By: Annie O’Sullivan
Halloween will definitely look different this fall, due to COVID-19 regulations and safety precautions, but that doesn’t mean the kids have to miss out on any fun. Sure, trick-or-treating might not even happen this October, and there won’t be many Halloween parties to prepare for due to social distancing restrictions, but you can still create some fun with these easy Halloween crafts for kids that can double as creepy decor once completed.
With at least one craft on this list that even the youngest ones can partake in, these creative Halloween crafts will keep the kids excited for Halloween, even in the midst of the many changes to the holiday this year. Create ghost and ghoul candy bar wrappers, custom trick-or-treat bags, colorful masks, and more. No matter how old your kids are, they’ll love putting on their craft cap to partake in one of these festive activities. With these easy DIY crafts plus tasty Halloween treat how-tos and party games you can play at home right at your fingertips, your kids will still have one of the best Halloweens yet.
Multiuse Trick-or-Treat Bags
The kids will love decorating their own treat bags to take out with them on Halloween night to collect their goodies.
Get the Multiuse Trick-or-Treat Bags tutorial.
What You’ll Need: All-cotton canvas bag ($32, Amazon); Halloween appliqués($7, Amazon); adhesive dots ($25, Amazon)
Haunted House
Grab the entire family and build this creepy haunted house that will look great as a table centerpiece or additional decoration on the mantel.
Get the Haunted House tutorial.
What You’ll Need: X-Acto knife ($7, Amazon); hot glue gun and glue ($14, Amazon); acrylic paint ($18, Amazon); Balsa wood variety pack ($22, Amazon)
Cute Candy Wrappers
As if candy could get any better. The kids will enjoy wrapping their favorite candy bars in cute characters, which they can then give out to friends, family, or other trick-or-treaters.
Get the Cute Candy Wrappers tutorial.
What You’ll Need: Colored cardstock ($15, Amazon); googly eyes ($9, Amazon); glue ($9, Amazon)
Halloween Broom Candy Bags
What witch wouldn’t want to steal these brooms, especially since they are filled with delicious candy corn. These broom bags are an easy craft that work as an adorable party favor.
Get the Halloween Broom Candy Bags tutorial.
What You’ll Need: Candy Corn ($10, Amazon); brown paper bags ($14, Amazon); small branches ($20, Amazon); twine ($5, Amazon)
Cat-Face Treat Bags
The kids will love creating custom cat-face bags, either for holding delicious treats, or to hold mini LED candles once the sun goes down to create a spooky ambiance.
Get the Cat-Face Treat Bags tutorial.
What You’ll Need: Tracing paper ($6, Amazon); orange treat bags ($5, Amazon); black treat bags ($13, Amazon); X-Acto knife ($7, Amazon)
Monster Paper Bag Puppets
Who knew monsters could be so cute? Let your kids customize their monster puppets then let them put on a show.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.
What You’ll Need: Brown paper bags ($14, Amazon); acrylic paint ($18, Amazon); colored cardstock ($15, Amazon); circle punch ($21, Amazon)
Mason Jar Ghost Lantern
Although a more-advanced craft, these ghost lanterns are great for older kids. They can create one lantern, or create a bunch to place all over the house and fill with candles.
Get the tutorial at Old Salt Farm.
What You’ll Need: White paint ($5, Amazon); mason jars($16, Amazon); tealights ($15, Amazon); ribbons ($14, Amazon); black marker ($5, Amazon)
Craft Stick Spiderwebs
Finally, a spider you won’t have the urge to squish.
Get the tutorial from Happy Hour Projects/ Adrianne Surian.
What You’ll Need: Plastic spiders ($6, Amazon); popsicle sticks ($6, Amazon); silver paint ($7, Amazon); white yarn($9, Amazon)
Monster Jolly Rancher Lollipops
Have the kids make these super cute and easy Jolly Rancher monsters, then wrap in cellophane, tie closed with a ribbon, and give as a Halloween treat to their friends or classmates.
Get the tutorial at Happy Go Lucky.
What You’ll Need: Jolly Rancher ($10, Amazon); lollipop sticks ($6, Amazon); candy eyes ($9, Amazon); parchment paper ($15, Amazon)
Halloween Slime
Slime it up Halloween style with this seriously scary craft. It might be a little bit messy, but once you see how much fun your kids have while making it, it will be totally worth it.
Get the tutorial at The Tiptoe Fairy.
What You’ll Need: Spider confetti ($9, Amazon); purple glitter ($7, Amazon); liquid starch ($9, Amazon); glue ($9, Amazon)
Bat Bottle Cap Magnet
A fun craft that’s also useful as a finished product? Talk about a win-win.
Get the tutorial from I Heart Art N Crafts.
What You’ll Need: Black bottle caps ($10, Amazon); black cardstock ($13, Amazon); googly eyes ($9, Amazon); white marker ($6, Amazon); magnets ($5, Amazon)
Ping Pong Ball Ghost Lights
The kids will love creating some super spook-tacular lighting that they can then hang in their rooms or on their bed frames for the days leading up to October 31st.
Get the tutorial at Unoriginal Mom.
What You’ll Need: Cheesecloth ($5, Amazon); Ping Pong balls ($5, Amazon); white lights ($7, Amazon); mod podge($8, Amazon); black marker ($5, Amazon)
Spooky Spider Soap
Make these spooky halloween soaps with the kids, then let them choose who they want to prank (hint, hint — Dad).
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
What You’ll Need: Clear glycerin soap base ($13, Amazon); silicone soap mold ($10, Amazon)
Popsicle Stick Monster Craft
Nothing scary about these monsters. Kids can customize them anyway they want, which makes it such a fun craft to partake in.
Get the tutorial from I Heart Art N Crafts.
What You’ll Need: Colored popsicle sticks ($4, Amazon); googly eyes ($8, Amazon); stock paper ($11, Amazon); craft glue ($2, Amazon)
