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Hey there! With Halloween creepin’ up faster than a black cat crossin’ your path, it’s high time we get crafty!
Whether you’re lookin’ to spook up your yard or add a little haunted flair to your home, these woodworking Halloween projects are just the ticket.
They’re easy as pie, beginner-friendly, and perfect for those of use who like to work with our hands, who want to flex our woodshop muscles while gettin’ into the Halloween spirit.
So, grab your tools and let’s get to it!
DIY Halloween Candle Holders
Shadow Casting Halloween Tealight Candle Holder
Well, look at this DIY Halloween Candle Holder!
This little beauty is a fun and festive project that’ll add a spooky glow to your home faster than a black cat crossin’ your path!
The best part? It’s simple enough for beginners, but looks like somethin’ straight out of a professional workshop.
This tea light candle holder is designed to cast a creepy-cool shadow on your walls, making it perfect for setting the mood during those Halloween nights.
With this SVG file, you can cut out the pieces using your trusty jigsaw or a laser cutter if you’ve got one handy.
Once you’ve got it assembled and your candle lit, the jack-o’-lantern’s shadow comes to life behind it!
It’s a quick project that’ll have your guests oohing and aahing, and it’s perfect for practicing your cutting and assembly skills. Plus, it’s made to fit a standard tea light, so no fancy candles needed!
Skills Learned:
Cutting, assembling, and working with templates.
Materials Needed:
3mm plywood, tea lights, paint or finish.
Pro Tip: For an extra eerie effect, try using flickering LED tea lights—they’ll give that perfect haunted glow without the worry of an open flame!
Halloween Lantern Plans
Light up the night with these Halloween Lantern Plans.
Each lantern has a different spooky design, from ghosts to witches, and they’re ideal for practicing precision cutting.
Place them on your porch or around the house to give everything that eerie, Halloween glow.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Precision cutting
- Basic assembly
Materials/Tools Needed:
- Plywood
- Scroll saw or laser cutter
- Wood glue
- Sandpaper
Estimated Time to Complete:
1-2 hours per lantern
Pro Tip: For a safe glow, pop in some battery-operated tea lights, and your lanterns will flicker all night without worryin’ about fire!
Halloween Candle Holder Bundle
For a softer, spookier glow, try makin’ these Halloween Candle Holders!
This bundle includes designs for tealight holders shaped like pumpkins, bats, and ghosts. These little holders are quick, easy, and great for beginners lookin’ to work with smaller, detailed pieces.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Cutting smaller shapes
- Sanding and finishing
Materials/Tools Needed:
- ¼-inch plywood
- Scroll saw
- Wood glue
- Paint or stain
Estimated Time to Complete:
1-2 hours per candle holder
Pro Tip: Go with battery-powered tealights for safety, and you’ll still get that lovely flickering glow!
Wood Pumpkins
Reclaimed Wood Pumpkin
Well, would ya look at these wood pumpkins!
If you’re after a simple project that adds a little rustic fall charm to your Halloween decor, this one’s right up your alley.
These pumpkins are perfect for beginners and give off that cozy, handmade vibe that’ll warm up any porch or table display.
This project could use reclaimed wood, so you can give new life to those old scraps you’ve got layin’ around the shop.
All you need to do is cut a few different-sized blocks, stack ’em up to create the pumpkin shape, and paint ‘em in those perfect pumpkin colors.
Top it off with a wood piece for the stem, and you’ve got yourself a cute, rustic pumpkin that’ll last year after year.
Skills Learned:
Basic cutting, sanding, and painting.
Materials Needed:
Reclaimed or scrap wood, orange and brown paint, sandpaper, and wood glue.
Pro Tip: Add some raffia, faux leaves, or a little scarecrow friend to really bring that fall feelin’ home! These pumpkins are great for Halloween but will carry you straight through to Thanksgiving, makin’ ‘em a perfect project for the season!
3 Pumpkins Plank Pumpkin Plans
Want something a little rustic? These 3 Pumpkins Plank Pumpkin Plans are just the thing.
You’ll cut your planks into charming pumpkin shapes, sand ‘em down, and paint ‘em up to add a sweet, fall-themed touch to your home or yard.
This is a simple, satisfying project that’ll give you some good practice with basic cuts and finishing work.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Basic jigsaw cutting
- Sanding and finishing
Materials/Tools Needed:
- ¾-inch plywood
- Jigsaw
- Sandpaper
- Orange paint
Estimated Time to Complete:
1-2 hours
Pro Tip: For a farmhouse look, try using chalk paint in soft oranges and finish with a matte sealant. Your pumpkins will last all season long!
Jack-O-Lantern Woodworking Plans
If you’re hankerin’ to make some classic Halloween decor, these Jack-O-Lantern Woodworking Plans are just the ticket.
