Halloween craft ideas: perfect for preschool projects and home decor
October, when the autumn atmosphere deepens, is also the fun season of Halloween.
Some of you may decorate your rooms or entryways with a Halloween theme.
In this article, we’re introducing Halloween craft ideas you’ll want to make before the big day arrives.
From pumpkin hats and candy bags that kids will love to projects that will appeal to adults who enjoy crafting, we’ve gathered a variety of ideas.
If you’re interested, give them a try!
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Halloween craft ideas: for preschool crafts and home decor (11–20)
Pumpkin paper tag
These pumpkin paper tags are perfect for attaching to Halloween treats and gifts.
Using a template makes designing the tags easy.
It also looks great to decorate the tag with a three-dimensional pumpkin made by combining pieces of construction paper cut into pumpkin shapes.
You can even create a simple pumpkin shape by punching out hearts with a craft punch and trimming off the bottom—give it a try.
Stylish tags are sure to stand out at your Halloween party!
pumpkin wreath
This pumpkin wreath instantly transforms your room or entryway into a Halloween atmosphere all by itself.
It’s an especially great idea for those who love crafting.
First, cut thick paperboard into a donut shape, cover it with black construction paper, and make the wreath base.
Next, wrap yarn across the center to create a spiderweb.
You can also cut construction paper to make pumpkin parts and assemble them to create a three-dimensional pumpkin, or layer pieces punched out with a craft punch to make flowers—have fun with your crafting! Feel free to customize the decorations with any motifs you like.
Wall decoration made with paper fans
This Halloween wall decoration is a fun twist on the classic party staple: paper fans.
Make them in Halloween colors and add ghost faces to boost the festive vibe! First, take two sheets of construction paper folded in an accordion, attach them together, tie the center with string, open them into a circle, and secure the sides.
Finish by adding pumpkin or ghost faces, and you’re done.
You can also play with different colors and sizes! Stick them on the wall or hang them as garlands—have fun customizing your display!
Art frame made with origami
Some of you may enjoy origami as a hobby.
For you, we recommend a Halloween-themed art frame made with origami! Since you’ll be making lots of small parts from paper, it takes a bit of time and effort, but the result is a stylish, beautiful piece—so give it a try.
Using two Halloween-colored papers, such as black and orange, fold lots of lilies.
Layer the two papers to create lily components, arrange them in a circle, and mount them in your favorite frame to finish! You can also crumple the paper first to add a distressed texture for an extra Halloween vibe.
Display it in your living room or entryway to boost the Halloween mood.
Witch’s broom
Why not make a magical broomstick that’s perfect as a Halloween costume accessory? You can whip one up quickly with yarn, so it’s great for anyone who wants to handcraft their costume props! Prepare a rectangular piece of thick paper and wrap three strands of your favorite colored yarn around it at the same time.
Adjust the number of wraps depending on the thickness and type of yarn.
Once you’ve finished wrapping, cut open one end with scissors and spread it out, place a straw in the center, and tie it with yarn.
Finally, smooth it by folding the right side and the yarn over to the left, and tie the upper part with yarn to finish! Adding Halloween-themed decorations makes it even more stylish.
Have fun customizing by changing the yarn colors or using patterned straws!
Easy: Paper Cup Headband
A headband made by arranging a paper cup.
Paint the paper cup and attach an elastic band around the rim.
For example, paint it orange for a jack-o’-lantern or black for a bat.
Use origami or construction paper to finish the piece.
Just imagining the headband perched cutely on the head feels heartwarming.
Since paper cups are easy to find, it seems simple to make.
It’s a headband that even small children can enjoy making, whether painting with paints or using construction paper and origami.
Handprint and footprint stamp Halloween card
Stamp your child’s handprints or footprints onto black construction paper and turn them into ghosts.
Draw eyes and a mouth with a pen, and top them with hats cut out from origami paper or similar.
Decorate the empty space cutely, and you’re done! Even babies who are still in the lying-down stage can take part, and it will make a memorable keepsake.
You can also combine handprints and footprints to create monsters, or change the background and ink colors to give a different feel.
Instead of drawing the face, using a photo of your child’s face could be a lovely touch, too.
A Halloween card with a pop-up witch hat
A high-impact message card where a large triangular hat pops up from the center when opened.
The hat’s wide brim gives you plenty of space to write messages, add patterns, or stick on your favorite stickers.
Cut the triangular hat and brim from black construction paper, glue them together, and attach a decorative ribbon.
Fold the base in half, then glue the folded triangular hat along the crease.
Use the remaining space to decorate for Halloween with any parts you like, such as pumpkins or bats.
[100-yen shop] Halloween wreath made with paper plates and paper napkins
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A Halloween wreath made with paper plates and paper napkins full of Halloween vibes.
Get your paper plates, ribbon, construction paper, paper napkins, scissors, and glue ready.
Cut a hole in the center of the paper plate to make the wreath base.
Cut the paper napkins for decoration into pieces about 1/16 of their original size and twist them.
Using glue, attach the twisted napkins to the paper plate.
The key is to place them so there are no gaps.
Wrap a ribbon around it for an accent, and finish by attaching decorations made from construction paper—witch’s legs, a hat, and bats.
Give this parent-and-child Halloween wreath a try!
[Tissue Paper] A Halloween wreath that even infants can enjoy
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Cut out the center of a paper plate to make the base.
Crumple tissue paper tightly into balls and attach them to the base with double-sided tape.
Cut the previously removed center into a ghost shape, then add a child’s face photo and a hat.
Hang the ghost in the center of the base with thread, and finish by attaching pumpkin, star, and candy pieces! You can make the pieces from origami or cut construction paper, but if you’re short on time, using ready-made craft parts might be a good idea.