Spook your neighbors and trick-or-treaters with this creepy hanging cage Halloween DIY! Using only items from Dollar Tree, this “cage” is sure to add some creepiness to your outdoor Halloween decor.
I cannot believe that Halloween will be here next week! It seems like when October comes the rest of the year just flies by. I’m not ready for all of this business yet!
Today’s DIY is an easy creepy hanging cage using only items from Dollar Tree. I came across a similar DIY on Pinterest a few years ago and finally got around to making my own this year. I’m glad I did because I love the way it turned out!
Let’s get started, shall we?
See these great Halloween DIYs, too!
Spooky Crystal Ball
Haunted Mirror
Light-up Spider Web Wreath
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The first thing you’re going to do is cut the top part off of both baskets. I cut along that first “line” from the very top of the basket. I used wire cutters for this because scissors just weren’t cutting it. (Pun intended.)
After cutting the top off of both baskets, spray paint them using black spray paint. You can use any color you want here, but I loved the way the black looked. Plus it’s Halloween!
Start adding your decorations to the inside of your baskets. I chose to put a skeleton and 2 rats in mine. At the last minute I found a plastic skeleton hand while digging through my Halloween box. I added it to my cage and placed the rat next to it so it looks like the rat is eating the hand.
After your decorations are inside, put the baskets together one on top of the other, and use the nylon ties to hold them together. I put all the ties on first, then tightened them and cut the end parts off.
Add the chain to the top of your hanging cage using the nylon ties. This part was a little tricky because I had to hold the chain up with one hand and tie the tie around with the other hand.
Hopefully you can see in the picture how to tie it together. I placed one end of the chain on one side of the basket and tied it down, then placed the other end of the same chain on the opposite side and tied it down.
Find a spot outside and hang up your new creepy hanging cage Halloween DIY!
I was happy with the way mine turned out. It looks rather creepy hanging under the tree in my back yard.
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I would have never guessed laundry baskets when I first saw the picture! Very clever!
Thank you so much!! :D
You’re welcome!
Oh my goodness... how cool is this! Great DIY!
Thank you so much! :D
Creative as always. Well done ma'am.
Thank you so much! :D
You are welcome ma'am. ❤
The hand looks creepiest?
I think so, too! It glows in the dark so it freaks me out when I look out the window at night because I forget it's there! :D
Frightening! But at least you you know that it’s a scary prop. Otherwise you could be taken by surprise into a panic ))?((!
You're very talented and creative. Good job?????
Thank you so much!! :)
So cool, it does look spooky and black was the perfect color for this. Also, wanted to ask a question...not sure what is going on with my end but I have noticed I keep coming up unfollowed on your site. I keep hitting follow to correct that but it keeps popping off when I check to see what cool things you are up to. I usually visit your site when I see you have stopped by mine. I hope you don't think I am doing that unfollowing business especially since you are one of my favorite followers that stops by my site all the time. That would be rude of me. I am terrible at technical things so who knows what that is about. Anyway, just wanted to let you know...that's not me. I have resorted to just accepting it...weird.
Thank you so much! I completely understand. It's happening to me, too on a lot of blogs. When I refresh the page it shows I'm following, but sometimes it won't let me comment or like anything. I've noticed a lot of others having the same problem so maybe it's a Wordpress thing? I have no idea. I know it's frustrating! I really appreciate your support and your comments. I love reading your blog posts and seeing what you're creating and finding at thrift stores. :D
Innovative and spooky. You have very talented. I will try this out.
Thank you so much! Have fun making your creepy cage! :D
You are so darn creative, Michelle!! Who would have thought to create the cage from laundry baskets!! Super spooky decor for a lovely backyard!!
Thank you!! It was a lot of fun figuring out how to put this together. ?
I think I might walk on the other side of the street. Life looks a bit too spooky over there.
Well done! I am truly amazed with all of your creations.
Haha!! Thank you!! I don't usually do so much for Halloween, but I figured I needed a few more decorations. ?
You are brilliant! :D This is creepy and awesome. I never in a million years would guess that this was so cheap to make. Your trick or treaters are going to LOVE your decorations! Do you get many there?
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods Michelle! ♥
Thank you!! We get a few, but usually I'm out with my daughter walking the streets begging for candy. :D Do you get a lot?
We are doing well, thank you! Trying to get the windows sealed and painted before all the rain comes in tonight. Always something! I hope you all are doing well! :)