100 Easy Halloween Crafts For Kids

Need cute, easy Halloween crafts that kids can actually finish? This list is packed with spooky-sweet ideas using simple supplies.

Have on hand some washable markers, glue sticks, kid-safe scissors, googly eyes, and construction paper—then kids can mix, match, and decorate without waiting for supplies.

1. “Boo Crew” Paper Plate Ghost Mobiles

Friendly ghosts with swirly streamers that dance when you hang them—perfect for windows or classroom ceilings.

Supplies

• 24 white paper plates
• 1 pack white crepe streamers
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 black marker
• 1 bottle washable school glue
• 1 roll craft string
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut the bottom edge of each paper plate into a wavy “ghost hem” (big curves are easiest for kids).
2. Cut 4–6 long strips of crepe streamers for “floaty tails.”
3. Glue streamer strips to the back so they hang down.
4. Glue on googly eyes and draw a mouth with a marker (smile, “Ooo,” or goofy teeth).
5. Poke a hole at the top, thread string through, knot, and hang your ghosty.

2. “Jack-o’-Lantern Grin” Pumpkin Sticker Collages

Kids build pumpkins with stickers instead of tiny cutouts—easy for little hands and still super cute.

Supplies

• 1 pad orange construction paper
• 1 pad green construction paper
• 1 pack Halloween stickers (faces/shapes)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 kid-safe scissors
• 1 black washable marker (optional vine lines)

Directions

1. Cut a big pumpkin shape from orange paper (an oval with little bumps works great).
2. Cut a stem and leaf from green paper and glue them on.
3. Let kids decorate the pumpkin face using stickers (eyes, mouths, stars, bats—anything!).
4. Optional: draw curly vines around the pumpkin with a black marker.
5. Hang up a whole “pumpkin patch” wall with everyone’s designs.

3. “Spider Ring” Finger Puppets

Pipe-cleaner spiders that wrap around a finger like a ring—cute, wiggly, and surprisingly easy.

Supplies

• 1 pack black pipe cleaners
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut one pipe cleaner into 4 equal pieces (these become legs).
2. Wrap a full pipe cleaner around a finger to make a ring, then twist it once to secure.
3. Twist the 4 small pieces onto the ring body so you have 8 legs total (two leg pieces on each side).
4. Bend legs into little “knees” so the spider stands up.
5. Glue on googly eyes and let dry.

4. “Mummy Wrap” Toilet Paper Roll Characters

Turn cardboard rolls into cute mummies with bandage strips and peeking eyes—kids love making different expressions.

Supplies

• 12 cardboard craft rolls
• 1 roll white crepe paper (or tissue paper)
• 1 bottle washable school glue
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 black marker (optional eyebrows)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut crepe paper into long strips (about 1 inch wide).
2. Brush a thin line of glue onto the roll and wrap the strip around, leaving gaps for a “bandage” look.
3. Layer a second strip crisscrossed so it looks more mummy-ish.
4. Glue on eyes peeking through a gap.
5. Add eyebrows or a tiny mouth with a marker if you want extra personality.

5. “Batty Buddy” Clothespin Bats

Little bats that can clip onto a backpack strap, treat bag, or Halloween garland—cute and functional.

Supplies

• 24 wooden clothespins
• 1 pack black craft foam sheets
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut bat wings from black foam (big curves with little scallops look great).
2. Glue wings to the sides of a clothespin so the clothespin becomes the bat body.
3. Glue on googly eyes.
4. Optional: cut tiny triangle ears from foam and glue on top.
5. Use the bat clip to attach to treat bags, notebooks, or a string garland.

6. “Candy Corn Cuties” Paper Cone Party Hats

Kids make candy-corn themed hats—perfect for class parties and super photogenic.

Supplies

• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 pad orange paper
• 1 pad yellow paper
• 1 glue stick
• 1 hole punch
• 1 roll elastic cord
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut a large half-circle from cardstock and roll it into a cone shape.
2. Glue the seam and let it set for a minute so it holds.
3. Wrap the bottom third in yellow, the middle third in orange, leaving the top white like candy corn.
4. Punch a hole on each side near the base and tie on elastic cord to fit under the chin.
5. Optional: add stickers or a name tag for each kid.

7. “Witchy Wand” Starry Magic Wands

Glittery star wands with ribbon streamers—kids can “cast spells” around the house.

Supplies

• 1 pack wooden dowel rods (or craft sticks)
• 1 pack glitter foam stars
• 1 pack assorted craft ribbon
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Glue one foam star to the top of a dowel.
2. Cut several lengths of ribbon (mix purple, black, orange).
3. Glue ribbons just under the star so they trail when kids wave the wand.
4. Let dry fully so ribbons don’t slide off.
5. Optional: wrap the handle with ribbon for a “fancy wand grip.”

8. “Monster Mash” Paper Bag Puppets

Make silly monsters with big teeth and crazy hair—then put on a Halloween puppet show.

Supplies

• 12 paper lunch bags
• 1 pack craft foam sheets (colors + white)
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle washable school glue
• 1 pack assorted pipe cleaners (hair/antennae)
• 1 set washable markers
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Turn the paper bag so the flap is the “mouth” area.
2. Cut triangle teeth from white foam and glue along the flap edge.
3. Glue on googly eyes (one eye, three eyes—anything goes).
4. Add pipe cleaner hair or antennae (poke through the top fold or glue on top).
5. Decorate with markers (spots, scars, silly tongues), then puppet away.

9. “Black Cat Whiskers” Lacing Cards

A fine-motor craft that still looks adorable—kids lace yarn whiskers through a cat face card.

Supplies

• 1 pad black cardstock
• 1 spool white yarn
• 1 pack plastic yarn needles
• 1 hole punch
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle glue stick

Directions

1. Cut cat head shapes from black cardstock (circle with pointy ears).
2. Punch 6 small holes—three on each side where whiskers go.
3. Thread white yarn into a yarn needle and lace through holes to make whiskers.
4. Glue on eyes and add a little triangle nose with a glue stick + scrap paper.
5. Knot the yarn ends on the back to secure.

10. “Spooky Stampers” Bubble Wrap Haunted Prints

Bubble wrap makes the best “spooky texture” for a haunted sky—add silhouettes and you’ve got instant Halloween art.

Supplies

• 1 roll bubble wrap
• 1 set washable paint (purple, blue, black)
• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 paper plate (palette)
• 1 black construction paper (silhouettes)
• 1 glue stick

Directions

1. Cut a piece of bubble wrap slightly smaller than your cardstock.
2. Paint the bubble side with washable paint (purple/blue blend looks like a spooky night sky).
3. Press bubble wrap onto cardstock, bubble-side down, then peel to reveal a bumpy “foggy” print.
4. Cut simple silhouettes from black paper (haunted house, bats, tree).
5. Glue silhouettes on once the paint dries.

11. “Pumpkin Patch” Q-Tip Dot Painting

Dot-painted pumpkins look textured and adorable—kids can make a whole patch with different sizes.

Supplies

• 1 pack cotton swabs
• 1 set washable paint (orange, green, brown)
• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 paper plate (palette)
• 1 black washable marker (optional outlines)

Directions

1. Optional: lightly outline pumpkin shapes on cardstock with a marker.
2. Dip a cotton swab into orange paint and dot-fill each pumpkin.
3. Add darker orange dots on one side for shading.
4. Use green paint for vines and brown for stems.
5. Let dry flat so dots stay crisp.

12. “Glow-in-the-Dark” Skeleton Hand Art

A spooky skeleton hand that pops at night—kids trace their hand and add glow paint bone lines.

Supplies

• 1 pad black cardstock
• 1 set glow-in-the-dark paint
• 1 kids paintbrush set
• 1 white colored pencil (for tracing)

Directions

1. Trace a hand on black cardstock using a white pencil.
2. Paint bone “segments” on each finger with glow paint (two lines per finger looks great).
3. Add a few wrist bones and little cracks for spooky detail.
4. Let dry completely, then “charge” under a bright light.
5. Turn off lights and admire the glow!

13. “Witch Hat” Cupcake Liner Garland

Cute witch hats made from cupcake liners—string them into a lightweight garland for instant decor.

Supplies

• 1 pack black cupcake liners
• 1 pack orange cupcake liners
• 1 roll craft twine
• 1 mini clothespins
• 1 glue dots
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Flatten a black cupcake liner and cut a triangle “hat” shape.
2. Cut a thin strip from an orange liner to make a hat band.
3. Attach the band with glue dots.
4. Repeat, then clip hats onto twine using mini clothespins.
5. Hang across a doorway or craft table.

