If you’re anything like me and Halloween is your favorite holiday, you probably don’t need much convincing to start a new spooky craft. Give me a project involving tiny ghosts, pumpkins, bats, or anything that can double as Halloween decor, and I’m already looking for my craft supplies.
And that’s exactly what I wanted this list to be. These aren’t complicated projects that require a cart full of supplies or skills you definitely don’t have yet. They’re fun, approachable, and actually cute enough that you’ll want to keep them out all October.
So whether you’re planning a Halloween craft night with friends or just looking for something fun to make while rewatching your favorite spooky movies, I rounded up some easy Halloween craft ideas to get you in the spooky spirit.
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1. Bubbling Cauldron
@mintandpine Make your own bubbling cauldron for Halloween! #crafttok #halloweendiy #halloweencrafts #craftideas #fallcrafts ♬ Slytherin Themed - Athostvz
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Cauldron DIY Kit
2. Pumpkin Paper Garland
@flashesofstyle Pumpkin paper chain garland A little homemade touch always, always brings the magic. Supplies you need: -twine -construction paper -paper cutter -stapler -brown + green pipe cleaner IB: @hellominibianco #fallcraft, #falldecor #fallDIY #fallvibes #pumpkinseason ♬ 'Tis Autumn - Nat King Cole Trio
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Cardstock Paper
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Pipe Cleaner
3. Beaded Spiderweb
@mintandpine This diy beaded spiderweb frame is the perfect chic Halloween decor! #halloweendiy #halloweencrafts #crafttok #fallcrafts #craftideas ♬ Tempest for Violin - Ted Hubble
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Pearl Beads
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Vintage Frames
4. Ghost Painting Kits from Target
@simplystagedandstyled Who needs a good excuse to get the girls together this fall? These $3 DIY Ghost painting kits from the Target dollarspot are the perfect girls night craft this fall. It comes with paint and a brush so all you need are the drinks and snacks. Send this to someone you want to make these with next craft night! #fallcraft #girlsnightcraft #halloweencraft #craftinspo #GirlsNight ♬ original sound - Anne Marie
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Ghost Painting Kit
5. Fabric Ghost Garland
@woodlarkblog mini scrap fabric ghost garland I made a family of these a couple years ago when I shared that I was expecting my littlest one, and am excited to make a bunch of them this year to turn into a garland. It’s a great way to use all those fabric scraps and remnants in your collection (most of these are from my vintage fabric stash). You can cut your squares into any size that you'd like— mine are about 5-6" and I use wool batting to stuff them but you can use anything that you have on hand such as little scraps of fabric! How to: Tear fabric into squares. If using wool to stuff, grab a small handful of wool and roll the fibers into a ball. (optional) use a felting needle to lightly felt the fibers together. Place the wool ball (or other stuffing) into the center of the fabric and gather the fabric around it. Secure with cotton twine. Use a needle and thread to string your ghosts together to create a garland #DIY #upcycledcrafts #halloweencrafts #ghostgarland #cottagecore ♬ original sound - Audrey
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Fabric Scraps
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Cotton Filling
6. Pillsbury Halloween Cookies
@misshoneycore Giant Pillsbury Halloween Cookie Tutorial I'm not the creator of this idea, this is just my take on it and I was inspired by the @Waverly Vienna tutorial. Materials: • 12 inch wooden rounds (Mondo Llama craft brand from target) --$15 • Craft paint --about $15 if you bought everything new and not on sale (I already had some of the paint and the rest was on sale at Michael's) • Paint brushes-- free because I already had them • Command Strips -- $6.50 Pictures of the exact craft paint I used and command strips in the comments! I tried to answer all the questions while still keeping the video short. Please let me know if you have any additional ones! If you make them, tag me I'd love to see!! #diy #crafty #halloweendiy #halloweendiydecor #halloweenlover ♬ original sound - Chloe's Little Things
7. Airdry Clay Ghost
@teawithteenie Airdry clay ghost tea lights to kickoff craftoween! I’ll be sharing cozy cottage halloween DIY’s all October Tips: • let the clay dry for 24 hours • i would not suggest using open flames • get creative, i made some of mine witch hats and trick or treat bags 🙂 #diydecor #halloweencrafts #airdryclay #spookyseason #halloweendecor #halloweendiy #craftoween #girlsnightcrafts #autumndecorating #cozydecorating #cottagecoreaesthetic #halloweenathome #teawithteenie ♬ the gold - -
8. Bookish Ghost Garland
@leahsgiftguide DIY Bookish Ghost Garland!! #easydiy #craftidea #haloween #autumn #bookish ♬ Club Penguin Pizza Parlor - Cozy Penguin
9. Painted Doormat
@juliabooliyah highly recommend having a girls night to do fall crafts because these all came out so cute and it was such a fun time making them!! I can’t wait to put mine out!!! #halloween #fall #craft #crafting #girlsnight ♬ Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers
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Acrylic Paint
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Coir Doormat
If you’re still in the mood to make something but want a project that requires a little less planning, I found a few Halloween craft kits and creative activities that are just as fun. Everything is ready to go, so you can grab your favorite, put on a spooky movie, and make an October night out of it.
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Halloween Watercolor Workbook
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Ghost Suncatcher Kit
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Wood Ghost Framing Kit
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Bats Embroidery Kit
Hopefully these Halloween craft ideas gave you a few new projects to add to your spooky season plans. Whether you make one of the DIYs, pick up a ready to go craft kit, or turn it into a craft night with friends, sometimes making something just for fun is the best way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Now all that’s left to do is pick your favorite, put on a spooky movie, and start crafting. Happy Halloween!