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Home » Holidays » Halloween » Easy Skull Planter – A Halloween Centerpiece

Easy Skull Planter – A Halloween Centerpiece

Published on October 6, 2014 Updated on July 30, 2019 by Eden

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This Styrofoam skull planter makes the perfect Halloween centerpiece! It’s easy to make and looks so charming and festive! A great piece of decor for either inside or out.

shot of skull planter

We teamed up with Erin from White Fig Designs to create this adorable and easy Halloween centerpiece using a pre-decorated styrofoam skull and succulents! It’s so simple to make and lasts the entire month of October! I usually put out my Halloween decor items throughout the month of October. I’ve had this arrangement sitting on a cake stand in our kitchen and I love how festive and charming it is! It goes well with my fairy tale pumpkins, skeleton garland and candles. I think I’ll place it outside on Halloween night. Directions below!

How To Make This Skull Planter – Step By Step

What You’ll Need

1 styrofoam skeleton head (this one came pre-decorated at the LA flower mart, but most craft stores have something similar and in different sizes)
succulents
duct tape
knife
planting dirt
handful of moss

Directions

  • Cut a hole in the top of the styrofoam skeleton in the shape of a square.
  • Use that piece (that you just removed) to fit into the bottom of the skeleton if there is an opening. You might need to cut it to adjust.
  • Fill the bottom with a handful of moss, make it come out of the eyes and nose.
  • Use duct tape to tape around the edges of the hole, so the styrofoam doesn’t get too wet when watering the plants.
  • Add in the dirt and plants.
  • Sprinkle with water every few days and enjoy!
side shot of skull planter

Skull Planters – An Easy DIY Halloween Decoration!

Of course pumpkins, ghosts, cobwebs and spiders will always be staples for Halloween decor, but this skull planter is not only different and charming, it also has staying power beyond Halloween! Plus this is so easy to make. You only need a few items and a knife, it takes less than 10 mins to pull this all together, so you can do one or go for a batch!

front on shot of project with succulents in it

Painting Your Skull Planter

If you want to go that extra step, and have fun while doing it, you can paint your skull. It adds a lovely pop of color and customizes your skulls. Greta fun for the entire tribe!

Styrofoam is a great material to use for crafts, as it’s super lightweight and comes in many shapes and sizes. The best paint to use on styrofoam is acrylic paint as it adheres to the styrofoam well. Since styrofoam is so porous, you’ll likely need to use several coats of paint to cover it. Use a foam brush to apply the paint and wait for the coat to dry before adding additional ones.

Succulents

These plants, which store water in the stems and leaves, are popular for growing indoors because of their various advantages.

Unlike most plants, succulents do not release carbon dioxide at night. Instead, they continue to produce oxygen. This continuous burst of oxygen freshens the air in your house and improves your breathing – assuming, of course, you aren’t allergic to the plants. It’s a good idea to position plants in rooms where you feel you need an extra breath of fresh air, such as the bathrooms or even your kitchen.

NASA  research suggests that succulents can remove many volatile organic compounds from the air. Plants emit water vapor, and that in turn generates a pumping action that pulls contaminated air down to the roots of the plant. The succulent converts these contaminates to plant food, thereby purifying the air of your home.

Top Tips For Your Skull Planter

  • Make sure to use a sharp knife for cutting your Styrofoam, and obviously handle with care!
  • You can buy a pre decorated skull, if you don;t want to paint it.
  • Add duct tape to the inside of the planter hole, this is important so the Styrofoam doesn’t get wet when watering.
  • Fertilize your succulents at least once a year and water then weekly.
top down shot of hole being cut into styrofoam skull

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Skull centerpiece

Easy Skull Vase

This Styrofoam skull vase makes the perfect Halloween centerpiece! It's easy to make and looks so charming and festive! A great piece of decor for either inside or out.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 skull
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Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 styrofoam skeleton head, this one came pre-decorated at the LA flower mart, but most craft stores have something similar and in different sizes
  • succulents
  • planting dirt
  • handful of moss

Instructions

  • Cut a hole in the top of the styrofoam skeleton in the shape of a square.
  • Use that piece (that you just removeto fit into the bottom of the skeleton if there is an opening. You might need to cut it to adjust.
  • Fill the bottom with a handful of moss, make it come out of the eyes and nose.
  • Use duct tape to tape around the edges of the hole, so the styrofoam doesn’t get too wet when watering the plants.
  • Add in the dirt and plants.
  • Sprinkle with water every few days and enjoy!
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Comments

  1. sharon says

    October 7, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    oh awesome! this brought a smile to my face!

    Reply
  2. Mariah says

    October 26, 2014 at 7:06 am

    OMG, this is amazing! I have to do this. I’m going to explore in the woods today and see if I can’t find an animal skull.

    Reply
  3. Joy Doran says

    October 22, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    where did you find the skulls that were used to make the planters?

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