Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than with some fun and creative crafts? If you’re looking for unique ways to celebrate this eerie season, you can create your own Halloween decorations with materials already included in Art & Parcel kits. Whether you're crafting with your little ghouls or enjoying a solo DIY project, these easy Halloween craft ideas are sure to make your home feel festive and frightfully fun.
Here are five spooky and easy Halloween craft ideas using Art & Parcel kits that require minimal additional supplies.
1. Spooky Foam Clay Monsters
Foam clay is the perfect medium for creating adorable yet spooky monsters. With its lightweight texture and ability to mould into any shape, your imagination can run wild. All you need is a pack of foam clay from our kids' craft kits.
How to make it:
- Shape the foam clay into monster-like figures with bulging eyes, fangs, and extra arms.
- Add googly eyes or small beads (found in most craft stores) for added personality.
- Once dried, display these mini monsters as part of your Halloween decorations, or use them to decorate treat bags for trick-or-treaters.
Pro tip: Make a variety of monsters in different sizes and colours for a fun, spooky display!
2. Halloween-Themed Lino Print Cards
Lino printing is not just for fine art—it’s also perfect for creating unique Halloween cards or wall art. Using the lino print tools from Art & Parcel's kit, you can carve out spooky designs such as pumpkins, bats, or witches' hats.
How to make it:
- Sketch a simple Halloween design on the lino block.
- Use the carving tools to cut out the design, then ink the lino and press it onto cardstock or paper.
- Create a set of one-of-a-kind Halloween greeting cards to send out or turn them into framed prints for your home.
Pro tip: Experiment with dark inks like black and purple to add to the eerie vibe, and pair it with glow-in-the-dark paint to make your prints pop!
3. Creepy Clay Pumpkins
Air-dry clay from our clay kits can be used to create small pumpkins to decorate your home. These can sit on windowsills, coffee tables, or as part of a spooky dinner centrepiece.
How to make it:
- Roll the clay into small ball shapes, then use tools (or your fingers) to create grooves to resemble pumpkin ridges.
- Add a little clay stem on top, and once it dries, paint them in various shades of orange, black, or even white for a ghostly look.
- Use a light layer of varnish to give them a glossy finish.
Pro tip: For a more haunting twist, sculpt mini jack-o'-lantern faces into the clay pumpkins before drying, or add creepy spider web patterns with black paint.
4. Halloween Candle Holders
If you've ordered one of Art & Parcel's candle-making kits, you're already set up to make some spooky-themed candles for Halloween. However, you can take it a step further by decorating candle holders with your kit's supplies for an extra eerie touch.
How to make it:
- Use foam clay or air-dry clay to create embellishments such as spooky faces, bats, or spiderwebs, and attach them to plain glass candle holders.
- Once dried, paint them in black, orange, or even blood-red for a dramatic effect.
- Place your candles inside and watch the spooky glow transform your space.
Pro tip: For a full Halloween experience, try using candles with wooden wicks—they crackle like a haunted house when they burn!
5. Ghostly Window Decorations
With our acrylic painting kit, you can easily create ghostly window decorations that can be reused every year. The clear, vibrant colours of acrylic paint make it ideal for creating window clings that add a haunting touch to any room.
How to make it:
- Use a piece of acetate or clear plastic and draw ghostly figures, bats, or pumpkins with acrylic paint.
- Once dry, simply tape them to your windows.
- These decorations will catch the light during the day and create an eerie silhouette in the evening.
Pro tip: Add glow-in-the-dark paint over the acrylic designs for a spooky effect when the lights are out!
Get Crafting with Art & Parcel Kits This Halloween!
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just want to add some seasonal touches to your home, these easy DIY crafts using Art & Parcel kits are sure to get everyone into the Halloween spirit. Plus, the best part is that you can use many of the materials from your existing kits—no need to buy anything extra!
Ready to get spooky? Explore our wide range of craft kits at Art & Parcel and start creating your own Halloween masterpieces today!