10 Spooky & Fun Halloween DIY Crafts for Kids
Halloween is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to gather the kids for some creative, spooky fun! Here are ten easy DIY Halloween crafts that use materials you likely have around the house. Not only are these activities entertaining, but they also offer a chance for kids to express their creativity and add a personalized touch to your Halloween decor.
1. Paper Plate Pumpkins
All you need are orange paper plates, some green and black construction paper, and glue. Have the kids cut out triangle shapes for the eyes and nose, and a toothy grin for the mouth. Glue them onto the paper plate, and voilà! Add a green “stem” at the top to complete your pumpkin. These plates can be hung up or set around the house for a festive touch.
2. Toilet Paper Roll Bats
Repurpose empty toilet paper rolls to make adorable bats. Paint the roll black, then glue on googly eyes. Cut out bat wings from black construction paper and attach them to the sides. Kids can draw or add details like little fangs with a white marker for an extra “spooky” effect.
3. Ghost Handprints
For this craft, use white paint, black construction paper, and little hands! Paint the kids’ palms with white paint and press them onto black paper. Once dry, they can add eyes and a mouth with a black marker to turn their handprints into cute ghosts. This craft also makes a fun Halloween keepsake!
4. Monster Rocks
Go on a rock hunt outside to gather some smooth stones. Once you have a selection, paint the rocks in bright colors like green, purple, and blue. Use markers or paint to add eyes, mouths, and silly expressions. You can also glue on googly eyes or pipe cleaner “hair” for extra personality!
5. Puffy Paint Spiders
Draw a spiderweb on black construction paper using white chalk or a white pencil. Then, using puffy paint (or homemade puffy paint made from equal parts shaving cream and glue), have kids create spiders by dabbing a blob of black paint onto the paper. Add little white dots for eyes, and use black paper to cut out small legs. Once dry, the puffy paint gives the spider a 3D look!
6. Egg Carton Eyeballs
Cut an egg carton into individual cups and paint each one white. Once they dry, paint or draw a colorful iris and a black pupil in the center. Use red markers or paint to create “veins” for a creepy effect. These eyeballs can be scattered around the house or strung up as part of your Halloween decor.
7. Paper Bag Monsters
Take plain brown paper bags and turn them into monsters! Kids can paint or color the bags with markers, then add features like googly eyes, fangs, and wild hair using colored paper, feathers, or yarn. Once complete, fill them with light treats or use them as puppet monsters for storytelling.
8. Spooky Mason Jar Lanterns
This one requires adult supervision, but it’s a beautiful addition to any Halloween decor. Use old mason jars and have the kids paint them in Halloween colors like orange, black, or purple. Add spooky faces or designs with black paint. Once dry, place a tea light inside each jar for a festive glow!
9. Pom-Pom Spiders
Use black pom-poms as the bodies of the spiders and pipe cleaners for the legs. Glue googly eyes onto the pom-poms, then twist the pipe cleaners to look like spider legs. Once finished, these little creatures can be placed around the house or attached to a web made of white yarn!
10. Skeleton Q-Tip Art
For a simple skeleton craft, all you need are Q-tips, black construction paper, and glue. Arrange the Q-tips to create skeleton bodies, using one Q-tip for the spine, others for the arms and legs, and a cotton ball or white circle for the head. Kids can get creative with the skeleton's pose for a fun, spooky display.
Get crafting and enjoy the Halloween magic!