Perfect for the porch or even as indoor decor, these wooden pumpkins won’t go rotten like the real deal!
These plans guide you step-by-step, makin’ them ideal for beginners. You’ll learn to cut and sand the perfect pumpkin shapes, then paint ‘em up all spooky-like.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Basic cutting with a jigsaw
- Sanding and painting skills
Materials/Tools Needed:
- ½-inch plywood
- Jigsaw
- Orange and black paint
- Wood glue
Estimated Time to Complete:
2-3 hours per Jack-O-Lantern
Pro Tip: Don’t be shy! Make several Jack-O-Lanterns in different sizes and faces to create a whole pumpkin patch right on your porch.
Halloween Cutout Templates
8ft Headless Horseman Template
Well now, if you’re lookin’ to make a big ol’ spooky statement, this 8ft Headless Horseman cutout template is just what you need!
With this template, you can create a towering, eerie figure that’ll give your yard the ultimate haunted look.
Whether you’re a fan of the classic legend of Sleepy Hollow or just love a good Halloween scare, this cutout will have folks turnin’ their heads faster than a witch on a broomstick!
The best part?
It’s easy to make! Just grab some plywood, trace out the template, and get to cuttin’.
Once it’s all cut and painted, stand it up in your yard or even indoors for a chilling Halloween display.
The headless horseman holdin’ that jack-o’-lantern really brings the spooky vibes, and with some backlighting, you can create a shadow that’ll haunt your house all night long.
Skills Learned:
Template tracing, jigsaw cutting, and painting.
Materials Needed:
Plywood, black paint, jigsaw, stakes or wall mounts.
Pro Tip: Add some red LED lights behind the eyes of the horse and jack-o’-lantern for an extra creepy glow. This cutout is sure to have the whole neighborhood talkin’!
Werewolf Life-Size Cutout Plans
Look out, there’s a werewolf on the loose! With these Werewolf Life-Size Cutout Plans, you can make a 6-foot-tall werewolf to scare the socks off your trick-or-treaters.
This project is a fun challenge for new woodworkers who are ready to take on a bigger, more detailed piece.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Cutting large, detailed shapes
- Sanding and painting
Materials/Tools Needed:
- ¾-inch plywood
- Jigsaw
- Black and gray paint
- Sandpaper
Estimated Time to Complete:
4-5 hours
Pro Tip: Make sure you secure your werewolf to the yard with stakes or prop it up in the house for a truly frightenin’ surprise!
Haunted House Trace and Cut Plans
Last but not least, here’s a spooky little Haunted House Trace and Cut project for ya.
This one’s perfect if you’re lookin’ for something simple to trace, cut, and paint. The haunted house silhouette is a classic Halloween decor piece that you can display on your wall or in the yard.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Tracing and cutting intricate shapes
- Sanding and painting
Materials/Tools Needed:
- Plywood
- Jigsaw
- Black paint
- Sandpaper
Estimated Time to Complete:
2-3 hours
Pro Tip: Cut out the windows and add some lights behind it for a spooky, glowing haunted house effect at night!
And if you wanna see even more cutout plans, ya’ll can see the post I made for them over here!
Ghost Yard Decorations
Flame Ghost Yard Display
Well now, if you’re lookin’ for a ghostly good time, this flame ghost yard decoration is sure to do the trick!
This life-size ghost, with its fiery red base and spooky grin, is perfect for giving your yard that eerie Halloween feel.
It’s big enough to make a statement and will have folks doin’ a double-take faster than a ghost disappears in the night!
This project is a breeze for new woodworkers… you just download the template, trace it onto your wood, and cut it out with your jigsaw.
Once you’ve got it all cut, paint it up to get that ghostly glow, and stake it in your yard for the perfect haunted display.
It’s a simple project with a big impact, perfect for Halloween enthusiasts who want to bring the fright without too much fuss.
Skills Learned:
Template tracing, basic cutting, and painting techniques.
Materials Needed:
Plywood, white and red paint, jigsaw, stakes.
Pro Tip: For an extra spooky effect, light it up from behind with a red spotlight to really bring out that fiery glow as the sun goes down. This flame ghost will have your yard lookin’ haunted in no time!
Halloween Scare Coffin Build Plan
Nothin’ says spooky quite like a coffin!
With these Halloween Scare Coffin Plans, you can build a life-size wooden coffin for your yard or as part of your haunted house setup.
It’s surprisingly simple to assemble, and it’s a great project if you’re lookin’ to practice your basic joinery.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Basic joinery and assembly
- Sanding and staining
Materials/Tools Needed:
- Plywood
- Circular saw
- Wood glue
- Black or brown wood stain
Estimated Time to Complete:
3-4 hours
Pro Tip: Line the inside of the coffin with some old fabric to give it that extra-creepy touch, or add hinges to make it open and close for some real scares!
