1. The "Friendly Ghost" Drive-Thru

Theme: Simple, classic, and always a crowd-pleaser!

What you need:

• Large white sheets or cheap white fabric (enough to drape the trunk opening).
• Black felt or paper for eyes and mouths.
• Battery-operated fairy lights (white or warm white).
• Car-friendly adhesion: Large magnets (covered in white fabric for a clean look), string/bungee cords (to secure fabric without touching paint by tyring existing anchor points inside the boot), or weighted items inside the boot to hold fabric down.

How to create it: Drape white sheets around the inside edges of your open boot, letting them hang down like ghostly curtains. Cut out friendly ghost faces from black felt and attach them to the sheets with safety pins. Weave battery-operated fairy lights through the fabric for a spooky glow. You can even hang a few inflatable white balloons inside for extra "ghosts." Safety Tip: Ensure the fabric does not obstruct your taillights or indicators if you need to move the car.

2. Spider Web Wonderland

Theme: A creepy-crawly classic that's easy to achieve!

What you need:

• Large bags of fake stretchy spiderweb material.
• Plastic spiders (various sizes).
• Purple and green battery-operated LED string lights.
• Car-friendly adhesion: Static cling window decals of spiders, suction cup hooks for hanging larger spiders from windows or inside the boot lid.

How to create it: Gently stretch the fake spiderweb material across the open boot space, attaching it to interior hooks, headrests (if the seats are folded down), or even a small collapsible clothes rack placed inside the boot. Scatter plastic spiders throughout the webbing. Drape purple and green lights over the web. You can even use white, erasable window markers for spiderweb designs on your rear window. Safety Tip: Ensure the lights are secured and won't swing around. Avoid stretching webbing over your tailpipe.

3. Pumpkin Patch Pop-Up

Theme: A colourful, autumnal display celebrating the harvest season.

What you need:

• Small to medium-sized plastic or foam pumpkins (lightweight!).
• Artificial autumn leaves and garlands.
• Orange and yellow battery-operated fairy lights.
• Car-friendly adhesion: No direct adhesion needed – simply arrange items inside the open boot.

How to create it: This theme relies on arrangement rather than attachment. Line the bottom of your boot with an orange or brown blanket. Arrange your plastic pumpkins (some plain, some perhaps lightly decorated with kid-friendly faces) amongst artificial autumn leaves and garlands. Weave orange and yellow battery-operated lights through the display for a warm glow. You could even have a 'scarecrow' made from hay (contained in a bag to avoid mess!) or a friendly straw hat. Safety Tip: Ensure all items are stable and won't roll or fall out if the car moves slightly. 

4.  Mad Scientist's Lab

Theme: Fun, quirky, and allows for lots of creative 'experiments'.

What you need:

• Green and purple glow sticks or battery-operated LED strips.
• Plastic beakers, test tubes, or clear bottles filled with coloured water (add a drop of dish soap for bubbles!).
• Rubber gloves, safety goggles (for show).
• Car-friendly adhesion: Suction cups for hanging empty beakers, small weights to hold down lab cloths.

How to create it: Line your boot with a dark tablecloth. Arrange your "lab equipment" (plastic bottles, beakers, test tubes) – you can even label them with spooky names like "Toxic Brew" or "Monster Slime." Place glow sticks inside the clear containers for an eerie glow. Use battery-operated LED strips to highlight your display. A skeleton hand holding a 'beaker' or some rubber rats peering from behind a 'chemical' would complete the look. Safety Tip: Ensure any liquids are sealed to prevent spills inside your car!

5. Pirate's Treasure Chest

Theme: Ahoy, mateys! Transform your boot into a swashbuckling treasure trove.

What you need:

• Gold coins (plastic).
• Plastic jewels, bead necklaces.
• Small toy chests or wooden boxes.
• Brown or black fabric/blanket for the 'sea floor'.
• Car-friendly adhesion: No direct adhesion, rely on arrangement.

How to create it: Line your boot with a brown or black blanket to mimic the inside of a pirate ship or a treasure island. Arrange your plastic gold coins, strings of "pearls," and plastic jewels. You can have a small toy chest (or even a cardboard box covered in brown paper) overflowing with bounty. A pirate flag (attached to a pole held by bungee cords inside the boot, not to the car's exterior) or a toy parrot could perch nearby. Safety Tip: Make sure all small pieces are contained so they don't blow away or get lost.