Spooky Spider Web Garland

Transform ordinary yarn into an eerie spider web garland perfect for adorning your Halloween party space. All you need is black yarn, a balloon, and some PVA glue. Blow up the balloon to your desired size. Then, carefully begin applying the glue to sections of the balloon, wrapping the yarn around it in a web-like pattern. Let it dry completely, then pop the balloon, and you’ll have a spooky spider web ready to hang. You can even add plastic spiders for an extra creepy touch!

Ghostly Mason Jar Lanterns

Mason jars are incredibly versatile crafting supplies, and Halloween is no exception. To make these charming ghost lanterns, you’ll need clean mason jars, white paint, black marker, and tea lights or battery-operated LED candles. Paint the jars white, letting them dry completely. Once dry, use the black marker to draw simple ghost faces on the jars. Place a tea light or LED candle inside, and you’ve got a spooky yet elegant addition to your Halloween decor. For an extra touch, add some cobwebs around the jars.

Pumpkin Painting Party

Skip the carving and embrace the ease of pumpkin painting! Grab some small to medium-sized pumpkins, acrylic paints in Halloween colors (orange, black, purple, green), paintbrushes, and some sealant (optional). Let your creativity run wild! Paint simple designs, intricate patterns, or even funny faces. Once dry, seal the paint to protect it and extend its lifespan. This activity is perfect for a family Halloween get-together, fostering creativity and fun for all ages.

Paper Plate Bats

These adorable bats are a quick and easy project, even for little ones. You’ll need black paper plates, black construction paper, scissors, and glue. Cut out bat wings from the black construction paper, creating two slightly different-sized wings for each bat. Fold the paper plate in half to create the body, then glue the wings onto either side. Draw on some simple bat eyes and fangs with a marker, and you have instantly spooky wall decorations. This craft is budget-friendly and great for making a whole swarm!

Creepy Crawly Cardboard Spiders

Recycle cardboard tubes from toilet paper or paper towels to create these quirky spiders. You’ll need the cardboard tubes, black paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and glue. Paint the tubes black and let them dry. Cut the pipe cleaners into short lengths for the spider legs and glue them to the bottom of the tube. Finally, add the googly eyes, and you’ve got a cute and creepy spider ready to join your Halloween display. Vary the sizes of your tubes for a collection of spiders.

Candy Corn Garland

Create a festive garland using construction paper in orange, yellow, and white. Cut out triangles, using the colors in alternating order to mimic candy corn shapes. String the triangles together using yarn or string. This colorful garland is a simple yet effective decoration to add a touch of Halloween sweetness to your home. You can customize the size and number of candy corn shapes to create a long, impressive garland.

Spooky Silhouette Decorations

Create eerie silhouettes using black construction paper and a simple stencil or your own freehand drawing. Design spooky shapes such as cats, bats, witches, or haunted houses. Cut out the shapes and glue them onto orange or purple construction paper for a striking contrast. You can hang them in windows, on walls, or even use them as embellishments on other Halloween crafts. The simplicity makes this ideal for a quick decoration boost.

DIY Halloween Photo Booth Props

Turn a cardboard box or foam board into a fun Halloween photo booth. Cut out various shapes like ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and witches’ hats and paint or decorate them. Attach sticks or dowels to the back to create handheld props. This simple project makes for memorable Halloween photos and provides hours of entertainment at your party. Get creative with different shapes and designs to suit your theme. Click here for information about Hobbycraft Halloween crafts.