Halloween, the spookiest time of the year, is not just about costumes and trick-or-treating. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to unleash your creativity and engage in a world of imaginative arts and crafts with a hint of a spooky charm. Halloween crafts are a fun and creative outlet and provide an opportunity to bond with your adorable little wizards and witches.
In this guide, we’ll delve into DIY Halloween arts and crafts, offering a treasure trove of ideas, step-by-step instructions, and creative inspiration to bring out the most spooky and whimsical decorations that will surely make this Halloween a memorable celebration!
Here is our list of favourite Halloween-inspired craft ideas that are easy and simple yet fun for your little ones!
Activity 1
SPOOKY HANDPRINTS
You will need:
White paper
Washable paint (black, green or purple)
Paint brushes
Let’s start!
Paint your child’s hand with black, green, or purple paint.
Have them press their hand onto white paper to create a spooky handprint.
Add details like eyes and a mouth to turn the handprint into a spooky creature.
Activity 2
FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER PAPER PLATE CRAFT
You will need:
Paper plates
Green and black paint
Black craft paper
Googly eyes
Glue
Let’s start!
Paint the paper plate green and let it dry.
Cut out hair, eyes, nose, and mouth from black craft paper.
Glue the paper features onto the paper plate to create Frankenstein’s face.
Add googly eyes for a fun twist.
Activity 3
PASTA SKELETONS
You will need:
Assorted pasta shapes (penne, rotini, macaroni, etc.)
White paint
Glue
Black craft paper
Let’s start!
Paint the pasta shapes white and let them dry.
Lay out a design of a skeleton on your black craft paper. When you are happy, glue into place.
Activity 4
WITCH HAT DECORATION
You will need:
Black craft paper
Orange ribbon
Glue
Scissors
Let’s start!
Cut out a circle from black craft paper.
Roll the circle into a cone shape to create a witch’s hat.
Glue the edges to hold the cone shape.
Attach an orange ribbon as a hatband.
Activity 5
JACK-O’-LANTERN PAPER PLATE MASKS
You will need:
White paper plates,
Orange and green craft paper
Markers
Glue
Scissors
Elastic wire/cord
Let’s start!
Have kids draw a spooky face on the paper plate with markers.
Cut out triangles, circles, and other shapes from the black craft paper to create eyes, noses, and mouths.
Glue these features onto the paper plate to make a jack-o’-lantern face.
Attach elastic cord to wear the masks
Activity 6
HALLOWEEN SLIME
You will need:
Clear school glue
Liquid starch
Orange and green food colouring
Halloween themed glitter
Let’s start!
Mix clear glue with a few drops of food colouring and Halloween-themed glitter.
Add liquid starch gradually until the slime reaches the desired consistency.
Enjoy the slimy, gooey goodness!
Remember that the key to celebrating Halloween with your children is to create a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Keep in mind their ages and preferences to tailor the celebration to their comfort level and interests. Enjoy the opportunity to bond as a family and make lasting memories during this festive holiday.
Have fun getting creative!
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