Make Some Halloween Wall Decor

What can we use instead of matching colored paper or removable putty if they are hard to find?

Use plain white printer paper colored with crayons, markers, or paint to match colors and replace removable putty with small loops of clear tape or poster tack to stick shapes to the wall.

What should we do if shapes tear while cutting or decorations won't sit straight on the wall?

If shapes tear, reinforce the back with clear tape or glue two sheets together before cutting, and if pieces tilt on the wall add a second small piece of tape or a bit of poster tack to the top edge to keep them straight.

How can this activity be adjusted for younger children or older kids?

For younger children, pre-draw large simple bat, ghost, and pumpkin outlines and let them color and stick with adult cutting help, while older kids can freehand detailed silhouettes, use scissors themselves, and design a more complex arrangement to post on DIY.org.

How can we enhance or personalize the Halloween wall decor beyond the basic instructions?

Personalize by layering cutouts for a 3D effect, adding googly eyes or stickers with markers for unique faces, attaching ribbon loops for hanging, or stringing multiple shapes into a garland before arranging on the wall.