By Noreen Doll. What could be more fun than having your own pet vampire bat! Kids can make this clever project as a craft at a party or just for their own creative fun. It could also be a great favor for kids at a Halloween party. Stanley is modeling his pet vampire bat bracelet for us. Materials. Black Craft Foam 2 Red Sequins (or punched … [Read more...] about Pet Vampire Bat Bracelet
Preschool Halloween
Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lantern
By Noreen Doll. If you are lucky enough to have an orange pool noodle left over from the summer, you can make several super easy Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lanterns. Preschoolers will have so much fun with this project, and even toddlers can scribble a face on their pool noodle pumpkin. And little ones can decorate and re-decorate the house with their Jack-O-Lanterns, … [Read more...] about Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lantern
Dollar Bill Skull
By Noreen Doll. Fold a Dollar Bill Skull for a fun Halloween treat. This would be cute to give your kids, or to use as prizes at a Halloween party. It would also be fun to scatter a few into a centerpiece on your table, or use at place settings. Materials. Dollar Bill Black Craft Foam White Paper Scrap Ruler Pencil / Pen Scissors How to … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Skull
Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
By Noreen Doll. Recycle a plastic jug to make a spooky ghost pencil topper. This cute Halloween idea would make a great classroom project. They are so quick and easy to make, they could also be fun treat bag hand outs, as you can make a lot of them from just 1 milk jug. Other materials that could be used to create a ghost pencil topper are craft foam, … [Read more...] about Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
Vampire Bat Pencil Topper
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
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
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
