Halloween offers a little something for everyone — and this list covers just about everything you’ll need.
If you’re looking for easy Halloween crafts for kids, then you’ve come to the right place.
Amid the chaos of trick-or-treating, costume parties and the annual trip to the pumpkin patch, we often forget about some of the simpler Halloween traditions that keep kids grounded during the spooky season.
After all, Halloween doesn’t have to be a one-day event — it can be a month-long celebration.
And there’s no better way to spark your child’s creativity and encourage learning during the month of October than with some fun DIY Halloween crafts for toddlers and school-aged children.
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It’s a great way to keep them busy while also adding some new Halloween decorations to your collection.
So, grab the construction paper, find some non-toxic glue, dig out the safety scissors and don't forget the googly eyes because these DIY Halloween craft ideas are guaranteed to delight.
15. Skeleton Baby Hand
@yaneliramirezg BY far my favorite Halloween keepsake 🥹💀 I can’t deal!! Don’t forget the s in loves like me 😭 #halloweencrafts #halloween #spookyseason #craftsforkids #craftymom ♬ original sound - ☆
Supplies needed: Black construction paper, white paint, red marker, tiny hand
This Halloween craft only takes a few minutes. Just make sure when you press your baby’s hand on the paper that the space between the thumbs and index fingers is shaped like a heart — or at least close.
Caption ideas: “Bone-afide love!” “No bones about it — I love you!” “This little skeleton loves you big time!”
14. Baby Hand Witch & Pumpkin
@kelliechandler2 TWO Halloween crafts you can do with your kids! Handprint crafts are so cute! #halloween #halloweencrafts #toddlercrafts #keepsakes #toddleractivities ♬ Halloween - TonsTone
Supplies needed: Green and orange paint, green marker, black marker, orange marker, tiny hand
Witch hand is cuter? The pumpkin or the potion-maker? Either way, this craft is hands down adorable! Who knew a little orange and green paint could turn into such a fun keepsake to hold onto year after year.
Caption ideas (pumpkin): “Cutest pumpkin in the patch” “My little pumpkin patch” “Hands down, the sweetest pumpkin”
Caption ideas (witch): “Witch-ing you a Happy Halloween” “Something wickedly cute this way comes!” “Witch way to the candy?”
13. Baby Feet Ghost
@nataliaduloglu2 Easy keepsake idea for baby’s first Halloween 👻 #easycrafts #craftideas #keepsake #halloweencrafts #diyhalloween ♬ Spooky, Scary Skeletons (House VIP Remix) - Crystal Knives & Lex Allen
Supplies needed: Black construction paper, white paint, orange marker, tiny feet
No tricks here — just tiny boo-tiful feet! With a little white paint, you can transform those baby toes into the sweetest little ghosts around. So, turn those footprints upside down and watch the cuteness haunt your heart forever!
Caption ideas: “Baby’s first BOO!” “Peek-a-BOO! It’s my first Halloween!” “This little ghost is too sweet to scare!” “Boo crew member in training!”
12. Dollar Tree Halloween Craft Kits
@thepurplealphabet Dollar Tree has their Halloween craft kits out. I found two types, the paper plate style and the felt kits. Great for quick and easy art projects. #HalloweenCrafts #DollarTreeFinds #KidsCrafts #HalloweenFun #BudgetCrafts ♬ original sound - Christina The Purple Alphabet
Supplies needed: Glue (though most are sticker-based) and markers (if customizing)
Get ready to brew up some “spook-tacular” savings with these craft kits from Dollar Tree. All the pieces are already pre-cut, so all your child needs is a little glue and some markers to customize them.
You can find these craft kits in the Halloween section at your local Dollar Tree store and they come in both paper and felt varieties. And don’t forget the “Wreath Decoration Kit” for a Halloween-themed wreath!
It’s a haunt-worthy DIY that proves you don’t need to spend big to get big fun!
