The fall season brings plenty of craft inspiration, but Halloween decorating ideas can be even richer and more eye-catching. One of the easiest places to create a striking display is the fireplace mantel.
Fall and Halloween decorating ideas – bat theme
A bat garland is a simple way to decorate your fireplace for Halloween. Do not forget a framed image of a real bat.
White mini pumpkins on vases
The ultimate Halloween decoration? Pumpkins, of course. Arrange mini pumpkins in your favorite vases and candleholders, then add autumn flowers for emphasis.
A vase with a witch face
Enchant your fireplace by filling a glass vase with chocolate candies; black jelly beans work well. Add a witch face to the vase. To make the hat, fold black cardboard into a cone and secure it with tape. Dress it up with a bow and surround it with mini pumpkins.
Orange arrangement
Place small orange branches or fruit on a cake stand and decorate them with crawling spiders. A crow and an apothecary jar filled with miniature skulls add the finishing touch.
Spooky Spider
What is Halloween without these little critters? Fill a glass container with Spanish moss and add a variety of spiders.
Candy corn around a candle
Halloween message sticks
Candy garlands
Bouquet of autumn flowers 
Black candles and candleholders
Feather boa wreath
Use antique fonts
Damask stencil on candles
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