1. Halloween Luminary Jars
Materials Needed:
Clean glass jars (mason jars work great!) LED tealight candles (for safety!) Glue stick or Mod Podge Scissors (adults can assist young ones) Halloween coloring pages (from our free printables above)
Steps: Genius Tip: Add a layer of tissue paper behind the cutouts before gluing them for a soft, stained-glass look that glows beautifully at night.
2. Trick-or-Treat Goodie Bags
Materials Needed:
Brown paper lunch bags or small canvas bags Halloween coloring pages Crayons or colored pencils Glue Stickers and glitter (optional)
Steps: Pro Tip: Use cloth bags and fabric glue if you want to make reusable treat bags your kids can use year after year.
3. Spooky Table Placemats
Materials Needed:
Halloween coloring pages Clear contact paper or laminate sheets Markers or crayons
Steps: Helpful Idea: Have your kids create one for each family member with their names on it. Lisa once made one for Emily with a Hello Kitty bat on it, and it’s still her favorite.
4. Creepy-Cute Window Clings
Materials Needed:
Halloween coloring pages Plastic sheet protectors Markers White glue Dish soap
Steps: Smart Tip: Always test one on a small window area. Emily once suggested trying it on the back porch window, and it worked beautifully without leaving any marks.
5. Halloween Treat Toppers
Materials Needed:
Toothpicks or popsicle sticks Tape Halloween coloring pages Scissors
Steps:
Real-Life Story: At Lisa’s classroom Halloween party last year, these were the favorite snack decorations. She was beaming with pride when she told everyone her dad helped make them.
6. Paper Plate Haunted Houses
Materials Needed:
Paper plates Colored Halloween coloring page cutouts Black paint Glue Cotton balls
Steps: Creative Twist: Glue a loop of string to the top and hang your haunted plates around the house. Emily says it turns our hallway into a haunted gallery, and it’s now one of our favorite traditions. For more ideas on creating haunted houses, visit The Spruce Crafts Halloween Projects.
7. DIY Halloween Puzzles (With a Twist!)
Materials Needed:
Thick cardstock or recycled cereal boxes Glue Halloween coloring pages Scissors or craft knife
Steps: Smart Tip: Keep the puzzle pieces in a zip-top bag and write your child’s name on it. Lisa stores hers in a decorated “craft treasure box” that she’s filled with her favorite art projects over the years.
8. Candy Cone Monsters
Materials Needed:
Halloween coloring pages Colored paper (optional) Tape or glue Googly eyes (or draw your own) Small candies
Fun Tip: To keep candies from sticking, line the inside of the cone with plastic wrap. That way, you can reuse the monster for future crafts or party favors.
Final Thoughts
Crafting with kids doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. All these fun Halloween crafts use things you likely already have at home, plus our free printable Halloween coloring pages in PDF format (just above this article). I always say a little glue and a big imagination go a long way. Creating these with Lisa and Mike brings us closer as a family. We laugh a lot, and yes, sometimes we make messes, but that’s part of the fun. Whether it’s a cozy autumn afternoon or a spooky Halloween night, I hope these ideas inspire your next craft day. If you try any of these, let me know. I’d love to hear what your kids create.
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