14 Easy Halloween Paper Crafts For Kids

Halloween Paper Crafts For Kids: Fun and Easy
It’s almost spooky season, and the kids are ready for it to be here already. If you are hunting for ways to keep them occupied in theme with this fun holiday, these 15 Easy Halloween Paper Crafts For Kids are going to be wonderful and adventurous for enjoying something different.
All of these kid-friendly paper crafts for Halloween will offer exciting projects that will be fun, creative, and just right for bringing Halloween a little closer.
Plus, a lot of these are fantastic options for decorating the home for the season.
To start you off in the right direction, there is a fun paper witch with crinkly hair and a broomstick. Or bats with crinkled wings and fun expressions.
If you want to get out the paints, then the ghost with sponge painting is going to be a wonderful creation to help explore the fun side of paint life.
For those homes looking to make use of paper bags, you can create adorable paper bag monster puppets or make a paper bag version of Frankenstein’s Monster, complete with googly eyes for extra monster appeal.
There is also a fun project with popsicle sticks for little ones who want stick puppets so that they can put on a play or production for the whole family to enjoy.
For something totally focused on decor, a rocking duo of witches on broomsticks is great for window ledges, shelves, and other spaces that need some kid-designed spooky factor.
If you want to go all out, enjoy creating an origami witch! This is perfect for those who love classic paper crafts and want to enjoy the 3D effect, too, which is perfect for coloring and decorating however else they please.
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Check Halloween Paper Crafts For Kids Ideas Below
Looking at these crafts is fun, to be sure, but actually working on them is going to be better!
Allow your little one to pick which of these Halloween paper kids’ crafts they want to work on, and enjoy the shared creative space it’ll create!
Scroll through each choice and enjoy the creativity waiting in each one!
Ready to start? Click on the link in the description, and you’ll be taken to the tutorial to get started. From there, just grab your supplies and get to work!
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Witch Paper Craft for Halloween

This Witch Paper Craft is a fun Halloween project made from basic shapes like triangles, circles, and rectangles. It’s easy enough for preschoolers and kindergartners to make. A great way to add a festive touch to your Halloween!
Designer: Caroline of iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- (Optional) Witch Paper Craft Pattern
- Black Cardstock
- Tan Cardstock
- Brown Cardstock
- Orange Construction Paper
- Green or Purple Cardstock
- Googly Eyes
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue
- Stapler
Format: Handmade
Paper Pumpkin People

Get ready for Halloween with the Paper Pumpkin People craft! This fun and easy project is perfect for kids, using a free printable template. Kids can create pumpkins in any color and style they like!
Designer: Jen of Craft Corner DIY
Materials Used:
- Pumpkin template (see below)
- Orange and green crayons or markers
- Green construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Format: Handmade
Silly Pumpkin Faces Flip Book

The Silly Pumpkin Faces Flip Book is a fun project that kids can easily make. It lets you mix and match different pumpkin faces to create silly characters.
Designer: Caroline of iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- Metal Rings
- Construction Paper or Cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue or Tape
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Decorative Items (optional)
Format: Handmade
3d Paper Spider Craft

This 3D Paper Spider Craft is perfect for kids! Using simple paper shapes, you can quickly make a cute spider for Halloween or any fun decor. It’s a great way to enjoy crafting with just a few materials!
Designer: RedTedArt
Materials Used:
- Black paper
- White paper
- Black pen
- Black bakers twine for hanging
- Glue stick
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
Simple Accordion Fold Paper Bat Craft

Get ready for Halloween with this easy Accordion Fold Paper Bat Craft! It’s so simple that even toddlers can join in, and older kids will love it too. Hang these cute bats around your home or in your window to make your Halloween extra special.
Designer: Caroline of iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- Paper Bat Template
- Black Cardstock (or Construction Paper)
- Bowls for Tracing
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Googly Eyes
- White Crayon or Colored Pencil
- Glue
Format: Handmade
Halloween Cootie Catchers – Origami for Kids

