Got kids at home and want to make this Halloween unforgettable? You’re in the right spot!
Halloween is magical for kids—costumes, decorations, candy, and all the spooky fun. But did you know they get just as excited about making Halloween crafts? Hands-on, creative projects like paper bag monsters or hanging bats will keep them entertained and excited.
As a mom to a toddler, I’ve experienced firsthand the joy that comes from crafting together. It’s not just about what you make, but the memories you create along the way. And guess what? I’ve got tons of fun and easy Halloween crafts for kids that your little ones will love! After you’ve finished crafting, you can keep the Halloween fun going with these super fun Halloween games for kids that will keep everyone entertained.
Want to create some spooktacular moments with your little ones? Keep reading for the best Halloween craft ideas to make this holiday even more special!
Pom Pom Ghosts
Supplies Needed:
- White paint
- Construction paper (any color, but white)
- Clothespin
- Large pom pom ball
- Glue
- Black construction paper (for the ghost face)
Who says ghosts have to be scary? These little pom pom ghosts are as cute as can be! They’re the perfect Halloween craft for preschoolers—fun, simple, and sure to make your little ones smile. Plus, they make adorable decorations that add a touch of spooky sweetness to your Halloween festivities!
- To begin you will want to grab all your supplies.
- You will want to draw or trace the shape of your ghost on your piece of paper.
- Then you will connect your pom pom ball to the end of your clothespin.
- Next, dip your pom pom ball into the white paint.
- Then have your child dab the pom pom ball in the ghost that you traced.
- Once they have dabbed their ghost as much as they want, sit aside and let it dry.
- After it is dry, have them cut out a ghost mouth and eyes and glue it on the ghost!
This is such an easy and fun project for younger kids!
Paper Bag Monsters
Supplies Needed:
- Paper Bags
- Paint
- Markers
- Construction paper
- Glue
Want to spark your kids’ creativity? These paper bag monsters are the perfect way to let their imaginations run wild! With endless possibilities for silly faces and funky designs, your little ones will have a blast crafting their own unique paper bag monsters.
- Grab some paper bags and let your kids begin decorating them. This can include painting, drawing on, or cutting paper and gluing it onto the paper bag.
- Encourage them to make eyes, teeth, tongues, horns, or whatever other features they want their monster to have.
- Once they are done, let the glue dry and then let them have a monster puppet show with their paper bag monsters.
The best part? There’s no wrong way to make these paper bag monsters—every creation is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
Candy Corn Tissue Paper Craft
Supplies Needed:
This candy corn tissue papercraft is an easy fun project for kids of all ages.
- First, you will want to trace a giant-sized candy corn on your white piece of paper.
- Next, draw two lines horizontally in your candy corn (just like the candy corn candy.
- Cut out your candy corn.
- Cut your tissue paper into small squares.
- Then dip one piece of tissue paper at a time into the glue sticking it in the right section of the candy corn. (Orange on the bottom, yellow in the middle, and white on the top)
- Once you have covered your candy corn in tissue paper you now have a candy corn tissue paper decoration to display on the fridge.
Witch Hat
Supplies Needed:
- Black construction paper
- Green and orange construction paper
- Glue
This is a great simple Halloween craft for kids. With just a few simple steps they will have a cute witch hat to pin up on the wall or fridge.
- Begin by cutting 1 ½ inches off the bottom of the black construction paper. Set aside.
- With the remaining black paper, cut a big triangle in the black paper. This will be the top of the hat.
- Glue the rectangle to the bottom of the hat.
- Next, have your kids cut stripes or dots (whatever they want really) to decorate their witch hat.
- Let them glue these onto their witch hat.
Tin Can Bowling
Supplies Needed:
- 10 empty cans that are all the same size
- Paint
- Other Decorating supplies
- Paintbrushes all sizes
Looking for a Halloween craft that’s fun and functional? This project is perfect! Plus, it uses recycled materials and items you likely already have at home.
- To begin you will need to gather 10 empty cans that are all the same size.
- Rinse, clean, and dry these cans really well.
- Next, have your kids decide how they will decorate their cans. Will they make all pumpkins, some mummies, so ghosts, etc.
- Have them color the base of the can the color for what they decide.
- After they have painted them, let them dry.
- Next have them paint or use markers to draw on the final details of the cans such as faces, wrapping the mummy in toilet paper, etc.
- Once the cans are dry your kids can stack 4 cans on the bottom, 3 on top of that, 2 and then one to make a tin can bowling game.
