Transform Dollar Tree Grass Skirts Into Addams Family-Inspired Halloween Decor

Crisp air and changing leaves mean only one thing — Halloween is approaching. This beloved time of year brings together candy, costumes, and fun for an unforgettable holiday. If you're wondering how to usher fall into your home, there's no better way than breaking out your spookiest decorations. While there's no shortage of creepy accessories lining shop shelves, it's tricky to stand out year after year. One way to ensure your home doesn't look like all the others on the block is to get creative and make your own decor.

DIY ornaments have no design boundaries. There are scary, silly, and haunting themes to consider as you shop for materials. One that embraces them all is nostalgia. Calling on ghostly hits from the past gives parents and kids something to bond over, and no other TV family quite represents All Hallows Eve like Morticia, Gomez, and whole Addams the gang. While this goth bunch lived in a mansion, you can decorate your home like The Addams Family on a budget using Dollar Tree grass skirts. Check out how to create a hair-raising Cousin It display.

Before you channel your inner Wednesday, you'll need to collect some materials for the project. Cousin It is known for his long brown hair. To recreate the look with grass skirts, you'll need four or five. Grab these at your local Dollar Tree for $1.25 each. You'll also need a tomato cage, like the ones Home Depot sells for $4.98, a pair of sunglasses, hot glue, a zip tie, and a black fedora hat. In a pinch, Dollar Tree sells glittery party hats for $1.25. Just peel the birthday sticker off the black one before you use it. Now it's time to get crafty.

Set the tomato cage upside down so the largest ring is at the bottom. Secure the top wires together with a zip tie. Wrap the skirts around the tomato stand starting at the bottom, securing them with hot glue. Continue wrapping until the entire frame is covered. Finally, place a fedora on top and add sunglasses to the face area. Instagrammer Jessica Cole placed a small lampshade over the top of the foundation to rest the hat on. If you don't want to spend the extra money, you can use the hot glue to make the accessories stay in place. Trick-or-treaters would love this DIY Halloween icon on your front step. He could also stand near the TV inside for your Addams Family marathon. Wherever Cousin It ends up, you'll have a truly nostalgic Halloween without breaking the bank on expensive generic decor.