Halloween crafts made easy! A collection of cute ideas you can make with everyday materials

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“This year, I want to try making my own Halloween decorations…” If that’s how you feel, this article introduces craft ideas perfect for Halloween! We’ve focused on simple projects that you can easily start with everyday materials and enjoy making with your children.

Why not transform your room into a special space with Halloween-themed decorations like jack-o’-lanterns, bats, and ghosts? Most of the materials are easy to find, so you can give it a try with ease!

Halloween crafts made easy! A collection of cute ideas you can make with everyday materials (31–40)

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!

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Monster Donuts

A Halloween-themed monster donut that combines a donut and a ghost.

Let’s make a ghost donut by attaching yarn and facial parts to donut-shaped construction paper.

Lots of kids love donuts, right? If it’s a craft of their favorite donut, they’ll probably feel excited while making it.

Besides construction paper, you could also use scrap cardboard, felt or fabric scraps from the dollar store.

Try making it using things you have around the house.

If you have children at home, you can also play pretend shop with the donuts you make.

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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.

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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!

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Swirly Ghost made with Yarn and a Paper Carton

A swirly ghost made with yarn and a paper carton gives off a warm, cozy look.

Its tactile feel is part of the charm, too.

Adjust the size of the ghost you want to make using the paper carton and create the base.

Then wrap your choice of yarn around it from the top.

By wrapping more times, the ghost gains volume and turns into a plump, gentle-looking figure.

Mixing yarn colors or adding sparkly beads and shiny stickers is also recommended.

Finish by attaching eye stickers, and it’s complete.

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