Large Yard Boo Ghost Yard Decoration with Pumpkin
Here’s a big ol’ project for ya!
This Large Yard Boo Ghost and Pumpkin is perfect if you’re lookin’ to add a statement piece to your Halloween yard decor.
This ghost and pumpkin duo says “Boo!” in the most fun way, and it’s great for practicing cutting large shapes with your jigsaw.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Cutting larger pieces with a jigsaw
- Sanding and painting for outdoor use
Materials/Tools Needed:
- Plywood
- Jigsaw
- White, black, and orange paint
- Sandpaper
Estimated Time to Complete:
3-4 hours
Pro Tip: Add a little extra spooky by placing LED lights behind this ghost yard decoration—perfect for lighting up the yard on Halloween night!
There’s a ton more ghostly yard decorations waiting for you if you wanna see them, right over here.
Halloween Shelf Sitters
3D Halloween Decor Shelf Sitter Bundle
Well, aren’t these Halloween shelf sitters just the cutest little projects for adding some spooky charm to your home!
This 3D Halloween decor stands bundle is perfect for new woodworkers who want to create something fun and festive for the season.
These little shelf sitters feature all sorts of Halloween characters, from pumpkins and ghosts to witches and haunted houses, so you can add a touch of Halloween to any nook or cranny in your home.
What’s great about these projects is that they’re small and simple, perfect for practicing your cutting, painting, and assembling skills without too much hassle.
Each design stands on its own, so once you’ve got them cut and painted, they’re ready to display on your shelves, mantels, or tables.
Skills Learned:
Cutting with a jigsaw or laser cutter, painting, and assembling 3D pieces.
Materials Needed:
3mm plywood, paints in Halloween colors, wood glue.
Pro Tip: You can mix and match different pieces from the bundle to create a personalized spooky display! These little shelf sitters are also great as gifts or to sell at craft fairs. Plus, they’ll add a festive touch to your home faster than a witch can whip up a potion!
Skeleton Shelf Sitters Bundle
Well, if you’re lookin’ to bring some spooky fun to your shelves, these skeleton shelf sitters are downright adorable!
This 3D skeleton shelf sitters bundle is perfect for adding a playful, eerie touch to your Halloween decor.
You’ve got all sorts of characters here… skeleton animals, a witch, and even a little skeleton bat!
These sitters will have your home lookin’ festive without bein’ too frightful.
This is a fantastic project for new woodworkers because the pieces are small, simple to cut out, and easy to assemble.
The designs are cute and kid-friendly, so even the little ones won’t be too spooked by these fun skeleton figures.
Just cut ‘em out, paint ‘em in those classic Halloween colors, and pop ‘em on your shelves for an instant Halloween upgrade.
Skills Learned:
Cutting, sanding, painting, and assembling 3D designs.
Materials Needed:
3mm plywood, white, black, purple, and orange paints, wood glue.
Pro Tip: You can personalize these sitters by adding a splash of glitter or glow-in-the-dark paint to really make ‘em pop! Perfect for gifting or keeping your home festive all season long.
Boo Crew Shelf Sitters
Now, ain’t these Boo Crew Shelf Sitters just the cutest little ghosts you ever did see?
These shelf sitters are a breeze to make and will add a friendly spook to any shelf or mantel. You’ll need a scroll saw or laser cutter to whip up these adorable little ghouls.
They’re great for beginners lookin’ to dip their toes into woodworking and add some Halloween charm to their home.
Skills or Techniques Learned:
- Cutouts using a scroll saw or laser cutter
- Sanding and finishing small, detailed pieces
Materials/Tools Needed:
- ¼-inch plywood
- Scroll saw or laser cutter
- White and black paint
- Sandpaper
Estimated Time to Complete:
1-2 hours
Pro Tip: Go on and give your Boo Crew some personality! Paint their faces with different expressions or dress ‘em up with mini witch hats or lil’ pumpkins for an extra festive touch.
If shelf sitters are ya’lls jam, boy do I have something for you, you can see more like these here!
Well folks, there ya go! With all these spooky woodworking Halloween projects, you’ll be deckin’ out your home faster than a bat outta heck!
Whether you’re makin’ some cute Boo Crew shelf sitters or goin’ all out with a life-size werewolf in the yard, you’ll not only be sprucin’ up your space for the season, but buildin’ your skills, too.
Nothin’ says fall like the smell of sawdust and a fresh coat of paint, am I right?
So don’t be shy… grab that jigsaw, put on your favorite spooky tunes, and let’s get crafty!
And hey, if you’ve got any questions, or just wanna show off your handiwork, pop a comment below or send me a picture. I’d love to see what y’all come up with!
Until next time, happy hauntin’ and happy woodworkin’! 🎃