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Can you feel it in the air? Halloween is just around the corner, and whether you're a die-hard Halloween enthusiast or just enjoy the spooky feels, it's time to start thinking about your craft booth decor for the season.
We've got a spellbook full of Halloween craft booth ideas for you. Use them to deck out your vendor space and make this Halloween selling season your most successful one yet. 🪄
Same, girl, same. 🦇
What's Inside:
- 17 Halloween Vendor Booth Ideas for Spooky Season
- Themes to Try For Your Halloween-Themed Vendor Booth
- More Ways to Transform Your Booth into Witchy (or Warlock-y) Vibes for Halloween
17 Halloween Vendor Booth Ideas for Spooky Season
This is by NO means an exhaustive list, but we've conjured up a collection of ideas from the internet to inspire you for your booth this year. 🧙
#1 - Pick Up Unique Halloween Goodies at HomeGoods
Shopping expert @dunnerloverhunter spotted Halloween goodies at HomeGoods as early as July! We can see some really quirky and unique items in this photo that could instantly add a Halloween feel to your booth.
Image Source: @dunnerloverhunter on Instagram
#2 - Make a Dollar Tree Skeleton Chandelier
Watch as @lolog3 makes a skeleton chandelier from items she found at Dollar Tree.
#3 - DIY This Viral Ghost Bucket
These ghost buckets from Mud Pie went viral a while back! It looks like they're sold out, but you can make your own with an orange or black bucket and some paper mache! Fill it with flowers like @kelsimsavage does in this video for an elegant fall-themed decoration.
Image Source: Mud Pie
#4 - If In Doubt, Use Black!
Here's some Halloween booth inspo from @jazzyglamstudio! A little bit of black and some decorative items go a long way toward creating the right aesthetic 🎃
#5 - Make Some Easy DIY Halloween Critters
Peep these puffy pipe cleaner spiders and monster bags made by @oddly.uglyy for her Halloween booth! Check out her full setup in this reel.
Image Source: @oddly.uglyy on Instagram
#6 - Make a Cute Halloween Booth With Michael's Finds
Michael's has already stocked its shelves with Halloween products, and they've got some seriously cute pink, red, and orange decor. This is perfect if you don't love the scary or dark side of Halloween, but still want to decorate!
Image Source: @splashofspooky on Instagram
#7 - Light Up Your Booth
Cast a spell on your customers with a light-up decoration like this colorful jack-o-lantern from Party City. This would be especially magical for an outdoor booth at night!
Image Source: Party City
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#8 - Make It Pink!
Watch @pinklittleclouds show us how it's done! She added a spooky flair to her booth with adorable ghost and pumpkin accents, all while staying true to her signature cutesy pink aesthetic. Proof that you can totally rock a Halloween theme without sacrificing your brand's personality!
#9 - Craft a Dollar Tree Halloween Sign
Need a clever way to showcase your tumblers or trinkets? Check out this DIY project from @makeitwithmicah! This vintage-style creation can double as Halloween decor and a display rack for products. Watch her make it in this reel!
Image Source: @makeitwithmicah on Instagram
#10 - Save Money With Dollar Tree Decor
You'll never guess what Halloween goodies you can find for less than $2 at Dollar Tree! @halloweendiet has the scoop in this reel.
Image Source: Dollar Tree
#11 - Take a Trip to IKEA
IKEA Halloween decor is less spooky and more cozy, if that's your vibe! @pghmommyshops shares her IKEA finds in this reel.
Image Source: IKEA
#12 - Make These Easy DIY Halloween Crafts
@itsdiydenise shows us how to create some cute Halloween decor with just a few simple supplies! Transform a blain basket into a statement piece with some fabric and stickers. Or turn a lamp into a friendly ghost! Watch her make these crafts in this reel.
Image Source: @itsdiydenise on Instagram
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#13 - Upgrade Your Fairy Lights With This DIY Ghost Craft
We love this clever lighting idea from @deryatavas that's easy to make with household items. 👻
#14 - Find Pastel Halloween Decor at HomeGoods
More finds from HomeGoods! They also have some adorable pink and purple decorations, as @angel_clark__ shows in this reel ✨
Image Source: Better Homes & Gardens
#15 - Score One-of-a-Kind Goodies at TJ Maxx
Haven't found your perfect item yet? Try TJ Maxx! According to this post by @alynne_ozuna, they start stocking Halloween goodies by August each year.
#16 - Find Trending New Items at Target
Target's got tons of Halloween items on the shelves starting in late summer.
Pro Tip: Follow Target fan accounts like @targetiseverything and @targetandme for all the latest product drops!
Image Source: Target
#17 - Hit Up Your Local Vintage Shop
Don't forget about the vintage, thrift, and resale shops in your area! You'll uncover the most unique treasures that no one else will have. Or pick up vintage-style items, like these pumpkin buckets from Cotton & Crete:
Image Source: @cottonandcrete on Instagram
Themes to Try for Your Halloween-Themed Vendor Booth
Feeling a bit stuck on your Halloween booth theme? No worries! Here are some more ideas to get your creative cauldron bubbling:
- Pirates 🏴☠️
- Pumpkins 🎃
- Witches & Potions 🧪
- Clowns 🤡
- Black Cats 🐈⬛
- Monsters 👹
- Ghosts 👻
- Cobwebs & Spiders 🕷️
- Bats 🦇
- Candy & Candy Corn 🍬
- Magic 🪄
- Skeletons 🦴
- Old Books 📚
- Graveyards 🪦
- Harry Potter 🧙
- Calligraphy / Black Writing 🖋️
- Antiques / Old Portraits 🏺
- Haunted Houses 🏚️
- Vampires 🧛
- Mad Scientist's Lab 🧠
- Day of the Dead 💀🌼
- Tim Burton ✂️
- Retro Halloween 📼
@olivestreetco October Market Vendor Booth! This set up was perfect to display all my cups. I used an L shape which worked nicely for everyone to shop comfortably. #vendortipsandtricks #vendorsetupideas #halloweenmarketprep #popuplayout ♬ original sound - cam.cc
More Ways to Transform Your Booth into Witchy (or Warlock-y) Vibes for Halloween
We've shared a hoard of DIY Halloween crafts and home decor items that you can use to deck out your booth. But there's more you can do to create an overall Halloween theme. Here are some ideas to try.
- Dress up: Wear Halloween-themed clothing, accessories, or hairstyles
- Add some subtle accents: Try cobwebs, antiques, or old books
- Create Halloween signage: Switch up your signs with black calligraphy or Halloween-themed graphics
- Use music: Play spooky sounds or background music (if allowed!)
- Play spooky games: Run a Halloween-themed giveaway or spin-the-wheel game
- Change up your samples: Give away Halloween-themed trinkets and samples
- Host a Make & Take: Run a Halloween-themed crafting experience for customers
- Show up in character: Pretend to be a witch, pirate, or other spooky character and speak to customers in character
- Light up the dark: Use light-up decorations for an outdoor event that stretches into the evening
Note: Always check the event guidelines for any restrictions on scary items, music, or decor.
Final Thoughts
We hope these ideas have inspired you to create a boo-tiful Halloween craft booth that draws in more customers and boosts your sales!
Share your Halloween booth photos with us in our Official MakerFlo Facebook Community--we can't wait to see how you decorate! 🎃
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