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    Home » DIY Projects

    Black Bird Decorations for Halloween

    by Patti Estep · Oct 3, 2023

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    Black crow cut out with a glowing green eye set on top of a bowl of pumpkins and pinecones.
    Black bird silhouettes set on different spots around the house for a spooky Halloween decoration.

    See how easy this Halloween Ravens and Crows craft is to make. Add them all over the house for an eerie effect, using the free printables.

    Scary bird silhouette on a bowl of pine cones and pumpkins.

    My daughter asked me to make a scary craft for Halloween. I really wasn't planning on having much in the way of Halloween decorations. However, it's always nice to have a challenge to inspire your creativity.

    So I thought, why not add some scary bird silhouettes? After all, the crow is an iconic symbol of Halloween and mythology.

    Ravens and Crows Silhouette Printable Template

    Silhouette of a black bird

    They couldn't be easier. I found a couple of public domain images on the web.

    To create your own black birds simply right-click on the image, choose "save as" and copy it to your computer. You can open them in Word or Paint, then make them smaller or larger and print them out.

    Silhouette of a black raven
    Black bird cut outs

    Once you print out the birds, cut them out to make a template. Then trace them onto heavy black paper.

    Black paper birds on cardboard, sprayed with glitter.

    After you cut out the heavy black paper birds you might consider spraying them with some glitter for an extra special effect.

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    Then use double-stick tape to place them around the house.

    Halloween black crow with glowing green eye on mantel.

    I also added a dot of green neon paint for the eye that glows in the dark. I think they might look better even larger.

    Scary bird silhouettes on a dining room chandelier.

    How fun is this group on the dining room chandelier? It reminds me of the movie The Birds. Something I'm sure your guests will love it if you happen to have people over around Halloween.

    Family mantel decorated for Halloween with dried fruit, pumpkins and paper crows.

    I love decorating for fall and I usually leave the decorations up until after Thanksgiving. Since Halloween is over on October 31st I tend not to decorate specifically for Halloween much. However, these scary birds add a lot of Halloween fun and are super easy to remove come November.

    Black paper birds with glitter and green eyes sitting on items on a foyer chest.

    Can anybody say "Alfred Hitchcock?"

    Or, maybe... "Quoth the raven, Nevermore."

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    Black Bird Decorations for Halloween

    The crow is an iconic symbol of Halloween. Why not add some scary bird silhouettes to your home decor? It's so easy with this step-by-step tutorial.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Halloween
    Yield: 1 Scary Bird
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Computer
    • Printer and paper
    • Scissors
    • Paintbrush

    Materials

    • Black card stock
    • Spray glitter
    • Green neon paint

    Instructions

    • Right-click on the bird image and choose "save as" to copy to your computer.
    • Open them in Word or Paint to resize if needed.
    • Once you print out the birds, cut them out to make a template.
    • Trace them onto heavy black paper.
    • Spray them with glitter for an extra special effect.
    • Add a dot of green neon paint for the eye that glows in the dark.
    • Use double stick tape to place them around the house.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Bliss

      October 04, 2020 at 7:46 am

      Birds are creepy for sure when they come in flocks and sit right inside your house! Love them on the chandelier.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 04, 2020 at 8:54 am

        Bliss, I know, right? Thanks for the fun comment.

        Reply
    2. Vonda Martinez @ oldschoolreview.com

      September 10, 2018 at 2:53 am

      Very nice this Halloween decorations!! Unfortunately here in Brazil this party is not very common!

      Reply
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