Frightfully Fun Halloween Crafts: Spooky DIY Ideas for All Ages

Frightfully Fun Halloween Crafts: Spooky DIY Ideas for All Ages

Looking for creative ways to get into the Halloween spirit? We’ve gathered the best spooky-themed crafts from around the web to inspire your next project. Whether you’re planning a haunted house or just want some frightfully fun décor, these ideas are sure to delight crafters of all ages!


1. Halloween Party Poppers

Required:

  • 6 empty toilet paper tubes
  • Tissue paper—orange, green, purple, light purple, Halloween print
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue stick
  • Sweets and/or small toys

We just love these cute little party poppers from Onion Rings and Things! A simple but fun activity to share with your little ones.

Full instructions can be found here.

 

2. Upcycled Halloween Lanterns

Required:

  • A few clean empty jars (with the labels taken off)
  • PVA glue mixed with water
  • A paintbrush
  • Tissue paper
  • Halloween silhouettes
  • Scissors
  • Tea light candles

These little lanterns look fab and are really simple to make!

You will find all the instructions here.


3. Bat Corner Book Marks

Required:

  • Black origami paper
  • Black paper (preferably construction paper)
  • Googly eyes
  • White paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Pencil

Another lovely little project from Easy Peasy and Fun, to share with your little ones. We think these bats are so cute…(and useful too!).

Full instructions here.

 

4. Witch’s Potion Bottles

Required:

  • Acrylic paint
  • Bostik cool melt glue gun
  • Plastic art bottles
  • Self-adhesive acrylic gems
  • Fine tip acrylic deco pens
  • Paintbrush
  • Scissors

These spooky potion bottles from Baker Ross will make great Halloween decorations in school or at home.

See the full guide here.

 

5. Ghost Leaf Prints

Required:

  • Maple or sycamore leaves
  • Black paper
  • White paint
  • Black marker pen

Another super simple craft idea with amazing results! We’re sure your little monsters will love these as much as we do!

Full details here.


6. Apple Stamping Pumpkin Craft

Required:

  • Apple, cut down the center
  • Orange paint
  • Googly eyes
  • Brown & green pipe cleaners

Who doesn’t love a bit of apple stamping!? A great activity for younger children who are sure to love these cute little creations from Made to be a Momma.

You can find everything you need to know here.


7. Ghost Garland

Required:

  • Baking paper
  • Ghost template
  • Black marker
  • Scissors

These gorgeous ghouls are super simple to make! We think they make a great decoration for the classroom or home.

Full guide here.

 

8. Paper Ball Bats

Required:

  • Black paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Googly eyes

These little guys are definitely more cute than scary but we’re certain your little ones will have so much fun making them!

Full instructions from Easy Peasy and Fun can be found here.

 

 

9. Pumpkin Collecting Pouch

Required:

  • A square of orange felt (approximately 12 inches square)
  • A dinner plate to draw round (approximately 10 inches diameter)
  • About one yard of cord, thin ribbon or similar, preferably green
  • A pair of sharp scissors
  • A pencil

These little pouches from Activity Village are perfect for trick or treating!

Full instructions here.

 

 

10. Halloween Egg Carton Treat Boxes

Required:

  • Egg boxes
  • Acrylic paint
  • Black Sharpie
  • Sweets or small toys/treats
  • Small pieces of ribbon

Another simple craft idea that your little ones are sure to love! Great for giving out to trick or treaters.

Full instructions from This Centsible Life can be found here.

 

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