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Quick Halloween crafts for kids, 30 minutes or less!

By: Melissa Coleman Last Updated: Oct 11, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links.

Before embarking on the quest for candy, spice up the pre-Halloween excitement by incorporating these spooky Halloween crafts for kids into the mix.



Get ready for some spooktacular fun with these quick and simple Halloween crafts.


From creepy crawly creations to boo-tiful DIY decorations, discover the perfect projects to make this Halloween unforgettable.


Dive into our ghoul-tastic crafting ideas!

Collage of Halloween Crafts for Kids to Make
Jump to the Halloween Craft Ideas



Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better way to get into the spooky spirit than by getting creative with your little ones.


Whether you have pint-sized witches and wizards or mini monsters at home, easy Halloween crafts for kids are a fantastic way to bring the season's magic to life.


In this blog post, we'll delve into a cauldron of crafty ideas that are not only frightfully fun but also easy and quick to make.


So grab your glue, summon your scissors, and let's embark on a Halloween crafting adventure that's sure to enchant kids of all ages!



Simple supplies you might need for these Halloween Crafts for Kids

  • paper plates
  • acrylic paint
  • pipe cleaners
  • googly eyes
  • construction paper
  • tissue paper
  • popsicle sticks
  • toilet paper tubes
  • cupcake liners
  • paper bags
  • felt
  • cardboard box
  • cotton balls
  • hot glue gun and glue sticks



Why you'll love this post!

  • Frighteningly Easy: These fun craft ideas are designed to be simple and age-appropriate, ensuring that even the tiniest trick-or-treaters can participate. No need to be a crafting expert; these projects are accessible to all and perfect for a Halloween party full of youngsters (and older kids too).

  • Endless Imagination: Halloween is all about letting your imagination run wild, and these crafts do just that. From creating eerie masks to decorating pumpkins with personality, your child's creativity will soar. They don't even need to know they are working on their fine motor skills.

  • Budget-Friendly: We understand that Halloween can be an expensive time of year, but our crafts won't drain your wallet. Many of the materials can be found around the house or purchased affordably at your local craft store.




Searching for additional entertaining Halloween activities to captivate your little ones? Combine these Halloween-themed crafts with complimentary Halloween scissor-cutting practice, Halloween games, or a fun holiday treat idea for a ghoulishly good time.



Halloween Crafts for Kids and Preschoolers

1. Popsicle Stick Bat Craft

Create this cute little popsicle stick bat craft with your kids this Halloween. Simple and little needed in the way of supplies.

This fang-tastic project turns simple materials into a winged wonder. Perfect for little hands, it's a delightful blend of spooky and adorable. Let creativity take flight as kids assemble their batty friends, adding a touch of eerie charm to your Halloween decor. It's a quick, easy, and bewitchingly fun crafting adventure!



2. Popsicle Stick Frankenstein Craft

This little Frankenstein is perfect for crafting with your kids this Halloween. Attach a magnet and hang him on your fridge.

This monstrously cute project turns ordinary craft sticks into a quirky, green creation. Kids can enjoy assembling their little monster friend, complete with bolts and a mischievous grin. It's a mysterious way to add a dash of Halloween charm to your crafting sessions. Simple, amusing, and a guaranteed hit with young creators!



3. Popsicle Stick Witch Craft

Popsicle Stick Witch Magnet

Transform ordinary sticks into a bewitching masterpiece as kids craft their own charming witches. Complete with a pointy hat and a touch of whimsy, this project is a delightful way to infuse some Halloween magic into your crafting fun. Simple, enchanting, and perfect for brewing up smiles!



4. Popsicle Stick Spider Web Craft

Popsicle stick spider web, the kids will love helping to create these fun web using craft sticks and yarn. Hang several in a window for a fun touch.

Little crafters can weave their magic with this simple yet hair-raising project. Transform popsicle sticks into a creepy-crawly creation that captures the essence of Halloween. Hang it up for a bewitching decoration or add a furry friend for an extra dose of arachnid charm.



5. Popsicle Stick Vampire Craft

This popsicle stick vampire embodies the spirit of Halloween. Learn how to make this simple craft stick piece for kids.

This fang-tastic project transforms simple sticks into a toothy, adorable bloodsucker. Kids can enjoy bringing their little vampire to life, complete with a cape, fangs, and a mischievous grin.



6. Popsicle Stick Spider Craft

Create this cute little popsicle stick spider with your kids this Halloween. Also great for a book craft (IE: Charlotte's Web, etc.)

Kids can spin their own imaginative webs, creating a enchanting arachnid friend with googly eyes and eight little legs.



7. Popsicle Stick Haunted Window

This image features a Halloween craft for kids at looks like a popsicle stick haunted window. It is laying on top of Halloween skull craft paper.

