11 Creative Halloween Backdrops

Halloween backdrops are a great way to add to your decorations for a Halloween party. With friends dressed in Halloween costumes, you need a Halloween background for a great picture.

Backdrops can dress up the food table and make an excellent place for photos. They are an incredible statement piece. There are so many fun DIY Halloween backdrops. It’s fun to get creative and have a unique backdrop at your Halloween Party.

You can make your own, or you can purchase Halloween backdrops to make your space festive and fun for the holiday.

1. Tinsel Foil Curtain Halloween Backdrop

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This tinsel foil fringe curtain backdrop is easy to put up and is a great photo booth prop for any Halloween-themed party. It has sticky tape on the edge of the curtain for easy installation.

We have even used these fringe backdrops on the exterior of a house, and they stuck well and looked great as they turned and twisted in the wind. Indoor or outdoor, these tinsel foil curtains are sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party.

2. Spider Web Halloween Backdrop

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I love modern spiderweb Halloween decorations. It is a perfect backdrop to any blank wall in your house, and it’s 5 feet wide. I have seen them on the outside of garage doors, which would also be a fun Halloween backdrop.

It doesn’t come with spiders, but you can buy some large ones here. This black spiderweb is large but also simple. What a great, affordable, and simple Halloween backdrop.

3. Fabric Halloween Backdrops

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There are so many fun fabric Halloween photo backgrounds. Not only are they great for your Halloween photo ops, but they are great for serving table backdrops too. I love this graveyard backdrop.

It has a spooky feel but isn’t too busy. It is a great family-friendly Halloween party backdrop. Halloween is such a fun party theme.

Kid-Friendly Fabric Backdrop

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This cute family-friendly Halloween backdrop has so many dimensions to it. There are some scary Halloween backdrops but we prefer the kid-friendly ones. This is one of those fun Halloween backdrops worthy of being at your party. I love the black cat and the subtle bats flying by the spooky tree.

This is a creative and fun photography backdrop. It makes a great Halloween photo op or decoration.

If you don’t have a photography backdrop stand, you can order one here. You can also tape the backdrop to your wall or use 3M command strips to secure your backdrop.

4. Harvest Halloween Backdrops

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Harvest backdrops are my favorite. I come from a farming family, so corn stalks, straw bales, and lots of different pumpkins say Halloween to me. They make for a beautiful and outdoorsy backdrop. Autumn leaves add to the setting.

We usually pick up a few scarecrows and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to arrange a beautiful Halloween backdrop that mimics the fall weather and natural surroundings.

5. Engineer Print Halloween Backdrops

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Did you know that you can order engineer prints from Staples for under $10? It’s an easy and fun way to have an affordable Halloween backdrop. I love this free printable that Kendra from Let’s DIY It All has shared. It’s easy to decorate around.

Please make sure you click on her engineer print, not her 8×10. Go to the staples website and upload the file. Choose portrait orientation, and you’ve got yourself a 3ftx4ft fun and affordable Halloween backdrop for your party.

6. Painted Drop Cloth Halloween Backdrop

A few years ago I painted huge painters drop cloth from Home Depot to create a backdrop for a youth camp. It was such a fun art project. I love this easy graveyard scene from mixed media.

Her tutorial is only for a canvas, but I think it would scale up nicely on a drop cloth. I love the shadows of the full moon and the little spooky ambiance. It would be a really fun DIY Halloween backdrop for a large space.

7. Black Curtain Halloween Backdrop

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These sparkly black curtains would make a great Halloween wall backdrop or photo booth backdrop. I love how neutral they are. You could dress them up with a witch’s theme.

White pumpkins would go well for a fun black-and-white Halloween theme. They are perfect for bats and goblins. They are versatile and could be used in so many ways.

8. Skeleton Halloween Backdrop

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I love skeletons. I am a registered nurse, and I can’t see a skeleton without testing my kids on the names of a few bones. This small 6-piece skeleton kit has movable joints, which is fun.

Halloween is a great time to have a science lesson on bones, it’s fun to spend quality time learning together! These skeletons would pair well with a plain black backdrop. Hang them from different heights with a fishing line for a fun skeleton backdrop.

9. Balloon Arch Halloween Backdrop

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We love balloon arches. They are such a fun and festive way to decorate. They make a great backdrop to any dessert table or party area. These fun Halloween-colored balloons are sure to be a hit. Here are some other fun balloon decoration ideas.

If you are intimidated by balloon arches or balloon garlands, don’t be. They are so fun to make. These balloon party supplies come with a balloon tape strip.

It is easy to position each balloon onto the arch with ease. You can do it! They are fun to make, and you’ll feel like a party rock star when you have it made.

10. Black Cat Halloween Backdrop DIY

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I love when my kids can help decorate for a party. If you have a large white wall in your house, this is would make a great backdrop. Have your kids make this black cat craft from Crafts by Amanda.

This craft can be done with things that you already have at home. Kids and adults alike are sure to have fun making this craft. They will look great spaced out on your wall. This is an easy DIY photo backdrop for your next Halloween party.

I always love seeing how excited my kids are to show our party guests the things they have helped with. It’s an easy and fun way to decorate as a family.

11. Bat Halloween Backdrop

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Another modern black-and-white feel is a bat backdrop for your next event. This 60-piece set of 3D bats is a fun way to decorate. They make a great backdrop.

There are enough bats to space them out and use them for other party decorations. I love that they are 3D.

FAQ: Halloween Backdrops

How do you decorate your Halloween background?

You can decorate your Halloween background however you would like. It’s fun to choose a theme, such as witches, bats, goblins, black cats, etc. This will help you know what to focus on for your background.

How do you make a Halloween backdrop?

There are many ways to make a Halloween backdrop. One of my favorites is a harvest backdrop. Take all the fun things you see outside in October and bring them together to create a Halloween backdrop. Use corn stalks, fall leaves, jack-o-lanterns, or other pumpkins. Pull them together to make a beautiful Halloween scene.

What can I use as a cheap backdrop?

Start with a blank wall. Get creative, if you don’t have a blank wall in your house you could use your garage door. Paper, tape, and markers are easy and cheap ways to create a fun backdrop. If you are looking for Halloween backdrop ideas DIY, You can make bats, witch hats, or black cats easily and quickly out of paper. They are fun and cheap backdrops.

What can I use instead of a backdrop?

Use nature, if you don’t have a backdrop. There are so many beautiful things happening in nature that work great as a Halloween backdrop. Check out all of these fun outdoor Halloween party ideas.

Conclusion

Have the ultimate Halloween Party, or set up a fun photography Halloween mini-session with these Halloween backdrop ideas. So many fun Halloween scene setters.

Bonus: Don’t forget about party favors for your Halloween party! You can check out our favorites here.

Have fun being together and creating memories with these beautiful Halloween backdrops.