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 Projects and Home Decor (21–30)
[Flower Paper] Monster Wreath
Cut the cardboard into a circle and remove the center to make a wreath base.
Crumple tissue paper and glue it to the base, then attach the eye parts.
Glue on fangs, horns, candies, and other pieces made from origami to finish.
Use tissue paper in Halloween or monster colors to make it vibrant.
By intentionally varying the sizes and the order of colors you attach, you can bring out a mysterious, monster-like feel.
You can also customize the candies into bats or spiders—decorate however you like!
Halloween wreath made with rings
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Pass the ring-shaped parts—made by rolling strips of construction paper—through a slim circular base and secure them.
Attach a spiderweb made from transparent origami paper to the center of the base, and tie on a hanging string.
Stick jack-o’-lantern faces and stars onto the ring parts, and glue on a spider made from pipe cleaners and pom-poms to finish.
The ring parts use orange, purple, and brown construction paper, but feel free to use any colors you like.
Enjoy making your original Halloween wreath!
[Origami] Totoro Halloween Wreath
![[Origami] Totoro Halloween Wreath](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eK8qusyvMWw/sddefault.jpg)
The Totoro-themed wreath, inspired by the Ghibli character, is a craft you can make using only origami.
The base is made by assembling eight identical parts.
Totoro is created by combining gray and white origami paper, and you draw the facial features and body patterns with a pen.
After putting a witch’s hat on Totoro and giving him a broom, make bat, ghost, and pumpkin pieces, then attach them to the base along with Totoro, adjusting the balance as you go.
Punch a hole at the top, thread a ribbon or string for hanging, and it’s complete.
[Origami] 3D Halloween Wreath
![[Origami] 3D Halloween Wreath](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aYVhyx9zI0g/sddefault.jpg)
This wreath is made by gluing circular pieces onto a 12 cm diameter base.
Use origami paper for the pieces.
The first piece is a circular part cut to a 3 cm diameter.
The second is made by folding a circular piece in half and gluing three of them together to create a three-dimensional element.
The third is a slightly larger pumpkin piece made the same way as the second.
After alternately attaching pieces 1 and 2 to the base, glue Halloween-themed craft decorations onto piece 1.
Then attach the pumpkin piece to the end of a strip of origami paper cut lengthwise, and stick it onto the base so it looks like it’s hanging from above.
That’s it!
ghost mop
A ghostly yarn mop that looks like a witch’s broom.
Make it by attaching bundled yarn to a chopstick wrapped with masking tape.
To create the yarn bundle, wind yarn around an empty milk carton or thick cardstock, then cut through the center—this gives you an easy bundle.
Add eyes to turn it into a Halloween mop, and you’re done.
Using yarn instead of plastic cord makes it soft and fluffy.
Use orange yarn for a jack-o’-lantern look.
It’s also great as a pretend-play cleaning toy for kids, not just for Halloween.
Jack-o’-lantern
Let’s try making Halloween decorations with plastic bottles.
You can make a ghost lantern using a small empty plastic bottle.
Cut off the bottom of the bottle, then briefly press the cut edge against a hot iron.
This should smooth out the uneven edge and make it uniform.
Wrap yarn around and around the bottle.
For the lantern’s light, try using a wire string light.
Attach facial features and hang it in your room to create decor that enhances the Halloween atmosphere.
Spider web wreath
With decorations that combine a Halloween vibe and cuteness, you can create a seasonal atmosphere just by hanging them on the wall.
Cut out the bottom of a disposable container you can find at a 100-yen shop, and use the remaining ring as a wreath frame.
Make holes in the frame and thread yarn through them.
If you design it like a spiderweb, the process becomes even more fun.
Use the cut-out bottom to make a small spider.
Place it on the finished web, and you’ve got an adorable spider-and-web wreath.
It’s safe even for small children to make, so it’s perfect for a parent–child craft activity.
Halloween pumpkin wall hanging
When you think of Halloween, don’t pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns immediately come to mind? Having pumpkin-themed pieces in your room will really enhance the Halloween vibe.
A yarn-wrapped wall hanging is simple to make, so it’s a great craft for young children’s Halloween decorations.
Start by attaching construction paper or fabric onto a base.
Then, use wood glue to adhere yarn as you create the pumpkin on top.
Decorate with buttons, felt, or ribbons you have at home to make a lovely piece.
Display your finished wall hanging and have a fun Halloween!
Yarn pumpkin lampshade
A yarn pumpkin lampshade that’s perfect for Halloween.
A space made with yarn might boost the Halloween vibe even more.
Gather a balloon, yarn, glue, construction paper, and scissors, and let’s get started.
Inflate the balloon to the size of the pumpkin you want to make.
Wrap yarn around the balloon coated with glue.
The key is to wrap it in multiple layers and in various directions.
Once you’ve finished wrapping the yarn, let it dry thoroughly overnight.
The next day, use a toothpick to pop the balloon inside, gently so you don’t ruin the shape, then add eyes and a mouth to the pumpkin to finish.
It might also be fun to make pumpkins with yarn in different colors.
Halloween garland made with yarn and toilet paper rolls
This is a garland that uses toilet paper rolls to take your Halloween vibe up a notch.
First, cut the toilet paper roll in half and apply double-sided tape so the yarn will stick easily.
Then wrap yarn in Halloween colors—orange, purple, and black—around it.
Next, glue on triangle eyes and cat ears made from black origami paper, plus eyeballs made from round stickers, and you’re done.
Thread them onto a string and enjoy decorating your room with a cute garland full of Halloween spirit!
