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18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Halloween is fast approaching and we’re here to make sure you’re prepared for the spookiest day of the year. Turn your crafty hands to something a little different and whip up one of these great projects to make sure your celebrations go off with a bang. These makes are perfect for both kids and adults, so get the family involved and enjoy! For even more inspiration, visit our Halloween Pinterest board here.

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

1. Colony of bats

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Fun fact of the day: the collective noun for a group of bats is a 'colony'. Why not decorate your walls with one? This is ideal for a Halloween party or for getting the kids excited. Find the free template and instructions here.

2. Spider accessories

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Learn how to make a fun spider bracelet out of Duck Tape! This handy video shows you how - is there anything Duck Tape can't do?

3. Witch's familiar

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Whether you think they're good or bad luck, black cats scream Halloween. Make these frightening felines with the free template found here.

4. Skull boxes

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Making fun skull motifs is a doddle thanks to this free downloadable template. Fill your boxes with sweeties for Trick or Treaters and house guests. Kids will love them!

5. Jack-o-lantern jars

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

These lanterns work just like pumpkins, but don't end up rotting on your doorstep! You can bring them out year after year, and they're lots of fun to make. Find the tutorial here.

6. Bat favours

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Holding a Halloween party? Send revellers away with a cute bat favour filled with treats (or tricks!) They're really quick to make - find out how here.

7. Halloween luminaries

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

If you have a cutting machine such as the Cricut Explore, making fun cut-out designs like these is easy! Remember to use LED tea lights inside paper constructions - not open flames. Follow our guide here.

8. Eight-legged cups

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

If you're looking for Halloween crafts to do with the kids, these paper cup spiders are perfect. All you need is paper cups, pipe cleaners and paint. Googly eyes give a nice effect too!

9. Floating ghosts

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

These mystical ghosts really look like they're floating in mid-air - kids will be amazed by them! Use your crafty magic to whip some up today.

10. Party bag

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Present party-goers with a handmade goody bag and make sure your bash is remembered! This one's made using products from Stampin' Up! - find the project here and shop the range here.

11. Haunted house

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Create a spooky papier mache haunted house this Halloween with Hobbycraft! It looks positively ghastly. Find full instructions here.

12. Spooky garland

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

These little bats and ghosts are adorable! If you don't want to terrify your little ones, these are a very good option. Hang them individually from the ceiling or make into a garland - follow the guide here.

13. Mason jar make

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

We love these jar lanterns - simply paste your mason jars with tissue paper or paint them, then add black silhouettes around the outside. They're really effective and look great!

14. The Pumpkin King

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

If you're a fan of Nightmare Before Christmas, you'll instantly recognise Jack Skellington. Turn his face into spooky hanging decs with these easy instructions.

15. Quick crafty cat

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Get the kids crafting with this easy creation made from a paper plate. Share your papercraft skills and enjoy! Find the how-to here.

16. Easy favour bags

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Short on time? These party bags are super quick to make, especially with this free downloadable template. What are you waiting for?

17. Embossed card

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

Be inspired by this embossed Halloween card and cute spider motif. Halloween is a great time to try out card ideas that are a little different to your normal style.

18. Bog roll bats

18 Halloween Crafts To Sink Your Fangs Into

You don't need a big budget to decorate your home for Halloween - these fun bats are made from toilet roll tubes! It's a great way to recycle and perfect for kids' crafts.

Want more ideas? Learn how to make Halloween decorations out of paper.

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