Give Your Entryway A Pop With A DIY Wood Pallet Frankenstein This Halloween

Are you worried that Frankenstein's monster is too scary to be part of your Halloween entryway decor this year? It's a good thing that this DIY wood pallet creation is the very opposite of spooky. Put your home in the Halloween spirit with this cute update on a classic character that will make your family and friends smile every time they come to your house. It's a great way to add an element of fun and surprise to your home's entryway without using frightening images.

Getting ready for any holiday is fun for the whole family, and this Halloween DIY project can involve everyone, including little kids. As long as you provide supervision and choose a kid-friendly paint, you can easily turn this into an afternoon of monstrous enjoyment. This project shows that it's not difficult to find eye-catching DIYs for your entryway that double as kid-friendly and budget-friendly Halloween decor crafts. It is a great project that doesn't involve too many components, which means it'll be ready at the perfect time to start putting out your Halloween decorations. 

Before fully embracing your inner mad scientist, you'll need to grab a few items. If you don't already have some, get your hands on used wood pallets. Try asking at your local feed or farm store if they have any spare pallets. You will also need paint to craft this Frankenstein, which you can find on Amazon for $23 for a set of 24 colors. Grab spare buttons or other crafting accessories like ribbon or glitter to add your own personality.

Now it's time to bring your friendly monster to life, one step at a time. First, glue two pallet board planks together to create a long surface. Take another piece of wood from a plank and roughly cut out two round shapes for your monster's feet. Once you've gotten everything glued together, it's time to let your creative juices flow and add cute details using paint and other craft supplies. In her video posted to @clbach, TikTok creator Carrie chose to paint the monster's skin bright green, which is great if you prefer creepy-cute Halloween decor that isn't just black and orange. 

But you can make this DIY Frankenstein your own with a blue or pink face, perhaps to match the color scheme of your other entryway decor. The video shows white buttons glued onto the monster's suit, but you could use pom poms if that's what you have on hand. The potential variations are endless. You can add texture to Frankenstein's hair or suit with pieces of scrap fabric or yarn. Or craft a cute version of Frankenstein's bride to keep your Frankenstein company in your entryway.