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Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Halloween is right around the corner and I can almost hear the excitement of the little wizards. But what if they no longer enjoy gluing cotton balls to white paper? Of course, there are 70 easy Halloween crafts for you to choose from. But it takes time to navigate! Don’t worry, because I’ve whittled them down to 15 super easy Halloween craft ideas that will make you the spookiest superstar parent on the block.
So grab your broomstick (or a pumpkin spice latte – your choice) and let’s dive into these charming and simple crafts. No spells, wands or crafting expertise required – just a little creativity and a lot of fun. Let’s get crafty!
15 Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
1. Scissor Skills Pumpkin Craft
This adorable pumpkin is first on my list of DIY ideas. If making jack-o’-lanterns is too old-school for your kids, this easy pumpkin craft should do the trick! This is a fun way to improve your child’s scissor skills and practice cutting in straight lines. Contains printable step-by-step instructions.
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2. Halloween Paper Bat Craft
Create this spooky 3D paper bat decoration with your kids this Halloween and display it proudly on your mantel. Comes with a printable bat template for tracing onto cardstock. You will also need acrylic paints and brushes. If you want to start from scratch, you can! Just grab some black paper and you’re done!
Source: Children’s Project
3. Make a spider web
Many fun Halloween craft ideas, like these craft stick spider webs, also make great decorations. This one is super easy to make with craft sticks or popsicle sticks, yarn, and a fake spider. Each spider web only takes a few minutes, including painting and gluing time.
Source: Buggy and Buddy
4. Monster Headband
We love wearable Halloween craft ideas. This monster headband craft is fun, colorful, and takes no time to make. Kids will have fun coming up with their own monster designs, and they’re perfect for trick-or-treating.
Source: Amazing Fun & Learning
5. Halloween Themed Puppets (Free Printable Crafts)
Got a ghost on your hands? why not! I’m sure your kids will love making these adorable puppets. Let your child get out the crayons to make the puppets more personal.
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Weird but fun Halloween art for kids
6. Spider Handprint Art
My craft entry is Spider Handprint Art! Just dip your child’s hands in the paint (make sure it’s washable!) and start crafting! This is a great Halloween activity because it is sure to be fun for the kids. While they’re busy, you can cook or prepare snacks for trick-or-treaters!
Get the material here: Big W
7. Paint Splatter Witch’s Cauldron
Do you want to get wonderful and magical Halloween craft ideas? The paint splattered witch’s cauldron crafts perfectly. The marbling technique using craft paint is pure genius, easy enough for little kids, and can be used for other crafts too.
Source: Sticky to My Crafts
8. Furry Pumpkin Halloween Slime
Why buy slime when you can make your own? This pumpkin-themed slime is perfect for toddlers this Halloween. Most of the ingredients can be found in your pantry. Easy and cheap!
Source: My Heart Crafts
9. Construction Paper Owl
Halloween craft ideas for older kids, like these colorful construction paper owls, perfect for decorating. Younger children can still join in, but may need help cutting out triangles and other shapes. It’s great for kids of all ages!
Source: Splish Splash Splatter Art
10. Gauze wrapped mummy process
How cute is this mummy wrapped in yarn? Instead of using a toilet paper roll as gauze, grab some unused yarn from Nana’s sewing kit! This spooky Halloween art is not only fun to make and perfect for decorating, but it also improves fine motor skills in young children.
Source: The cunning things in my heart
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11. Paper Plate Spider Craft
Their wide eyes make these paper plate spiders adorable and perfect for decorating your entryway. They’re also super easy to make using paper plates, acrylic paint, and chenille stems or pipe cleaners. If you think the staple lines are too sharp for your little artist, I recommend using glue.
Source: The cunning things in my heart
12. Black cat paper cutting
If you need a quick, neat way to decorate, these black cat cutouts are the perfect Halloween activity! Whether your kids are a little too excited or you need a last-minute touch of decor, these cuts will easily add texture to your space. Just glue them on and voila, a spooky vibe instantly creates!
Get cutting dies: Wish
13. Jack-O-Lantern Mask
This is one your kids can wear to a Halloween party! Toddlers and preschoolers will love making these because they are so easy to make! It can also be used as a Halloween costume, so you hit two birds with one!
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14. Ghost Crafts
Need something fun to add to your garden? Here’s one way to get your kids to help you decorate your flowerpot. All you need is a white jar and a black marker or black paint. But if you and the kids are feeling a little creative, you can add more accessories, like a bow or sparkly gems! If you only have colorful pots, cover them with white paper and work your magic!
Source: Pinterest
15. Toilet paper mummy (no gauze required)
Last on our list of fun Halloween crafts is this affordable mummy. What I love about this fun craft idea is that all you need is a roll of tissue paper! If your kids don’t like mummies, you can make a toilet paper roll monster.
Source: Glue Sticks and Gum
Final thoughts: Halloween craft ideas made easy!
As October 31st approaches, you’ll find that the best ideas are often the simplest! Whether making a spooky wreath or painting mini pumpkins, kids will love making these fun projects that spark their imaginations and get them into the Halloween spirit. Plus, these crafts aren’t just for fun; they serve as holiday decorations as well as keepsakes to commemorate the holidays. So grab the scissors and glue sticks and let your kids get creative. After all, there’s no better way to enjoy Halloween than spending time together and letting your kids get creative!
