By Noreen Doll. Bats are always popular with kids, so this vampire bat pencil topper will make a great project. Kids can create them, or you can make them as treats for a party or to hand out on Halloween. Because they are quick and easy, they would also be a great classroom project. Materials. Black Craft Foam Pencil Scissors Paper for … [Read more...] about Vampire Bat Pencil Topper
Halloween
Mini Halloween Pocket Book
By Noreen Doll. Make a fun Mini Halloween Pocket Book and fill it with insects, bats, ghosts, and more! This cute book only needs one sheet of double sided scrap booking paper to make. Or if you don't have double sided paper, read on to see what I did. Wouldn't these make great Halloween party favors for kids, or prizes for any birthday party in … [Read more...] about Mini Halloween Pocket Book
Bath Pouf Spider
By Noreen Doll. A bath pouf spider is a very simple decoration that you can put together at the last minute. And it's a fun creation to set in a bathroom since it's made with a bath pouf. Supplies. 4 Bump Chenille Stems 1 Black Bath Pouf 2 Large Wiggly Eyes Hot or Warm Melt Glue How to Make a Bath Pouf Spider 1. Using a bump chenille stem, fold … [Read more...] about Bath Pouf Spider
Black Widow Paper Rosette
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun black widow paper rosette with colorful orange and black strips of Halloween paper. These would make great party decorations and you could also use bats, ghosts, or jack-o-lanterns. This rosette is small, but you can make them larger, too. Supplies. Orange, Black, Yellow, and Green Halloween Paper Small Piece of … [Read more...] about Black Widow Paper Rosette
Milk Jug Ghost Garland
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug ghost garland is easy and fun to create. If you make small ghosts, you can get a lot from one milk jug, so you can make a really long garland if you want to. I was able to get about 15 ghosts from one jug. I made them all different sizes and shapes. It's easy to draw them free hand and just let the contours of the milk … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Ghost Garland
Eric’s Pop Up Ghost
By Noreen Doll. I was allowed to borrow Eric's cute Pop Up Ghost idea just so I could share it with you! It's really very simple, but lots of fun for little guys. I made this project with paper, but to make it last longer you could use cardboard, craft foam or stiff felt. Fairly young kids could work on it, and toddlers would love making the ghost peek … [Read more...] about Eric’s Pop Up Ghost
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and you can make it in many sizes. Put your gift or favor in the center of the tissue paper and place it in the box for a lovely presentation. You can use it for any holiday or occasion simply by changing the color of the decorative paper on it. Think of using it at Easter with a handle, … [Read more...] about Small Gift Box
Bat on a Stick
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
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
