60 Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids to Make This October
Your little monsters will love these ideas!
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Hang up your festive porch decorations and grab your candy bowls for those trick-or-treaters because Halloween will be here before you know it! Plus, your kids are probably getting more and more excited about it with every passing day. And if crafting fall wreaths and making pumpkin crafts is something the whole family enjoys, then you'll all love these Halloween crafts for kids.
You'll find DIY projects that can double as Halloween desserts and make use of all that Halloween candy you've been collecting, including homemade treat bags. There are plenty of candy-free tutorials too, for those of you who'd rather avoid the dreaded sugar rush (and the crash that typically follows), such as a scary fun tic-tac-toe game and googly-eyed monster buttons. Scare up some fun for everyone with cute mason jar crafts, pumpkin painting ideas, and ways to use recyclables like aluminum cans and egg cartons. You'll find many of these art activities can be used as Halloween décor, too. And it doesn't matter how old or crafty they are because there are options for all levels and ages. Either way, the kiddos will be so excited that their creations are on display!
Each of these DIY Halloween crafts ideas will make your family's fall a little bit spookier and a whole lot more fun. So here's to afternoons of tracing, stenciling, and excitement all October long!
Felt Pumpkin Decorations
Decorating pumpkins with cutout felt decorations couldn't be easier, and yet, the results are spectacular! Your kids will have a blast making a bat and a cat, and you can just buy faux black pumpkins to make it easier.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Upcycled Can Ghosts
Don't throw those aluminum cans in the recycling. Instead, upcycle them into adorable ghosts with the kids! Cans are painted white and then the ghosts are simply traced on with a Sharpie. Glue on some white sparkly ribbon for good measure.
Get the tutorial at Real Creative Real Organized.
Egg Carton Halloween Witch
Another thing not to throw in the recycling: egg cartons! Instead, paint them green and turn them into witches. Black card stock will make a hat and the hair, and then the kiddos can have fun adding more colorful accents.
Get the tutorial at Ribbons and Glue.
Halloween Painted Rocks
Let the kids head outside to hunt for rocks and then you just need two extra things for this craft: white spray paint and a black marker. Create ghosts and cobwebs that they can keep as long as they want!
Get the tutorial at The Crazy Craft Lady.
Frankenstein Paper Plate
Create a cute monster in a few simple steps: Grab a paper plate, some black paper and electrical tape, and of course, a couple of googly eyes. This is a great activity for younger kids!
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.
Halloween Clothespins
A few inexpensive items can make the cutest little crafts! Grab some card stock, some clothespins, and some paint and have an afternoon of fun. You can cut the shapes out by hand or make it easier with a Cricut cutter.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
Monster Buttons
Honestly, don't you want an excuse to play with a bunch of googly eyes? We think the kids would agree! Make these adorable monster buttons, no rules on how many eyes are necessary.
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
Witch Mason Jars
Don't worry too much about them painting perfectly straight lines. Use tape create the spaces, let them go for it, and then remove the tape to reveal fun stripes in orange, purple, green, and black. The toppers are simple store-bought foam hats!
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts Love.
Paper Pumpkins
We're pretty sure if you've got kids, you've also got paper and pipe cleaners available. Turn them into adorable pumpkins! Make white, orange, or any print that you want.
Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.
Skull Bean Art
Dried beans are super affordable, so why not grab a few bags and let them create a stunner of a skull. The easiest way to guide them is to trace and paint the skull outline first and then let them glue the day away!
Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.
Yarn Wrapped Mummy
Don't get too wrapped up in the details–this DIY craft is super simple! Gather your craft supplies and follow a few quick steps to raise this mummy from the dead.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.
Terracotta Halloween Flower Pots
The kiddos can paint these little pots to set around the house as décor this October. Fill them with sweet treats or plant an easy-to-manage succulent!
Get the tutorial at Color Made Happy.
Black Cat Paper Craft
This simple black cat craft is just purr-fect for the little ones this Halloween! All you need for the pinwheel is paper and glue.
Get the tutorial at Easy Peasy and Fun.
Felt Pumpkin Seeds
Tiny felted "pumpkin seeds" just might be the cutest DIY you'll see all season. Googly eyes and mini party hats make them even more adorable.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
Halloween Snow Globe
Put an old mason jar to good use with this adorable craft! Just grab a few inexpensive materials like glitter and Halloween ornaments to finish it off. Swirling bat confetti really makes this snow globe spook-tacular!
Get the tutorial at Sugar Spice and Glitter.
Googly Eye Halloween Treat Bags
Little ones will go gaga for these googly-eyed treat bags, which they can help decorate. Filling them with candy is only half the fun.
Get the tutorial at Positively Splendid.
Felt and Foam DIY Jack-o'-Lantern Banner
Make paper jack-o'-lantern banners, then string them around your house. You'll be reminded of the holiday everywhere you turn.
Get the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed.
Monster Lollipops
Making your own Halloween candy doesn't have to be a labor-intensive project. Let your kids come up with the designs, then you form the lollipops.
Get the tutorial at Happy Go Lucky.
Pumpkin Apple Stamps
The print here looks like an adorable pumpkin, but it's actually made from an apple that's been cut in half. Googly eyes and a few pipe cleaners turn this into 3-D art.
Get the tutorial at Made to be a Momma.
Candy Corn Party Hat
This corny (pun intended) hat is a great option for any Halloween party. It'll also work as a last-minute Halloween costume.
Get the tutorial at Love the Day.
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
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