Your kids will have a blast with this game! Just a heads-up—it’s best enjoyed outside since the crashing cans can get a little noisy!
Pumpkin Pots
Supplies Needed:
- Terracotta pots
- Orange Paint
- Black Paint
- Soil
- Seeds / plant
If you want a project that will last or a craft that you can give to someone these pumpkin pots are a great idea.
- To begin you will want to grab some terracotta pots. If you are making a pumpkin pot family, then grab some that are all different sizes.
- After you have your pots you will want to paint them orange and let dry.
- Once they are dry, you will want to pain with the black pain faces onto the pots. These can be silly or scary, whatever you decide! Set aside to dry.
- Next, add soil to the pots, then add seeds or the plant.
Now you have cute pumpkin pots to display in the yard or let your kids give them to friends and neighbors. I guarantee they will love this project!
Coffee Filter Ghost Lollipop
Supplies Needed:
- Coffee filters
- Lollipops
- Tiny Rubberbands
- Black Marker
- Thin ribbon
Looking for a quick, edible Halloween craft for kids? This is it! No drying time, and the whole project takes less than 5 minutes!
- To begin, you will want to take 2 coffee filters and cover the top of the lollipop with them.
- Secure it in place with a tiny rubber band.
- Tie your thin ribbon on top of the rubber band.
- Draw on your ghost face.
- Fluff the ghost body (coffee filters)
Hanging Bat
Supplies Needed:
· Cardboard tube or an empty toilet paper roll
· Black pipe cleaners
· Brown or black Tempera paint
· Paintbrush
· Scissors
· Brown or black construction paper
· Single hole punch
· Googly eyes
· Glue
· Bat wing template (optional)
· Marker
Your kids will love making this spooky Halloween bat craft to decorate their rooms! If they’re Batman fans, this project will be one of their favorite Halloween memories—trust me!
- Start by painting your cardboard tube or empty toilet paper roll in the color black or brown and leave it to dry.
- Take the construction paper and draw some bat wings on it. You can make use of a bat wing template if you don’t want to draw them on your own.
- Now cut the wings and use the glue to attach them onto the back of the empty toilet paper roll or cardboard tube, whichever you are using.
- To make bat ears, take the construction paper again and cut out some small triangles.
- Take the glue and use it to paste the bat ears on the bat. Attach the googly eyes, too.
- Take the marker and draw the bat mouth.
- Punch two small holes in the bottom of your toiler paper roll or cardboard tube. This is the place for bat legs.
- Take a black pipe cleaner and cut it in half. Now, take the end of one-half pipe cleaner and twist it through the punched hole. Do the same with the other half-pipe cleaner.
- Snip off the last one or half inch of each leg to make bat feet. Now wrap it around the bottom of each bat leg.
- As you are going to hang this bat, you need to make a hook by folding the middle portion of the bat foot.
- It’s time to hang your handmade bat for Halloween!
Paper Plate Pumpkin
Supplies Needed:
- Black cardstock
- Large paper plates
- Green pipe cleaner
- Orange paint
- Single hole punch
- Glue
Pumpkins are a Halloween must! This easy pumpkin craft is simple to make, and your kids will have a blast putting it together!
- Take the paper plates, paint them orange, and leave them to dry.
- Take the black cardstock and cut out some pumpkin face features such as the nose, mouth, and eyes. If you don’t want to dram them on your own, you can also use templates.
- Glue the pumpkin face features to the orange plates. Let your kids mix and match the mouth, nose, and eyes to make different faces.
- Punch a hole on top of each of your orange paper plates.
- Cut the green pipe cleaner two inches of it, and twist it around your finger.
- Slide the pipe cleaner through the hole and make a knot in the back. This will keep the plates in place and prevent them from falling out.
- And your paper plate pumpkin is ready! Use them in your Halloween decorations to showcase your kids’ creativity.
Which Halloween Craft Was Your Favorite?
Crafting is always a blast, and when it’s Halloween-themed, the fun only doubles!
All the Halloween crafts mentioned here are kid-friendly, easy to make, and only need a few simple supplies. So, which one caught your eye? Ready to get crafty with your little ones this Halloween? And to add some extra giggles to your crafting fun, check out these Halloween Knock-Knock Jokes—they’re perfect for a little silly fun while you create!
Let me know in the comments below—I’d love to hear which project you’ll be tackling!
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