25 Easy Halloween Paper Crafts Kids Will Love
It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are starting to get excited. One thing we know for sure about kids is that they love making crafts, so what better way to celebrate October than with a few fun Halloween paper crafts?
You’ll find fun Frankensteins, spooky haunted houses, wicked witches, and more—all made out of paper!
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Halloween Crafts Supply List
The paper Halloween crafts will be fun for all ages. From cute jack-o’-lanterns to spooky ghosts, these crafts are perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.
To complete these kids’ Halloween crafts, you’ll need basic supplies like the crafting trio – glue (hot, Elmer’s school, clear), scissors, and pencils.
You’ll also need other crafting materials, including
- Paper: cardstock, construction, scrap
- Coloring utensils: pencils, crayons, markers, paints
- Miscellaneous: pom poms, paper plates, string
25 Easy Paper Halloween Crafts
Here are 25 great tutorials for creating festive crafts and decorations to deck out your home or classroom for the spooky season.
1. Halloween Paper Accordion Craft
Bring some of the spooky Halloween magic to your home by making this accordion papercraft with little ones! Thanks to this step-by-step (that comes with a free printable), kids will be able to have tons of Halloween fun on top of working on their hand-eye coordination… at the same time!
2. Halloween Paper Lanterns
With just a few nips and tucks, you can transform any piece of paper into a frightfully cute Halloween craft! These Paper Lanterns are the perfect example!
3. Paper Plate Pumpkin
It isn’t Halloween without crafting up a spooky pumpkin jack-o’-lantern! Follow our easy step-by-step guide to create your own adorable pumpkin decorations.
4. Paper Bag Ghost
This paper ghost craft makes for a fun and easy Halloween for kiddos of all ages! All you need is some white paper, scissors, a bit of glue, and a bag.
5. Shape Bats
Add a spooky spin to your kid’s math lessons with these adorable bats made with paper. You can explore the concepts of shapes in a Halloween-themed, fun, and hands-on way!
6. Paper Cup Ghost
This fun paper cup ghost craft is a perfect Halloween activity for kids! Using just a few simple materials—white paper cups, paper, and glue—children can create their own spooky ghosts in no time. It’s an easy, mess-free craft that lets kids practice their fine motor skills while decorating for the season.
7. Paper Pumpkins
Welcome the spooky season with this adorable paper pumpkin craft! It’s such a fun and mess-free craft that kids will love doing. Moreover, it would make a perfect Halloween-themed garland to add extra eerie decor to your home!
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8. Quilled Paper Pumpkin
This quilled pumpkin craft is a great last-minute activity your kiddos will love! It’s a craft that doesn’t need much prep work and makes the most of any relaxing afternoon.
9. Black Cat Paper Craft
This bewitching little black cat is just too cute for words! Help your little ones make a papercraft cat using this tutorial as an easy and hassle-free guide. They’ll have a blast!
10. Paper Bobble-Head Black Cat
Keeping up with cute little black cats’ crafts, this one is just as adorable! Even the youngest of crafters can complete this black kitten craft with just a few everyday school supplies.
11. Paper Haunted House
Halloween is the perfect time to explore new things and get a little crafty with the kiddos. This adorable hunted house craft made using paper is a great option to try!
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12. Handprint Bat Craft
Need a hands-on activity that’s both fun and easy for preschoolers and toddlers? This handprint bat craft is just what you need. Easy, budget-friendly, and adorable, this lovely bat is a spooktacular craft for this Halloween!
13. Corner Bat Bookmarks
Add a Halloween-inspired spin to your kid’s reading session with this adorable bat bookmark inspired by the spookiest holiday of the year!
14. Easy Paper Witch Craft
There’s nothing scary about this sweet little witch! Your kids can craft this adorable cutie with whatever you have at home, from colored papercraft to newspaper sheets and pencils.
Related article: 16 Easy Witch Crafts for Kids
15. Witch Craft with Accordion Skirt
Thanks to the accordion skirt made out of paper, this simple craft becomes a stunning Halloween creation!
Follow the step-by-step instructions and learn how to make this accordion effect!
16. Paper Chain Halloween Decoration
This set of cute paper chains featuring classical Halloween characters is a perfect addition to your Halloween crafts projects.
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17. Vampire Corner Bookmarks
You can’t get more Halloween than these Vampire corner bookmarks! These are incredibly simple to make, and it’s a great activity to add some spooky vibes to your children’s reading experience!
18. Origami Bat Treat Bags
Is Halloween really Halloween with no candy? We think not!
These treat bags featuring a creepily adorable little bat are the best to store all that Halloween candy!
Plus, little ones will have so much fun making it! Learn how to make it using a super easy origami technique.
19. Paper Frankenstein
There’s nothing scary about this charming Frankenstein treat bag! Thanks to the free printable template, this goodie bag is not just adorable but also super easy to put together last minute.
20. Watercolor Handprint Fall Tree
Celebrate autumn’s colors with this fall tree handprint craft using watercolors! Simple, fun, and easy to put together, this activity will bring a smile to your little one’s face!
21. Spider Handprints
This spider handprint craft is an ideal craft to make during Halloween but can also be a great activity to make any time of year! If you are looking for more spider fun check out these spider crafts.
22. Handprint Black Cat
A spooky black cat is one cute craft to make for this Halloween! It’s a wonderful last-minute craft little ones can make with simple supplies like papercraft, tape, and pens!
Related crafts: 19 Purr-fect Cat Crafts for Preschoolers
23. Handprint Ghosts
If you’re looking for a hands-on activity that will keep little hands busy and ready for this spooky season, check out this cute ghost-inspired handprint craft!
24. Paper Plate Black Cat
A black cat during Halloween represents the “familiar” or companion of a witch. This belief dates back to medieval times when witches were believed to shape into cats. Give this spooky tradition a modern twist by creating your black cat paper craft!
25. Paper Cup Bat Craft
Making this fun paper cup bat craft is a perfect Halloween activity for kids! All you need are some black paper cups, googly eyes, black construction paper, and glue. Simply cut out bat wings from the construction paper, glue them to the cup, and add the googly eyes for a spooky but cute bat.
Halloween Paper Crafts for Kids- Summary
These simple crafts use basic materials like construction paper, glue, scissors, and markers, making them perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. From spooky bats to friendly pumpkins and ghosts, these paper crafts are designed to keep little hands busy while sparking creativity.
Whether for home or classroom activities, these Halloween crafts offer a festive way to celebrate the season and create memorable keepsakes or decorations.
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