Let’s get cozy and talk Halloween.
It’s that time of year when my heart does a little happy dance. Growing up on the rez, fall was always special: the crisp air, the smell of bonfires, and the way our whole community came alive with spooky stories and decorations.
My grandma used to say, “Make your home tell a story,” and every October, we’d go all out to give trick-or-treaters something to talk about.
I’d spend hours with my cousins, stringing up dollar-store cobwebs and carving pumpkins, laughing until our sides hurt.
Now, as a 23-year-old still obsessed with the season, I’m all about making my front door the star of the show without spending a fortune or stressing out.
I’ve been playing around with these DIY mummy door wrap ideas, and I swear, they’re so easy and fun, they’ll make your house the one kids point at and whisper, “That’s the cool one.”
I’m imagining you sipping a pumpkin spice latte, maybe with a blanket over your lap, as we dive into these 12 ideas to make your entryway scream Halloween in the best way.
Whether you’re going for cute, creepy, or just plain fun, I’ve got you covered with projects that feel like a craft night with your bestie.
Table of Contents
1. Snow White Bandages with a Spooky Stare
Last Halloween, I was knee-deep in craft supplies, trying to make my door stand out. I stumbled across this idea using Oly*Fun snow white fabric strips, and it was a game-changer. You start with a brown fabric base, like an old sheet you don’t care about, and hot glue those white strips across it, layering them like bandages on a mummy. I cut out big green and black eyes from craft foam and stuck them on, and let me tell you, my door looked like it was staring at everyone who walked by. I used black duct tape to tidy up the edges, and it held up through a stormy October night, no problem. It took me about an hour, and I felt like a crafting queen. This one’s perfect if you want something durable for outdoor display that still has that spooky charm.
2. Googly Eyes with a Sassy Twist
My cousin Lena is the craftiest person I know, and she swears by this one. She told me, “Girl, I made my door a mummy with googly eyes and gave it eyelashes, my door’s got attitude now!” I tried it, and it’s so fun. You wrap white fabric strips or burlap around your door, securing them with sticky tape, and then add googly eyes for that playful vibe. Lena went extra and added black paper eyelashes, giving her mummy this fierce, don’t-mess-with-me look. It’s so budget-friendly, you barely need anything: just scissors, tape, and some personality. I love how it feels like your door’s winking at the neighbors. Try this if you want something quick with a side of sass.
3. Crepe Paper for Last-Minute Charm
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Here’s the thing, I’m no stranger to procrastination. One year, I realized on October 30th that my door was bare, and I panicked. I ran to the craft store, grabbed white crepe paper streamers, and wrapped them in a criss-cross pattern for that mummy effect. Then, I cut out big cartoonish eyes from black and white construction paper and stuck them where the “face” would be. It took like 20 minutes, and the kids in my neighborhood couldn’t stop giggling at it. It’s got this playful, almost silly vibe that’s perfect for a last-minute decorating win. If you’re scrambling but still want your house to feel festive, this one’s your go-to.
4. Toilet Paper Mummy, Kid-Approved
My nephew is my favorite little chaos agent, and last Halloween, he burst into my house yelling, “Auntie, we’re making a mummy door with toilet paper!” I thought he was joking, but we gave it a shot, and it was the most fun I’ve had crafting in ages. You take toilet paper or cut white plastic tablecloths into strips, tape them at random angles across your door, and add oversized eyes, paper or plastic work great. We were laughing so hard, TP was everywhere, and my sister was like, “You’re cleaning this up!” It’s dirt cheap, and kids love helping, making it perfect for a cozy family craft night with Halloween music blaring.
5. Mummy Family for a Festive Entryway
Walking through my neighborhood last fall, I saw this house with a whole mummy family on their door and windows, and I was obsessed. You wrap your door with white fabric strips or gauze, add some big eyes, and then do mini mummy wraps on nearby windows or a side door. I added a little red bow on my door’s “mummy head” to make it feel like a mama mummy, and it was so cute I couldn’t stop smiling. It’s like your entryway’s telling a spooky family story, perfect for making your house the Halloween hotspot. My mom used to say, “Make it feel like home,” and this one’s got all the warm, festive feels.
6. Textured Gauze for a Creepy-Cool Vibe
I love when things look a little extra without being hard to pull off. At a craft fair last year, I saw this door wrapped with layers of white streamers, fabric, and gauze, and it had this incredible textured look, like a mummy straight out of an old movie. I tried it at home, playing with different eye sizes, big, small, lopsided, and added a paper mouth with fangs for some character. It’s perfect for a chilly Halloween night when you want your house to feel like it’s got a story to tell, spooky but still inviting.
7. Burlap for a Rustic Halloween Touch
My mom was the queen of rustic decor, always saying, “Keep it simple, but make it yours.” So, I took her advice and wrapped my door with burlap strips last year. It’s got this earthy, cozy feel that’s still Halloween-ready when you add big paper eyes. Sticky tape holds it in place, and it’s so easy to clean up after. I love how it pairs with pumpkins or hay bales for that farmhouse-meets-spooky vibe. If you’re into that rustic aesthetic, this one’s a no-brainer.
8. Plastic Tablecloth Hack on a Budget
I was wandering through the dollar store last month, and those white plastic tablecloths caught my eye. Cut them into strips, tape them across your door at weird angles, and add some oversized paper eyes, done! My friend Sarah tried this and said, “I spent like $5, and my door looked like it was ready for a Halloween parade!” It’s so affordable, and it still looks amazing, perfect if you’re pinching pennies but want your house to shine for trick-or-treaters.
9. Streamer Wrap with a Cartoonish Flair
Watching an old Halloween movie with my sister gave me this idea to make my door look like a cartoon mummy. You wrap white streamers in a criss-cross pattern, then stick on big, goofy eyes cut from construction paper. I gave mine exaggerated pupils for extra drama, and it was such a hit with the kids. It’s quick to put together and has this fun, kid-friendly vibe that makes your house feel like the go-to spot for trick-or-treating.
10. Mix-and-Match for a Unique Look
I’m all about mixing things up, so I tried combining white fabric, crepe paper, and leftover gauze from an old costume project. The texture was so cool, like my door had been wrapped by an ancient artist. I made the eyes super expressive, one big, one small, for that quirky vibe. My neighbor stopped by and said, “Your door’s got personality!” It’s perfect if you want something that stands out but doesn’t feel like you tried too hard.
11. Top Hat for a Dapper Mummy
I found this beat-up top hat at a thrift store, and it sparked an idea. Wrap your door in white strips, fabric, streamers, whatever, add big eyes, and then stick a decorative hat or bow on top. I used the hat, and my door looked like a dapper mummy ready for a spooky party. You could add a scarf or some fake cobwebs
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