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Trunk-or-treat decorations from garage and house supplies, layout plan plus a few Amazon/Target buys if you need volume. Start with what is already in the closet or recycling bin, then fill gaps with a short store list so you are not hunting at 4 p.m. on Halloween.
Time: 60-90 minutes
What you need (closet / house first)
- Car with open trunk/hatch
- Old sheets/blankets
- Tape, scissors, cardboard
- String lights you own
- Candy bowl
Grab these if you are missing pieces
- Command Jumbo Plastic Hook with Adhesive Strips, test on an inconspicuous spot; follow package wait time.
- Battery string lights
- Orange/black tablecloth backdrop
- Hobby Lobby foam boards: Hobby Lobby
- Target Halloween table covers: Target Halloween
Steps
- Theme in one word (cave, candy shop, graveyard). Drape trunk interior with dark sheets.
- Hang lights high so kids do not grab bulbs. Tape cardboard signs.
- Candy bowl at adult elbow height. Keep walk path clear of cords.
- Photo test at dusk, add one more light if faces disappear.
Variations
- Sports tailgate trunk: jersey + pennants you already own
Backdrop + light + candy height. Done is better than Pinterest.
Photo/Image credit: Pexels via Pexels (Trunk or treat setup) (Pexels License (free to use))