This bewitching project lets kids create their own eerie scene, complete with ghostly shapes, bats, and a touch of Halloween magic. Hang it up for a hauntingly delightful decoration that adds a spooky ambiance to any room.



8. Popsicle Stick Sugar Skull Craft

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with this fun and colorful Popsicle Stick Sugar Skull. A great craft for the new Disney movie, Coco!

This vibrant and festive project turns simple sticks into a lively sugar skull work of art. Kids can unleash their imagination as they design intricate patterns, transforming each stick into a work of art. It's a lively and engaging way to celebrate the spirit of Dia de los Muertos.



9. Popsicle Stick Black Cat Craft

No need to be superstitious of this popsicle stick black cat. It's frightening what kids can make for Halloween with some craft sticks and paint.

This delightful project turns ordinary sticks into a bewitching feline friend. Kids can let their creativity run wild as they assemble their mini black cats with pointy ears, bright eyes, and a mischievous smile.



10. Popsicle Stick Witches Hat

The popsicle stick witches hat, as an iconic symbol of Halloween this witches hat craft is perfect for crafting with your kids this season. 

This enchanting project transforms simple sticks into a miniature witch's hat, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your holiday decor.



11. Popsicle Stick Monster

Create this popsicle stick monster craft to go along with a fun Halloween book, The Spooky Wheels on the Bus.

Transform ordinary sticks into quirky creatures that come to life with googly eyes, wacky features, and colorful charm. This easy and entertaining project is perfect for kids to craft their own personalized and cute monster, adding a playful touch to your creative sessions.



12. Popsicle Stick Mummy Craft

This popsicle stick mummy craft is the perfect easy Halloween craft for kids this holiday season. These little monsters made out of craft sticks are a whole lot of fun and every bit of simple.

This simple simple Halloween craft turns ordinary sticks into a cute mummy friend, complete with googly eyes peeking out from the bandages.



13. Popsicle Stick Witches Broom

Learn how to make this super simple and cute popsicle stick witches broom. Pair it with one of our favorite Halloween books, Room on the Broom.

This whimsical project turns ordinary sticks into miniature broomsticks. Kids can enjoy assembling their own spellbinding accessory, complete with rustic charm and a sprinkle of Halloween delight.



14. Paper Plate Spider Craft

Paper Plate Spider Craft

Spin some crafty magic with the Paper Plate Spiders! This quick and easy project transforms a simple paper plate into a bone-chilling eight-legged friend. Kids can let their imaginations crawl as they decorate their spiders with googly eyes and wiggly legs.



15. Popsicle Stick Haunted House Craft

Finished results for a popsicle stick haunted house craft

Turn ordinary sticks into a spooky abode, complete with crooked windows, an eerie door, and maybe even a ghostly inhabitant. This bewitching project is perfect for adding a touch of Halloween to your creative gatherings. Kids can unleash their creativity as they assemble their haunted house, turning popsicle sticks into a haunted haven of spookiness.



16. Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft for Kids

Completed Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft for Kids

This batty project is a quick and easy way to repurpose materials into a spooky masterpiece. Kids can have a fang-tastic time decorating their bat with googly eyes and spreading its wings. Such a fun and easy Halloween craft.



17. Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Craft

Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Magnet

This delightful project turns simple sticks into delightful pumpkins. Kids can enjoy assembling their own mini pumpkins, adding a touch of autumn magic to your crafting sessions. Quick, easy, and brimming with seasonal charm, these popsicle stick pumpkins are the perfect addition to your fall crafting repertoire!



18. Jack Skellington Salt Dough Ornament

If you love Nightmare Before Christmas and Jack Skellington this craft is perfect for you. Awesome for my Halloween tree or just to hang around the house.

Shape your favorite Pumpkin King character from The Nightmare Before Christmas out of salt dough and add a touch of eerie charm to your holiday decorations. Quick, easy, and perfect for Halloween enthusiasts, these ornaments bring a dash of Halloween magic to your festivities!



19. Paper Plate Rockin' Spider Craft

Get into the groove with this easy and fun activity, transforming ordinary materials into a funky arachnid friend. Let creativity dance as you add googly eyes and a touch of whimsy.



20. Easy Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft for Halloween
Mom Brite

This cute paper plate jack-o-lantern craft offers a speedy and simple project for Halloween fun with your kids. Pick your preferred pumpkin face from the free printable options to adorn your paper plate creation.



21. Fork Painted Black Cat Craft For Kids
I Heart Arts and Crafts

Embark on a purr-fectly creative adventure with this Fork Painted Black Cat Craft for Kids! This imaginative project transforms a humble fork into a tool for crafting an adorable black cat. It's a fun and easy way for little artists to express themselves, adding a touch of feline charm to their creative endeavors.



