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CREATIVE CRAFTS FOR THE PERFECT HALLOWEEN PARTY
Primary Times shares simple, spooky craft ideas to make your Halloween party unforgettable
Halloween is the perfect time to bring a little magic into your home and let children’s imaginations run wild. Parents often find that getting the whole family involved not only creates some wonderful DIY decor but also sparks excitement in the build-up to a party. These craft activities are simple and inexpensive and a wickedly fun way to spend time together as a family, ready for the big night. Here are five family-friendly craft ideas to make your Halloween party truly special…
PUMPKIN BALLOONS
Supplies: Green balloons, Orange balloons, Black permanent marker
Carving real pumpkins can be tricky for little hands but balloon pumpkins are a great alternative! Inflate orange balloons, use green balloons as stalks and draw on spooky faces with a black marker. They’re quick to make, last longer than real pumpkins and double up as props for party games!
PAPER BATS
Supplies: Black card, Scissors, Pencil, Glue, Decorations (glitter, googly eyes, stickers)
Fold the card in half, draw half a bat shape along the fold, and cut it out for perfectly symmetrical wings. Children can decorate with glitter glue, eyes, or stickers. String them together to make a spooky garland or stick them around the room. This activity is great for practising scissor skills while creating fun, playful décor.
GHOST LANTERNS
Supplies: Clean jam jars or mason jars, White tissue paper, Black marker pen, PVA glue or glue stick, Battery-powered tealights
Transform old glass jars into glowing ghost lanterns. Simply cover the outside with white tissue using a glue stick or PVA glue, then draw a ghoulish face with a marker. Place a battery-powered tealight inside, and you have a lantern that creates a fantastic window or table decoration. These lanterns are wonderful for an atmospheric Halloween night indoors, casting eerie shadows and filling the home with different ghostly expressions.
SPOOKY SPIDER WEBS
Supplies: Black paper or card, White wool or string, Tape or glue, Small plastic spiders or pipe cleaners
White wool or string can easily be turned into spider webs. Tape strands across black paper in a crisscross pattern, then glue on a small plastic spider or one made from pipe cleaners. This is a simple craft – the finished result makes an eye-catching decoration. It’s also a great party game to encourage teamwork, as children can enjoy creating webs together.
MONSTER PARTY BAGS
Supplies: Plain paper bags, Coloured paper or felt, Felt-tip pens, Googly eyes or fabric scraps
Personalised party bags always go down a treat! Use plain paper bags and let children create their own monster designs with felt, fabric, pens and googly eyes. Once decorated, fill them with Halloween treats or small toys. It’s a fun pre-party craft activity that brings excitement before the trick-or-treating and the fill of the bags makes for an extra surprise!
By mixing these crafts into your Halloween celebrations, you not only add a personal touch to your home but also create wonderful memories. Simple, fun, and spooky – Halloween entertainment is filled with laughter, creativity, and a little bit of spookiness.