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Dollar Store HacksNo. 4714 · The 2026 edition

Dollar Tree Halloween Door Decor | Part 2

Transform your door with spooky silver skulls and skeletons using budget-friendly Dollar Tree items!

Medium budget

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Dollar Tree Halloween Door Decor | Part 2 - 17turtles Juliana Michaels
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Give your front door a creepy makeover with silver-painted skulls and skeletons attached to a garland. This project uses Dollar Tree materials and simple steps to create an eerie effect. The author suggests using ribbon and adhesive for easier attachment.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Take the left half of the garland and drape it over to the right, then secure it with a piece of wire as if you were tying back a curtain.
  2. Cut a length of silver tinsel in half and wind one portion around the gathered garland.
  3. Do the same on the opposite side.
  4. Use silver spray paint to coat the skulls and skeletons completely.
  5. Allow them to dry thoroughly.
  6. Fasten the painted items to the garland with 20-gauge wire.
  7. Securing the skulls with wire was tricky and somewhat frustrating. For an easier approach, I recommend gluing a ribbon to the back of each skull with a strong adhesive like E6000, then tying the ribbon to the garland.

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