14. “Franken-Friends” Popsicle Stick Portraits

Kids create Frankenstein faces with popsicle sticks—mix silly expressions for a whole “monster family.”

Supplies

• 1 pack jumbo craft sticks
• 1 set washable paint (green, black, white)
• 1 kids paintbrush set
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 black marker

Directions

1. Paint a jumbo craft stick green and let dry.
2. Paint black hair at the top (flat-top or zig-zag hairline is extra funny).
3. Glue on googly eyes.
4. Draw a stitched smile and little neck bolts with a marker.
5. Make a whole set with different faces and line them up like a monster class photo.

15. “Bats in the Belfry” Handprint Bat Art

A classic craft that always turns out cute—handprints become bat wings with a little bat body in the middle.

Supplies

• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 set washable paint (black or dark purple)
• 1 kids paintbrush set
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle washable school glue

Directions

1. Paint both hands with dark washable paint.
2. Press two handprints on cardstock facing each other so the thumbs nearly touch (these are bat wings).
3. Let dry, then paint or draw a small oval body between the wings.
4. Glue on eyes and draw tiny fangs.
5. Optional: add a moon and stars in the background.

16. “Pumpkin Suncatcher” Tissue Paper Windows

Bright tissue paper pumpkins that glow in the window—super satisfying for kids to “mosaic.”

Supplies

• 1 roll clear contact paper
• 1 pack orange tissue paper
• 1 sheet black construction paper (outline)
• 1 pad green paper (stem)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut a pumpkin-shaped frame from black paper (leave a big open center).
2. Cut a rectangle of contact paper and peel off the backing; sticky side up.
3. Place the pumpkin frame onto the sticky contact paper.
4. Tear orange tissue into small pieces and press inside the frame to fill it like a mosaic.
5. Seal with another layer of contact paper, trim, and stick to a sunny window.

17. “Boo-tiful Broom” Straw Painting

Use a straw to blow paint into spooky “broom swooshes” and magic swirls—messy in the best way.

Supplies

• 1 pack drinking straws
• 1 set washable watercolor paint (or watered-down washable paint)
• 1 pad watercolor paper (or cardstock)
• 1 plastic table cover

Directions

1. Cover your table with a table cover for easy cleanup.
2. Drop a small puddle of watery paint onto paper (purple, orange, or black looks extra Halloween).
3. Use a straw to blow the paint outward into streaky “magic” lines.
4. Add another paint drop and blow again to layer swooshes.
5. Once dry, kids can draw a little witch silhouette riding through the swirls.

18. “Eyeball Bouquet” Painted Ping Pong Eyes

Paint ping pong balls into goofy eyeballs and display them like a spooky bouquet—kids think it’s hilarious.

Supplies

• 24 ping pong balls
• 1 set acrylic paint (or washable paint for younger kids)
• 1 paintbrush set
• 1 black marker
• 1 pack wooden skewers (adult help)
• 1 block floral foam (display)

Directions

1. Paint each ping pong ball white (or leave it white and just add details).
2. Add a colored iris circle, then a smaller black pupil.
3. Use a marker to draw squiggly red “veins.”
4. With adult help, attach balls to skewers and stick into floral foam.
5. Arrange like a spooky eyeball bouquet centerpiece.

19. “Creepy Cute” Monster Slime Jars

Easy slime in Halloween colors, stored in little jars with monster faces—great party take-home craft.

Supplies

• 1 bottle clear school glue
• 1 bottle liquid starch
• 1 pack gel food coloring (green/purple/orange)
• 1 pack Halloween confetti (optional)
• 12 small plastic jars with lids
• 1 pack googly eyes (jar faces)
• 1 roll black tape (mouths)

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix ½ cup clear glue with a few drops of gel coloring.
2. Slowly stir in liquid starch a tablespoon at a time until slime forms.
3. Knead until it’s less sticky; add confetti if you want sparkly “monster bits.”
4. Scoop slime into jars.
5. Decorate jar fronts with googly eyes and a tape mouth.

20. “Haunted House” Pop-Up Cards

Kids build a pop-up haunted house inside a folded card—opens to reveal spooky surprises.

Supplies

• 1 pad black cardstock
• 1 pad orange construction paper (moon/windows)
• 1 pad white paper (ghosts)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 white gel pen (details)

Directions

1. Fold a sheet of black cardstock in half to make a card.
2. Cut two short slits on the fold line and push the tab inward to create a pop-up step.
3. Cut a haunted house silhouette and glue it onto the pop-up tab so it stands when the card opens.
4. Add orange windows and a big moon from orange paper.
5. Draw spooky lines and stars with a white gel pen.

21. “No-Sew” Sock Pumpkin Plushies

Stuff a sock to make a squishy pumpkin—cute, cozy, and surprisingly easy with rubber bands.

Supplies

• 6 orange socks (or orange/tan)
• 1 bag polyester fiberfill
• 1 pack rubber bands
• 1 pack green pipe cleaners (stem)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Fill the toe of an orange sock with fiberfill until it’s pumpkin-round.
2. Twist the sock above the stuffing and secure tightly with a rubber band.
3. Trim excess sock above the band (leave a little for the top knot if you want).
4. Wrap additional rubber bands from top to bottom to create pumpkin “segments.”
5. Twist a green pipe cleaner into a curly stem and tuck it under the top band.

22. “Spooky Shadow” Bat Silhouette Painting

Kids paint a sunset background, then add simple bat silhouettes for a dramatic (but easy) Halloween look.

Supplies

• 1 pad watercolor paper (or cardstock)
• 1 set washable watercolor set
• 1 black paint (washable or acrylic)
• 1 kids paintbrush set
• 1 bat stencils (optional)

Directions

1. Paint the background with warm colors (orange, pink, purple) using watercolors and let it dry.
2. Use a stencil or freehand to paint bat shapes with black paint.
3. Vary bat sizes (tiny far-away bats and a few bigger ones).
4. Add a moon circle in pale yellow if you want extra drama.
5. Let dry flat and display like mini Halloween gallery art.

23. “Candy Corn Countdown” Paper Chain Garland

A candy-corn colored paper chain that doubles as a countdown to Halloween—tear one link each day.

Supplies

• 1 pad yellow paper
• 1 pad orange paper
• 1 pad white paper
• 1 glue stick
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 black marker (numbers)

Directions

1. Cut paper into strips (about 1x6 inches) using kid-safe scissors.
2. On each strip, write a number with a marker (how many days you want to count down).
3. Make links in candy-corn order: yellow, orange, white, repeating.
4. Glue each strip into a loop with a glue stick, then thread the next strip through before sealing.
5. Hang it up and tear one link a day.

24. “Potion Bottle” Sticker Labels + Glitter Water

Turn plastic bottles into potion bottles with spooky labels—kids love the “shaky glitter” effect.

Supplies

• 6 small plastic bottles with lids
• 1 pack Halloween label stickers (or printable labels)
• 1 pack craft glitter
• 1 pack gel food coloring
• 1 bottle clear school glue (optional for slow swirl)
• 1 small funnel

Directions

1. Add water to each bottle using a funnel.
2. Add a tiny squeeze of clear glue if you want the glitter to swirl slower.
3. Drop in food coloring (green, purple, orange) and a pinch of glitter.
4. Seal tightly and shake gently.
5. Add spooky labels like “Witch Wiggles” or “Ghost Glitter.”

25. “Pumpkin Pie Slice” Felt Play Food

A cute pretend-play craft: kids make soft pumpkin pie slices with “whipped cream” toppings.

Supplies

• 1 sheet orange felt
• 1 sheet brown felt
• 1 sheet white felt (whip)
• 1 bag polyester fiberfill
• 1 pack plastic sewing needles (or adult help)
• 1 spool embroidery floss
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 bottle fabric glue (no-sew option)

Directions

1. Cut two triangle pie-slice shapes from orange felt (top and bottom).
2. Cut a thin brown strip from brown felt and glue/sew it along the back edge for the crust.
3. Attach the two orange triangles using a simple stitch with floss (or use fabric glue), leaving a small opening.
4. Stuff lightly with fiberfill, then close the opening.
5. Cut a little whipped-cream swirl from white felt and attach on top.

26. “Ghost Garland Giggles” Cotton Ball Ghost String

Fluffy cotton-ball ghosts that look like they’re floating across the room—easy enough for little kids and adorable hung on a mantel.

