Easy Halloween Craft Ideas for Kids

Halloween is creeping closer — and it’s not just about costumes and candies anymore! 👻
Over the last few years, Halloween has grown in popularity across India, becoming a favourite celebration for kids. From pumpkin decorations and paper bats to spooky lanterns and trick-or-treat fun, it’s all about imagination, laughter, and a little bit of fright!

This year, let’s make Halloween special with DIY craft ideas that are easy, safe, and fun to make at home. These crafts will add a spooky twist to your decor — and give kids hours of creative joy!

1. Paper Plate Ghosts

Materials Needed:

• White paper plates

• Black marker or black paper (for eyes and mouth)

• Tissue paper strips or ribbons

• Glue and string

Steps:

1. Cut out eyes and mouth from black paper or draw them with a marker.

2. Stick them on the paper plate.

3. Tape tissue paper strips to the bottom to make it look like a floating ghost.

4. Add a string on top to hang it near a window.

💡 Tip: Hang a few together to make a “ghost gang”!

2. Paper Pumpkin Lanterns

Materials Needed:

• Orange and green paper

• Scissors, glue, stapler

• Black marker

Steps:

1. Fold orange paper lengthwise.

2. Cut slits along the fold (without cutting all the way).

3. Roll into a cylinder and staple the ends.

4. Add a green paper strip for the handle.

5. Draw a spooky pumpkin face with a black marker.

💡 Tip: Add a small LED tealight inside for a glow effect!

3. Spider Web Craft

Materials Needed:

• Black paper

• White yarn or string

• Glue or tape

• Plastic spiders (optional)

Steps:

1. Draw a circle on the paper.

2. Glue white yarn in a criss-cross pattern to form a web.

3. Stick or draw tiny spiders crawling on it.

💡 Tip: Add a small paper spider with googly eyes for a fun touch!

4. Handprint Monsters

Materials Needed:

• Coloured paper (green, purple, orange)

• Black marker

• Glue and googly eyes

Steps:

1. Trace your child’s hand on the paper and cut it out.

2. Turn it upside down — the fingers become monster hair!

3. Stick googly eyes and draw a silly or spooky mouth.

💡 Tip: Make a set of colourful monsters and stick them on walls!

5. Toilet Roll Mummies

Materials Needed:

• Empty tissue roll

• White crepe paper or tissue strips

• Glue

• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Wrap tissue strips around the roll like a mummy’s bandages.

2. Leave a little space to stick googly eyes.

3. Draw a mouth or add stickers for expressions.

💡 Tip: Use LED lights inside to make glowing mummies!

6. Witch Hat Headband

Materials Needed:

• Black paper or card

• Scissors, glue, headband

• Orange ribbon or glitter

Steps:

1. Cut a circle (base) and cone (hat top) from black paper.

2. Glue the cone to the circle.

3. Add orange ribbon or glitter for decoration.

4. Tape or glue it to a headband.

💡 Tip: Add a paper spider or bat on the hat for extra spookiness!

7. Egg Carton Bats

Materials Needed:

• Old egg cartons

• Black paint

• String and googly eyes

Steps:

1. Cut 3-cup sections from the egg carton.

2. Paint them black and let them dry.

3. Stick googly eyes on the middle cup.

4. Hang them upside down using string.

💡 Tip: Perfect for hanging around doors or shelves!

8. Pumpkin Puppets

Materials Needed:

• Orange paper

• Ice-cream sticks

• Glue and black marker

Steps:

1. Cut out pumpkin shapes.

2. Draw spooky faces with marker.

3. Glue them to ice-cream sticks to make puppets.

💡 Tip: Use them for a mini Halloween puppet show!

9. Paper Cup Ghost Lanterns

Materials Needed:

• White paper cups

• Black marker

• LED tea lights

Steps:

1. Draw ghost faces on paper cups.

2. Place LED lights inside for glowing ghost lanterns.

💡 Tip: Line them up along your balcony or window for spooky decor.

10. DIY Trick-or-Treat Bag

Materials Needed:

• Brown or black paper bag

• Stickers, paint, glitter

• Ribbon or thread

Steps:

1. Decorate the bag with bats, pumpkins, and stars.

2. Add your child’s name and some glow-in-the-dark paint.

3. Attach ribbon handles for carrying.

💡 Tip: Use it for storing candies or Halloween goodies.

Why Crafting Matters

Crafting is a fun way to celebrate, but it also:

• Improves creativity and imagination

• Builds hand-eye coordination

• Teaches cultural awareness

• Encourages teamwork and family bonding

Halloween is all about having fun — a perfect mix of creativity and imagination. So grab your glue, scissors, and paper, and turn your home into a spooky wonderland. Let your kids decorate, giggle, and craft their own Halloween magic!

Because the best kind of boo! is the one made by tiny hands and big smiles. 👻🧡