From cute DIY projects to creepy crafts, we’ve got you covered. With these easy Halloween crafts for kids, you’ll be ready when the trick-or-treaters come knocking.
One of my favorite parts of parenting is creating traditions with my little ones and holidays are a perfect time for that.
But while we’re thinking of holiday traditions, the kids are counting down the days to Halloween, beside themselves with excitement about trick or treating.
The most frequently asked question of the day: can I wear my costume yet?
So, whether you need to distract them, keep them occupied or are looking for something fun to do at your Halloween parties, here are some of our favorite easy Halloween craft ideas for kids.
Go grab some candy corn and your arts and crafts supplies, these fun ideas will keep children busy for hours.
Felt Plushies
Jack Skellington is one of my favorite characters from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas.
He’s so cute and I want to hug him! So I made this fun felt plushie pattern.
Get the free pattern PDF and a step by step tutorial how to make a plushie Jack Skellington.
Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
If you want to get your kids excited about Halloween, then try these cute and creative DIY Halloween toilet paper roll crafts from Crafts and Printables (our brand new sister site!).
From vampires and bats, to monsters and witches, there are plenty of ways to use old toilet paper rolls for Halloween decorations—and they’ll be quick and fun to make!
They’re perfect for adults and children alike.
Suggested supplies you’ll need when you watch our Halloween toilet paper tube craft videos.
- Different colors of construction paper
- Two twigs from outside (or pipe cleaners)
- Crafting glue (or a glue stick or hot glue gun)
- Scissors
- Googly eyes (or you can paint white circles first and then add the black circles inside)
- Black marker or paint pens
Frankie the Friendly Frankenstein Monster Can
We love this idea to upcycle some old tin cans into cute Halloween decor. You can find the step-by-step instructions at Craft Ideas.
To make the Frankenstein can you’ll need:
- large 16 ounce can (cleaned)
- light green and red acrylic paint
- black felt, saucer or small plate
- 2 large wiggle eyes
- large wooden half bead for the nose
- black permanent marker
- 2 short flat end screws
- hot glue gun
- scissors
- stiff paint brush
- and a paper towel
Pasta Skeleton Art
The beauty about this project is that you don’t even need instructions. Just grab some different shapes of pasta, black construction paper and glue.
The kids can use pictures of skeletons they find in school books or online and just have at it!
Ribbon Snake
To make these ribbon snakes, you’ll need:
- Spool of ribbon 1 1/2 inches wide or larger
- masking tape of a smaller width than ribbon
- 18-gauge floral wire
- fine-tip brown or black permanent marker
- thin red ribbon
- scissors
- stapler and adhesive gems
Follow the instructions at Martha Stewart.
Also read: 17 Unique Halloween Pumpkin Jack o Lantern Ideas and Pumpkin Crafts
Green Slime Favor Jars
Aren’t these Green Slime Favor Jars from Better Homes and Gardens just adorable?
They are really easy to make and could even be a craft the kids do themselves at your Halloween party.
You could make your own slime using your favorite recipe, but if you want to take a shortcut, you can buy pre-made slime too.
Vampire Bat Treat Bag
Kids will have fun making these vampire bat treat bags to give guests as party favors. It’s an easy craft using paper and glue.
You can follow the video tutorial from k. becca on YouTube.
This craft could easily be turned into haunted houses or a cute black cat, don’t you think?
Paper Halloween Luminaries
This Spiderweb Luminary from Better Homes and Gardens is a cute craft you can use to decorate your house with.
Made using a white paper bag and a roll of thin adhesive tape.
Stretch the tape across the bag in alternating lines so that the tape crosses in the middle and stretches all the way to the bottom, sides, and corners.
Add shorter pieces of tape to make connections between the lines. Start from center and work outward, adding connecting lines every inch or so until the entire web is complete.
Use glue and a plastic spider to finish the project.
Bread Tag Monster Craft
I love the idea of saving bread tags and then using them to make bread tag monsters, so creative!
See how she made them using acrylic paints at Crafts by Amanda.
Spider Handprint Art
Most kids love to play with paint and with this cute Spider handprint art from Fun Handprint Art Blog.
They can play in the paint and you’ll have a keepsake! You could also make this on a white paper plate instead of plain paper.
What is your favorite Halloween craft to make with the kids? Do you have any Halloween traditions?
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These are such cute ideas! My little boy will love making that snake!
darling ideas! thanks for sharing! great blog.
xo welltraveledwife.com
Fantastic ideas cant wait to give these a go