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Halloween craft ideas: perfect for preschool projects and home decor

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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!

Halloween craft ideas: For preschool crafts and home decor (41–50)

Ghost Halloween decoration

Halloween decorations made with felt and toilet paper rolls

Ghost Halloween decoration

When you look at the finished piece, you’d never guess it was made from a toilet paper roll, right? This is a Halloween ghost decoration made using a toilet paper roll and felt.

The basic process is to make the body from the roll, attach felt to it, and then add wings and a tail made of felt—that sort of thing.

You can make a jack-o’-lantern ghost, a bat, a black cat, a skeleton, and more.

Toilet paper rolls are basically scrap, and you can buy felt at the dollar store, so it’s great that it doesn’t cost much!

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Pumpkin box

[Halloween Origami] Pumpkin Box, Ghost Box

Pumpkin box

If you want to create something cute yet practical, we recommend this “Pumpkin Box.” This piece is made using two sheets of origami.

The box itself isn’t too difficult, but the lid, which resembles a hat, involves many curved surfaces and is a bit more challenging.

So if a child is making it, it might be a good idea for a parent to help with the lid.

As shown in the video, it can also be adapted to other characters, so be sure to try making various versions.

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Halloween flower topiary

[Paper Pom-Poms] How to Make a Round Halloween Flower Topiary from Tissue Paper - How to Make a Tissue Paper Halloween Topiary

Halloween flower topiary

How about making a handmade flower topiary perfect for Halloween? Just display it indoors or by the entrance to create a festive Halloween atmosphere.

First, stack four sheets of tissue paper and accordion-fold them in narrow, alternating folds.

Round off the ends of the folded bundle with scissors, then tie a black wire around the center.

Clamp the tissue paper with the wire, and twist the remaining ends together.

Gently fluff the tissue paper into a round shape, insert it into a paper cup filled with air-dry clay, and you’re done.

Try different tissue paper colors—from classic orange to a chic deep green—for your own unique touch.

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In conclusion

We introduced some Halloween craft ideas. Did you find any you’d like to try? Many can be made with things you already have at home, like paper cups, construction paper, and plastic bottles, so if you see something cute, feel free to give it a try. There are also items you can use for costumes!