Supplies

• 1 bag cotton balls
• 1 roll craft string
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 black marker (optional mouths)
• 1 plastic yarn needle (for threading)

Directions

1. Stretch one cotton ball slightly so it looks more ghost-shaped (a little oval is perfect).
2. Glue on two googly eyes and let them set for a minute.
3. Optional: add a tiny “boo!” mouth with a marker.
4. Thread string through a plastic needle and gently push through each cotton ghost (go slow so they don’t tear apart).
5. Space ghosts out and tie a knot on both ends to hang.

27. “Wiggly Worm” Haunted Dirt Sensory Bottles

A calm-down sensory bottle that looks like haunted dirt with creepy-cute “worms” inside.

Supplies

• 6 clear plastic bottles with lids
• 1 bottle clear school glue
• 1 pack black craft glitter
• 1 pack sequins mix (optional “spooky sparkle”)
• 6 rubber toy worms
• 1 small funnel

Directions

1. Drop a toy worm into each bottle.
2. Add water until the bottle is about ⅔ full using a funnel.
3. Pour in clear glue to nearly fill the bottle (this slows the swirl).
4. Sprinkle in a pinch of black glitter and a few sequins.
5. Seal tight, shake, and tip slowly to watch the “haunted dirt” drift.

28. “Candy Wrapper Mosaic” Haunted Heart Collage

Upcycle candy wrappers into shiny Halloween art—great for after trick-or-treating.

Supplies

• Assorted Halloween candy wrappers (clean and dry)
• 1 sheet white cardstock
• 1 bottle glue stick
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 black marker (outline)

Directions

1. Draw a big Halloween shape on cardstock (pumpkin, ghost, or heart) with a marker.
2. Cut candy wrappers into small squares or triangles with kid-safe scissors.
3. Glue wrapper pieces inside the outline like a mosaic using a glue stick.
4. Layer shiny colors for “spellbook” sparkle.
5. Let dry flat, then display as Halloween wall art.

29. “Mini Monster Masks” Paper Plate Half-Face Masks

Half masks are easier to wear and decorate—kids can make a whole monster crew with different colors and teeth.

Supplies

• 12 paper plates
• 1 set washable paint
• 1 pack craft foam sheets (teeth/horns)
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 roll elastic cord
• 1 hole punch
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 bottle tacky glue

Directions

1. Cut a paper plate in half.
2. Cut eye holes (adult help if needed) and paint the mask a monster color.
3. Glue on googly eyes above the holes, plus foam teeth or horns.
4. Punch a hole on each side and tie on elastic to fit.
5. Let dry, then have a monster parade.

30. “Spook-tacular Stamp” Potato Print Pumpkins

Classic stamping, Halloween-style—potato pumpkin stamps make cute, chunky shapes kids can repeat over and over.

Supplies

• 3 potatoes
• 1 set washable paint (orange/green)
• 1 paint trays (or paper plates)
• 1 pad kraft paper roll (big stamping sheet)
• 1 kids aprons (recommended)

Directions

1. Adult: cut a potato in half and carve a simple pumpkin shape on the flat side (an oval with ridges is enough).
2. Pour orange paint into a tray.
3. Dip the potato stamp lightly, then press onto kraft paper.
4. Add green stems with a fingertip or brush.
5. Make a whole stamped pumpkin patch and let it dry.

31. “Boo-tiful Buttons” Googly Eye Button Art Monsters

Kids create monsters from buttons and eyes—simple, colorful, and great for fine-motor practice.

Supplies

• 1 assorted craft buttons
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 sheet cardstock
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 set washable markers

Directions

1. Draw a simple monster outline on cardstock (or just make a blob shape).
2. Spread a thin layer of tacky glue inside the outline.
3. Press buttons down to fill the monster body.
4. Add googly eyes (one, two, or five!) and draw a mouth with markers.
5. Let dry flat so buttons don’t slide.

32. “Spiderweb Window” Tape-Resist Web Art

Painter’s tape makes crisp spiderweb lines—peel it off for a super satisfying reveal.

Supplies

• 1 roll painter’s tape
• 1 pad black cardstock
• 1 set metallic paint markers (or white paint)
• 1 pack glitter glue (optional sparkle)

Directions

1. Lay strips of painter’s tape on black cardstock in a spiderweb pattern (straight lines + a few curves).
2. Color over the entire page with metallic markers or paint.
3. Add a few lines of glitter glue for web sparkle if desired.
4. Let dry fully.
5. Peel the tape to reveal clean black web lines—so satisfying.

33. “Boo Basket Tags” Halloween Gift Tags Kids Make

Kids create cute tags for treat bags or Boo baskets—quick craft with a big “aww” factor.

Supplies

• 1 pack blank gift tags (or cardstock)
• 1 set Halloween stickers
• 1 set washable markers
• 1 roll craft twine
• 1 hole punch (if making tags)

Directions

1. If using cardstock, cut tag shapes and punch a hole at the top with a hole punch.
2. Let kids decorate with stickers and markers.
3. Add a fun message: “Boo!”, “Trick or Treat!”, or “You’ve been booed!”
4. Thread twine through and tie onto treat bags.
5. Make a stack so you’re ready for parties and neighbors.

34. “Witch’s Brew” Foam Cup Cauldrons

Turn foam cups into mini cauldrons with bubble “brew” tops—cute table decor or party craft.

Supplies

• 12 black foam cups (or paint white cups)
• 1 pack green pom poms (bubbles)
• 1 pack black pipe cleaners (handles)
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 white paint pen (labels)

Directions

1. If needed, paint cups black and let dry (or use black cups).
2. Glue green pom poms around the rim so they look like bubbling brew.
3. Twist a pipe cleaner into a handle and glue to the sides.
4. Write a label like “Frog Fizz” or “Moon Mist” using a paint pen.
5. Use as candy holders or mini centerpieces.

35. “Creepy Crawly” Egg Carton Spiders

Egg carton spiders with pipe-cleaner legs—sturdy, cute, and great for painting.

Supplies

• 1 cardboard egg carton
• 1 set washable paint (black/purple)
• 1 pack black pipe cleaners
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 hole punch (optional for legs)

Directions

1. Cut individual egg cups from an egg carton (one cup per spider).
2. Paint the cup and let it dry.
3. Poke holes on each side (or use a hole punch carefully) and insert pipe cleaner legs.
4. Bend legs into little spider “stance” poses.
5. Glue on eyes and let set.

36. “Bat Wing” Accordion-Fold Paper Bats

Accordion folds make bat wings look fancy with barely any effort—cute for garlands or fridge art.

Supplies

• 1 pad black construction paper
• 1 pack mini pom poms (body)
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut two rectangles from black paper (these become wings).
2. Accordion-fold each rectangle like a fan.
3. Pinch the center of each folded piece to form wing halves.
4. Glue both wings to a pom pom body.
5. Add eyes and optional tiny paper ears.

37. “Trick-or-Treat Town” Cardboard House Row

Kids build little Halloween houses from small boxes—line them up like a neighborhood display.

Supplies

• 6 small cardboard boxes
• 1 set acrylic paint (or washable paint)
• 1 set paintbrush set
• 1 pack Halloween stickers
• 1 black marker
• 1 roll Halloween washi tape (optional)

Directions

1. Turn each box into a “house” by adding a paper roof (folded cardstock) or painting a roof shape on top.
2. Paint houses different colors and let dry.
3. Draw windows and doors with a marker (yellow windows look “lit up”).
4. Add stickers, washi tape “trim,” and spooky details like bats or vines.
5. Line them up as a neighborhood and add tiny paper ghosts out front.

38. “Pumpkin Face” Magnetic Clips

Pumpkin faces on fridge magnets—cute and useful for holding artwork or notes.

Supplies

• 12 wooden clothespins
• 1 pack small craft magnets
• 1 set orange paint
• 1 black paint pen (faces)
• 1 bottle super glue gel (adult use)

Directions

1. Paint clothespins orange and let dry.
2. Draw jack-o’-lantern faces with a paint pen (silly, spooky, surprised).
3. Adult: glue a magnet to the back using super glue.
4. Let cure fully before putting on the fridge.
5. Use to clip photos or kids’ Halloween drawings.

39. “Spooky Stars” Glow Sticker Constellation Cards

Kids make a “Halloween night sky” with glow stars and draw a bat constellation.

Supplies

• 1 pad black cardstock
• 1 pack glow star stickers
• 1 white gel pen
• 1 pack bat stickers (optional)

Directions

1. Give each kid a sheet of black cardstock.
2. Place glow stars in a loose shape (like a bat or ghost).
3. Use a gel pen to connect stars with dotted “constellation” lines.
4. Add a moon, clouds, or bats in the corners.
5. Charge under a lamp, then glow-check in the dark.

