The Nightmare Before Christmas DIY Backdrop

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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Set an eerily enchanting scene for your Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Party with this dreadfully delightful DIY party backdrop. You will enthrall all your Halloween Town-loving guests as you pay homage to the most iconic scene of this beloved Halloween film. This backdrop is complete with Spiral Hill and Jack Skellington himself!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Roll out a piece of Violet Fadeless Paper that is long enough to cover the wall you'd like to use for your backdrop space. Attach using Mavalus® Multi-Purpse Adhesive Tape. We are huge fans of this product because it can hold light or heavy items and won't take off paint!

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Step
2

Add a few coats of Yellow Acrylic Paint to the Realistic Full Moon Hanging Decoration using a paintbrush. You can also add in a few touches of Orange Acrylic Paint for a deeper, "glowing" hue. Allow to dry and then hang on the left hand side of your backdrop.

 

The Nightmare Before Christmas DIY Backdrop step 2
Step
3

Cut the Spiral Hill image out of The Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Prop Kit and attach to the backdrop so the spiral portion of the mountain overlaps with the moon.

The Nightmare Before Christmas DIY Backdrop step 3
Step
4

Tape the Classic Black Tree Stand-up Halloween Decoration to the right side of Spiral Hill.

The Nightmare Before Christmas DIY Backdrop step 4
Step
5

Take the bat from The Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Prop Kit and trace it onto Black Cardstock. Adhere to the backdrop.

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Step
6

Lastly, position and hang the Jack Skellington Jointed Cutout so he is sitting atop Spiral Hill.

The Nightmare Before Christmas DIY Backdrop step 6
Step
7

Place a party table in front of your DIY backdrop and let your ghoulish guests enjoy!

See the entire Nightmare Before Christmas Party as well as how to make DIY Coffin Place Cards and a customized Jack Skellington Coffin.

The Nightmare Before Christmas DIY Backdrop step 7

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