22. Candy Corn Man Craft
Meaningful Mama

This delightful project turns the iconic candy corn into a captivating character that's as fun to create as it is to display. Perfect for kids and candy enthusiasts alike, let's dive into the colorful world of crafting and bring this sugary friend to life.



23. Tissue Paper Pumpkin Craft
Artsy Crafty Mom

This simple and vibrant project turns everyday materials into a burst of autumn joy. Get ready for a crafting adventure filled with color, creativity, and a touch of pumpkin magic!



24. Paper Plate Vampire Craft for Halloween
Artsy Momma

Unleash your creativity as you transform a simple paper plate craft into a fang-tastic vampire friend. It's a spookily delightful project perfect for kids and those young at heart. Get ready to add a bite of Halloween charm to your crafting repertoire!



25. Q Tip Skeleton
Little Artsy Little Craftsy

This educational and entertaining project turns ordinary cotton swabs into a bony gem. Ideal for young learners and crafting enthusiasts, join us in assembling a skeletal friend that's both fun and educational. Get ready for a journey into the fascinating world of bones and creativity!



26. Frankenstein Sun Catcher Craft for Kids
From ABCs to SATs

This vibrant and imaginative project turns sunlight into a whimsical Frankenstein sun catcher. Perfect for little artists and Halloween lovers, join us in crafting a window decoration that captures the spooky spirit of the season. Get ready for some electrifying fun!



27. Glue Spiderweb Window Clings
Happiness is Homemade

This simple and captivating project turns glue into intricate spiderwebs that cling to glass surfaces.



28. Pom Pom Spiders
My Homebased Life

This engaging and entertaining project turns fluffy pom poms into lovely spiders that are perfect for Halloween decorating. Join us in weaving a web of creativity and fun. Get ready for a ghoulish crafting adventure!



29. Witch Paper Craft for Halloween
I Heart Crafty Things

This whimsical project brings an alluring witch to life using simple materials. Such a sweet addition to our Halloween crafts for kids post.



30. Potato Stamp Ghosts
My Mommy Style

This playful and artistic project turns ordinary spuds into charismatic ghost stamps.



31. Handprint Black Cat Craft
Easy Peasy and Fun

This adorable and personalized project turns little hands into bewitching black cat prints. Perfect for kids and cat lovers alike, join us in creating a handprint delight that celebrates the spirit of Halloween. Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful crafting experience!



32. Paper Plate Bat Craft
Kids Craft Room

This easy and entertaining project transforms a simple paper plate into a charming bat friend. Get ready for a batty crafting adventure!



33. Newspaper Witch Craft
Arty Crafty Kids

This imaginative and eco-friendly project turns newspapers into entrancing witches ready for Halloween.



34. Paper Bag Halloween Witch Craft for Kids
I Heart Crafty Things

This whimsical and easy project turns a simple paper bag into a pleasing witch friend. Get ready for a spellbinding crafting adventure! A perfect addition to our Halloween Crafts for Kids post.



35. Paper Plate Witch Craft
Non-Toy Gifts

This delightful and imaginative project turns an ordinary paper plate into an adorable witch friend.



36. Yarn Wrapped Mummy Craft
I Heart Crafty Things

This playful and easy project turns yarn into a sweet mummy. Join us in wrapping up a mummy masterpiece that adds a touch of spookiness to your decorations.



37. Simple and Playful Spider Web Craft
I Heart Crafty Things

Get into the Halloween spirit with this spooktacular crafting adventure that captures the essence of Halloween with this little paper plate moving spider.



38. Flying Ghost Craft
Kids Craft Room

This whimsical and easy project turns ordinary materials into winsome flying spooky ghosts.



39. Coffee Filter Bat Craft
Woo Jr.

Turn a coffee filter and clothespin into a charming bat friend!



40. Spider Web Suncatcher Craft for Kids
Happy Toddler Playtime

This vibrant and imaginative project turns simple materials into a suncatcher that captures the essence of Halloween. Perfect for little artists and those who love the spooky season, join us in creating a web of colorful fun. Get ready for a suncatcher crafting adventure that

Get the entire family involved! Happy Crafting!



Books and Halloween crafts for kids, like witches and broomsticks, make the perfect pair!


Incorporating books into your Halloween crafting adventures can take the experience to a whole new level of enchantment.


Not only does it enhance the experience but also promotes literacy, creativity, and a love for storytelling.


So, don't forget to grab a spine-tingling tale or two before you dive into your Halloween crafts for kids this season.


(You can click any of the book photos below to take you to the details about each book)



Even more fun crafts for kids!

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  • Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Kids
  • Easy Star Crafts for Kids to Make
  • 10 Easy Zebra Crafts for Kids to Make
  • Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for Kids

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  1. Theresa @dearcreatives says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    Nice round up. Just popping in from twitter to say hi. Have a great Halloween with your family!

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