11. Paper Pumpkin Pals
@brittanyuranich Jack o lantern treat buckets! 🍬🎃Such a fun and easy DIY! My toddlers loved these but this would be so fun to make for kids! #halloweendiy #halloweencrafts #craftymom #spookyseason #spookyvibes ♬ original sound - forgottengems_
Supplies needed: Paper cups, construction paper, scissors, tape or glue, hole puncher, ribbon or string
This adorable DIY turns plain paper cups into gourd-geous pumpkin treat bags — perfect for party favors or trick-or-treating! With a little creativity, kids can craft their own little pumpkin pals to stash candy in.
Caption ideas: “Oh my gourd, I love candy!” “Trick or treat yourself!” “No tricks, just treats!” “Cutest pumpkin in the patch!”
10. Itsy Bitsy Baby Hand
@yaneliramirezg The cutest spider coming through 🖤🕸️🕷️ I just love watching her bullentin board get filled with the cutest Halloween crafts! I’ll remember these small hand prints forever🥹 #halloweencrafts #keepsake #halloween #craftsforkids #toddlersoftiktok ♬ Boo - Vadym Kuznietsov
Supplies needed: Black paint, white construction paper, googly eyes, markers
This handprint craft is eight times the fun! Kids will love turning their tiny hands into spooky-cute spiders — all you need is a little paint and you’ll have a creepy crawly masterpiece to show off this Halloween.
It’s the perfect mix of hands-on fun that’ll have everyone saying, ‘That’s un-boo-lievable!’”
Caption ideas: “Spinning into spooky season!” “Caught in a web of cuteness!” “I’m web-solutely ready for candy!” “Baby’s First Web!”
9. Cotton Ball Ghost
@katherinewashingtonn 👻 craft with my 3 year old #artsandcrafts #halloweencrafts2024 #kidshalloweenart ##easytoddlercrafts #easyhalloweencraft #preschool #momsoftiktok #craftymoms ♬ its just a bunch of hocus pocus - lil timmy @⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝
Supplies needed: Construction paper, cotton balls, markers, glue
This ghostly craft is un-boo-lievably cute! A handful of cotton balls turns into the fluffiest little phantom you’ve ever seen — soft, spooky and Casper-like. Kids will have a ghoul time bringing their ghost to life!
Caption ideas: “Have a fa-boo-lous Halloween!” “Wishing you a spook-tacular Halloween!” “Happy BOO Day!” “Just hangin’ with my boos!”
8. DIY Spooky Lava Lamp
@learningwithmrscurles 🎃✨ DIY Spooky Lava Lamp 👻 A fun & easy Halloween science experiment to try with your kids! 🧪🫧 #MomLife #STEM #HalloweenCrafts #teachersoftiktok #FYP ♬ original sound - learningwithmrscurles
Supplies needed: Plastic cup, marker, water, vegetable oil, food coloring, alka seltzer tablets, googly eyes
This boo-bubbling creation is frighteningly fun! With a little water, oil and Alka-Seltzer magic, kids can whip up their own mini lava lamp — complete with a spooky face that glows with ghoul power!
Face ideas: Jack-o’-lantern, ghost, skeleton, cat, vampire, Frankenstein, zombie, google-eyed monster
7. Spooky Fork Paintings
@alysse.gilbert Which one would your kiddo like to make?! Think the monster was a favorite over here!!🎃✨ #halloweencrafts #craftsforkids #toddleractivities #craftymoms #artsandcrafts ♬ Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown - Acoustic Guitar - Halloween Acoustic
Supplies needed: Construction paper, paint, plastic fork, markers, googly eyes
This craft is a real stroke of genius! Just dip a fork in paint to create spooky hair and wild textures for a Halloween face — think fuzzy monsters, electric-haired witches, and fang-tastically funny ghouls.
It’s messy, creative, and spook-tacularly original!
Caption ideas: “Have a spork-tacular Halloween!” “Too cute to spook — and too cool to fork-get!” “Frankie Forkenstein!” “Count Forkula wants your candy!”
