Halloween is just around the corner, and what's a better way to get in the spooky spirit than with some crafty projects using construction paper? Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, there are plenty of fun and easy crafts that you can complete with just a few basic supplies.
What You'll Need
To craft Halloween decorations or costumes with construction paper, you'll need:
- Construction paper in various colors, typically oranges, blacks, and greens for spooky themes
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Markers, colored pencils, or crayons for adding faces or other details
Fun Halloween Paper Crafts
1. Paper Chain Countdown
One of the easiest Halloween crafts is a paper chain countdown. Cut strips of paper in half the number of days until Halloween, and glue them together in a chain. Hang it near your door or in your living space to count down the days.
2. Pumpkin Name Puzzle
Create a simple pumpkin shape from construction paper and write your child's name on it, with a 'ridge' between each letter. Have your child cut along the ridges to create puzzle pieces. Once sorted, they can play with the puzzle pieces or hide them for a scavenger hunt.
3. Silly Monsters
Cut out body parts from construction paper, such as eyes, mouths, noses, legs, and arms. Let your child get creative and make a silly monster. Count the body parts or add instructions for the numbers of each body part.
4. Torn Paper Pumpkins
Tear up strips of construction paper into small pieces and glue them in a simple pumpkin shape on a piece of white paper. Add eyes, nose, and mouth, and attach a stem. Your torn paper pumpkin is ready for display!
5. Spooky Spiders
Cut 8 strips of construction paper and fold them up accordion-style for the spider's legs. Cut a circle from construction paper for the body, secure it to the legs with tape or glue, and add a face. With a littlegoogly eye or two, your spooky spider is complete!
##With these simple and fun Halloween crafts using construction paper, you can celebrate the season in style without spending a ton of money on buying store-bought decorations. Plus, your home will be filled with the magic of Halloween with these spooky creations. So, gather your materials, grab some scissors and glue, and get ready to craft some amazing Halloween decorations with your kids or grandkids.