40. “Candy Corn Critters” Pom Pom Creatures

Make tiny candy-corn colored critters—cats, owls, or monsters—using stacked pom poms.

Supplies

• 1 pack assorted pom poms (yellow, orange, white)
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pack craft foam sheets (ears/wings)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Glue one yellow, one orange, and one white pom pom in a vertical stack.
2. Add eyes on the top pom.
3. Cut tiny ears or wings from foam and glue on.
4. Add a little foam triangle beak for an owl, or triangle ears for a cat.
5. Let dry, then make a whole “candy corn zoo.”

41. “Boo Board” Halloween Chalk Art Signs

Kids make cute chalkboard-style signs for doors or parties—easy and very Halloween-y.

Supplies

• 1 pack black cardstock
• 1 set chalk markers
• 1 pack Halloween stencils (optional)
• 1 roll double-sided tape (to hang)

Directions

1. Cut black cardstock into sign rectangles.
2. Use chalk markers to write phrases like “Boo!” “Spooky Season,” or “Enter If You Dare.”
3. Add doodles: bats, candy, pumpkins, stars.
4. Optional: trace shapes with stencils for crisp designs.
5. Hang using tape.

42. “Pumpkin Pop” Tissue Box Trick-or-Treaters

Turn an empty tissue box into a trick-or-treat house—kids can “pop” candy-cute characters out of the top.

Supplies

• 1 empty tissue box (or small box)
• 1 pad construction paper
• 1 pack craft sticks
• 1 pack Halloween stickers
• 1 glue stick
• 1 set washable markers

Directions

1. Cover the tissue box with construction paper like a haunted house (windows, door, roof lines).
2. Draw or cut out little characters (ghosts, pumpkins, witches) and glue them to craft sticks.
3. Slide the stick characters into the top opening so they can pop up like puppets.
4. Add stickers and details all over the box.
5. Kids can play “trick-or-treat” by popping different characters out.

43. “Witch Boot” Handprint Art Keepsakes

Turn handprints into witch boots—cute keepsake art that families love saving.

Supplies

• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 set washable paint (black + orange)
• 1 paintbrush set
• 1 pack glitter glue (optional buckle)
• 1 black marker

Directions

1. Paint a hand with black washable paint.
2. Press the handprint on cardstock with fingers together to form the boot “leg.”
3. Once dry, draw a curved boot foot at the bottom with a marker.
4. Add an orange buckle and a little glitter detail if you want.
5. Write the date and kid’s name for a keepsake.

44. “Spider Snack” Bead Threading Bracelets

Halloween bracelets using beads in spooky colors—add a spider charm for extra theme.

Supplies

• 1 kit pony beads (orange/black/purple/green)
• 1 roll elastic bracelet cord
• 1 pack spider charms (optional)
• 1 bead sorting tray (optional)

Directions

1. Cut elastic cord to wrist length plus extra for tying.
2. Let kids string beads in patterns (pumpkin stripes, candy-corn colors, spooky rainbow).
3. Add a spider charm in the center if using.
4. Tie a double knot and trim ends.
5. Optional: add a dab of glue to the knot for extra security.

45. “Boo Books” Halloween Corner Bookmarks

Origami-style corner bookmarks (with faces!) that kids can use all month long.

Supplies

• 1 pack origami paper (orange/black/white)
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 1 glue stick
• 1 set washable markers

Directions

1. Fold origami paper into a simple corner bookmark (triangle pocket).
2. Decorate as a pumpkin, bat, or ghost with markers.
3. Glue on googly eyes for extra cuteness.
4. Let glue dry, then slide onto the corner of a page.
5. Make a set for Halloween reading time.

46. “Mummy Treat Bags” White Paper Bag Wrap Craft

Kids turn bags into mummies to hold Halloween goodies—super easy and looks great lined up together.

Supplies

• 12 white paper gift bags
• 1 roll white crepe paper
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 pack glue dots (fast + less messy)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut crepe paper into strips.
2. Wrap strips around the bag front in crisscross layers, securing with glue dots.
3. Leave a small opening “window” for the face.
4. Stick on googly eyes peeking out.
5. Fill with treats and fold the top closed.

47. “Pumpkin Cat” Paper Plate Mash-Up

Half pumpkin, half cat—this mash-up craft is peak Halloween cute.

Supplies

• 12 paper plates
• 1 set orange washable paint
• 1 sheet black construction paper
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pack white pipe cleaners (whiskers)
• 1 black marker

Directions

1. Paint a paper plate orange and let it dry.
2. Cut triangle cat ears from black paper and glue to the top.
3. Glue on eyes.
4. Add pipe cleaner whiskers and draw a little cat nose/mouth.
5. Draw pumpkin lines down the face so it’s clearly a pumpkin-cat mash-up.

48. “Spooky Spinners” Paper Wheel Ghost & Pumpkin Spinners

Kids make spinning paper wheels that flip between two designs—ghost on one side, pumpkin on the other!

Supplies

• 1 pad cardstock
• 1 pack brass paper fasteners
• 1 pack craft sticks (handles)
• 1 hole punch
• 1 set washable markers
• 1 glue stick

Directions

1. Cut two matching circles from cardstock.
2. Decorate one circle as a ghost and the other as a pumpkin using markers.
3. Glue the circles back-to-back with the designs facing outward.
4. Punch a center hole and attach to a craft stick using a paper fastener.
5. Spin to “flip” Halloween characters.

49. “Boo Bugs” Thumbprint Pumpkin Patch Cards

Fingerprints become tiny pumpkins, spiders, and candy—an easy craft that doubles as a sweet card.

Supplies

• 1 pad blank notecards (or cardstock)
• 1 set washable ink pads (orange/black/purple)
• 1 fine tip black marker
• 1 pack baby wipes (clean hands)

Directions

1. Press thumbs into an orange ink pad and stamp onto a card for pumpkin shapes.
2. Stamp black thumbprints for spiders or bats.
3. Use a fine tip marker to draw stems, legs, and faces.
4. Write a message like “Happy Halloween!” at the top.
5. Wipe hands with wipes between colors.

50. “Trick-or-Treat Trees” Halloween Handprint Trees

A fall tree made from handprints, but with Halloween leaves—bats, candy, and tiny pumpkins as the “foliage.”

Supplies

• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 set washable paint (brown, orange, black, green)
• 1 paintbrush set
• 1 black marker

Directions

1. Paint a simple tree trunk and branches in brown and let it dry.
2. Dip fingertips in orange and black paint and add “leaf” dots around the branches.
3. Use the marker to turn some dots into tiny pumpkins (add little stems) and some into bats (add wings).
4. Add a moon or spooky clouds in the background.
5. Let dry, then hang as seasonal art.

51. “Jack-o’-Lantern Jars” Glowing Mason Jar Lanterns

Painted jars that glow like little pumpkins—perfect as kid-made Halloween decor for tables, steps, or windowsills.

Supplies

• 6 mason jars (or any clean glass jars)
• 1 bottle orange acrylic paint
• 1 black paint pen (faces)
• 1 pack LED tea lights
• 1 foam paint brushes
• 1 roll green ribbon (optional stem bow)

Directions

1. Wash and dry the jars so paint sticks well.
2. Paint the outside orange using a foam brush. Apply 2 coats, letting the first coat dry before the second.
3. Once fully dry, draw jack-o’-lantern faces with a black paint pen (silly smiles, surprised faces, sleepy eyes).
4. Drop an LED tea light inside and turn it on for an instant glow.
5. Tie a little green ribbon bow near the top like a pumpkin “stem” detail if you want it extra cute.

52. “Mummy Luminaries” Tissue-Wrap Votive Cups

Quick mummy lanterns that look spooky-cute when lit—kids love the wrapped look.

Supplies

• 12 clear plastic cups (or glass votive holders)
• 1 pack white tissue paper
• 1 bottle Mod Podge (or white glue + water)
• 1 set foam brushes
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 12 LED tea lights

Directions

1. Tear tissue paper into long strips (ragged edges make it more mummy-like).
2. Brush a thin coat of Mod Podge onto the cup and wrap tissue strips around it, overlapping as you go.
3. Leave a small gap near the top for the “face area.”
4. Press on googly eyes in the gap, then add one more tissue strip across like a bandage if desired.
5. Let dry, then place an LED tea light inside for a soft mummy glow.

53. “Witch Hat Wall Collage” Shape-Sorting Hat Art

Kids build witch hats from simple shapes—great for preschoolers and looks adorable on a bulletin board.

