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This year, we're collectively getting into the spirit by making our own decorations. According to Hobbycraft, sales of DIY Halloween decorations have risen by 330 percent year on year. We're trying to decorate everything from porches to staircases this year, says Meredithe Stuart-Smith, the maker of party supplies Meri Meri Meri, where profits are being pushed by garlands and hanging backdrops. And it's a great time to get the kids involved; it will keep them entertained for a few hours and make Halloween more meaningful. Here are some scary crafts to try, ranging from Halloween wreaths to twig trees and pumpkins to milk bottle ghosts.