Halloween is more than candy — it’s about creativity, imagination, and a little spooky fun.
The best part? You don’t need expensive supplies or complicated skills to make crafts kids will love.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just looking for a festive weekend project, these easy Halloween DIY crafts are safe, simple, and kid-approved.
Grab some glue, paper, and maybe a few googly eyes — let’s get crafty!
1. Paper Plate Pumpkins 🎃
Supplies: Paper plates, orange paint or markers, green paper, scissors, glue.
- Paint the plate orange.
- Cut out green paper stems and glue to the top.
- Draw or cut out black paper jack-o’-lantern faces.
💡 Variation: Use tissue paper squares instead of paint for a textured pumpkin.
2. Popsicle Stick Spider Webs 🕸️
Supplies: Popsicle sticks, white yarn, glue, plastic spiders.
- Glue three sticks in a star shape.
- Wrap yarn around them to form a “web.”
- Add a plastic spider for the finishing touch.
✨ Great for hand-eye coordination and fine motor practice.
3. Ghost Handprints 👻
Supplies: White paper, black marker, scissors.
- Trace your child’s hand on white paper.
- Cut out the handprint (fingers become the “ghost’s tail”).
- Draw on spooky eyes and mouths.
String them together for a garland!
4. Toilet Paper Roll Monsters
Supplies: TP rolls, paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, markers.
- Paint the roll any color.
- Glue on googly eyes (1, 2, or 10!).
- Add pipe cleaner arms or horns.
💡 Let kids create their own monster “species.”
5. Pumpkin Stress Balls 🎃
Supplies: Orange balloons, flour or rice, black marker, funnel.
- Fill balloon with flour/rice using funnel.
- Tie the end tightly.
- Draw jack-o’-lantern faces with marker.
Fun for sensory play!
6. Coffee Filter Bats 🦇
Supplies: Coffee filters, black paint/marker, googly eyes, clothespins.
- Color filter black, fold in half, then in half again.
- Unfold to reveal bat wings.
- Clip a clothespin in the middle for the body.
- Add googly eyes.
7. Glow Stick Broomsticks 🧹
Supplies: Glow sticks, brown paper, tape, scissors.
- Cut paper into fringe strips.
- Wrap around one end of glow stick and tape.
- Looks like a witch’s broom that glows at night!
Perfect for trick-or-treating accessories.
8. Egg Carton Spiders 🕷️
Supplies: Egg carton, black paint, pipe cleaners, googly eyes.
- Cut carton into single cups.
- Paint black, poke holes for legs.
- Insert pipe cleaners and bend into spider legs.
- Add eyes.
✨ Make a whole family of spiders!
9. Halloween Paper Chains
Supplies: Colored construction paper, scissors, glue/tape.
- Cut strips of orange, black, and purple paper.
- Loop into circles, linking them together.
- Decorate each loop with faces, bats, or ghosts.
A simple decoration kids can help hang around the house.
10. Lollipop Ghosts 🍭
Supplies: Lollipops, white tissues, string, markers.
- Wrap tissue over lollipop.
- Tie string around the base.
- Draw ghostly faces.
Great for classroom treats or party favors.
Tips for Stress-Free Crafting With Kids
- Prep in advance: Cut tricky shapes before handing kids supplies.
- Keep it washable: Paint, markers, and glue should all be child-safe.
- Embrace the mess: Cover the table with old newspaper or a disposable tablecloth.
- Encourage creativity: Let kids mix colors, add silly faces, or invent new monsters.
“The best crafts aren’t perfect — they’re made with giggles, gluey fingers, and a little Halloween magic.”
Final Thoughts
These 10 easy Halloween crafts for kids require little more than everyday supplies, a dash of imagination, and a few minutes of your time. From cute ghosts to spooky spiders, your kids will love making (and showing off) their handmade decorations.
And the best part? You’ll create fun memories together that last far longer than the candy. 🎃
I’m Anastasios Moulios, co-founder of DIY Cozy Living. I enjoy finding creative, practical ways to make small spaces feel warm, stylish, and lived-in — whether it’s a camper, a backyard, or a cozy room inside. I started this blog with Katerina to share real ideas that make home feel a little more personal and a lot more comfortable.
