October is here, which means it’s that sPooOOoOoOoky time of the year again! That’s right. Halloween is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean things need to be grim and ghastly all month long. Lighten it up and make it a little less scary for your little ones with some fun Halloween arts and craft projects. We’ve got mummies, witches, ghouls, and Frankensteins, but none scary enough to warrant a sleepless night. So put your fears aside and craft away!
Scarily Easy Halloween Arts And Craft Ideas For Kids To Try
No jump scares (read: complicated crafts) here.
1. Pumpkin Candy Bag
If candies in a bowl just won’t do for your Halloween party, take it up a notch with these puffy pumpkin candy bags.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Orange napkins
- Plate
- Pen
- Scissors
- Green tape
- Candies
2. Lollipop Ghost
Make your lollies pop in a ghoulish way with this super simple Halloween arts and craft project. Better yet, beef up the gang with vampire, bat, and spider lollies.
Supplies you’ll need:
3. Paper Witch Hat
Cheap and easy to make, these witch hats will be a hit as party favours and a bewitching touch for kids’ Halloween costumes.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Coloured paper in orange, black, purple
- Scissors
- White glue
4. Pumpkin Garland
Looking for a DIY Halloween decoration that doubles up as an arts and craft activity for your preschoolers? This pumpkin garland ticks both boxes!
Supplies you’ll need:
- Coloured paper in assorted colours
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue
- Masking tape
- Twine
5. Toilet Paper Roll Ghost
Fancy a couple of friendly apparitions blowing in the wind? This Halloween arts and craft tutorial will teach you the easiest way to make some. Hint: It involves toilet paper rolls, so start saving them up!
Supplies you’ll need:
- Toilet paper roll
- White acrylic paint
- Sponge brush
- White crepe paper
- Scissors
- White glue
- Cellophane tape
- Fishing line
- Black marker pen
6. DIY Candy Basket
Can’t go trick-or-treating without a candy basket, can you? Help your kiddo make one with this ingenious – but not overly fussy – DIY.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Coloured paper in orange, green, black
- Tape
- Orange paper cups (or kraft bowls if you prefer a roomier basket)
- White glue
- Cutter
- Pencil
- Scissors
7. Origami Paper Bat
Teach your little one some basic origami techniques with this adorable paper bat. Craft up a few, and stick them on the window or wall for the perfect DIY Halloween decoration.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Black, pink, white construction paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Black marker pen
- Glue stick
8. Popsicle Spider Web
If paper spider webs seem a little too one-dimensional for your kid’s liking, try this popsicle stick version. The process of making it is a lot more fun, and so is the payoff! Pro tip: Pair this with the Halloween arts and craft project below for the best effect.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Popsicle sticks
- Acrylic paint in orange and black
- Hot glue gun
- Yarn in black and white
9. Pipe Cleaner Spider
Now give those spider webs some inhabitants with these furry pipe cleaner spiders. It doesn’t take much effort at all, just a little patience to shape those spindly legs.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Pipe cleaners in various colours
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Googly eyes
10. Jack O’ Lantern Luminary
Upcycle used jars at home with this Halloween arts and craft project. Just pop an LED tealight in the jar when you’re done, then turn off the lights for a frightful DIY Halloween decoration.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Glass jar
- Craft tissue paper in orange or yellow
- Black cardstock
- Scissors
- Paint brush
- PVA glue
11. Ghost Pinata
In case you’re celebrating Halloween in quarantine, this ghost pinata is a fun substitute for trick-or-treating. Just make sure to fill it up to the brim with chocolates, candies, and colourful confetti.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Cardboard box
- Cereal box
- Pencil
- Black marker pen
- Scissors
- Masking tape
- Parcel string
- White crepe paper roll
- Black coloured paper
- Glue
12. Frankenstein Cup & Ball Game
With the paper eyeball, this Frankenstein Cup is a challenging game for kids. Without it, it’s a DIY Halloween decoration that you can fill with treats!
Supplies you’ll need:
- Green cardstock
- Coloured paper in white, black, and orange
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Glue stick
- Baker’s twine
- Tape
13. Witch Hand Puppet
For little storytellers, these witch hand puppets are a shoo-in. You could even make a paper cauldron for the witches to brew over. And if you’ve got spare googly eyes at home, use them in place of the paper eyes for a 3D effect.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Coloured paper in green, white, black, and orange
- Scissors
- Glue stick
14. Mini Mummy Pinata
Here’s a Halloween arts and craft project with a surprise centre. Who knew an unassuming mummy could have a trick up its bandage?
Supplies you’ll need:
- Toilet paper roll
- Kitchen towel
- Black and white coloured paper
- Scissors
- Twine
- Double-sided tissue tape
- Cotton bandage
- Googly eyes
- Hot glue gun
- Mini toys and sequins
15. Magic Potion Bottle
Part science experiment, part arts and craft project, this DIY Halloween decoration is sure to mesmerise any Harry Potter fans in the house.
Supplies you’ll need:
- Glass bottle with cork
- Rubbing alcohol
- Highlighter
- Shimmery loose pigment
- Hot glue gun with black glue stick
- Kraft sticker paper
- Bottle label printable
16. Pumpkin Ghost
Bring together two of the most recognisable Halloween visuals in this very easy-to-make and fun craft project with an element of surprise! All you need are just papers and some basic tools, and within a few minutes you will have a Boo-licious creation to delight the little ones.
Supplies you’ll need:
- White, orange, and green coloured paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
17. Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Bag
If your kids are going trick-or-treating around the neighbourhood, surely they’ll need something to carry all those sweet candies. Instead of plain boring plastic bags, have them make their own cute little carrying bags to suit the theme!
Supplies you’ll need:
- Orange, and green coloured paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Embrace The Halloween Spirit With These Easy Arts And Craft Ideas For Kids
These Halloween arts and craft projects are a great way for you and your kids to indulge in some jolly good crafting time. Best of all, they can all be part of your DIY Halloween decorations at home and are sure to impress your guests. So give them a go, get your costume and make-up ready, and come 31 October, have a spook-tacular Halloween!
For the fearless adults, consider scaring your socks off at Sunway Lagoon’s Nights of Fright, or with these horror flicks and multiplayer games.