6. Paper Chain Bat
@marissa.charlotte Halloween crafts ideas 🦇 #papercrafts #easycrafts #cardstockcrafts #halloweencrafts #kidscrafts ♬ A Ghostly Halloween - BrianMcGravey
Supplies needed: Construction paper, white marker, scissors, stapler or glue, googly eyes, string
This fang-tastic paper chain craft really takes flight! Kids can turn simple loops of paper into adorable hanging bats complete with googly eyes. It’s a high-flying Halloween decoration that’s equal parts cute and creepy!
Caption ideas: “I’m just wingin’ it!” “Bat to the bone!” “Bat’s the spirit!” “Creepin’ it real!”
5. Popsicle Stick Monsters
Supplies needed: Popsicle sticks, paint, markers, glue, scissors, yarn
This craft is stickin’ to the Halloween spirit! With just a few popsicle sticks, kids can create a whole crew of spooky friends — including pumpkins, ghosts and witches galore.
It’s a boo-tiful, budget-friendly craft that proves the best Halloween fun comes one stick at a time!”
Caption ideas: “Stickin’ with my spooky crew!” “Stickin’ together this Halloween!” “Crafts that stick with you!”
4. Creepy Crawling Candle
Supplies needed: Toilet paper tube, black construction paper (or black marker), googly eyes, flameless LED tea light
This creepy crawling candle is lighting up Halloween—literally!
A simple toilet paper roll turns into a glowing spider with wiggly legs and a flickering LED belly. It’s a fang-tastic mix of spooky and sweet that’ll have kids glowing with pride over their handiwork!
Caption ideas: “You light up my web!” “Too bright to fright!” “My spooky side is showing (and glowing)!” “Caught in the glow!” “Keep calm and crawl on!”
3. Stained Paper Window Ghosts
Supplies needed: Cardboard, scissors, paper streamers, clear tape, black construction paper
This ghostly craft is a clear winner!
Kids can make their own boo-tiful stained glass art using just clear tape and bits of colorful streamers — no fancy materials required. When the light shines through, these friendly phantoms glow with spirit!
Caption ideas: “Clearly the cutest ghost around!” “Let your spirit shine!” “A hauntingly bright idea!” “Catch me if you can-see!” “Sheer brilliance!”
2. Clay Baby Hand Ghost
Supplies needed: Air-dry clay, Mod Podge, white paint, paint marker, tiny hand
This boo-tiful keepsake is one for the memory books! A tiny handprint pressed into ghost-shaped clay makes the sweetest decoration for a baby’s first Halloween — or as a tradition to watch your little spirit grow.
It’s spook-tacularly sentimental and sure to haunt your heart in the best way!
Caption ideas: “A little ghost that’s growing fast!” “Boo-tiful beginnings!” “My first spooky season!” “Haunting your heart since [year]” “Each year, my ghostly hand grows!” “A hauntingly sweet memory!”
1. Q-Tip Skeleton
Supplies needed: Construction paper, Q-tips, glue
This craft is bad to the bone!
Kids can build their own mini skeletons using Q-tips and glue — two simple supplies that turn into a spine-tinglingly cute creation. It’s a rib-tickling Halloween favorite that proves spooky can be totally cute!
Caption ideas: “Bone-afide cutie!” “Built with love (and Q-tips)!” “Straight outta the bone yard!”
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Halloween crafts offer so much more than just a fun afternoon activity.
They're an opportunity for kids to develop fine motor skills, practice following instructions and express their creativity in ways that feel magical during the spooky season.
The best part? You don't need to be a Pinterest-perfect parent to make these crafts happen.
Set up a dedicated craft space with a washable tablecloth or old newspapers, lay out all your supplies beforehand and let your kids take the lead. The messier, the better!
You can even consider turning these Halloween crafts into a weekly tradition throughout October.
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Pick a day, queue up some Halloween music or a kid-friendly spooky movie and let the creativity flow. Not only will you end up with homemade decorations, but you'll also create memories that last a lifetime.
