Halloween Craft Tutorials for Kids
🎃 Halloween Craft Tutorials for Kids 🎃
Halloween is the perfect excuse to break out the glue sticks, googly eyes, and glitter—and if you’ve got kids at home or in the classroom, these crafts are a guaranteed hit. Whether you’re prepping for a party, filling a rainy afternoon, or just want to add some spooky charm to your space, these DIYs are simple, budget-friendly, and packed with personality.
From squishy sensory bags to no-carve pumpkins, here are six Halloween craft ideas that are easy to make and even easier to love!
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Supplies Needed:
• Ziplock bags
• Hair gel (clear or colored)
• Googly eyes
• Glitter (optional)
• Duct tape or packing tape
Steps:
1. Fill a Ziplock bag with a few tablespoons of hair gel.
2. Add glitter and googly eyes into the gel.
3. Seal the bag tightly, pressing out excess air.
4. Reinforce the seal with duct tape to prevent leaks.
5. Let kids squish and move the eyes around—great for sensory play.
🎨 Pumpkin Painting (No Carving)
Supplies Needed:
• Mini pumpkins
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Stickers or foam shapes
• Paper towels or drop cloth
Steps:
1. Wipe down the pumpkin to remove dirt or waxy residue.
2. Set up a paint-safe surface with paper towels or a drop cloth.
3. Let kids paint faces, patterns, or abstract designs using acrylics.
4. Add stickers or foam shapes once the paint dries.
5. Display on windowsills, porches, or classroom shelves.
🦇 Toilet Paper Roll Bats
Supplies Needed:
• Empty toilet paper rolls
• Black construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Glue stick or tape
• Scissors
Steps:
1. Wrap the toilet paper roll in black construction paper and glue it down.
2. Cut out bat wings from black paper—two per bat.
3. Tape or glue the wings to the back of the roll.
4. Stick on googly eyes near the top front.
5. Optional: Add fangs or a smile with white paper or marker.
Supplies Needed:
• Lollipops (like Dum Dums)
• White tissues or napkins
• String or twist ties
• Black marker
Steps:
1. Center a tissue over the lollipop and drape it down like a ghost.
2. Tie the tissue just below the candy with string or a twist tie.
3. Use a marker to draw two eyes and a mouth.
4. Arrange in a bowl or hand out individually.
🕷️ Paper Plate Spiders
Supplies Needed:
• Paper plates
• Black paint
• Pipe cleaners (black)
• Googly eyes
• Glue
Steps:
1. Paint the paper plate black and let it dry.
2. Cut pipe cleaners in half and bend them to form legs.
3. Glue four legs to each side of the plate.
4. Stick on googly eyes near the top center.
5. Optional: Hang with string or tape to walls/windows.
Supplies Needed:
• Black paper cups
• Black cardstock
• Ribbon (purple or orange)
• Ribbon (purple or orange)
• Glue
• Scissors
Steps:
1. Flip the paper cup upside down.
2. Cut a large circle from black cardstock to form the brim.
3. Glue the cup to the center of the brim.
4. Wrap ribbon around the base of the cup and glue it in place.
5. Cut a small buckle shape from cardstock and glue it to the ribbon.
6. Fill the cup with candy or small toys.
