Who is Halloween for…if not for the kids! My parents told me about their fond memories of making and crafting their Halloween costumes instead of buying them from the store. Some lost homemade element that has phased out – but we can assure you, is alive and well here at Lars! Halloween projects to make with your kids can be fun and certainly entertaining as the spirit of imagination is what brings the holiday to life. Have tiny witches and wizards at home? Or a pack of werewolf cubs out under a full moon? Treat yourself and your gremlins to some easy crafting projects this Halloween!
DIY toilet paper roll candy garland
The uses for toilet paper and paper towel rolls are infinitely endless when it comes to crafting. In this case, Halloween calls for a DIY toilet paper roll candy garland! Halloween sets the bar high for candy holidays – in fact I can’t think of any holiday that might top it. This garland makes a great backdrop or table prop for candy-friendly themes. So easy to save the toilet paper rolls you already use and then prep them easy enough when the time comes! All hail Halloween the candy queen!
“The Birds” Halloween Wall Decor
Paper cutouts for Halloween are always a good idea. Especially if it comes in black! They make the decor feel shadowy and elusive. Scissor cutout projects were always my favorite as a kid. It felt so therapeutic to trace the lines, similar to the feeling of coloring. The template for “The Birds” Halloween Wall Decor is easy peasy, for kids and adults. Print off and then cut out! You’ll have this Halloween wall project ready in no time!
Char-boo-terie Halloween Snack Board
Ah, yes. Where would we be without Halloween snacks? And a Char-boo-terie Halloween Snack Board nonetheless! I think it’s generally easy to motivate kids with activities around sweets and treats…and adults too! Kids can go all out drafting what they would put on their char-boo-terie board and no doubt have fun wondering what they can drum up. There are no rules, just snacks and Halloween!
DIY: Turn gauze into spiderwebs
Gauze is the ultimate multitasking Halloween material. Inexpensive, versatile and easy clean up or take down! For this DIY: Turn gauze into spiderwebs! You can practically put these anywhere – wherever gauze will hang or lay flat. Have your kids help you cut out and assemble the spider web shapes and then set out to pick the best spots! They may want to go crazy with the stuff, and in this case we say the more the merrier. The “spider web” effect works really well as you play with layers and shapes. Think like a spider!
DIY Vampire teeth garland
Count Dracula would be proud of this Halloween project indeed: DIY Vampire teeth garland! Don’t worry, if you’ve just caught yourself from saying “ve vant to suck your blood”, you’re not alone…but tiny hands can definitely assist in the making of this clean and smiley Halloween decor. I seem to remember plastic vampire teeth being all the rage when I was a kid. Even vampire teeth gummies, are those still a thing? Anywho, this garland goes great on a porch or doorway, certain to make the best of a Halloween entrance!
Classic Halloween Costumes
Making your own costume has to be the most fun of all! Of course your kids might need a little help…but let us help you help them! You can never go wrong with Classic Halloween Costumes that have stayed true to the spirit of Halloween down through the years. There’s a reason they’re a classic! You’d never guess how simple these are to make – and a wonderful time for the kids. Have a go at homemade costumes this year with these ideas and more!
Pumpkin ideas to elevate your front porch
Pumpkins are another Halloween favorite that are as pretty as they are diverse! There is so much festive opportunity at your fingertips with a pumpkin and some craft supplies. Certified bippity-boppity-boo magic! Look for some Pumpkin ideas to elevate your front porch and keep your kids in on the fun. You can turn this into a pumpkin patch adventure or bring the excitement indoors if you want to have a day at home! There is quite a range of pumpkin ideas here for all levels, so choose what works best for you!
Haunted Cardboard Houses for Recycled Holiday Decor
Let me take you back to Halloween in the time of Quarantine…where cardboard abounds and online shopping is essential. What to do with all this extra cardboard you say? Well I have just the Halloween project for you: Haunted Cardboard Houses for Recycled Holiday Decor! Kids will love building little haunted houses in really any fashion they want. Did you ever build a full-size cardboard house as a kid? Try cardboard house turned Halloween!
Pumpkin leaf favor
Speaking of pumpkins, I don’t know if I’ll ever quite get over an obsession with mini pumpkins. I don’t really know when it started but it has yet to disappear. Like pumpkins…but you can put them ANYWHERE lol. This leads me to Pumpkin leaf favors! Adorable and Halloween appropriate in their own right. This is a great project for neighbors, loved ones, teachers, friends, coaches, etc. Say “Happy Halloween” with a pumpkin no less!
DIY Spider Web tablecloth
Making a DIY Spider Web tablecloth for Halloween is a fun combination of science and art! Kids will love watching this piece come to life as the spider webs blend out of the black fabric life magic. Have them help you draw chalk lines for starters and then continue with the bleaching on your own if necessary. For safety, the most important step is to do this in a well-ventilated area! Kids can still watch for the finished result while taking safety precautions.
We love seeing the Halloween projects you make with your kids! How do you keep the candy vampires at bay during Halloween? Tag us at #larshalloween to show off your craft creations and tell us how to turn your home into a Halloweentown. Muahahaha!