The brick backdrop truly made the whole trunk! I used masking tape to tape it to the top of the trunk and then let it cascade down the back of the trunk. I used the pumpkins to hold the backdrop into the back of the trunk a little better. You could use real pumpkins, but I LOVE these ones from Oriental Trading, they look amazing and we will be able to use them next year too. You can check out their Halloween selection here.

Print out the the Hogwarts envelops found in this post here. Tape fishing line on the inside of the envelope and then run the fishing line to the top of your open trunk and hang them from the top, so the letters look like they are floating.

Add other Harry Potter elements to including old books and maybe a birdcage. I just used what I had on hand. Ideas include broomsticks, stuffed owls or cats and potion bottles.

Make sure to leave a space for someone to sit on the back of the trunk to hand out the candy. My little Luna Lovegood is obsessed with her new Hogwarts robe. We have been looking for Ravenclaw robe everywhere but every where we looked we could only find Gryffindor. My Ravenclaw told me she wouldn't be caught dead in a Gryffindor robe, so I was thrilled when we finally got our hands on a Ravenclaw one at Oriental Trading. Their costume selection is awesome.

The last thing you need to add to your trunk is a Hogwarts Express sign! I am so thrilled to share this one with you, it turned out even better than I had hoped. There are two different versions one with the Hogwarts logo and one without, so you can print your preference.

The sign has been designed to be printed as a 16x20. I printed my at my local club store and picked it up for about $5.  Download the sign below.