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7 Easy DIY Halloween Crafts for a Girls’ Night In

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Looking for the perfect Halloween girls’ night in activity? Hosting a craft night is an easy way to get into the spooky spirit while making something fun to decorate your home (or yourself!). These DIY Halloween crafts are beginner-friendly, budget-conscious, and totally customizable for your group.

1. DIY Halloween Press-On Nails

Want salon-style Halloween nails without leaving the house? A DIY press-on nail station is a great way to kick off your girls’ night.

Supplies:

Amazon also has kits like this, that have everything you need for getting started.

Steps:

  1. Match the nail sizes and place them on the stands.
  2. Apply base coat → polish → top coat (curing between layers if using gel).
  3. Let dry, then store on cardstock with tape until you’re ready to wear.
  4. To apply: buff nails, clean with alcohol, then glue on and hold for 15–30 seconds.
matte black press on nails with silver gemstone details shown on nail stand displays
a set of hot pink and light pink halloween press on nails, both with white and a touch of black in the design
hot pink halloween press on nail art design idea
clear blank press on nails before painting
hot pink halloween press on nails shown being worn on a hand
orange and brown leaf fall nail art design on diy press on nails

2. DIY Dollar Tree Ombre Pumpkin Stack

This is a super cute, budget-friendly Halloween pumpkin craft that doubles as décor.

Supplies:

Steps:

  1. Mix paint with baking soda for a thicker finish.
  2. Paint the bottom pumpkin with your darkest shade.
  3. Add white to the mix for the middle pumpkin, then more white for the top.
  4. Let dry completely and stack them up for an ombre effect.
orange stacking pumpkins on a shelf at the Dollar Tree
pink paint shown mixed with baking soda and in-progress painted pumpkins
two sets of pink ombre pumpkins shown finished on a table

3. Plaster of Paris Ghost Canvas

Turn a simple black canvas into a ghostly Halloween art piece.

Supplies:

Steps:

  1. Mix plaster of Paris according to instructions.
  2. Scoop onto canvas and drag downward with the knife to form ghost shapes.
  3. Once dry, add black dots for eyes.
  4. Hang up for instant spooky vibes!
many ghosts, shaped with plaster of paris on a black canvas before adding eyes
finished plaster of paris ghosts on a black canvas with black dots for eyes

4. Painted Dollar Tree Wood Crafts

If you want a low-effort Halloween craft, this one’s perfect.

Supplies:

Simply paint your designs however you like—glitter, ombre, neon, or classic black & orange.

women gathered around a table painting wooden Halloween figures
wooden figure of a jack o lantern painted black with white ghosts and pink hearts
wooden figure of a cat and pumpkin painted black and pink
tiffany standing in front of a black and pink halloween background holding a wooden pumpkin painted with orange and colorful polka dots
four women holding their finished Halloween wooden figure paintings

5. Spooky Season Welcome Mat

Greet trick-or-treaters (or your BFFs) with a custom DIY Halloween welcome mat.

Supplies:

Steps:

  1. Place stencil and paint on your design.
  2. Let dry and spray with sealer for durability.
  3. Set out your festive new mat!
coir doormat painted pink with white ghosts and texts that says hey boo
coir doormat with ghosts and copy that reads hope you brought boos
coir doormat with a pink heart in the center, surrounded by white skeleton hands making a heart shape around the pink heart

6. Paint & Swap Collaborative Canvas

This one’s half art project, half party game—perfect for a girls’ night in Halloween activity.

Supplies:

Steps:

  1. Set a 5-minute timer and have everyone start a painting.
  2. Pass canvases around and keep painting until they feel finished.
  3. Everyone goes home with a one-of-a-kind artwork!
partially blank canvas with an outline of a man who has orange hair and his hands in his pockets
finished painting of a man with orange hair and hands in his pockets with added details such as a tree, green hill on the left and color added to the canvas
a painting of a large candy corn with a smiling face and tiny arms and legs standing on grass with a blue sky and sun in the upper left corner
five women gathered for a selfie each holding up their finished 12x12 canvas Halloween painting

7. Thrifted Ghostly Add-Ons

Turn thrifted art into a spooky masterpiece with this upcycled Halloween craft.

Supplies:

  • Secondhand painting or print
  • Acrylic paint + brushes

Steps:

  1. Find a painting at Goodwill or a thrift store.
  2. Add little ghosts, pumpkins, or bats to the scene.
  3. Let dry and hang up your haunted artwork.
painting with a house in the woods behind a stream of water in the fall before any halloween details were added on
painting with a house in the woods behind a stream of water in the fall with the addition of tiny ghosts and little Halloween details added
woman holding a square painting of a tree in the fall with two white ghosts added to the bottom left corner under the tree

Final Touches for Your Halloween Craft Night

Whether you’re making DIY Halloween press-ons or a ghost canvas, these activities are easy, fun, and budget-friendly. Pair them with spooky cocktails, popcorn, and your favorite Halloween movie marathon for the ultimate girls’ night in.

✨ Which of these crafts will you try first? Drop a comment below or share your creations with me on TikTok @AontherAdventureGirls!

five women wearing matching pink sweatshirts smiling
silly photo of five women wearing matching pink sweatshirts and falling
funny photo of five women in front of a black halloween background

Written By Erin Mullen

Erin is a digital marketing professional and content strategist who believes in being loving, authentic and bold. She is all about the detailed touches that turn experiences into truly memorable moments.

Social Media: @AnotherAdventureGirls

pinterest image showing a collage of diy halloween crafts finished and text that reads Seven DIY Girls Night In Halloween Crafts

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