Supplies

• 1 pack construction paper (black, purple, orange, green)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 pack glitter foam sheets (belt buckle)
• 1 set washable markers

Directions

1. Cut a wide triangle and a long rectangle from paper to form the hat top and brim.
2. Glue the brim rectangle near the bottom of a page, then glue the triangle centered above it.
3. Cut a thin strip for a “belt” and a small square buckle from glitter foam.
4. Add fun hat details—stars, polka dots, potion splashes—using markers.
5. Make a whole wall of different hats so every kid has a unique witchy style.

54. “Monster Mouth” Paper Roll Chompers

Toilet paper rolls become silly monsters with chomp-y mouths—kids love making different teeth styles.

Supplies

• 12 toilet paper rolls
• 1 pack colored construction paper
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 set washable markers

Directions

1. Wrap each paper roll in colored paper and glue it down.
2. Cut a big mouth shape from paper (an oval or zigzag “chomp” opening) and glue it onto the roll.
3. Add triangle teeth around the mouth edges—mix big teeth and tiny teeth for extra personality.
4. Glue on eyes (one eye, two eyes, or a whole row).
5. Use markers to add eyebrows, freckles, stitches, or tongue details.

55. “Bats on a Line” Clothespin Flying Bats

Little bats clipped to a string look like they’re swooping through the room—easy party decor kids can make fast.

Supplies

• 24 wooden clothespins
• 1 pack black construction paper
• 1 set black paint (optional if painting pins)
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 roll craft twine
• 1 bat stencil (optional)

Directions

1. Optional: paint clothespins black and let dry.
2. Cut bat shapes from black paper (use a stencil if helpful).
3. Glue one bat shape onto each clothespin so the bat wings stick out on both sides.
4. Stretch twine across a wall and clip bats on like they’re flying.
5. Cluster a few close together so it looks like a bat “swarm.”

56. “Haunted House Pops” Lollipop Stick House Cutouts

Kids make haunted houses on sticks—perfect for pretend play or sticking in a pumpkin centerpiece.

Supplies

• 1 pad black cardstock
• 1 pack craft sticks
• 1 pack yellow paper (glowing windows)
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 white gel pen
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut haunted house silhouettes from black cardstock (crooked rooflines make it extra fun).
2. Cut tiny window shapes from yellow paper and glue onto the house fronts.
3. Use a white gel pen to add details like bricks, spiderwebs, or “EEK!” signs.
4. Glue a craft stick to the back as a handle.
5. Let dry, then use for puppet play or party decor.

57. “Pumpkin Patch Pockets” Paper Bag Puppet Pumpkins

Classic paper bag puppets—make pumpkin characters with different faces, bows, and funny little “stems.”

Supplies

• 12 paper lunch bags
• 1 bottle orange washable paint
• 1 pack green paper (stems)
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 black marker
• 1 bottle glue stick
• 1 set craft pom poms (optional cheeks)

Directions

1. Paint the front of each paper bag orange and let dry.
2. Cut a small stem and leaf from green paper and glue to the top flap area.
3. Add eyes and draw a mouth—make some friendly, some spooky, some super surprised.
4. Optional: glue on tiny pom pom cheeks for an extra cute look.
5. Slide your hand inside and put on a pumpkin puppet show.

58. “Ghost in a Globe” Mini Snow-Globe Shakers

Little glitter globes with a tiny ghost inside—kids can shake them like spooky snow globes.

Supplies

• 6 clear fillable ornaments (plastic)
• 1 pack mini ghost figurines (or small clay ghosts)
• 1 pack white glitter
• 1 pack star confetti (optional)
• 1 mini hot glue gun (adult use)

Directions

1. Open a fillable ornament and add a pinch of white glitter plus a sprinkle of confetti.
2. Place a mini ghost inside.
3. Adult: add a tiny dot of hot glue around the seam and close the ornament so it doesn’t pop open.
4. Shake gently to make a spooky glitter swirl.
5. Set on a shelf or hang them as Halloween “ornaments.”

59. “Spellbook Covers” Halloween Notebook Decorating

Turn any notebook into a “spellbook” with fun labels, faux corners, and spooky doodles—great for older kids.

Supplies

• 6 plain notebooks
• 1 pack Halloween washi tape
• 1 set metallic markers
• 1 pack letter stickers (titles)
• 1 sheet black cardstock (optional label plates)
• 1 glue stick

Directions

1. Wrap notebook edges with washi tape like book binding.
2. Cut a small label plate from black cardstock and glue it to the center.
3. Add a title using letter stickers: “My Spells,” “Potion Notes,” or “Haunted Ideas.”
4. Doodle corners, swirls, and tiny bats with metallic markers.
5. Optional: add “warning” tape strips across the cover for extra drama.

60. “Franken-Friends” Mix-and-Match Paper Doll Monsters

Kids create a whole monster family by mixing heads, bodies, and legs—like a Halloween paper-doll game.

Supplies

• 1 pack colored cardstock
• 1 set washable markers
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 pack paper fasteners (optional movable joints)
• 1 pack googly eyes (optional)

Directions

1. Draw three rows of monster parts on cardstock: heads, bodies, and legs.
2. Color each part differently—one can be furry, one scaly, one stitched.
3. Cut out all pieces with kid-safe scissors.
4. Mix and match parts to build new Franken-monsters. If you want movable joints, attach with paper fasteners.
5. Make it a game: “Build the silliest monster in 60 seconds!”

61. “Candy Corn Count” Sticker Math Pumpkins

A craft + learning activity: kids add candy-corn stickers and write the number—cute classroom-friendly fun.

Supplies

• 1 pack orange construction paper
• 1 pack candy corn stickers
• 1 black marker
• 1 green paper (stems)
• 1 glue stick

Directions

1. Cut pumpkin shapes from orange paper.
2. Glue on a small green stem from green paper.
3. Add a set number of candy corn stickers (5, 8, 12—whatever level you want).
4. Write the number on the pumpkin with a black marker.
5. Optional: draw a cute face so each pumpkin has personality.

62. “Skeleton Q-Tip X-Rays” Cotton Swab Bone Art

Q-tips make the cutest little skeleton bones—simple, clean, and very on-theme.

Supplies

• 1 box cotton swabs
• 1 pad black cardstock
• 1 bottle white school glue
• 1 white paint pen (skull outline)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors (optional to trim swabs)

Directions

1. Use a white paint pen to lightly sketch a simple skull and spine line on black cardstock.
2. Lay out cotton swabs as bones: arms, legs, ribs, and spine (trim if needed).
3. Glue each piece down with school glue.
4. Add small details like hands/feet using shorter swab pieces.
5. Let dry flat—then hang up the “X-ray gallery.”

63. “Pumpkin Lacing Cards” Fine-Motor Stitching Pumpkins

Kids “sew” pumpkins with yarn—adorable and great for practicing hand coordination.

Supplies

• 1 pack orange cardstock
• 1 roll green yarn (or orange)
• 1 plastic yarn needle
• 1 hole punch
• 1 black marker (optional face)

Directions

1. Cut pumpkin shapes from orange cardstock.
2. Punch holes around the edge using a hole punch (space holes evenly).
3. Thread yarn through a plastic needle and knot the end.
4. Let kids lace in and out around the pumpkin edge like stitching.
5. Optional: draw a face with a marker so it becomes a “stitched jack-o’-lantern.”

64. “Ghost Balloons” Boo Buddy Balloon Faces

Balloon ghosts with face stickers—instant party craft that doubles as decor.

Supplies

• 1 pack white balloons
• 1 pack black circle stickers (eyes)
• 1 black marker (mouths)
• 1 roll white streamers (tails)
• 1 balloon hand pump (recommended)

Directions

1. Inflate white balloons using a hand pump and tie.
2. Add eyes using black circle stickers.
3. Draw different mouth expressions with a marker—happy ghost, shocked ghost, sleepy ghost.
4. Tape or tie streamers to the bottom as a “ghost tail.”
5. Scatter them around the room or tape them to a wall for a ghosty photo spot.

65. “Creepy Cute Crowns” Halloween Headband Crowns

Kids make crowns/headbands with pumpkins, bats, and stars—great for classroom parties.

Supplies

• 1 pack black and orange cardstock
• 1 pack Halloween foam stickers
• 1 glue stick
• 1 mini stapler (adult help)
• 1 set glitter glue (optional)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut long strips of cardstock for headbands. Measure around a child’s head and trim to size.
2. Staple or tape ends together to form the band (adult help with a stapler).
3. Cut crown points or a zigzag top edge on another strip and attach it to the band.
4. Decorate with foam stickers and optional glitter glue accents.
5. Let dry if using glitter glue, then wear for a Halloween craft parade.

