This October, keep the Halloween spirit alive all month by crafting seasonal decorations and DIY projects every week.
These easy crafts can be completed in an hour or two, making them perfect for little ones with short attention spans, and they’re all budget-friendly—parents, rejoice!
Consider dedicating time throughout the fall to creating costumes, decorations, and planning parties, all leading up to the big celebration on October 31st. Browse through our list for great ideas for your next Halloween craft session.
Frankenstein Treat Cups
Make your house a must-stop for trick-or-treaters with DIY Frankenstein treat cups. These clever and cute cups can be filled with goodies and will be a hit with visitors.
Frankenstein Treat Cups from Frugal Mom Eh!
Toilet Paper Roll Monster
Save cardboard scraps and empty toilet paper rolls for an impromptu kid craft. These cute monsters are easy to make using materials you likely already have on hand—a great rainy day activity.
Toilet Paper Roll Monster from PJs and Paint
Spoon Bats
Plastic spoons make a fun base for Halloween crafts. Paint them black, add paper wings and googly eyes for cute bats, or try wrapping them in ribbon to make mummies or adding a tissue cape for ghosts.
Spoon Bats from The Joy of Sharing
Halloween Windsocks
Create colorful windsocks out of cardstock and crepe paper for a kid-friendly outdoor Halloween decoration. Encourage creativity by having your little ones make unique characters for the front porch.
Halloween Windsocks from I Heart Crafty Things
Pop-Out Paper Pumpkins
Teach kids the magic of paper pop-up crafts with these adorable pop-out pumpkins. They make great Halloween cards or gift tags.
Pop-Out Paper Pumpkins from Easy Peasy and Fun
Felt Ghost Family
Trade boring white ghosts for a colorful, happy family of felt ghosts. Pipe cleaner legs make them fully poseable, perfect for displaying on a windowsill or tabletop.
Felt Ghost Family from A Kailo Chic Life
Paper Plate Zombie
This paper plate zombie strikes the right balance between fun and spooky, with yarn brains and a pop-out eye to add extra flair to the craft.
Paper Plate Zombie from Mess for Less
Clothespin Scarecrows
Celebrate fall with these cute clothespin and cardstock scarecrows. This project is a great way to use up leftover scrapbook paper, with more patterns and colors making it even better!
Clothespin Scarecrows from The Best Ideas for Kids
Paper Black Cat
Animal lovers will enjoy making these simple black paper cats. They add a whimsical touch to Halloween decor, perfect for an entryway or as part of a centerpiece.
Paper Black Cat from Fireflies and Mud Pies
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