By Noreen Doll. Create a fun to fly bat on a stick. Recycle a black foam tray that once held vegetables (do not reuse one that has held raw meat) to make this easy bat. And, of course, kids with sticks need to be supervised. Supplies. Black Foam Tray 2 Red Buttons String - 15 to 20 inches long Small Branch - about 2 feet long Ice Pick or Sharp … [Read more...] about Bat on a Stick
Kids Halloween
Ghost on a Stick
By Noreen Doll. A ghost on a stick is great fun for kids. A while back I made these very easy facial tissue ghosts with 2 little boys. After we finished making the ghosts, the younger one ran outside to get a small branch from the yard. He had me use a long string to tie his ghost to the end of the stick, and then he ran out to his play house (which was up in … [Read more...] about Ghost on a Stick
DIY Adhesive Magnets
By Noreen Doll. DIY adhesive magnets are quick and easy to make and fun for kids to use. You can use up scraps of paper with cute pictures. They are great party favors, or a great party craft for kids to make at a Halloween gathering. They are so quick and cheap to make, that they would be perfect "trick or treat" hand outs. And they would also be … [Read more...] about DIY Adhesive Magnets
Non-Candy Halloween Treats
By Noreen Doll. This Halloween offer non candy Halloween treats to the kids that come to your door. They will already be getting lots of candy, and your treat will last a little longer, as well as being healthier. Here are some ideas for non candy Halloween treats you can make yourself. Or have your kids help you make. Treats You Can Make. Dollar Bill … [Read more...] about Non-Candy Halloween Treats
Peek A Boo Ghost
By Noreen Doll. Peek a boo ghosts are fun for older kids to make and younger kids to play with. They would be great Halloween party favors for kids. Use craft foam or card stock to make them. I made the ghost from a milk jug. See the templates as a guide to creating the parts. The ghosts can be made larger or smaller than these … [Read more...] about Peek A Boo Ghost
Peek A Boo Frankie
By Noreen Doll. Frankie is always a Halloween favorite, and a peek a boo Frankie is a fun idea for kids. He can be made with card stock or craft foam, but craft foam would be sturdier and take more of a beating. Materials. Paper for Pattern Craft Foam - Green, Black, and White White Oil Based Sharpie 3/4 Inch Brad Wiggly Eyes, optional Paper … [Read more...] about Peek A Boo Frankie
Scaredy Cat
By Noreen Doll. Create a cute scaredy cat to sit on your Halloween table or mantel. A scraggly garland is perfect for the cat's fur, and really helps give him personality. I went to the Dollar Store to get a black garland to make a Halloween cat. When I saw this black and silver garland, I felt it was perfect for the cat, and so I got it instead. The garland … [Read more...] about Scaredy Cat
Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Create an easy Jack O Lantern finger puppet that is quick to make and fun to use. This is great for young kids to play with as it is very durable. Materials. Craft Foam - Orange, Green and Black Scrap Paper to make a pattern Scissors Foam Glue Sharpie How to Make a Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet. 1. Draw a pumpkin shape on … [Read more...] about Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet
Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun ghost finger puppet from a milk jug. You can recycle while making a fun Halloween craft. And you can make several ghosts with one milk jug. Materials. Milk Jug Black Sharpie Scissors Punch Scrap Paper for pattern Alcohol to remove Sharpie marks How to Make a Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug. 1. Make a … [Read more...] about Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
Bat Finger Puppet
By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular for Halloween, and this cute bat finger puppet is easy and fun. I recycled a black foam tray that previously held vegetables (never reuse one that has held raw meat), that I had washed. It was long and narrow and pretty much bat -shaped. Materials. Black Styrofoam Tray Scissors Pencil Scrap Paper to … [Read more...] about Bat Finger Puppet
Mummified Can
By Noreen Doll. Craft a mummified can for Halloween. Find an old faded white or ecru T-shirt or an old sheet to make mummy bandages. If they are too white you can coffee dye or tea dye them to look ancient. I tried both coffee and tea dye, but I used a very light shade, and I used some of each on my mummified can. Materials Old or dyed T-shirt or … [Read more...] about Mummified Can
Jack O Lantern Bath Pouf
By Noreen Doll. Create a Jack O Lantern bath pouf in just a few minutes. With just felt, a pipe cleaner and an orange bath pouf, you can make a cute Jack O Lantern. Materials 1 Green Pipe Cleaner 1 Orange Bath Pouf Small Piece of Black Felt Instructions for the Jack O Lantern Bath Pouf 1. Decide how you want to make the features for the Jack O … [Read more...] about Jack O Lantern Bath Pouf
