Thought you’d run out of things to creep up on Halloween? Wrong-o, my spooky friend! Have you ever considered decorating your car?
I have. And I’ve used most of the methods described below. If I haven’t, I’ve referenced the appropriate image. Come along on a terrifying little ride with me!
Car Decor Idea #1: Ghost Rider
Every year, come the first day of fall of thereabouts, our family friend Skellie takes up residence in my car. I drive, and Skellie drives shotgun. We even put a seat belt on him (see pic).
This little trick is hysterical and is obviously very easy to do. Strap in any close to life-size skeleton, zombie, ghost, witch or ghoul so passersby get an eyeful. Don’t go too gory or too realistic, as trying to figure out what that “thing” is in the front seat could potentially cause a rubbernecking accident.
Car Decor Idea #2: Hunk in the Trunk
This idea is an oldie but continues to be a goodie. Hang an arm or other body part out the trunk. (The old-fashioned way calls for a tie and an “Ex-Husband in Trunk” sign.)
Don’t allow parts to dangle below the level of the top of your license plate. They could get caught on your tires, drag under the car or cause other hazards.
Car Decor Idea #3: Window Clings
Not the artistic type? Use Halloween Window Clings on your car windows. Put them on the inside of the window so nobody can take them! Trust me, these are tempting.
Car Decor Idea #4: Fangtastic
Cut two large crescents out of thick paper and hang on the car grille as “fangs” (the lights are the eyes). Make sure these are very well attached, but do not use any glue or tape adhesive that could damage your paint or grille.
Car Decor Idea #5: Autumn Touches
For the picture of the pumpkin with sunflowers and leaves, I spent a grand total of $2. Each item came from Dollar Tree. Fall touches abound at this time of year, always look good and can be had at a steal.
Also check out your Goodwill, thrift or consignment shops for fall finds.
Car Decor Idea #6: Paint it Up
Use specially formulated car markers or paint on your car windows. Careful: DON’T obstruct your vision. Keep to the perimeters of your windows and dot on pumpkins, witches or a ghoul trying to escape out the side window.
A warning: do not use acrylic paints for this. They’re hard to get off anything, even glass, and you may scratch your windows trying.
Car Decor Idea #7: A Tangled Web
This idea is so simple and incredibly economical. Pick up a few bags of synthetic webbing — the kind you pull apart to make it look real. Now pull the webbing all over your car.
Be sure to leave the windows clear enough so you still have a good view of traffic on all sides.
I’ve seen bags of cobwebbing let go for less than half a dollar in post-season sales, so if you plan on doing this next year, go shopping in early November and check the clearance racks.
Car Decor Idea #8: Ghost Antenna Topper
This is another easy and very inexpensive project. Take a foam ball and a small square of white fabric. Place the fabric over the ball and pin in with very small, headless pins. Draw eyes and a mouth on your ghost in magic marker.
You can alternatively make a pumpkin antenna topper. Use orange fabric. Gather the fabric around the styrofoam ball from the bottom; tie at the top for the stem. Draw eyes, nose and a mouth using magic marker.
Car Decor Idea #9: All Up in Your Grille![Halloween Car Skulls]()
If your grille has space (and if you won’t be impeding the flow of air), add cool Halloween decor. You won’t be wanting to use glue, but you WILL want a tight fit so that your decor items won’t wind up all over the highway, so choose pieces that fit exactly or can be cut to fit exactly, without moving around.
A Word About Safety
You knew this was coming, didn’t you? We’ll say it anyway. Objects that obstruct your vision, objects that dangle/wave in the wind, that aren’t fixed securely or that look too realistic can be real driving hazards. Don’t cause an accident. Be smart about your Halloween car decor choices.
Have fun being the creepiest speed demon in your neighborhood this year.
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