66. “Potion Potion” Color-Mix Water Art (No Mess Version)

Kids “mix potions” using colored water and droppers—science-meets-Halloween fun. (Great outdoors or on a tray!)

Supplies

• 1 set plastic pipettes
• 6 plastic test tubes (or small cups)
• 1 pack food coloring
• 1 rimmed baking sheet (catch spills)
• 1 pack paper towels

Directions

1. Set up test tubes on a rimmed baking sheet to contain spills.
2. Fill tubes with water and tint a few different colors using food coloring (purple, green, orange are perfect).
3. Give kids pipettes and let them move drops between tubes to “make potions.”
4. Encourage them to name their potions (“Frog Fizz,” “Moonlight Mix,” “Pumpkin Puff”).
5. When done, pour out water and wipe the tray with paper towels.

67. “Web Walk” Cotton String Spiderweb Collage

Kids build sticky spiderwebs with string and glue—looks awesome on black paper.

Supplies

• 1 pad black construction paper
• 1 spool white yarn (or string)
• 1 bottle school glue
• 1 pack glitter glue (optional sparkle)
• 1 pack spider stickers (optional)

Directions

1. On black paper, squeeze glue lines in a web shape: one center point, then several “spokes,” then curved connecting lines.
2. Cut short pieces of yarn and press them onto the glue lines.
3. Gently pat down so the yarn sticks and follows the web curve.
4. Add glitter glue dots for “dewdrops” if you want sparkle.
5. Finish with a spider sticker or a drawn spider in the corner.

68. “Black Cat Silhouettes” Sunset Sponge-Paint Cats

Make a bright sunset background, then add a black cat silhouette—simple, striking, and very Halloween.

Supplies

• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 set washable paint (yellow/orange/pink/purple/black)
• 1 pack paint sponges
• 1 sheet black construction paper (cat cutout)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Sponge-paint a sunset on cardstock by layering yellow → orange → pink → purple.
2. Let the background dry completely so the silhouette stays crisp.
3. Cut a cat silhouette from black paper (pointy ears, curled tail is extra cute).
4. Glue the cat to the bottom of the sunset page using a glue stick.
5. Add tiny stars with a paint dab or white marker if you want.

69. “Boo-tique Brooms” Mini Stick Broom Craft

Kids make tiny witch brooms—great as party favors, name tags, or cute decorations.

Supplies

• 1 pack wooden skewers (or craft sticks)
• 1 bunch raffia (or straw/curly ribbon)
• 1 roll craft twine
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 set Halloween ribbon (optional bow)

Directions

1. Cut a small bundle of raffia (about a finger’s width).
2. Place one end of a skewer into the bundle like a broom handle.
3. Tie tightly with twine about 1 inch from the bottom.
4. Trim the broom bristles evenly with scissors.
5. Add a tiny ribbon bow for a “boutique broom” look.

70. “Pumpkin Pie Playdough” Scented Pretend Potion Dough

Kids make orange playdough that smells like pumpkin pie—craft + sensory fun in one.

Supplies

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup salt
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1–2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
• Orange food coloring
• 1 nonstick saucepan (adult use)
• 1 set Halloween cookie cutters (play tools)

Directions

1. Adult: In a saucepan, mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, pumpkin pie spice, oil, and 1.5 cups water.
2. Stir over medium heat until it forms a dough ball (it will pull away from the sides).
3. Remove from heat and let cool until safe to touch.
4. Knead in orange food coloring until evenly tinted.
5. Play with it using Halloween cutters, then store in an airtight container.

71. “Ghost Hand Fans” Folded Paper Boo Fans

Paper fans that turn into ghosts—kids can wave them around like little spooky breezes.

Supplies

• 1 pad white construction paper
• 1 pack craft sticks
• 1 pack black circle stickers (eyes)
• 1 black marker (mouth)
• 1 bottle glue stick

Directions

1. Accordion-fold a sheet of white paper like a fan.
2. Pinch the bottom together and glue it to a craft stick as a handle.
3. Round the top edges slightly so it looks more ghost-like.
4. Add eyes with black stickers and draw a mouth with a marker.
5. Wave your ghost fan around for a “boo breeze.”

72. “Spooky Shadow Puppets” Bat & Ghost Flashlight Theater

Kids make shadow puppets and put on a spooky-cute show with a flashlight—perfect for a Halloween night activity.

Supplies

• 1 pack black cardstock
• 1 pack craft sticks
• 1 kid-safe scissors
• 1 roll clear tape
• 1 flashlight
• 1 white sheet (or blank wall)

Directions

1. Draw simple bat, ghost, cat, and pumpkin silhouettes on black cardstock.
2. Cut out shapes carefully (adult help for tricky parts if needed).
3. Tape each silhouette to a craft stick as a handle.
4. Darken the room, aim a flashlight at a wall or sheet, and hold puppets between light and screen.
5. Create a short “spooky story” and put on a shadow show.

73. “Potion Labels” Vintage Bottle Sticker Craft

Kids design potion labels that look like old apothecary jars—cute and imaginative (and great for pretend play).

Supplies

• 1 pack blank sticker paper (or shipping labels)
• 1 set colored pencils
• 1 fine tip black marker
• 6 empty small bottles (optional for sticking)
• 1 pack Halloween stamps (optional)

Directions

1. Cut sticker paper into label rectangles or ovals.
2. Design potion names: “Bat Sparkle,” “Ghost Mist,” “Pumpkin Potion,” “Witch Wiggle.”
3. Add tiny drawings—stars, moons, spiders—using a fine tip marker.
4. Optional: use stamps for borders or icons.
5. Stick labels on bottles for pretend “potion shop” play.

74. “Cursed Coins” DIY Treasure Chest Coins

Gold “coins” kids make and decorate—perfect for Halloween treasure hunts or pretend pirate nights.

Supplies

• 1 pack cardboard craft circles (or cut circles from boxes)
• 1 bottle gold acrylic paint
• 1 paintbrush set
• 1 black paint (optional “antique” wash)
• 1 fine tip marker (symbols)

Directions

1. Paint both sides of the cardboard circles with gold paint and let dry.
2. Optional: lightly brush a tiny bit of black paint over the gold and wipe away for an “old coin” look.
3. Draw spooky symbols—skulls, bats, stars—using a fine tip marker.
4. Stack coins in a bowl or make a “treasure pile.”
5. Use them as game tokens for Halloween night activities.

75. “Boo Banners” Handprint Ghost Banner

Each kid makes a ghost from their handprint—string them together for a super cute classroom banner.

Supplies

• 1 pad black construction paper
• 1 bottle white washable paint
• 1 pack black markers
• 1 roll twine
• 1 pack mini clothespins (or tape)

Directions

1. Paint kids’ hands with white paint and press onto black paper (fingers become the ghost “tail”).
2. Let prints dry fully.
3. Add faces with black markers—each ghost can have a different expression.
4. Clip ghost pages onto twine using mini clothespins.
5. Hang your ghost banner across a wall or doorway.

76. “Spider Ring Toss” Paper Plate Web Game

Not just a craft—kids make it, then play it. A web target with spider rings is always a hit.

Supplies

• 2 paper plates
• 1 roll black tape (or black marker)
• 1 pack black pipe cleaners
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 hole punch (optional)

Directions

1. Use black tape to create a spiderweb pattern on a paper plate: make 6–8 “spokes,” then add angled connecting lines.
2. Label sections with points (10, 20, 30) using a marker so it becomes a game target.
3. Make “spider rings” by twisting pipe cleaners into circles, then adding 6–8 little leg pieces around the edge.
4. Glue on googly eyes to each ring spider.
5. Stand the plate up (lean it against a box) and toss spider rings to score.

77. “Witch’s Brew Bubble Art” Fizzy Potion Paintings

Bubble prints that look like potion foam—super sensory, super cute, and easy to do in batches.

Supplies

• 6 plastic cups
• 1 set washable paint (purple/green/orange)
• 1 bottle dish soap
• 1 pack paper straws
• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 plastic table cover (recommended)

Directions

1. Cover your table with a plastic table cover for easy cleanup.
2. In each cup, mix 2 tablespoons paint, 1 tablespoon water, and a squeeze of dish soap.
3. Use a paper straw to blow bubbles until they rise above the rim (remind kids to blow, not sip).
4. Gently press cardstock onto the bubbles to capture the bubble print.
5. Let dry, then add a drawn cauldron underneath so it looks like potion foam spilling out.

