own the Silhouette Designer Edition for the design studio so I’m able to cut multi-layered designs layer by layer. It’s one of the main reasons I love and highly recommend investing in the designer edition, and it’s under $30!
Cut all the pieces of your banner and then lay them out in front of you.
Then start to layer the pieces one by one and glue them together. Once they are all pieced together start to hole punch each piece of the banner, once on the left and once on the right.
After you have all the holes (12 in total), loop the twine through them and space them out the way you’d like.
PRO TIP: I tend to put a small piece of tape on the back of the cardstock that will hold the pieces of the banner in place once I hang it up.
I used extra glue dots to attach the banner to the front of the frame, then cut out the Haunted Mansion, different color boxes for the windows, and the moon.
I then placed the mansion and moon in the frame along with a piece of patterned cardstock for the background to finish everything off. I have to admit that this is not what I was going for when I set out to do this project, but I absolutely love the finished result!
I may not have a ton of Halloween decorations around the house but I’m pretty excited to display this spooky Halloween frame. It’s simple and cute with minimal scare involved. It’s definitely my type of Halloween decoration!
What’s your favorite Halloween decoration you put up each year?
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Karen Yannacio Morse says
October 3, 2016 at 12:16 pmOoooh – this is so darling, in a “spooky” way! I love decorating for holidays and seasons! This would be so charming to have out to get in the spirit!
Heather W says
October 3, 2016 at 12:51 pmI love all things horror/scary 🙂 but the cute parts are fun, too – especially for younger kids. I do a mantel theme every month and this would be perfect for my October Halloween theme. 🙂
Suzanne Spiegoski-Decamps says
October 3, 2016 at 3:14 pmWhat a cute little Halloween project with kids or bigger kids **ahem** aka: ME hahahahahhaha! Thanks for sharing babe!
Jena Proctor says
October 3, 2016 at 8:32 pmThis is an adorable project. I can’t wait to try this with my girls! Thanks for sharing!
Kim says
October 3, 2016 at 9:12 pmThat’s a cute way to celebrate the season. It would be cute on a mantel. Love the colors!
Rachel Zampanti Langer says
October 3, 2016 at 9:22 pmThis is so stinking cute! I just wish my kids like to do crafts so I have someone to make this with me!
Terri Steffes says
October 3, 2016 at 10:06 pmI do NOT like the scary aspect of Halloween. I only like friendly jack o’ lanterns and no witches, please!
Esme Sy says
October 3, 2016 at 10:22 pmThis is so adorable! What a cute idea to decorate for the Halloween. I am going to copy this.
Debra Hawkins says
October 3, 2016 at 11:12 pmThis is so totally cute – I am late decorating for Halloween this year, good thing there are 31 days in October.
Taylor Smith says
October 4, 2016 at 12:00 amThis is so cute! What a perfect halloween decoration for this season. I am so happy people decorate for halloween. It is my favorite holiday.
Christine Cox says
October 4, 2016 at 1:49 pmI am sorry that Halloween wasn’t ever fun for you because of your allergy. I am always careful with my candy/treats and make sure I have a good variety so that kids can choose something they can eat. But I love that you embraced the cuteness of Halloween with this frame! <3
Amanda Love says
October 4, 2016 at 3:15 pmI’ve never done anything like this before! It’s awesome and it’s perfect for the season. I like making my own decorations for each season or holiday! I’d love to give this a try!
Positively Stacey says
October 4, 2016 at 4:04 pmI enjoy Halloween more when it’s not always scary too! I love how this turned out in the end, so cute and fun!
Heather says
October 4, 2016 at 6:49 pmOh this is so cute! I have been trying to find fun ways to decorate this year, and I think this would be a lovely addition!
Rachel Catherine says
October 4, 2016 at 7:32 pmThat’s so cute! It would be perfect for Halloween costume pictures each year.
Maria - Tough Cookie Mommy says
October 4, 2016 at 7:32 pmThis is a great project. I have noticed that the Halloween decor the stores are selling is getting more and more expensive. I love being able to save some money and make it myself.
Nicole Cochingco Escat says
October 4, 2016 at 10:07 pmWow! That is an awesome frame. I would like to create one for my son.
Carolyn Fennell says
October 4, 2016 at 10:49 pmMy daughter is loving Halloween decorations and especially spiders. She will love the little spider coming down the web.
Brittany Muddamalle says
October 5, 2016 at 12:27 amI love this frame! It’s so cute! I’m the opposite of crafty and I’m always looking for easy and cute crafts like this.
Ana De Jesus says
October 5, 2016 at 9:50 amSuch great attention to detail it looks spooktacular. I love the spooky Halloween frame and I would love to make my own x
Angela Campos says
October 5, 2016 at 1:55 pmWhat a fun project! I think I will make one with my kids this weekend to help decorate for Halloween!
Whitney @ Fabulous in Fayette says
October 5, 2016 at 5:24 pmI think this turned out great!! Super adorable, and I think I definitely could do this. Sometimes I start crafts but never finish them!
Danity Donnaly says
October 5, 2016 at 9:24 pmThat is so awesome. I want to try this project at home! Festive and modern! Amber n
Kristin says
October 5, 2016 at 11:15 pmVery cute and fun! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for and this is adorable! I think this is totally something I could do, thanks for the inspiration.
Anvita says
October 6, 2016 at 2:08 pmThat is such an awesome frame. I could use it to decorate our door. I might try this on the weekend.
Becca Wilson says
October 10, 2016 at 9:54 amMy kid would love to make something like this! How adorable and fun. Perfect decor for the season!
Koninika says
October 10, 2016 at 4:11 pmAbsolutely creative and artsy! My kids would love this! Promoted learning through play!!
jillconyers says
October 10, 2016 at 4:24 pmI”m not into the scary of halloween but my daughter and husband are. They love haunted houses and haunted corn mazes. No thanks.