Halloween Arts & Crafts #2

It may seem a little early to be thinking about  Halloween already but it is always good to be prepared!  Also it is nice to decorate a little during the weeks before the spooky day arrives!

Ghost Lollipops

Very simple and a nice treat!  Just get some lollipops (round ones would better!) and then you need an old white sheet or tissue paper.  Wrap the white fabric/paper around the lollipop so that it hangs down like a ghost.  Use wool or string to tie the ghost together.

You can get the kids to cut the materials and also practice making knots.  Let them draw a face on their ghosts to make them even more spooky.



Pumpkin Window Deco

This is a nice activity for younger children and also a nice decoration if you have windows that need some Halloween/Autumn colour.

I drew the border on brown paper and let the kids cut out the shape themselves.  Baking paper was stuck on the back and then orange pieces of crepe paper or tissue paper were stuck on.

The children then added a face and a nice green stem.

Pumpkin Jack'o'Lanterns

We have something called Laterne Fest here (more about that later) and one year I combined it with Halloween because they are so close together and due to the fact that this one takes a long time to make with a group of kids.

It is your typical paper mache from newspaper and wallpaper paste.  I collected free newspapers and you can buy wallpaper paste at any DIY store.  You also need a balloon to get the shape.

When you have everything make sure you have a nice thick paste and that the newspaper is torn into strips.  Then it starts getting messy and fun!  Make sure you have some kind of protective clothing for the kids!

Paste the balloon and add the paper.  Keep doing this until the balloon is completely covered and has a few layers on it.  The let it dry.  This can be tricky...I usually tie some wool to the end of the balloon and leave them hanging around somewhere.  If you can do this on a Friday you will have nice dry ready to paint paper mache balls on Monday.

Pop the balloon, paint the pumpkin and then out the face when the paint is dry.  Put in a candle (a fake battery one is better and safer) and you have a nice Jack'o'Lantern.  If you want to use this for Laterne Fest then you can add a wire or wool holder to the top so the kids can carry it around.


What spooky stuff do you make for Halloween? Feel free to comment!

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