Tired of seeing more Halloween decor from me? If not, here’s another project—this time created with a group of talented friends. It’s a playful, upcycled tube wreath that’s simple to make and easy to customize.
This project avoids any gloomy “Paranoid Man” vibes—it’s just a fun, quirky Halloween wreath made from repurposed materials. Below I’ll walk you through how I made a tube Halloween wreath you can adapt and reuse year after year.
I originally made a mixed-theme wreath last year—part fall, part Halloween—but this time I wanted to use an unusual material: plastic tubes. I had several tubes on hand and decided to repurpose them into a bold, textured wreath.
Materials and quick overview:
- Plastic or rubber tubes (cleaned and cut to size)
- Cable ties to secure the tubing
- Fabric scraps (black, red, and a sparkly black piece)
- Repurposed paddle handles or similar flat items (I used paddles with a chalkboard side)
- A wooden spoon to turn into a spoon-ghost
- White acrylic paint, marker, ribbon, and twine
To assemble the base, I bundled the tubing and secured it tightly with two cable ties. Pull the ties snug so the tube stays firmly in place. Once secured, I covered the ties with a strip of black fabric to hide them and keep the wreath looking neat.
Next I added decorative elements. I used repurposed paddle handles that I had from another project—one side has a chalkboard finish, which makes the pieces versatile and easy to update later. I concealed the cable ties with fabric and attached the paddles for visual interest.
To bring in color, I wrapped the wreath with a red fabric strip—my household is anti-orange for Halloween, so red was our seasonal accent. Wrapping fabric around the tubes gives the wreath a finished look and helps define the shape.
I made a spoon ghost from a wooden spoon that had a hairline crack. I painted it white with acrylic paint, drew a simple face with a marker, and tied a red ribbon and a piece of twine to the top so it could hang from the wreath. The spoon ghost adds a charming, handmade focal point.
To balance the colors and textures, I layered a black sparkly fabric over parts of the wreath. This breaks up the monotony and adds a subtle holiday shimmer without going overboard.
When all the pieces were in place—paddles, wrapped fabric, spoon ghost, and sparkly accents—the wreath felt complete. I love using items I already have at home and giving them a second life in seasonal decor.
The spoon ghost turned out especially cute—an easy character that adds personality to the wreath.
While I photographed the wreath outdoors, a gust of wind flipped one of the paddles. The reverse side shows a Christmas scene, which is actually useful—the chalkboard side makes these paddles adaptable for any holiday or seasonal swap-out.
After Halloween, this wreath is easy to redecorate for other holidays—simply change the fabric accents, update the paddle artwork, or swap the spoon character for something seasonal.
Of course our grumpy Paranoid Man also made an appearance—he’s worried about a scary-looking doll in the scene. If you’re following his saga, it adds a humorous touch to the display.
“When will Halloween be over?”
To follow Paranoid Man’s adventures, check my related Halloween posts and projects listed below.
The Paranoid Man Pumpkin Craft
Fun and Easy Halloween Vignette
Halloween Wall Unit Decor
How to Make A Fun Tube Halloween Wreath
Paranoid Man Goes to the Halloween Party
I’m thrilled to share this tube wreath tutorial. It’s a great, budget-friendly way to create unique Halloween decor while repurposing materials at home. Experiment with colors, fabrics, and centerpieces to make a wreath that suits your style.
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