78. “Candy Corn Garland” Paper Chain With a Twist

A festive classroom chain where each link is a candy-corn color layer—simple, cute, and fills space fast.

Supplies

• 1 pack yellow construction paper
• 1 pack orange construction paper
• 1 pack white construction paper
• 1 glue stick (or stapler with adult help)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut strips from each color: yellow, orange, and white.
2. For each “candy corn link,” glue one white strip to one orange strip to one yellow strip to make a longer tri-color strip.
3. Loop the tri-color strip into a circle and glue/staple it closed.
4. Thread the next tri-color strip through the first loop and repeat to build a chain.
5. Hang across a doorway or bulletin board for instant Halloween vibes.

79. “Masking Tape Mummies” Wrap-and-Reveal Art

Kids tape-wrap a mummy on paper, paint over it, then peel tape to reveal the bandage stripes—very satisfying.

Supplies

• 1 roll masking tape
• 1 pad white cardstock
• 1 set washable watercolor paints
• 1 paintbrush set
• 1 pack small googly eyes (optional)

Directions

1. On cardstock, tear or cut masking tape into short strips.
2. Arrange strips in an oval “mummy body” shape with gaps (the gaps become the bandage lines).
3. Paint over the entire mummy area using watercolors—gray, purple, or spooky blue backgrounds look great.
4. Let paint dry fully, then peel tape off to reveal crisp mummy stripes.
5. Add eyes (drawn or googly) peeking through the bandages.

80. “Pumpkin Stamp Patch” Sponge-Stamped Pumpkin Field

Kids stamp a whole pumpkin patch using simple sponge stamps—fast, cute, and looks great as group art.

Supplies

• 1 pack paint sponges
• 1 set washable paint (orange/green/brown)
• 1 pad white paper (or kraft paper)
• 1 paper plate (paint palette)
• 1 black marker (faces/lines)

Directions

1. Cut a sponge into a pumpkin-ish oval (or just use a round sponge and call it cute).
2. Pour orange paint on a paper plate and dab the sponge to load paint evenly.
3. Stamp pumpkins all over the page—cluster some close together like a real patch.
4. Use green paint to add quick stems/leaves with a fingertip or brush.
5. After it dries, draw pumpkin lines or tiny jack-o’-lantern faces with a marker.

81. “Boo-Mail Postcards” Halloween Message Cards

Kids make “boo mail” postcards to give friends or family—sweet and festive, not scary.

Supplies

• 1 pad blank index cards
• 1 set Halloween stickers
• 1 set washable markers
• 1 roll Halloween washi tape
• 1 pack gel pens (optional for sparkle writing)

Directions

1. Decorate the front of index cards with stickers and washi tape borders.
2. Add a big “BOO!” headline or a cute ghost drawing.
3. On the back, write a short message: “You’ve been boo’d!” or “Happy Halloween!”
4. Optional: add a tiny checklist like “Do a spooky dance / Eat a treat / Tell a joke.”
5. Hand-deliver to neighbors, classmates, or family as a fun surprise.

82. “Wiggly Worm Wreath” Paper Plate Creepy-Cute Wreath

A Halloween wreath made of colorful “worms”—silly instead of scary, perfect for little kids.

Supplies

• 2 paper plates
• 1 pack assorted pipe cleaners
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 hole punch
• 1 roll ribbon (hanger)

Directions

1. Cut the center out of a paper plate to make a wreath ring.
2. Twist pipe cleaners into wiggly “worms” and bend them into fun curves.
3. Glue worms all around the ring, overlapping colors for a full wreath look.
4. Punch a hole at the top with a hole punch and tie on ribbon as a hanger.
5. Hang on a door for a silly spooky welcome.

83. “Monster Name Tags” Googly-Eye Desk Buddies

Perfect for parties or classrooms—kids make monsters that double as name tags or desk decorations.

Supplies

• 1 pack colored cardstock
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle glue stick
• 1 set washable markers
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut cardstock into large tag shapes (rectangle with rounded corners works well).
2. Write each child’s name in big letters across the bottom.
3. Add monster features above: big mouth, horns, fuzzy hair—draw or cut shapes from paper.
4. Glue on googly eyes (more eyes = more fun).
5. Stand them up on tables or tape them to shirts for instant party tags.

84. “Haunted Keychains” Shrinky Dink Charms

Kids draw tiny ghosts/pumpkins, then shrink them into sturdy little charms—amazing keepsakes.

Supplies

• 1 pack shrink plastic sheets
• 1 set permanent markers
• 1 hole punch
• 1 pack keychain rings
• 1 sheet parchment paper

Directions

1. Cut shrink plastic into shapes (pumpkins, bats, cats, candy corn).
2. Decorate with permanent markers—bold lines work best after shrinking.
3. Punch a hole at the top before shrinking.
4. Adult: bake on parchment according to the shrink sheet instructions until flattened and small.
5. Cool, then attach keychain rings.

85. “Witchy Wand Stars” Glow Stick Wand Craft

Halloween “wands” that glow—great for trick-or-treat walks or backyard spooky play.

Supplies

• 1 pack glow sticks
• 1 pack black cardstock
• 1 roll clear tape
• 1 set glitter foam sheets (optional)
• 1 star template (optional)

Directions

1. Cut star shapes from cardstock (or glitter foam for extra sparkle).
2. Cut a small slit in the center of the star.
3. Slide the top of a glow stick through the slit.
4. Secure the star in place with clear tape so it doesn’t wobble.
5. Crack the glow stick when ready to play and wave your “witch wand.”

86. “Pumpkin Emoji Pebbles” Painted Rock Faces

Paint rocks like pumpkin emojis—happy, surprised, wink—kids can hide them around the yard as “pumpkin friends.”

Supplies

• 12 smooth craft rocks
• 1 set acrylic paint (orange/green/black/white)
• 1 set fine paint brushes
• 1 black paint pen
• 1 can clear sealant spray (adult use, optional)

Directions

1. Paint rocks orange and let dry fully.
2. Add a small green stem at the top with paint.
3. Draw emoji-style faces with a paint pen (big eyes make them extra cute).
4. Add tiny white highlight dots in the eyes for that “cartoon sparkle.”
5. Optional: adult sprays with sealant for outdoor durability.

87. “Ghost Footprints” Cotton Ball Stamped Trail

Make a trail of little “ghost footprints” using cotton balls—works as hallway decor or a spooky path to the door.

Supplies

• 1 pack cotton balls
• 1 set white washable paint
• 1 roll kraft paper roll (or butcher paper)
• 1 paper plate (paint palette)
• 1 black marker (optional faces)

Directions

1. Roll out kraft paper in a long strip like a path.
2. Pour white paint onto a paper plate.
3. Dip a cotton ball lightly in paint and stamp two ovals as “footprints.”
4. Continue stamping in a trail pattern across the paper.
5. Optional: add tiny ghost faces inside some prints so they look like “boo steps.”

88. “Bat Bookmark Bites” Corner Bookmarks (No Sewing!)

These corner bookmarks look like bats hugging the page—cute for Halloween reading time.

Supplies

• 1 pack black origami paper (or square paper)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 1 white gel pen (fangs/details)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Fold a square of origami paper into a basic corner bookmark (triangle pocket style).
2. Cut bat wings from leftover paper and glue them to the sides.
3. Add googly eyes on the front.
4. Draw tiny fangs or a smile with a white gel pen.
5. Slide onto the corner of a page so your bat “hangs” from your book.

89. “Spooky Suncatchers” Tissue Paper Window Shapes

Ghosts, pumpkins, and bats that glow in the window—kid-friendly and always looks impressive.

Supplies

• 1 roll clear contact paper
• 1 pack assorted tissue paper
• 1 sheet black construction paper (frames)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 hole punch (optional)
• 1 roll twine (optional hanger)

Directions

1. Cut a Halloween shape frame from black paper (pumpkin outline, ghost outline) and cut out the center to make a “window.”
2. Stick the frame onto a piece of contact paper (sticky side up).
3. Tear tissue paper into small bits and press them onto the sticky area to fill the shape.
4. Seal with another layer of contact paper on top, then trim around the frame.
5. Hang in a window or tape directly to glass for a stained-glass effect.

90. “Jack-o’-Lantern Bowling” Craft + Party Game Pins

Kids decorate “pumpkin bowling pins,” then roll a ball to knock them down—perfect for parties.

Supplies

• 6 plastic bowling pins (or empty bottles)
• 1 pack orange craft paint
• 1 black paint pen
• 1 small ball
• 1 foam brushes

Directions

1. Paint pins/bottles orange and let dry (2 coats looks best).
2. Use a black paint pen to draw jack-o’-lantern faces—make each pin a different “pumpkin mood.”
3. Set up pins like bowling.
4. Roll the ball and see how many pumpkins you can knock down.
5. Optional: assign points based on which faces get knocked over.

