If you're after a fun, low-effort way to get your home Halloween-ready, this doorstep-to-doorbell transformation from content creator and mum, Raffaela Sofia (@raffaela.sofia), is the inspiration you need.

Halloween is one of those holidays that's built for family bonding. There's no pressure to get it perfect, just an excuse to get creative together, and Raffaela's set-up proves that a little imagination goes a long way. From painted pumpkins to a spider-themed lolly bowl, every piece of this Halloween look was a hands-on family project, with the kids picking their favourites and getting stuck into the crafting.

None of it required complicated tools, or a big budget. Just a few craft basics and an afternoon together. Find everything you need to recreate these spooky decorations at House + Party, Kmart or Sacca's Fine Foods.

Painted pumpkins

Painted pumpkins are the perfect way to give kids full creative control from start to finish. Simply hand over the paint and let them go wild with colours, patterns, and spooky faces. There's no wrong way to do it so kids are free to get as creative as they like. Once they're dry, line them up along the porch for an instant Halloween welcome.

You'll need:

• Large pumpkins
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Paintbrush holder
• Cup for water
• Tablecloth

Hanging ghosts

For a doorstep that gets noticed, try these easy hanging ghosts. Take polyester balls, layer with cotton cheesecloth or a white sheet and use a fabric marker to draw ghost eyes and a mouth. Hang them from a tree or eaves near your entryway and you've got a spooky, floaty display that the kids love. It's a small styling detail that sets the tone before guests even reach your front door.

You'll need:

• Polyester balls
• Cotton cheesecloth or white sheets
• Fabric markers

Spider lolly bowl

No Halloween set-up is complete without a lolly station, and this spider bowl is a fun way to make it memorable. Simply add fluffy legs and eyes to a mesh bowl to transform it into a friendly spider, then fill it with your favourite lollies.

You'll need:

• A mesh bowl
• Pipe cleaners
• Googly or paper eyes
• Trick-or-treat lollies

Easy DIY costumes

Once the decorating's done, don't forget the kids’ costumes. Using a paint pen or fabric marker and a couple of oversized t-shirts, you can put together an easy pumpkin or ghost costume in minutes. Just draw the pumpkin or ghost face directly on the t-shirt then cut strips into the sleeves and hem for a fun, textured finish.

You'll need:

• White and orange oversized plain t-shirts
• Paint pen or fabric marker
• Scissors

What makes this kind of set-up work isn't perfection, it's participation. Handing kids the paintbrush for the pumpkins, letting them choose the treats for the bowl, or watching them race through the hanging ghosts in costume; these are the small moments that turn an afternoon of decorating into a lasting family memory.

Everything you need for your own Halloween set-up, from decorations and craft supplies to costumes and treats, can be found in one easy trip to Altona Gate. So gather the kids, head in-centre, and get ready to bring your home to life this spooky season.