Lovely Halloween

[Easy & Quick] Handmade Halloween Decorations — Part 2

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

In October, there’s the Halloween event that kids look forward to.

Many families, as well as preschools and schools, hold parties, don’t they?

Costumes, treats, and games are the main attractions at these parties, but decorations are another must-have!

With decorations versus without, the atmosphere of the venue is totally different, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce useful Halloween decoration ideas and DIY decor items you can make yourself.

They’re all easy to make, so be sure to try them and use them to decorate your venue!

[Simple & Easy] Handmade Halloween Decorations [Part 2] (1–10)

Black Cat of Halloween

How to make a Halloween black cat: easy craft decoration using yarn and a toilet paper roll

Black Cat of Halloween

Here’s how to make a black cat.

You’ll need two toilet paper rolls, double-sided tape, scissors, a ruler, a pencil, yarn, wood glue, felt, ribbon, and round stickers.

To make it, mark the rolls and cut slits, attach them with double-sided tape, then wrap black yarn around to form the face and body.

You can make the cat’s ears and a witch’s hat out of felt, and adding your favorite ribbon is a lovely touch.

The key point is to check that the cardboard core doesn’t show through the gaps in the yarn.

Have fun creating your own original black cat!

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jack-o’-lantern

This is a pumpkin lantern made by using the bottom of a plastic bottle! The bumpy base of the bottle is treated as the shape of a pumpkin, then covered with paper clay and painted.

If you cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth before painting, it will look beautiful when you place an LED light inside! You can paint any colors or patterns you like, so you’ll end up with a one-of-a-kind original piece.

If you’re making it as a parent-child activity, an adult can prepare the base and let the kids do the painting!

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Halloween mascot

Let’s make some Halloween mascots to brighten up your room! They’re super economical because you can use a toilet paper roll that everyone has at home.

First, cut the toilet paper roll in half and wrap it with origami or construction paper.

Next, pinch the top closed and add a face—like a bat, ghost, or black cat—and you’re done! They stand on their own, so even just one in your room or entryway will boost the Halloween mood.

It’s also a lovely craft to make together with kids.

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Fluffy Pumpkin Objet

[Easy DIY] I tried making a pumpkin ornament with yarn [Halloween]

Fluffy Pumpkin Objet

This is a pumpkin-shaped ornament made by gently shaping yarn.

First, use a bundle of twine layered over wooden chopsticks as the core, then wrap yarn around it.

Once you’ve wrapped it thickly, use the layered twine to secure the yarn and refine the overall shape.

Finally, remove the chopsticks and shape it firmly into a pumpkin to finish.

Since the entire piece is made from yarn, it ends up looking softer than versions that keep a rigid core, which is a key point.

Try creating your own unique ornament by choosing different colors and adding parts as you like.

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Natural wreath

How to make a Halloween wreath with yarn ♪ All the materials are from the 100-yen shop! Anyone can make it easily ♫

Natural wreath

Let’s make a wreath with a vibrant, soft look using green yarn.

Using a vine-woven wreath as the base makes it easy to craft, which is another key point.

Wrap the green yarn around the base, and the more thoroughly you cover the base so it doesn’t show, the more beautiful the result will be.

Once you finish wrapping, attach Halloween-themed decorations to complete it—this is where you can add your own originality.

It’s also recommended to incorporate different yarns as you wrap to create a colorful, customized base.

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