91. “Ghost Garland Tassels” Tissue Tassel Boo Decor

Simple tassels that look like floating ghosts—great for mantels, doorways, or party backdrops.

Supplies

• 1 pack white tissue paper
• 1 roll craft twine
• 1 pack black circle stickers
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 glue dots (optional)

Directions

1. Cut tissue paper into rectangles and fold lengthwise.
2. Snip fringe along the long edge, leaving an uncut strip at the top.
3. Roll tightly from one end to form a tassel, then twist the top to make a “ghost head.”
4. Add eyes using black stickers or glue dots.
5. Tie onto twine to create a garland.

92. “Monster Slime Lab” Halloween Slime in Mini Cups

Kids create colorful “monster slime” and label it like a science experiment—messy fun done right with trays.

Supplies

• 1 bottle clear school glue
• 1 bottle liquid starch (activator)
• 1 set food coloring
• 1 pack mini containers with lids
• 1 pack glitter/confetti mix (optional)
• 1 rimmed baking sheet (for mixing)

Directions

1. Work on a rimmed baking sheet to contain mess.
2. In a bowl, mix ½ cup glue with a few drops of food coloring.
3. Add liquid starch one teaspoon at a time, stirring until slime forms and pulls away.
4. Knead for 1–2 minutes. Add glitter/confetti for “monster sparkles.”
5. Store in mini containers and label them: “Witch Goo,” “Goblin Gel,” etc.

93. “Spooky Spiral Snakes” Paper Spiral Snakes

Cut a spiral, decorate it, and it dangles like a curling snake—simple craft with a big payoff.

Supplies

• 1 pack green construction paper (or any color)
• 1 set washable markers
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 pack small googly eyes
• 1 roll clear tape
• 1 craft string (hanger)

Directions

1. Draw a large circle on paper and cut it out.
2. Cut a spiral inward from the edge to the center (like a spring).
3. Decorate with stripes, spots, or scales using markers.
4. Glue/tape googly eyes on the outer end and draw a little tongue.
5. Tie a piece of string to the center and hang so it “wiggles” when it moves.

94. “Vampire Smile Masks” Paper Plate Half Masks

Half-face masks with vampire smiles—kids can make silly, not-too-scary versions.

Supplies

• 12 paper plates
• 1 set paint (white/black/red)
• 1 pack elastic cord
• 1 hole punch
• 1 set paint brushes
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut a paper plate in half for each mask.
2. Cut eye holes (adult help if needed).
3. Paint the plate pale/white, then add a big smile with red lips and triangle fangs.
4. Punch holes on each side and tie elastic to fit.
5. Let dry, then wear for a Halloween parade or pretend play.

95. “Jack’s Tie Bow” Halloween Bow Tie Craft

Kids make cute spooky bow ties (great for costume day)—make them bats, pumpkins, or classic stripes.

Supplies

• 1 sheet Halloween felt sheets (black/white/orange)
• 1 mini hot glue gun (adult use) or craft glue
• 1 pack elastic cord (neck band)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 fabric marker (optional details)

Directions

1. Cut two felt rectangles: one big (bow) and one small (center wrap).
2. Pinch the big rectangle in the center and wrap the small strip around it to form a bow tie.
3. Glue the center wrap in place (adult help if hot glue is used).
4. Attach elastic cord to the back ends for a wearable neck band.
5. Add designs (stripes, bats, spiderwebs) with a fabric marker.

96. “Cauldron Confetti” Black Cup Sprinkle Pop Craft

Kids make tiny “cauldrons” that pop out streamers/confetti when you lift the lid—surprise craft + play.

Supplies

• 12 black paper cups
• 1 pack green streamers
• 1 pack craft confetti
• 1 bottle glue stick
• 1 black pipe cleaners (handles)
• 1 black marker (labels)

Directions

1. Turn a black cup upside down to form a cauldron.
2. Glue a pipe cleaner as a handle on each side.
3. Cut streamers into short curls and tuck them under the cup “rim.”
4. Sprinkle in a bit of confetti so it peeks out like potion bubbles.
5. Write a silly potion name on the side and “pop” it on a plate for surprise spills.

97. “Creepy Critter Clips” Clothespin Creatures

Clothespins become bats, spiders, and little monsters—easy craft that also clips artwork on a line.

Supplies

• 24 wooden clothespins
• 1 pack black construction paper
• 1 pack googly eyes
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 black paint (optional)
• 1 set washable markers

Directions

1. Optional: paint clothespins black and let dry.
2. Cut bat wings, spider legs, or monster horns from black paper.
3. Glue shapes onto clothespins so they look like little creatures when clipped.
4. Add googly eyes and draw tiny mouths or fangs with markers.
5. Use clips to hang Halloween art on a string line.

98. “Pumpkin Patch Diorama” Shoebox Scene Craft

A 3D pumpkin patch inside a shoebox—great for kids who love building little worlds.

Supplies

• 1 shoebox
• 1 pack orange pom poms (pumpkins)
• 1 pack green pipe cleaners (stems/vines)
• 1 sheet brown construction paper (ground)
• 1 bottle tacky glue
• 1 pack cotton balls (clouds)
• 1 set washable markers

Directions

1. Line the bottom of the shoebox with brown paper as “dirt.”
2. Glue orange pom poms around the floor as pumpkins.
3. Add curly green pipe cleaners as vines and stems.
4. Draw a sky background on the inside back wall—sunset colors look adorable.
5. Glue cotton ball clouds to the top for a 3D effect.

99. “Friendly Ghost Mobiles” Hanging Boo Spiral Mobile

Hanging ghosts at different heights make a cute mobile for a bedroom or party corner.

Supplies

• 1 pack white cardstock
• 1 black marker
• 1 roll craft string
• 1 embroidery hoop (or a sturdy ring)
• 1 hole punch
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors

Directions

1. Cut ghost shapes from cardstock (vary sizes for a floating look).
2. Draw cute faces with a black marker—mix happy, sleepy, surprised expressions.
3. Punch a small hole at the top of each ghost.
4. Tie ghosts to string at different lengths.
5. Tie strings around an embroidery hoop, then hang from the ceiling.

100. “Spooky Crown Finale” Glow-in-the-Dark Sticker Crowns

A grand finale craft kids can wear home—Halloween crowns with glow stickers are always a win.

Supplies

• 1 pack black cardstock
• 1 pack glow-in-the-dark Halloween stickers
• 1 glitter glue (optional)
• 1 mini stapler (adult help)
• 1 pair kid-safe scissors
• 1 white gel pen (details)

Directions

1. Cut long strips of black cardstock and fit them around each child’s head.
2. Cut a zigzag crown top edge on a second strip and attach it to the band.
3. Decorate with glow stickers—bats, moons, pumpkins, ghosts.
4. Add extra details (stars, webs, outlines) with a white gel pen and optional glitter glue.
5. Staple the crown to fit (adult help), then turn off the lights and let kids see their glowing crowns!

FAQ

What ages are these Halloween crafts best for?

Most ideas work well for preschool through elementary. For younger kids, choose low-cut and low-mess options (paper plates, stickers, cotton balls).

For older kids, use more detailed crafts like shrink plastic sheets or the shoebox diorama.

How can I make crafting less messy?

Set up a simple “craft station” using a plastic table cover, keep paper towels nearby, and use washable paints and glue sticks whenever possible.

What are the easiest last-minute crafts if I have limited supplies?

Go for paper-based favorites like the candy corn chain, monster name tags, bat bookmarks, or boo-mail postcards. All you really need is construction paper, markers, and a glue stick.

Are LED tea lights safer than real candles for lantern crafts?

Yes—use LED tea lights for kid crafts and indoor displays. They give the same cozy glow without heat or flame.

How do I keep paper crafts from falling apart?

Use sturdier bases like cardstock, let glue fully dry flat, and reinforce pieces with clear tape on the back if needed (especially for garlands and mobiles).

Halloween Crafts

With these 100 easy Halloween crafts for kids, you’ll have plenty of cute, creative projects for classrooms, parties, and cozy afternoons at home.

Mix quick wins like stickers and paper chains with bigger favorites like dioramas and shadow puppets, and you’ll keep kids excited from the first “boo” to the final glow-in-the-dark crown.

Stock up on simple basics like construction paper, googly eyes, and glue sticks, then let the spooky creativity take over.

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