There are endless options for easy projects that the whole family can do together. Whether your kids are into scary witches and creepy crawlers or candy corn and happy pumpkins, you can find a DIY Halloween project that will suit their fancy. Ahead is a collection of original Halloween-themed crafts that are fit for all ages. Pick one to take on together, and help your family get in the holiday spirit while spending quality time together!
Friendly Felt Ghosts
These happy little ghosts, designed by the Crafted Content Team at Joann, are not only adorable, but they are also pretty simple to make. While you can craft these with a Cricut Maker, you can also always cut the shapes out of felt with a pair of scissors! Otherwise, a hot glue gun and some felt are essential. Wooden dowel rods are used to keep the ghosts sturdy, so your kids can parade around the house toting these tiny ghouls with ease.
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Spider Web Game
This interactive craft, designed by the Crafted Content Team at Joann, doubles as a fun game. Each family member can make their own spider to use in a family spider race! You can roll dice, answer questions, or more to move spiders from the outside to the inside of the web. The first spider to reach the end of the web wins.
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Spooky Stamped T-Shirt
Kids will love creating a custom stamped shirt, designed by the Crafted Content Team at Joann, that they can rock all October long. Harness their creativity by using different shapes and colors! Materials needed for this craft are pretty simple, so even the youngest kids can get involved.
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Hanging Bat Banner
This eye-catching bat banner designed by the Crafted Content Team at Joann will surely bring a spooky vibe into your home. Hang it up by your front door to greet guests as they enter. Or, make a few banners to decorate each room in the house. Either way, the whole family will feel the spirit of the season with these cute critters.
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Chocolate Wrappers
These playful chocolate wrappers designed by Diane Lampert of Creative Memories are the perfect way to put a personal touch on your Halloween candy this year. Go all out with stickers or keep it simple with some shimmery paper. Hand these out to trick-or-treaters for a fun and memorable experience!
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Halloween Card
A personalized Halloween card is great to make and use with family and friends. This fun card, designed by Diane Lampert of Creative Memories, might look hard to recreate, but there’s really not much to it. You can make it with the Original Border Maker System, or just by using scissors. Remember, you can use any papers or other materials you have on hand!
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Trick or Treat Bag
Why carry a typical jack-o-lantern bucket on Halloween when you can make your very own trick-or-treat bag? With this project, designed by Diane Lampert of Creative Memories, each child can decorate their bag to their liking with different colors, textures, and icons.
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Clay Spider
This silly spider craft from crafter and blogger Dmitry Mintz is so fun and easy to make! You will need air-dry clay (which can be found at any crafts store) to make the base and pipe cleaners for the legs. Pop some googly eyes on the head and draw in whichever facial expression you like—the sillier the better!
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Spooky Spider Webs
Every spider needs a web. Pair this craft from Dmitry Mintz with the last to take your DIY-ing to the next level. Color coordinate your web to your spider to make a set or mix and match different colors and styles. When all finished, hang your spider and webs on the wall or place them on your porch for a festive look.
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Origami Pumpkins
If you are looking for a no-frills craft that anyone can do (regardless of skill level or age), this is it. All you need is Mr. Mintz’s template and some markers. If your kids can color and fold, they can make these pretty pumpkins in no time!