This fun origami project is perfect for kids and turns paper into cool fortune tellers. Even young crafters can easily make and enjoy their own Halloween designs!
Designer: Easy Peasy and Fun
Materials Used:
- Printable Template
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
Halloween Sponge Painted Ghost Craft

This Halloween Sponge Painted Ghost Craft is a fun and easy project for kids to make. It’s a great way for children to add a spooky touch to Halloween decorations. Simple to do, it’s perfect for starting the Halloween season with a bit of creativity.
Designer: Caroline of iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- Ghost Template
- Black Cardstock Paper
- White Paint
- White Colored Pencil (For Tracing)
- Small Sponge Paper Plate (To Pour Your Paint On)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Stick
Format: Handmade
Pom Pom Popper Ghosts

Make fun pom pom popper ghosts for Halloween with this easy craft! Kids can quickly create these playful poppers using just balloons and paper cups. It’s a great way to use up leftover party supplies and add some spooky fun to your celebrations!
Designer: Kate of the Craft Train
Materials Used:
- Paper Cups
- Balloons
- Double Sided Tape
- Electrical Tape (or Thin Duct Tape)
- Small Piece of White Card Stock
- Sharpie Marker
- Pom Poms
- Sharp Knife and Scissors
Format: Handmade
Paper Bag Frankenstein Craft for Kids

Check out this Paper Bag Frankenstein Craft for a fun Halloween activity! Kids can easily turn a paper bag into a Frankenstein puppet that they can play with. It’s a simple project that’s great for Halloween fun.
Designer: Caroline of iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- Paper Lunch Bag
- Green Paint
- Black and Gray Cardstock Paper (You Can Also Use a Black Marker)
- Googly Eyes
- Scissors
- Tacky Glue
Format: Handmade
Adorable Halloween Puppets With Free Printable!

Create fun Halloween puppets with your kids using just craft paper, googly eyes, popsicle sticks, and our free printable template. This easy project is perfect for kids and will spark their creativity. Enjoy hours of imaginative play with these cute Halloween puppets!
Designer: Mommy Made That
Materials Used:
- Halloween Puppet Craft Printable
- Colored craft paper (black, green, white, pink, red, brown, purple, orange)
- Black card stock
- Popsicle sticks
- Googly eyes (small or printable)
- Basic supplies: pencil, sharpie, scissors, craft glue
Format: Handmade
Paper Bag Monster Puppets

These paper bag monster puppets are a fun craft that kids can make on their own. They’re easy to put together and let everyone create their own silly monster. Grab your supplies, some snacks, and enjoy making these playful puppets as a family!
Designer: Caroline of iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- Paper Lunch Bag
- Acrylic Paint (Color of Your Choice)
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Scrapbook Scissors (Optional)
- Markers
- Circle Punches
- Scissors
- Glue
Format: Handmade
Clothespin Bat Craft

This Clothespin Bat Craft is a fun and easy project for kids! They can make the bat’s wings flap by pinching the clothespin. It’s a great activity for Halloween, school, or just a fun day at home, and it uses supplies you already have.
Designer: Debbie Chapman of one little project
Materials Used:
- Bat template
- Scissors
- Black cardstock
- Wooden clothespin
- Paintbrush
- Black paint
- Glue tape
- Small red rhinestone stickers
Format: Handmade
Rocking Paper Plate Witch Craft

Get ready for Halloween with this fun Rocking Paper Plate Witch Craft! It’s super easy for kids to make, and with just a tap, their witch will rock back and forth. Kids can color and add their own designs to make the witch their own.
Designer: Arty Crafty Kids
Materials Used:
- Paper Plate
- Black Paint
- Card Stock – Multiple Colors
- Marker Pens
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
How to Make Paper Claws

Make cool paper claws in less than 5 minutes with our easy-to-use template! Kids can have fun making these claws, which are great for Halloween costumes and pretend play. Just fold a piece of printer paper to create a spooky accessory!
Designer: Debbie Chapman of onelittleproject
Materials Used:
- Printer papers
Format: Handmade
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