Halloween crafting is the perfect way to bring some spooky cheer into your home. These easy Halloween crafts make decorations fun for kids and grown-ups alike.
On October 31st, Halloween lights up the UK with costumes, trick-or-treating, and a touch of mischief. Originally a Celtic tradition, today it’s all about Halloween crafting, laughter, and creating memories.
Families often spend the days before Halloween making home decorations. From paper ghosts fluttering from doorways to glittery skeletons on the mantelpiece, Halloween crafts for kids help build anticipation for the big night.
Fancy a quick and easy craft? Why not try making a paper pumpkin? Using quilling techniques, creates a fun 3D shape—ideal for children aged 8 and over. Find the step-by-step guide here.
Decorations should be spooky but fun. Bats with googly eyes, cheeky skeletons, and ghostly shapes with a wink keep things light-hearted. With simple materials like coloured paper, felt, or paper cups, you can create easy Halloween crafts such as garlands, mini coffins, or fluttering ghosts.
Balloons, tulle, and confetti are perfect for do-it-yourself Halloween decoration projects.
For example, a felt witch’s hat on a headband or a bat confetti popper serve as engaging Halloween arts and crafts for children aged 5 and above.
A good glue makes all the difference when it comes to Halloween DIY crafts—you want your spooky creations to hold together properly.
• Pritt Glue Stick: the trusty classic for paper, cardboard, and photos. Glides on smoothly, doesn’t dry too fast, and is easy to correct if little hands go astray. Plus: it works on felt and cork too, making it a winner for Halloween crafts for kids.
• Pritt Colour Sticks: bring your decorations to life with colour. The sticks come in bold shades like blue, green, orange, and purple; ideal for adding playful patterns.
• Pritt Multipurpose Glue: the Swiss army knife of adhesives. Works on almost everything from wood and fabric to card, paper, and pasta. Tip: mix a little water in to create a handy paste for papier-mâché or larger projects.
All Pritt glues are solvent-free and child-friendly, so even if glue ends up on fingers or sleeves, it’s safe. And honestly, a few sticky fingers just add to the Halloween fun!
Before you start your Halloween decoration craft, it helps to have a few handy supplies ready. Here’s what you’ll need:
- cutting mat
- string or cord
- ruler
- craft knife (adult supervision)
- scissors
- pencil & markers
- brushes
- sharpener
- pegs or clips
- tape or washi tape
Always supervise children when using sharp tools.