You can get some great ideas for scary Halloween decorations from a book called, "Extreme Halloween: The Ultimate Guide to Making Halloween Scary Again," by Tom Nardone. Inside the book are ideas for creatures to make and other ideas such as pumpkin carving.
You can find information making your own Halloween decorations and crafts for your house at http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/halloween-decorating. You can also try http://halloweenalliance.com/howto.
You can actually learn how to make very simple, very fashionable Halloween decorations on your own. There are some great sites with recommendations on how to create them like Michaels and Youtube.
You can go to different web site to find information on how to make homemade Halloween decorations. One of them is http://familyfun.go.com/halloween/halloween-crafts/
I'd highly recommend checking Youtube on how to reuse some of your Halloween decorations for Christmas. They usually have some great ideas and would also be able to help you learn how to make your own to add your own personal touch.
Skeletons and moving monsters can really make your Halloween more festive. For some really affordable options as well as a good variety, I would recommend checking out places like Amazon or EBAY.
There are many decorations that you can make together as a family for Halloween. These including carving pumpking, making cookies, and cutting out shapes from colored paper.
Many websites provide information about making Halloween decorations with children. Here is a link to one website: www.squidoo.com ... Halloween Halloween Crafts
Target.com has a wide variety of door decorations for Halloween. You will also find Halloween decor at Walmart.com, K-Mart, and Pottery Barn at affordable prices to make your Halloween memorable.
The use of outdoor flag decorations make the option of incorporating Christmas and Halloween decorations into one device. Simply change the flag to appropriate Holiday decoration. Seasonal colored lights are another way to celebrate multiple holidays with the same decorations.
Crafty halloween decorations are really fun to make with your kids. Try making popcorn hands or popcorn balls. Anything edible always seems to be a kid favorite.
Yes, you can make non-toxic Halloween decorations. Be sure to purchase non-toxic paints. Look into Crayola washable. Also look for items that are made in the USA. They are required to follow strict regulations.
You cannot purchase DIY halloween decorations. DIY stands for "do it yourself", which means you make your own decorations and/or crafts. You can find fun crafts at http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/halloween/.