23 Easy Halloween Crafts to Make This October
I always think Halloween is one of the best times of year for crafts. There are so many things you can make, and it’s a good excuse to get the paints, glue and paper plates out and make a bit of a mess.
I’ve gathered together 23 Halloween crafts here and there’s a real mixture. Some are really easy ones to do with the kids, while others are more the sort of thing you might want to make yourself and actually put out as part of your Halloween decorations.
There are ghosts, witches, pumpkins, bats and all sorts in here, so plenty to choose from. Most of them are pretty straightforward too, which is always what I’m looking for when it comes to crafts!
Why You’ll Love These Halloween Crafts
- Something for everyone. There are easy ideas for little ones as well as crafts older kids and adults can enjoy too.
- Simple supplies. Lots of these use basic craft supplies you might already have at home.
- Nothing too complicated. You definitely don’t need to be particularly crafty to have a go at most of these!
- Loads of Halloween favorites. Think ghosts, witches, bats, pumpkins, spiders and plenty more.
- Perfect for October. They’re a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon or get everyone in the Halloween mood.
1. Paper Plate Ghost Craft
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This is such a simple one to make with the kids, using a paper plate, streamers and a few basic supplies. I love the hanging streamers underneath, especially once it’s hung up and they start moving around.
2. Flapping Bat Craft for Kids
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This little bat is a fun one for kids to make, especially when they get to see its wings flap afterwards. It’s really cute for Halloween and doesn’t need too many supplies either.
3. Viral Sherpa Ghost
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If you’ve seen those fluffy little ghosts all over social media, this is a really easy way to make your own. They look so cute sitting on a shelf or tucked in with the rest of your Halloween decorations.
4. Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft
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You can’t really go wrong with a paper plate craft, and this one is nice and easy for kids to get involved with. The finished pumpkins are really cute and would be fun to hang up around the house for Halloween.
5. Handprint Witch Craft
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Handprint crafts are always fun with younger kids, and I love how much character each one ends up having. Add the hat, googly eyes and a few little Halloween details around it and you’ve got a really cute witch to keep.
6. Easy Origami Ghosts
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These little ghosts are a fun way to have a go at origami without making things too complicated. They’re quick to fold and would look really cute dotted around the house as little Halloween decorations.
7. Printable Haunted House Craft
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I love a craft where you can print everything out and get straight on with the fun bit. Kids can put their spooky house together and add their own little touches to make it as creepy or cute as they like.
8. DIY Halloween Ghost Candles
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There’s something really fun about turning plain candles into wobbly little ghosts for Halloween. They’re surprisingly simple to make and look so good grouped together on a table or mantel.
9. Witch Hat Headband Craft
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One for kids who like dressing up as much as they like crafting, this is a cute little project they can actually wear afterwards. They can decorate it however they like and then pop it on ready for Halloween.
10. Spider Dome Candy Holder
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This one doubles up as a Halloween decoration and somewhere to stash a few treats, which makes it a bit different from the usual kids’ crafts. The spider on top gives it a suitably creepy look without making it too scary.
11. Paper Bag Halloween Lanterns
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Kids can have loads of fun decorating these and then seeing them light up once they’re finished. They’re a nice easy Halloween project and would look really cute lined up on a windowsill or shelf.
12. Printable Halloween Wreath
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A wreath is always a fun way to add a bit of Halloween to the house, and this printable version keeps things nice and simple. Kids can have fun decorating it before hanging their finished creation on a door or wall.
13. Monster Paper Bag Puppet
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Making a silly monster is always a good excuse to get a bit creative with colors, faces and googly eyes. Once it’s finished, kids can use it for pretend play or add it to their Halloween decorations.
14. Handprint Dracula Puppet
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There’s plenty of room for kids to get creative with this one, from painting the face to adding all the little Dracula details. Once it’s finished, they’ve got a spooky little puppet they can actually play with too.
15. Halloween Paper Airplanes
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Not all Halloween crafts need to end up as decorations, and these are made for playing with once they’re finished. Kids can decorate their planes with spooky designs before seeing whose can fly the furthest.
16. Paper Plate Jack O Lantern Bag
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Here’s a fun one for kids who want something they can actually use once they’ve finished making it. They can decorate their pumpkin face however they like, then use the bag for collecting Halloween treats.
17. Monster Binoculars
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A pair of spooky binoculars is a fun little project for kids who love making things they can play with afterwards. They can decorate them with silly monster faces, then use them for a bit of Halloween pretend play.
18. Paper Cup Bat Halloween Craft
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A little paper cup can be turned into a very cute bat with a few simple craft supplies. It’s an easy one for kids to make and a fun way to add another spooky character to your Halloween crafting.
19. Halloween Hair Clips
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Here’s one that’s a little bit different and perfect for kids who love adding Halloween touches to everything. They can make their own spooky clips to wear through October or add to a Halloween costume.
20. Toilet Paper Roll Ghost
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You only need a few basic supplies to turn an empty cardboard roll into a cute little ghost. It’s a nice easy one for younger kids and gives you a good excuse to save a few from the recycling.
21. Ghost Lantern Craft
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These are such a cute way to add a little spooky glow to the house without anything being too scary. Kids can have fun making the ghost faces, and they look really good lit up once it gets dark.
22. Girly Baker Ghost
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If you fancy making something a little different from the usual spooky ghosts, this one is really cute. The little baking details give her loads of personality and make her a fun Halloween decoration to have around the house.
23. Easy Candy Corn Craft
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Candy corn is one of those things that instantly feels like Halloween, so it’s a fun choice for a simple painting activity. Kids can use the template to paint their own, making it an easy one to pull out when you want something that doesn’t take much setting up.
There are so many fun Halloween crafts here that you could easily keep the kids busy right through October. I love that there’s a real mix too, from really simple crafts for younger kids to decorations you might actually want to keep and bring out again next year.
