This is one of my favorite crafts in a long time! I wasn’t quite sure how it
was going to come together during the process, but I couldn’t love the
finished product more. 🙂

Best part is, I saved about eighty bucks making it on my own. YES.
That was 8-0:

When I saw it weeks ago, I knew this would be a cute DIY project that I
could do for WAY less than the Pottery Barn version. 

And then every single person on the internet did the same thing. OH
WELL. I’m still sharing my version! 

The Pottery Barn version measures 24 inches across, and when all the
little ghosts were attached, mine is was the same size. 

Did I mention the PB original costs $90?

That’s…nine zero. I had most of my supplies on hand so I only
spent $12 for mine. But even if you have to buy all of the supplies, it
will be a fraction of the cost!

I share a lot of the details in the video I share below, but here are a
few more helpful details:

• You can use just about anything for your wreath form. There are
  wired versions, inexpensive wood/MDF wreath bases, or even taping a
  pool noodle together will work! I used a grapevine wreath that we
  already have — I take things on and off of these all the time for
  the seasons. They are so easy to work with.
• I used a mixture of medium and large clear ornaments — five of the
  large and eight medium. Mine were from Hobby Lobby (half off), but
  you can find them at almost any craft store this time of year. 
• I purchased foam balls to try out as well, but I’m glad I ended up
  with the plastic ornaments. Placing the lighting inside the bulbs
  makes this look even better! (The foam will cost about half of the
  ornaments though.)
• You can use any battery-operated wired lights, but I chose
  this long strand that comes with a remote and timer. That way we don’t have to turn them on and off every night. Just
  turn them on when the sun goes down and then set the timer for how
  long you want them to stay on every evening. 
• I attached the battery pack on the back of the wreath with another
  zip tie. This also prevents the wreath or zip ties from scratching
  up the door: 

I absolutely LOVE how this one turned out! It’s adorable and looks
great even from the street at night: 

Mine has a bit more personality too — I added a few tiny witch hats I had in
my craft stash. You could have so much fun with the faces and details!

Here’s a full list of the items I used to make this DIY light up ghost wreath:

If you’re starting from scratch with your supplies, a finished ghost wreath my
size will cost around $30, but with discounts and sales could be significantly
less! The light strands are the most expensive item, but most I’ve purchased
come with a few strands per order. 

This would also be adorable in a mini version — what a cute idea for a crafty
get together. If you used a smaller wreath with smaller clear ornaments it
would be at least half of the price. 

I saved about $78 by DIYing my own version of this wreath, so it was worth the
hour or so it took to make it. Have you seen this DIY
floating around the internet
lately? 

Halloween has started to rival Christmas when it comes to outdoor decorations. From elaborate ornaments to intricate character displays, skeletons are taking on Santa in the holiday lawn games. The Home Depot has got you covered with its latest Halloween collection.

The products will be available for purchase on HomeDepot.com and The Home Depot app starting August 4 and will hit Home Depot store shelves this fall, but you can check out the collection right now. It features the new Gruesome Grounds Collection, a lineup of giant-sized creatures inspired by eerie forest settings, as well as fan-favorite Skelly.

A new spooky season staple, the 12-foot giant-sized Skelly is back, along with two new friends: a 5-foot dog with glowing eyes and a creepy cat. These are in addition to Skelly’s original pet dog. Plus, a 6.5-foot animated Skelly will also hit stores this year. The interactive animatronic features Bluetooth capabilities that allow users to interact with guests and passersby.

Get a glimpse at some of the creatures that’ll be popping up this year.

If you’ve been experiencing frightening FOMO, now’s the time to add this giant viral skeleton to your yard and freak out your neighbors. The massive lawn décor features a metal frame with posable arms so you can get creative with the look.

It also comes with LCD eyes that move and blink for an extra dose of creepiness, plus there are eight different eye effects and colors, including blue, hazel, stars, hearts, fireworks, flames, dragons, and swirls, which are easily controlled via remote. There is a plug-in power adapter and a timer.

According to The Home Depot, it takes two people 60 minutes to assemble the big guy. Skelly comes with a tether and ground stakes so you can secure it safely in your lawn.

If you already own Skelly, fill up your yard with other scary favorites from The Home Depot Halloween collection.